The Atlantic Argues Rosary Is A Dangerous “Extremist Symbol,” Ignores The Weaponization Of The Religion Of Wokeism

The opening 3 sentences of The Atlantic article now titled “How Extremist Gun Culture Is Trying to Co-Opt the Rosary” but previously titled “How the Rosary Became an Extremist Symbol” may leave you speechless.

“Just as the AR-15 rifle has become a sacred object for Christian nationalists in general, the rosary has acquired a militaristic meaning for radical-traditional (or “rad trad”) Catholics. On this extremist fringe, rosary beads have been woven into a conspiratorial politics and absolutist gun culture. These armed radical traditionalists have taken up a spiritual notion that the rosary can be a weapon in the fight against evil and turned it into something dangerously literal.”

A fantastic display of partisan leftist propaganda and exactly what one might expect from mainstream radical leftist propagandists who are pushing a narrative intended to vilify devout Catholic conservatives.

Here’s the thing they must not realize: Wokeism is as much a religion as Catholicism. If “the AR-15 rifle has become a sacred object for Christian nationalists in general,” then so have the pride and BLM flags become sacred objects for radical woke leftists in general. The rainbow has become as sacred a symbol to Wokeism as the cross is to Catholics. Raising the BLM fist (even digitally through virtue signaling displays of black squares and emojis) or announcing one’s pronouns is as much a sacred ritual of religious devotion as Catholics crossing themselves. The lexicon of approved inclusive language is as essential to the religion of Wokeism as a Catholic’s recited prayers.

The Atlantic ends their article by saying,

“To do battle with Satan—whose influence in the world is, according to Catholic demonology, real and menacing—is to deploy violence for deliverance and redemption. The “battle beads” culture of spiritual warfare permits radical-traditional Catholics literally to demonize their political opponents and regard the use of armed force against them as sanctified. The sacramental rosary isn’t just a spiritual weapon but one that comes with physical ammunition.”

And while they’re accusing Catholic conservatives of literally weaponizing religion and employing religious symbols against those they see as evil and dangerous, Wokeism’s leftist zealots routinely physically and socially target nonbelievers with their own extreme religious symbology and divisive religious beliefs, labeling nonbelievers as evil and dangerous and often exacting very real social punishment for their non-belief.

But there is one huge difference between these two religions: the religion of Wokeism is backed by the full force of the mainstream media and safeguarded by the leftist establishment political machine. Their sacred religious symbology, rituals, and language are forced into every aspect of American culture and society. They are inserted into entertainment, education, and government by activists or simply by the unspoken expectation to meet certain quotas of representation. Even corporations are strong-armed into public displays of Wokeism’s religious tenets, with failure to sufficiently represent these religious tenets considered a socially punishable offense. Religious devotion to Wokeism is even considered a positively discriminating attribute in the search for employment.

Meanwhile, all conservative Christians have watched as their religion has been forcibly stripped from every possible aspect of society. Prayer was removed from schools under the guise of separation of church and state, but now we watch as our Vice President announces her pronouns before a meeting. Christian beliefs on the creation or the human body are banned from curriculum as inappropriate, but Wokeism’s beliefs on gender identity and the climate are actively promoted as essential learning for children. The display of Christian symbology is frowned upon in schools as discriminatory and offensive, while the proud display of Wokeism’s sacred symbology is praised as inclusive.

If religion has no place in government, that includes Wokeism. If religion has no place in schools, that includes Wokeism. If religion has been weaponized against political opponents, that includes Wokeism. There’s no doubt that extremists can and will weaponize anything, including religion, and it is naïve to pretend that Wokeism isn’t as much a religion as any other traditionally recognized system of beliefs. And the powerful support they enjoy from establishment politicians and the media makes Wokeism arguably one of the most dangerous religions being weaponized.