1. I'm trying to think through why I find way American rightwing Christians relate to Middle Eastern Christians so enraging. Bear with me
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Replying to @HeerJeet
2. USA Xians are a privileged group: live in a wealthy, secure country where they enjoy (despite fantasies of persecution) cultural clout
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3. Middle Eastern Xians face genuine & horrifying persecution, in part as byproduct of American military adventurism in region.
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4. USA Xians use Arab brethren in # of ways, in part to vicariously glory in martyrdom.
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Replying to @EricKleefeld
@EricKleefeld Right. I subsumed that into their American nationalism (which includes Greater Israel as sidekick) but deserves own discussion1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
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@EricKleefeld Right. It's the Xian counterpart to Birthright. A carefully screened view of the country.
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