Why Are Some Catholics “Militarizing” their Faith?
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Okay, dear readers, it’s time we had a talk about cultural appropriation. No, I’m not talking about what you think I am; I’m talking about Catholic men who get all excited about comparing spiritual warfare to actual warfare, who militarize their own faith. Yes, I’m aware that the Church already has a fair bit of militarism about it, with the whole battle between heaven and hell, Saint Michael, and so on.
I’m not talking about that; I’m talking about the ones for whom the phrase “church militant” actually just means “militant.” The ones who are obsessed with the trappings of war, the medieval Catholic Church, and overweening masculinity. Why do these men – and I say men because it’s rare to find women peddling this schtick – feel the need to militarize the trappings of their spirituality?
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The church militarized itself when it was started. The "convert or die" mantra that many pin on Islam exists within Catholicism (and it's many sects). Pagans and Jews were slaughtered by the millions.
It continues even today when you look at places like Central African Republic and many other places. Especially if you take into consideration the pedophilia that runs rampant within the ranks of the clergy.
The Vatican itself was build off the "spoils of war". They've supported some of the most horrific people in the world to include Hitler.
So is it really any surprise that the many continue the militarization of the belief?