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Father Calvin Robinson, a right-wing priest with ties to the UK’s far-right movement, was removed from his church after performing a salute reminiscent of Elon Musk’s controversial gesture at Trump’s inauguration rally. Robinson claims it was a joke mocking liberal outrage, but the Anglican Catholic Church took swift action, drawing a clear line between political expression and extremist signaling. The panel discusses the implications of religious leaders engaging in radical rhetoric and contrasts Robinson’s actions with Minister Buddy’s call for compassion and inclusion. They note the long history of religious institutions aligning with fascism and mock Robinson’s complaints that liberals criticizing him are the real fascists. They also find it ironic that he claims victimhood after deliberately provoking outrage. The discussion highlights the hypocrisy of extremists using religion as a shield while pushing hateful ideologies.
💀 "Hail, No!"
🚫 Church vs. Hate Speech
🤡 Joking or Justifying?
⛪ When Faith Fails Morality
🎭 "Just a Joke, Bro!"
📢 Nazi Salutes & Nonsense
💥 Consequences of Extremism
🙃 Playing the Victim Again
⚖️ Religion & Radicalism
🔎 The Line Between Faith & Politics
Priest Booted From Church After Imitating Musk's Salute
The Daily Beast, By Emell Derra Adolphus, on January 30, 2025
thedailybeast.com/right-wing-catholic-priest-father-calvin-robinson-hits-the-musk-salute-at-pro-life-talk
The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.07.1 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Helen Greene, Eli Slack and Kelley Laughlin
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Father Calvin Robinson, a right-wing priest with ties to the UK’s far-right movement, was removed from his church after performing a salute reminiscent of Elon Musk’s controversial gesture at Trump’s inauguration rally. Robinson claims it was a joke mocking liberal outrage, but the Anglican Catholic Church took swift action, drawing a clear line between political expression and extremist signaling. The panel discusses the implications of religious leaders engaging in radical rhetoric and contrasts Robinson’s actions with Minister Buddy’s call for compassion and inclusion. They note the long history of religious institutions aligning with fascism and mock Robinson’s complaints that liberals criticizing him are the real fascists. They also find it ironic that he claims victimhood after deliberately provoking outrage. The discussion highlights the hypocrisy of extremists using religion as a shield while pushing hateful ideologies.
💀 "Hail, No!"
🚫 Church vs. Hate Speech
🤡 Joking or Justifying?
⛪ When Faith Fails Morality
🎭 "Just a Joke, Bro!"
📢 Nazi Salutes & Nonsense
💥 Consequences of Extremism
🙃 Playing the Victim Again
⚖️ Religion & Radicalism
🔎 The Line Between Faith & Politics
Priest Booted From Church After Imitating Musk's Salute
The Daily Beast, By Emell Derra Adolphus, on January 30, 2025
thedailybeast.com/right-wing-catholic-priest-father-calvin-robinson-hits-the-musk-salute-at-pro-life-talk
The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.07.1 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Helen Greene, Eli Slack and Kelley Laughlin
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We welcome your comments on the thread for this show.
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► Contact us with questions or news stories at: nonprophets@atheist-community.org
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WHAT IS THE NON-PROPHETS?
The Non-Prophets is a internet show airing at 06:00pm Central time Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday each week. Where we navigate through current events, providing a secular viewpoint that adds depth to the unfolding narrative.
The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.
We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. This definition also encompasses what most people call agnosticism.
VISIT THE ACA'S OFFICIAL WEB SITES
► atheist-community.org (The Atheist Community of Austin)
► atheist-experience.com (The Atheist Experience TV Show)
NOTES
TheNonProphets is the official channel of The Non Prophets. "The Non Prophets" is a trademark of the ACA.
Copyright © 2024 Atheist Community of Austin. All rights reserved.
