This is not what non-Christians need right now.
So … like many Americans, I’m feeling stressed by the latest series of mass shootings. And like many skeptics I’m concerned about the rise of Trumpism, QAnon, White Nationalism and Christian Dominionism.
As of the moment I’m writing this, the mainstream media has come up short on any associations Connor Betts, the Ohio shooting suspect, may have. But I just saw his photo, noticed his patch, and within 2 minutes, found AGAINST ALL GODS as a design by Blackcraft Cult, an apparel company:
The image is here. (Sorry, I’m on Android.)
The Ohio shooter https://imgur.com/a/FYw0OUd
According to its website:
BlackCraft Cult are firm believers that you don't need God or any organized belief system in order to be a good person. To be kind to all man and animal kind, and do positive things for others. ...At BlackCraft, we live by the ethos of kindness, gratitude, and positivity. We celebrate self-empowerment, self-expression, and all aspects of life that encourage personal freedom.
I don’t see the word “Satanism” anywhere, but I don’t need to. The symbology on all their products is clearly Satanic:
And by “Satanic,” I mean Satanic Temple Satanic:
The company has a blog of events including protests against the Westboro Baptist Church. It’s them.
Now… I am not a Satanist. But I am pretty well-versed in religions. I understand these Satanists are actually atheists who like “Satan” as a symbol of freedom.
The group’s “Seven Tenets” are ethically superior to The Ten Commandments:
These Satanists aren’t sacrificing virgins or killing puppies.
AND, this kid is just wearing a shirt. We don’t know if it’s his, and if it is, we don’t know if he purchased it with any intent to do anything but look cool. There is no indication anywhere of any “deviant” behaviors.
But the Christian Right is feeling super defensive right now. They will attempt to frame an entire narrative about The Godless.
I can hear it now.
Ugh.