By John Q. Hosedrinker Hobby Lobby-funded Jesus Super Bowl ads can’t hide the hate that fuels the Christian right. It’s truly astonishing to witness the amount of money Hobby Lobby spends on ads promoting a message that they themselves do not embody. These ads seem to be more for their own self-assurance rather than for the benefit of others. It’s important to remember that this is the same company that financed the ISIS caliphate in Iraq by purchasing smuggled antiquities. The founders of Hobby Lobby have been involved in shady activities before, so it’s not surprising that they would use advertising as a way to manipulate and deceive.
This reminds me of the religious groups that used to appear at Pride parades with “We’re sorry” shirts and signs. They claimed to be there to apologize for the mistreatment of the LGBTQ+ community by Christians, but it was all a facade. Their real goal was to lure people into the church and then subject them to Christian self-hate. It’s a manipulative tactic that prioritizes the ends over the means, and it’s clear that the Christian right is no stranger to this kind of behavior.
These types of actions are precisely why faith groups are not trusted, even when they claim to preach acceptance. The hypocrisy is rampant, and it leaves a lasting impression that cannot be easily erased. It’s disheartening to see people falling for these deceptive tactics and failing to see the underlying hate that fuels the Christian right.
The recent Jesus Super Bowl ads funded by Hobby Lobby only serve to highlight the disconnect between their messages and their actions. They claim to promote love and acceptance, but the reality is far from it. Instead of using the millions they spent on these ads to alleviate food insecurity or help those in need, they chose to create a flashy ad about Jesus washing feet. It’s a blatant display of misplaced priorities and reinforces the notion of Republican Christian values that prioritize self-serving actions over true compassion.
What’s even more laughable is that liberals are well aware of who funds these ads, so it’s clear that they are propaganda attempts to sway young voters to the right. However, the Christian right seems to be oblivious to this and is instead claiming that these ads are liberal propaganda. It’s a classic case of projection and a further demonstration of the manipulative tactics used by the Christian right.
It’s essential to remember that Jesus wasn’t just a white man. He has been whitewashed by those in power, and it’s crucial to recognize and challenge this false representation. The Christian right’s distortion of Jesus’ teachings and their willingness to use hate to promote their agenda is both infuriating and deeply concerning.
If Jesus were to return tomorrow, it’s clear that the Christian right would be among the first in line to crucify him once again. The levels of hypocrisy are staggering, and it’s disheartening to witness how easily people are swayed by these organizations. It’s crucial for us to remain vigilant, question the motives behind these ads, and educate others about the truth behind the Christian right’s actions.
In the end, the Hobby Lobby-funded Jesus Super Bowl ads cannot hide the hate that fuels the Christian right. We must continue to expose this hate and work towards a society that values true acceptance, compassion, and equality. Only then can we truly challenge the oppressive and manipulative tactics used by the Christian right and create a more inclusive and just world for all.