John Galt in Jesus raiment – Salina Journal (subscription)

Remember John Galt, the atheist hero and impassioned advocate for selfishness and greed in Ayn Rands "Atlas Shrugged"? The same book and idol of Republican Paul Ryan and other conservative Republicans? Ryan used to give the book away to help people understand his devotion to selfishness and greed and unfettered capitalism. But then he was confronted about this and couldnt be so open about this love and quit advocating the book and philosophy publicly.

This philosophy apparently captured the Republican Party but is now disguised. This new disguise John Galt in Jesus raiment seems to have completely fooled millions of Christians, especially white evangelicals. How else do you explain that: 81 percent of white evangelicals voted for and continue to support the most immoral, selfish, greedy and racist person to ever be elected POTUS; white racists and white nationalists running our country is perfectly fine; unbridled support for the military and war is the real meaning of blessed are the peacemakers; taking away health insurance for millions (for a tax cut for the rich) is what Jesus said and an act of mercy; eviscerating the safety net for millions even the elderly and food for children is the best way to love and strengthen them; reducing environmental regulations and further endangering life on this planet is justified because its really just a Chinese hoax and besides, Jesus is returning soon.

I am not sure how else to explain how the message of the biblical Jesus is now the message of a blond-haired, blue-eyed, caucasian American Jesus carrying an automatic weapon and preaching the message of selfishness and greed. John Galt in Jesus raiment.

GLEN E. STOVALL, Salina

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