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Religion

Religion should never be used as a weapon. Yet extremists exploit faith to justify inequality, suppress rights, and blur the line between church and state. True religious freedom means protecting everyone’s right to believe—or not believe—without fear or control.

Ask Why: More Truths

Ask Why They Claim to Follow Jesus — But Vote Against Compassion
Feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, and healing the sick were His teachings — yet bills that support those values are rejected in His name.
More Information: Evangelicals Calling for War on Poor PeopleJesus & Bill Cuts

 

Ask Why Trump Calls Church Accountability ‘Anti-Christian’ — While the IRS Lets Churches Play Politics
The U.S. Constitution calls for separation of church and state, yet political leaders frame any investigation into religious institutions as “anti-Christian.” At the same time, the IRS allows churches to openly support political candidates without risking their tax-exempt status — giving them influence ordinary nonprofits don’t have.
More Information:
'Anti-Christian Bias' & Church Political Endorsements 

 

Ask Why a Fox News Host & US Defense Secretary  Says Women Shouldn’t Vote
Christian nationalist rhetoric now openly undermines women’s right to vote, echoing extremist anti-democracy values.
More Information: Pete Hegseth View on Women's Right to Vote

 

Ask Why Megachurches Got Pandemic Bailouts — Without Paying Taxes
Tax-exempt megachurches received millions in COVID-19 relief while resisting financial transparency.
More Information: Church Exemptions

 

Ask Why Taxpayers Fund a White House ‘Faith Office’ — While the Constitution Calls for Separation of Church and State
The U.S. government spends public money to maintain a White House faith-based office that engages directly with religious organizations. But when our Constitution guarantees freedom of — and from — religion, why are tax dollars funding religious outreach instead of feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, or providing healthcare?
More Information: White House Faith Office

Ask Why Synagogues Need Armed Guards — But Antisemitism Isn’t Taken Seriously
Violent hate crimes rise, yet extremists walk free while those sounding the alarm are silenced or ignored.
More Information: Hate Crimes & The New American Nazis


Ask Why Religious Freedom Only Protects the Powerful
When Christian nationalism is imposed, other beliefs are punished. Freedom of religion must include freedom from religion too.
More Information: Rise of Christian Nationalism & Faith as a Weapon


Ask Why Religious Freedom Only Protects the Powerful
Punishing the poor, vilifying immigrants, and attacking the vulnerable aren’t moral stands — they’re power plays.
More Information: Waging War on the Poor & Degrading Immigrants


Ask Why They Weaponize Religion — But Ignore Its Core Teachings
Love, justice, and humility are central to every faith. But they’re drowned out by greed, fear, and control.
More Information: Waging War on the Poor


Ask Why They Fear Muslims — While Embracing Christian Nationalism
Muslim Americans are profiled, surveilled, and demonized — while Christian extremists are given microphones, ballots, and immunity.
More Information: FBI Surveillance on Muslims & Christian Nationalism is the 'Greatest Threat'


Ask Why Muslims Are Watched — While White Christian Radicals Are Ignored
After 9/11, Muslims were treated as suspects. But Christian extremists, including mass shooters, often escape the same scrutiny.
More Information: FBI Surveillance on Muslims


Ask Why They Want to End Church and State Separation — But Still Call It Freedom
The U.S. was founded on religious liberty — not theocracy. When government pushes one faith, it silences all others.
More Information: Christian Nationalists Want a Religious Government & Separation of Church & State


Ask Why Trump Courts Christian Nationalists — While Promising to Rule by Faith
Trump has vowed to “end the separation of church and state,” aligning himself with theocratic leaders — not democratic ones.
More Information: Domestic Terrorism (Hint, they're not a minority) & 9/11 Surveillance


Ask Why Judaism Is Used to Justify War — But Peaceful Jews Are Called Traitors
Many Jewish communities speak out for peace and justice — yet are silenced or dismissed for opposing violence done in their name.
More Information: Jewish Voice for Peace & Anti-Zionist American Jews


Ask Why a Faith Built on Liberation — Is Used to Justify Occupation
Religious trauma should never become the basis for inflicting trauma on others. Oppression isn’t healed by passing it on.
More Information: Religion & the Israel-Palestine Conflict & Israeli Apartheid


Ask Why Muslims Are Branded Extremists — But Bombing Gaza Is Called Holy Defense
Palestinians are vilified for resistance, while massive state violence is framed as moral, justified, and even sacred.
More Information: Religious Double Standards & Doctrine of Proportionality


Ask Why Religion Is Invoked to Silence Grief — Instead of Prevent It
Suffering should move people to compassion — not justify injustice. But too often, religious language is used to end debates, not end harm.
More Information: Christianity & Foreign Policy & Weaponizing Religion for Politics

Now ask yourself: If they can use faith to dictate laws, how long before your own beliefs are no longer protected?

Change starts with questions. Courage grows when we stand together—because they count on our silence, but we answer with unity, truth, & action!

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