Michael Flynn is said to have proposed a single state religion for the authoritarian America he envisions. What religion would that be? I want to throw a hat into the ring.
Obviously, it should be the Episcopal Church and for some very good reasons.
1. The Episcopal Church has long standing historical experience as the official state religion for the largest and richest of the American colonies prior to the unfortunate disagreements with King George III.
2. Being oddly democratic and hierarchical at the same time, it knows how to deal with autocrats and would be autocrats.
3. Having moved well beyond the prejudices of the 17th and early 18th centuries, it would happily consent to persons of faith practicing according to the customs of their religion, whatever it may be, as long as it was done decently and in order.
4. While Episcopalians talk about things decent and in order, they do not know what they mean by that, but are assured the heretical Presbyterians do know, and are willing to consult with them.
5. Being open minded, they are willing to allow all other religions and denominations to apply for most favored status.
5a. Episcopalians are known to be especially fond of Lutherans, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, some Methodist, and Pope Francis. They look forward to the time of Pope Frances when Rome will finally come to Cantebury.
“Tongue-in-cheek” …. I’m thinking about this while LOL.
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This is hysterical. Thank you for poking a hole in the Flynn’s fantasy. Brilliant!