the church has a long and complicated history, it is not possible to understand what it is exactly without digging into history. however, it is possible to put too much emphasis on history. both right and left make this mistake. catholicism today has a role in culture and politics, but it is relatively small. it essentially represents conservatism, and for that reason it deserves to exist. it is a bastion for refugees of the constant waves of progressivism that wash over the 3rd world. i'm an atheist, but i believe in defending the catholic church up to a limit, because in modernity it can be an important voice for moderation. it is important to defend it from wef/usaid infiltration, as it is one of the pillars sustaining individual freedom in the political system.
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