The religious war both Catholics and evangelicals pretend isn't happening

Why this story

Religious-political tensions story that's distinct from our Pope's Algeria visit coverage, focusing on theological rather than geopolitical aspects.

PRO-TRUMP RELIGIOUS

Trump defends 42,000 dead protesters; Pope attacks the defender.

PRO-POPE MORAL AUTHORITY

Christ's disciples never wield swords—Trump positions himself above Jesus.

JUST WAR DOCTRINE

Just war doctrine permits defense against nuclear threats, not pacifism.

Hidden Truth

Hidden truth: Neither Catholic Trump supporters nor progressive Pope defenders want to acknowledge that Pope Leo XIV has never explicitly condemned just war doctrine—he's critiquing specific…

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Should Catholic politicians publicly disagree with the Pope on matters of war and peace?

The religious war both Catholics and evangelicals pretend isn't happening

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