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The bratty look over his glasses.

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the planets and the fates and all the stars aligned: Chapter 13

You all know the drill: Series masterlist and this chapter is up on AO3! Enjoy!

“Tomorrow’s the day,” Ryland says as he climbs down the ladder to join you in the dormitory.

You look up from your task of adjusting the blankets on your bed. “Tomorrow’s the big day.”

Ryland plops down on his unmade bed and takes off his shoes. “Can’t believe we’re leaving Rocky.”

Usually, saying the Eridian’s name would send him scuttling into the room. But presently, Rocky is instead in the Blip-A, preparing his ship for the journey back to Erid. 

“We’re not leaving him,” you correct as you sit next to Ryland on his bed, selecting an edge where the blankets are slightly less curled into a ball. “We’re all going home.”

Ryland lets out a deep sigh and stares at his hands in his lap. “I guess that part hasn’t fully hit me yet. This time tomorrow, we’ll be on our way back to Earth.”

Seeing the heaviness in his shoulders, you playfully bump your shoulder against his, prompting him to look up. “What’s the first thing you want to do when we get back?”

Ryland’s eyebrows furrow. “What do you mean?”

You smile patiently at him. “After we’re poked and prodded by a million doctors wanting to examine the first humans to travel at near-lightspeed, what’s the first thing you want to do when we get back to Earth?”

“I want a burger,” Ryland instantly replies, prompting your eyebrows to shoot up. Seeing your surprise, he continues. “There’s this amazing burger place in San Francisco that’s next to a park with a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge.”

“Any recommendations from the menu?” You reply.

“Well, their Cowboy Burger has an amazing sauce that really ties it together,” Ryland responds with a bright smile. “So I’d probably get that, but their veggie burgers are probably the best I’ve ever had, so I think you should get the Garden Burger. Then, we can walk a block over to the park and look at the Golden Gate Bridge.”

You’re unsure if he realizes that his hypothetical first stop automatically included you. The thought makes your stomach flutter, and you smile softly. “It’s a date, then.”

Ryland lets out a chuckle, and his warm gaze meets yours. Something flickers in his eyes, and he leans forward, drawing you into a kiss. Starting off as a soft brush before deepening, his lips are gentle but insistent, causing a fluttering in your chest. He lets out a soft sigh against your lips, and you feel the remaining tension in his body disappear.

After a few moments, Ryland pulls away and cups your cheek with his hand. “Yeah, it’s a date.”

You can’t help the laugh that slips through your lips. It’s a laugh of pure joy, and it makes your body feel lighter. Suddenly, an idea occurs to you. “You know, Rocky said the maintenance he needs to do on his ship is going to take several hours.”

Ryland tilts his head. “Yeah, so?”

“So,” you reply slowly as you tug off your shoes. “That means that we have the ship to ourselves for a couple of hours.”

Comprehension finally dawns in Rylands’s eyes. Before you can make a comment about his obliviousness, Ryland pulls you into his lap and captures your lips in a searing kiss. You adjust your position so your legs straddle his hips and blush when the move turns out less graceful than you had planned, your legs wobbling until you settle more comfortably in his lap.

Ryland pulls away from the kiss just enough to let out a small laugh before placing his hands on your waist to finish stabilizing you. He leans back in and reinitiates the kiss, his lips firm against yours. The warmth of his hands on your waist and the passion of the renewed kiss send a thrill down your spine. One of your hands settles on his shoulder while the other sneaks up to his neck, the tips of your fingers brushing against his soft blond hair. Without thinking, you tug his hair and feel him moan against your lips.

You know your past self on Earth had already done this with Ryland, yet the passion in his kiss and the firmness of his hands sneaking below the hem of your shirt feels entirely new. Although a part of you is nervous, you feel undoubtedly safe in his arms.

After several seconds, you both pull away to regain your breath, your heaving chests moving almost in tandem. One of Ryland’s hands reaches forward and brushes a stray strand of hair from your face. The gentleness of his gesture juxtaposes his dilated pupils and the intimate position you’re in, warming your heart. Wordlessly, you pull his lips back to yours, reveling in the comfort that his embrace brings.

The soft pinks and oranges the setting sun created in the sky were unfairly cheery as you walked to the dining hall. The walk felt unexpectedly never-ending, and while you knew you could go to your mobile home to eat instead, the knowledge that you would see Andrea’s empty bed made bile threaten to rise in your throat. No, it was better to go to the dining hall bustling with people to remind you of the importance of the mission you would embark on in a few short days.

After walking for what felt like an eternity—but was likely only a few minutes—you finally arrived at the dining hall. A group of engineers sent you bright smiles as they held the door open to allow you to enter. You knew part of their joy was at seeing you, the new lead science specialist for The Hail Mary.

You were instantly greeted by the rumble of dozens of conversations across the large dining hall, the cheery tones and easy smiles contrasting against your dour disposition. Although you knew it was better optics for people to see you in a happier mood, your thoughts from the past couple of hours felt all-encompassing.

How were you going to conduct an Astrophage crash course for the biology undergraduate student you knew was the backup science specialist now that Ryland turned down the mission? Was it even possible to teach someone everything about Astrophage in less than a week? Ryland was staying on Earth while you were being sent to die—

You shook your head to stop your spiraling thoughts. Instead, you scanned the dining hall, searching for a familiar head of messy blond hair. He wasn’t at Ilyukhina’s table or with Dimitri’s group of engineers. Maybe you just missed him?

“Are you looking for someone?” A voice said behind you. Turning around, you realized it was a woman, one of the Astrophage biologists you knew Andrea had befriended. Fatima, you remembered after a moment.

You forced a smile that you suspected wasn’t very convincing. “Yeah, I’m looking for Ry—Dr. Grace. He usually eats dinner around this time, but I don’t see him.”

Fatima’s eyebrows furrowed. “You’re looking for Dr. Grace?”

“Yes, have you seen him?” You asked, frowning at her confusion.

“You mean… you haven’t heard?” Fatima replied, and you saw her glance around the dining hall as her shoulders tensed.

Although you knew that Fatima was one of Andrea’s go-to sources for gossip, the tone of her voice made you suspect she wasn’t about to report some absurd rumor that someone probably started as a joke. Her shift in demeanor made your heart begin to race. “What haven’t I heard?”

“They had to take extra steps to protect Dr. Grace since he’s the new assistant science specialist,” Fatima explains, closely studying your reaction. “They induced his coma early to protect him.”

The rumbling of conversations seemed to disappear, and you could almost hear your racing heart pounding in your ears. You talked to Ryland four hours ago, right before he left to tell Stratt he wasn’t going on the mission. Now he was in an induced coma?

“You really hadn’t heard?”

Fatima’s question brought you back to the present, and you became aware that you had been silent for several seconds. Glancing around, you realized that the table closest to you could probably hear your conversation. 

You plastered on a smile and prayed that it was convincing. “Of course I’ve heard. Things have just been so hectic, it must’ve slipped my mind.”

Fatima squinted at you for a moment before an easy smile spread across her face. “Yeah, if everything was crazy before, it’s ten times busier now. Although, have you heard that Dr. Erikson and Dr. Ja—”

“Sorry, Fatima,” you said, cutting off what would’ve undoubtedly been a fifteen-minute recounting of the latest gossip. “I just remembered I have an errand I need to run.”

You could tell Fatima was disappointed that she couldn’t report the rumor she heard. Still, she shrugged, her posture unbothered. “Of course. I’ll see if I can catch up with you later to tell you the full story.” She tilted her head. “Do you mind if I ask what the errand is?”

“I just need to ask Stratt a quick question.”

“Trying to think if there’s anything else I forgot,” Ryland says next to you in the tunnel that connects The Hail Mary to the Blip-A.

“Fuel tank fixed okay, question?” Rocky asks from his perch on the other side of the xenonite barrier that separates you.

You forced a smile. “Yeah, I rechecked the fuel bays, and everything is working fine.”

“Oh, good, happy happy happy,” Rocky replies, the tone of his humming sounding unenthusiastic.

There’s a pause as the three of you look at each other, none of you being willing to move. After several seconds, Ryland chuckles awkwardly. “Well, my friend.”

Rocky perks up. “Yes, friend.”

Ryland glances at you. “Not sure what to say, so, just going to…” He turns around and starts walking back to the airlock door. 

You begin to turn to follow him when Rocky speaks up, saying your and Ryland’s names. “Watch each other sleep, please.”

His words make your heart twist, reminding you of how lonely he’ll be by himself. “I wish we could stay to watch you sleep,” Ryland steps closer to you as you continue. “I’m sorry you’ll have to be brave without us.”

Rocky shakes one of his arms in the Eridian equivalent of a head shake. “You are very brave.”

An unreadable emotion flashes across Ryland’s eyes. “Well, I don’t know about that.” 

“You are bravest humans I have ever met.”

You can’t help the chuckle that escapes your lips while Ryland smiles. “Hey!”

“Is joke!” Rocky replies, his carapace becoming lighter. “I only meet two humans and is you.”

“It’s a good joke,” Ryland says, and you can hear the strain in his voice even as he laughs. After a moment, he glances briefly at you. “Alright, well… goodbye, I guess.”

“No understand word.”

It takes you a moment to realize which word he’s referring to. “It means we’re leaving and… see you later.”

Rocky leans his weight back and forth. “But I won’t see you later.”

You take a deep breath to hold back the tears threatening to form. 

“I know,” Ryland replies through a sad smile. “How do you say goodbye back home?”

“We don’t, we do this,” Rocky answers and runs a claw across one of his legs, producing a soft trilling that faintly reminds you of a chirping bird.

You and Ryland mimic the move, rubbing a hand up and down your forearm. With Rocky’s goodbye filling your ears, you lead Ryland back to the airlock door. As you swing the door open, you realize Ryland is still several steps behind you. You turn around in time to see Rocky and Ryland mirroring each other’s… dance moves? Although a part of you wants to question them, the joy evident in both their body language makes you pause.

You’d seen displays like this in the past several days that are evidence of the deep bond between Rocky and Ryland that formed while you were unconscious after the trip to Adrian. You can’t find it in yourself to even be jealous when you see the bittersweet joy evident in their movements as they share this inside joke.

Eventually, their shared joke ends, and you and Ryland wave goodbye. As you enter the cockpit, Ryland begins the process of disconnecting The Hail Mary from the xenonite bridge.

It’s time to go home.

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[silverspring222]

I scream and barf and cry every time this is updated btw 😔

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Watching Phantom of the Opera (2004) with friends who haven't seen it and-

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Oh, Hey Fellas!

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The feeling of listening to music after not doing it for a couple of weeks literally makes my heart skip a beat

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I wish I woke up tomorrow in a world where I don't have to see a single AI generated image ever again

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[silverspring222]

Being apart of community theater means listening to Christian music and saying a prayer before every show even when you aren’t religious

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Why Loyalty to Trump Betrays the Teachings of Jesus

Here's a quick side by side comparison between what Trump has said and Jesus has taught, for anyone looking for political leaders that reflect the values of Jesus, why are you supporting Trump? Below is a quick crash course on Trump's brazen violations of Christian teachings for the purpose of this article's introduction. Additional examples can be found at the article's closing.

“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” - Jesus Trump brags about wealth, intelligence, and accomplishments (“Nobody knows more than me…”) Trump claims he has never needed to ask for forgiveness—contrary to Jesus’ message that repentance is central to salvation.

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” - Jesus "Turn the other cheek.” - Jesus Trump publicly insults and belittles opponents (e.g., “Crooked Hillary,” “Sleepy Joe,” “Pocahontas”). Trump encourages retaliation: "If someone hits you, hit them back ten times harder."

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Jesus “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these… you did for me.” - Jesus Trump enforced child separation at the border. Trump used dehumanizing language about immigrants, inaccurately painting them all as criminals/rapists Trump sought to ban Muslims from entering the U.S., contradicting the ethic of welcoming outsiders.

“You cannot serve both God and money.” — Jesus “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” — Jesus Trump boasts about his wealth constantly. Trump called avoiding taxes “smart.” Trump marketed a prosperity-driven gospel persona, not a service-oriented one.

“Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything more comes from the evil one.” — Jesus “The truth will set you free.” — Jesus Trump has made tens of thousands of documented false or misleading claims while in office. Trump denies statements he made on record or video. Trump routinely spreads unsubstantiated conspiracy theories.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” — Jesus Trump encouraged supporters to “fight like hell” before the January 6th Capitol riot. Trump frequently uses divisive language to inflame racial, political, or cultural conflict.

“The greatest among you will be your servant.” — Jesus “I am among you as one who serves.” — Jesus Trump frequently demands loyalty and admiration. Trump has said, “I alone can fix it,” reflecting a savior complex. Trump rarely demonstrates the servant-heart ethos that defines Christ’s example.

“Forgive seventy times seven times.” — Jesus “Judge not, lest ye be judged.” — Jesus Trump rarely (if ever) admits fault or asks forgiveness. Trump keeps long grudges (e.g., John McCain, former allies who break from him). Trump uses Christian symbolism politically but resists the deeper spiritual virtues it represents.

“Beware of practicing your righteousness before others to be seen by them.” — Jesus Trump has a photo-op with Bible in front of church after clearing protesters Trump appeals to Evangelicals while showing little evidence of spiritual transformation. Trump said “nobody reads the Bible more than me,” despite patently obvious unfamiliarity.

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.” — Jesus “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” — Jesus Many Christians openly equate Trump as the “chosen one” or prophetic figure sent by God. This clearly flirts with idolatry, elevating him to Jesus like Messiah status.

Jesus’ teachings emphasize humility, love, truth, compassion, and service. Trump’s public life and rhetoric often reflect the opposite values, pride, division, self-glorification, and disregard for truth or the poor.

This doesn’t mean he’s beyond forgiveness or growth, no one is. But aligning Trump’s character or presidency with Christ's teachings is, at best, a serious stretch and at worst, a profound misrepresentation of Jesus' message.

You cannot honor the teachings of Jesus while also supporting Trump. These are mutually exclusive allegiances. By his nature, Trump stands in direct opposition to the spirit and teachings of Jesus. He embodies the very behaviors and attitudes—pride, cruelty, judgment, and egoic dominance that Jesus warned us against.

Some Christians who profess to follow Christ attempt to justify their support for Trump by pointing to one issue: abortion. They argue that his anti-abortion stance validates their allegiance, framing it as a moral imperative. He then receives total license to trample on everyone's civil and human rights by way of his support on this one issue. And while the sanctity of life is undeniably a serious matter, one Jesus would have spoken to with deep care and wisdom, it does not excuse aligning with a political figure who perpetuates hate, division, and cruelty in nearly every other domain. All explicitly violate the most fundamental teachings of Jesus, someone who was undoubtedly inspired by the Holy Spirit to advocate peace, love and teach the method to accessing Heaven within us during our lifetime.

This is the moral bait-and-switch that modern right-wing Christianity has mastered: using one seemingly righteous cause to justify a host of deeply unrighteous actions. The defense of unborn children becomes a convenient moral shield—one that’s used to excuse policies and rhetoric that marginalize suffering immigrants, mock and judge the poor, deny aid to the sick, and condemn marginalized communities. These actions are profoundly at odds with the teachings of Christ, who embodied empathy, compassion, unity, and unconditional love. His message was clear: we are all part of the same human family, regardless of our background or circumstance—a truth our egos often resist, but one our spirits are called to embrace.

In this moral equation, hatred and becomes an acceptable collateral—so long as it is in service of protecting the unborn. But Jesus never gave us permission to weaponize righteousness. He never instructed us to save one life by dehumanizing another. He never said to defend the unborn while turning our backs on the born, the hungry, the homeless, the refugee, the prisoner, the outcast.

Modern right-wing Christians have selectively edited Jesus’ teachings, choosing the parts that align with their political priorities while discarding the rest. In doing so, they betray the very heart of the Gospel. Trump becomes not just a political figure in this dynamic, but a vessel through which judgment, greed, and division are sanctified under the guise of a single moral stance.

Ironically, the modern political left, though often at odds with the traditional Christian position on abortion, has embodied far more of Jesus’ teachings in nearly every other regard: welcoming the stranger, caring for the sick, advocating for the marginalized, and promoting peace and compassion. Their inconsistency on the issue of life before birth is real—but so too is the glaring inconsistency from those on the right who disregard the protection and sanctity of life after birth. Both sides of the political spectrum need to modify their policies in the greater interest of life, peace and love.

If the mainstream left were to ever concede on this one issue, acknowledging the complexity and moral ambiguity of the weight of life in the womb, it would dismantle the single pillar propping up the morally bankrupt political party that uses unborn lives as leverage to justify hatred and domination, and keeps them in power as a result.

For any sincere follower of Jesus, this should be a wake-up call. You cannot walk with Christ while marching to the beat of a man who contradicts everything Jesus lived and died to show us. The time has come to choose—not just a political side, but a spiritual allegiance. As Jesus said, “You cannot serve two masters.” Not only is it unhealthy to direct all your worship and praise towards Trump, but also to do so towards a man who violates all the tenets of the faith you say you are aligned with. I have yet to see a single argument that convincingly argues that Trump's policies and agenda are in full alignment with the teachings of Jesus.

So to recap and wrap up,

To anyone reading this who has pledged allegiance and loyalty to Donald Trump, it's important to seriously reflect on how many of Jesus’ fundamental teachings Trump routinely violates. That fact alone should give any Christian pause.

Many Christians support the Republican party primarily because of its stance on abortion—a deeply personal and moral issue, and frankly, the only one on which I find myself aligned with them. However, a single issue cannot justify ignoring or trampling over every other message that Jesus delivered—especially his calls to welcome the stranger, care for the sick, uplift the meek, and provide for the poor and desperate. These are all expressions of compassion and empathy, values that lie at the very heart of Jesus' ministry but are too often overlooked or dismissed by many who claim to follow him.

It’s also worth noting that 22% to 25% of Democrats oppose abortion as well, proving that this is not a clear-cut, party-line issue. This issue cannot be reduced to a single political party's position.

On the topic of LGBTQ+ acceptance, Jesus explicitly taught us not to judge others. Yet far too often, Christians pass harsh judgment on people whose circumstances, orientation, or identity we do not fully understand. The truth is, many are born this way, and regardless of the cause, it presents a powerful opportunity to practice genuine love and empathy—two cornerstones of Jesus' teachings.

Sadly, I’ve witnessed Christians openly express hatred or even call for violence against members of this community. Such behavior is not only profoundly un-Christlike, it’s a major reason many are driven away from the faith. They want no part in a movement that exhibits such unrestrained hostility—especially when those attitudes go unchecked or, worse, are encouraged by Christian leaders.

There are many churches that do not judge and actually embrace LGBTQ+ individuals without judgment, they should feel proud to be part of a community that strives to reflect the love of Christ in both word and deed. That’s the kind of Christianity worth standing behind. One that actually practices what Jesus taught which is not judging others, especially not judging others superficially regardless of their character.

It has always been a major red flag that Trump’s appeals to the Christian community were never rooted in genuine reflection of Christian values, but rather in opportunism—such as branding bibles with his name and image and selling them to his most loyal supporters, turning faith into a marketing tool for personal profit.

That being said, these are observable truths about Donald Trump, not judgments. His consistent promotion and encouragement of division is undeniable—and such division must be challenged, whether that division comes from Trump or anyone else across the political spectrum. Still, if you are not a Trump supporter, it is equally important to release any lingering resentment or hostility toward him or his followers. Many of his supporters—some of whom are openly hateful individuals like Klansmen and white supremacists—have been drawn in by rhetoric that fosters anger, financial frustration and alienation. It's important to express sympathy towards all his supporters who are arguably hitting rock bottom, and to ask the holy spirit to bless them and help them overcome such brazen unapologetic hatred.

Regardless of where you stand politically, it is critically important to resist contributing to cultural or societal division. While Trump has become a source for much of this division, that does not absolve individuals on the political left from engaging in similarly harmful rhetoric or behavior. Hate and division, in all their forms, must be discouraged.

The reality is, Trump has skillfully exploited the frustrations of the lower and middle class to amass power. This dynamic must be acknowledged if we hope to move forward as a nation. I pass no judgment on those he has influenced or misled. Instead, I extend peace, blessings, and love—not only to his supporters, but even to Trump himself. I ask that they be blessed to overcome such hateful and vitriolic beliefs.

Below are a brief examples of the teachings of Jesus that Trump routinely violates:

1. “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39)

Violation:

Family separation policy at the U.S.-Mexico border, which led to thousands of children being taken from their parents, often with no clear reunification plan.

Reduction in refugee admissions and harsh asylum restrictions.

2. “Blessed are the merciful” (Matthew 5:7)

Violation:

Cruel rhetoric toward immigrants (“rapists,” “animals,” “invasions”)

Indifference toward the suffering of refugees and undocumented families

Policies that deprived the vulnerable of protection and care

3. “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Matthew 25:35)

Violation:

Muslim travel ban targeting people from several predominantly Muslim countries

Drastic reduction in refugee resettlement and refugee caps

Anti-immigrant nationalism contrary to hospitality and inclusion

4. “Blessed are the peacemakers” (Matthew 5:9)

Violation:

Escalatory rhetoric with North Korea (“fire and fury,” “rocket man”)

Use of violence to disperse peaceful protesters in Lafayette Square for a photo-op with a Bible

Fomenting division and hostility, rather than reconciliation

5. “Do not store up treasures on earth…” (Matthew 6:19–21)

Violation:

Massive tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations through the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Policies benefiting the ultra-rich while slashing public services and safety nets for the poor

6. “You cannot serve both God and money” (Matthew 6:24)

Violation:

Cabinet filled with billionaires and corporate executives

Prioritized business interests and deregulation over environmental and public health protections

Used presidency to promote Trump Organization properties

7. “Whatever you did for the least of these… you did for me” (Matthew 25:40)

Violation:

Proposed cuts to Medicaid, food stamps, and housing assistance

Failed pandemic response disproportionately harming the poor and marginalized

Open disdain for prisoners, disabled people, and the homeless

8. “Turn the other cheek” / “Love your enemies” (Matthew 5:39, 5:44)

Violation:

Public insults and name-calling of critics, journalists, women, political opponents, and foreign leaders

Encouraging political violence (“I’ll pay your legal fees”)

Relentless vengeance and score-settling, contrary to Christ’s calls for grace and restraint

9. “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (Matthew 7:1)

Violation:

Harsh, public condemnation of anyone perceived as a threat

Demonization of entire groups (immigrants, Muslims, Democrats, journalists)

Hypocritical moral posturing without introspection

10. “Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s” (Matthew 22:21)

Violation:

Encouraged Christian nationalism and blurred the line between church and state

Used religion performatively (e.g., holding a Bible for a photo-op)

Cultivated a political identity where Christianity became a partisan badge, not a moral compass

11. “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’” (Matthew 5:37)

Violation:

Documented dishonesty: Over 30,000 false or misleading claims during his presidency ([source: Washington Post fact checker])

Constant shifting narratives, exaggerations, and gaslighting

12. “The first shall be last, and the last shall be first” (Matthew 20:16)

Violation:

Policies and rhetoric that glorified power, wealth, dominance, and “winning” at all costs

Marginalized the very people Jesus taught us to lift up—the poor, sick, imprisoned, and oppressed

13. “Do not be like the hypocrites…” (Matthew 6:5–6)

Violation:

Performative religiosity: aligning with white evangelical leaders while exhibiting little to no alignment with Christ-like humility or service

Public displays of piety without substance or integrity

Source: Why Loyalty to Trump Betrays the Teachings of Jesus

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