Peter Thiel Antichrist Antics Continue
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Tech billionaire to lecture on Biblical bogeyman in San Francisco

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/35095129

Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Antics Continue

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any weirder, Peter Thiel has announced plans to deliver a four-part lecture series on the Antichrist. These unusual events will take place at the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco on four days in September and October.

Thiel, one of the most influential tech billionaires of our time, seems intent on forcing us to discuss the Antichrist. He is clearly trying to make a point. But what is that point?

Thiel’s lecture series won’t provide any clues to the public—it’s off the record. He’ll be delivering his lectures to an exclusive group of Antichrist-curious tech acolytes in a highly-controlled atmosphere.

Here’s the thing: this isn’t really about religion. It’s about power and politics, wrapped in theological language. Thiel has long been fascinated with political theorist Carl Schmitt’s ideas about “political theology”—the notion that all significant political concepts are secularized theological concepts.

  • Optional@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    4 days ago

    The event is sponsored by a non-profit that promotes “Christ in science and technology” or something.

    Who We Are

    We’re a community of thinkers, builders, artists, and leaders who are wrestling with what it means to live with purpose and conviction. We’re here to explore deeper questions, together.

    And yes, we talk about Jesus.

    Not in a pushy way. Not with religious jargon. But with honesty, clarity, and respect.

    Because we believe Jesus is so much more than a religious figure. He’s the answer to the longings we often try to fill with ambition, success, or self-discovery.

    • Nico198X@europe.pubEnglish
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      2 days ago

      they “promote Christ” by spending a ton of time obsessing and talk about his antithesis.

    • Valmond@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      3 days ago

      "He’s the answer to the longings we try to fill with …[snip]… or self-discovery.

      Oh yeah, don’t try to figure out things yourself especially about yourself, gotta go to the approved pastor to know what you should think and feel!