Millennials Are Killing Capitalism “Remember to Blot Out the Memory” - The Biblical Recipe for Endless Genocide with Reverend Darren
Oct 15, 2025
Reverend Darren, a Wisconsin-based minister and biblical scholar, delves into the implications of the Amalek narrative from the Old Testament as it relates to modern genocidal rhetoric, particularly surrounding the Gaza conflict. He compellingly discusses the intersection of faith and politics, critiquing the silence of liberal churches and exploring how narratives of Amalek are weaponized in today’s geopolitical landscape. Darren also addresses U.S. imperialism, the exploitation of biblical stories in political discourse, and the urgent need for solidarity with oppressed communities.
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Amalek As A Perpetual Rationale
- The Amalek narrative offers a durable rationale for perpetual annihilation by teaching remembrance paired with eradication.
- Its structure normalizes violence by turning selective memory into a tool for justifying genocide.
Genocide As Political Insurance
- Samuel's rebuke of Saul links political legitimacy to executing total destruction, making mercy politically dangerous.
- The story functions as propaganda: spare the enemy and lose power, so spare no one.
Identity Formed By Perpetual Enemy
- Electionary identity often needs an anti-elect to define itself, creating a perpetual external enemy.
- This dynamic helps explain how national myths justify external violence in the name of chosenness.
