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Piper Gates @pipergates.bsky.social

Agree w the sentiment but struggle to think of a single example of a secular right-wing predator, as in someone in the magasphere with zero ties to the Christian right. When your religion decrees women to be property, sexual abuse is inevitable. Honestly surprised it's technically still illegal.

jul 26, 2025, 4:37 pm • 1 0

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Kim Weeden @weedenkim.bsky.social

My examples were all politicians, where it's almost impossible to separate out true believers from those who are just pretending to be religious for political gain. But, if you broaden out to right-wing "influencers" and cultural figures: Andrew Tate. Hulk Hogan, speaking of in-the-news folks.

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Piper Gates @pipergates.bsky.social

The Tate brothers - good example, thanks. A bit of a startling revelation on my end though, realizing I couldn't immediately call to mind a "secular" right-wing predator. Like you said, probably bc religious affiliation is all but mandatory for inclusion in the cohort.

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