When Christian Fundamentalists Weaponize Social Media

That comment was reported
by the fundamentalist

for threat of "violence". 

[where that conversation took place]

[The Christian Fundamentalist who falsely reported it;
"bearing false witness"
and risking "stumbling" me and other readers
into his religion's literal Hell; purely out of Narcissistic reflex]


I was then presented by FB's A.I.
with these warnings:

This is what the appeals process
now looks like:

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How did Facebook get the decision wrong?

In context, it's clear that the "Daddy" character mentioned in the closing paragraph of my post (the post in question) was a reference to: a.) the other person's "God" and b.) how that conceptualization of God holds fundamentalists hostage to a mentally envisioned, violently abusive parent; rendering them afraid to even risk exposure to catalysts of growth. Moments prior, the reporting-party blocked someone else for challenging his religious paradigm; in a discussion no one forced anyone to take part in. Upon seeing that, my reply (the comment in question), was addressed to the FB-user who was blocked. It wasn't said to the fundamentalist. Rather, it was about the nature of the religious fundamentalist's conceptual paradigm; - specifically the way their unhealthy relationship with a hyper-abusive (imagined) Super-Parent, and their aspiration to celebrate and emulate those dark traits (Dark Triad traits) as an ultimate example to follow ... causes them to behave antisocially. So they go around threatening people with eternal torture, gaslighting people about (every facet of) the nature of reality, and don't even care if any kids or other vulnerable persons are being exposed to it. In fact, they hope so; since it doesn't work on healthy adults. Honestly, I'm sure he would have just blocked me too; except that I had got done predicted he would. He didn't want to prove me right. But he also didn't want to allow this infidel to escape punishment. He wanted to exert control over me, as he exacted penance for his bruised ego. Intentionally mispresenting what I wrote was the means by which he is attempting to weaponize FB for his own interests. Meanwhile, if it would help in the future, I'd be happy to always include the word "Sky" in front of "Daddy"; so that it would be harder for people like him to pretend not to understand such a point. If I am decided against in this appeal, I would hope for specific clarification as to the reason. Thanks

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Why did you post this content?

To further clarify my mindset, this is a public health (even a global health) issue. I realize that engaging in debate with religious fundamentalists (or any other form of ideologue) is always going to be a futile endeavor. It certainly doesn't help disarm the minds which have been weaponized. And the only people who end up agreeing with reasonable positions, ... are people who were already reasonable. So nothing really gets accomplished. If you'll rule in my favor, I promise to limit all future related commentaries to my own personal blog. I might still share those blogs to Facebook. But I won't post again on any fundamentalist's personal FB page. I won't even knowingly accept further friend invites from such people. That way, we won't end up back in this situation again. We both have better things we could be doing with our time. I welcome any comments or questions you may have. But I would appreciate knowing which member of your distinguished panel has ruled on this; if that's possible. Thanks again, for listening.

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Does this content involve important social issues?

Most humans who are NOT religious fundamentalists (including most Christians) would be highly appreciative and supportive of seeing someone stand up to the loud minority of fundamentalists. From a Theistic perspective, fundamentalists give "God" a bad name, and push people away from a viable avenue of spirituality. However, my concerns are about the traumas and tragedies inflicted by religious extremists. On social media, a common way they abuse other humans is via: psychological violence/coercion via gas lighting, Hell-threats, etc.. It's also a "Protection Racket", by warning people of violent consequence for all whom refuse to submit fully to their authority. Later, the terms of that surrender will involve pressure for cash and services. Meanwhile, If children have a right to an education, then willfully misinforming them about factual matters (science, history, etc) is a form of child abuse. We also need to think more seriously about how: Abrahamic Religious Fundamentalism is nearly the exclusive collective driver of severe psychological distress and suicides for LGBT youth, and a major factor in the suicide rates of atheists in heavily fundamentalist territories (across the globe). What Fundamentalists say and do (including all successful recruitments, and the way they weaponize social media) is not harmless. Meanwhile, EVERY Civil Rights battle in America has been necessitated by religious fundamentalists. That's who the oppressed (and their allies) have had to fight against; at every turn. They're also the source of conspiracy theories about Covid, vaccines, etc.. And they're the source of claims that the Global Climate Change crisis is a hoax. People are suffering and dying because of it. Countless more are going to. Humanity is even facing extinction because of them. The pushback they get from atheists on FB won't solve the problem. I grant that. But if there's anything you can do, to help, it really could matter.

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Provide a summary for your submission

It was only a poetic expression *against* the violence of their narrative.

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Is there anything else you think the board should know?

If you want the comment deleted, I'm fine with that. After the ruling, I'm going to remove myself from that page, regardless. But this should not stick as a violation. I also welcome further dialogue; - Although, I prefer live audible conversations. I think this case is pretty simple. I didn't commit verbal violence. I simply mocked and pitied someone else's unhealthy relationship with a violent, imaginary super-Parent, and how that's limiting their ability to have conversations about it, ... while only addressing a different person about it.

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English

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Which countries is this content relevant to?

United States

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Art / Writing / PoetryFreedom of expressionReligion

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