Magical Non-Thinking

One major caveat emerges, however: Froese noted that American believers add an important religious gloss to these market-driven theories by arguing that God is actually tipping the scales — in their favor, of course — as long as they are hard-working true believers.

“For many Americans, the invisible hand of Adam Smith has become God’s hand,” Froese said.

This kind of economic theology is being trumpeted most effectively by the Republican party, especially GOP presidential hopefuls Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann.

“Political candidates can promote economic conservatism and a lack of government regulation merely by referring to an engaged God,” Froese said. “It works because many rank-and-file voters believe that a lack of government regulation and lower taxes is part of God’s plan.”

Can all of you just shut the fuck up about converting Tea Baggers & the other demon-possessed to anti-corporate, pro-human stances? There is no rational basis to think that any amount of rational explanation of grim reality will extract their heads from their asses. Jesus!