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Christianity Is Like the Mob or a Terrorist Group
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9 min readJul 26, 2024
Have you heard of a mob movie scene where the mob comes up to a business owner and trashes part of his store or business and leaves. Later, they come back and offer “protection” from that kind of senseless violence that would just hurt the business owner’s bottom line?
Yes, this is a common trope in mob movies, often used to illustrate the coercive tactics employed by organized crime. Here’s how it typically plays out:
- The Shakedown: A group of mobsters, usually acting on behalf of a higher-ranking member, enters a small business, like a restaurant or shop. They proceed to intimidate the owner and cause minor damage, perhaps breaking a few items or overturning furniture. The goal is not to completely destroy the business but to send a clear message.
- The Offer: Shortly after the initial incident, another representative of the mob, often the one who ordered the shakedown, returns to the business. This time, they present themselves as a solution to the problem they themselves created. They offer “protection”…