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This is my third time to the office. Im waiting for the Doctor to come in and whie waiting in the examination room, I spot this. I start flipping through it, and I am getting upset.

I wait for the doctor to come in. I immeditely ask him, hey what it this? why is it here? He blew me off and just said "oh its just an opinion piece" and I said, yeah, but who put it here, do you believe in this? And he just shrugged. I said, Im leaving, that is so wierd, thats weird to have in a doctors office. And I left. Ill never go back to that place.

I need a doctor who believes in science. You wanna be christain thats fine, but this literally says,for christain nationalism. gross.

Putnam CT, USA if anyone is curious. I want to post the photo in google maps reviews, but I am afraid to, even with my google account being a burner. Yes, it's the red pocket of an overall blue state, but, I just, was not expecting to see this.

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[–] cAUzapNEAGLb@lemmy.world 131 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Bravo for accepting the inconvenience of actually leaving and making the statement.

In aggregate, it changes things from the bottom up.

[–] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 77 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I did appreciate the doctors deafeated expression he wore apon his face and I walked out.

If he denounced it, or explained something..maybe.. but, he blew off my concern and shrugged. No. Plenty of other doctors around, I was driving pretty far anyway.

Lol. Maybe this wasn't the first time.

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[–] 0ndead@infosec.pub 68 points 1 month ago (4 children)
[–] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 95 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

went to edit it, and fucking deleted it. oops

just wanted to add, if I ever doxx myself, just know, my credit score is about 300, I dont have a bank account, and if you show up tp my door I will simply force feed you supper and snacks until you roll away back from wence you came ;)

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 29 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (7 children)

Dude did you not check their ratings before you went? 3.1 is a major red flag.

Another hint is look for "LGBTQ+ Friendly" in the listing. That's the easiest way to determine whether or not a doctor believes in science.

[–] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 44 points 1 month ago (1 children)

So, most of the reviews are for the only brown lady in the place. She was lovely with me, this is a racist area, so...I ignored them. I did notice she had a cross on her neck, but thought not much of it. Until today, I saw some dude, O'neil. Idk who's room it was, but either way..

learned my lesson, both you and my husband are right lol

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[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago

I’m from the area and we always called it Dey Killem, because if you had a heart attack, you were better off trying to make it to Manchester hospital.

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[–] Bakkoda@lemmy.world 46 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Using the term nationalism like it's a good thing. Holy shit Batman.

[–] doughless@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

One thing that's not a dog whistle; they openly admit to being Christian Nationalists.

[–] Murse@slrpnk.net 8 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Seems a lot of the right wing "dog whistles" are more of an air raid siren. They don't need to be subtle - a horrifying number of people build their whole identity around things like racism and religious superiority. The louder the whistle, the more support they drum up from those evil shits.

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[–] hopesdead@startrek.website 39 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Note how there is a piece highlighted on the cover against Notre Dame, a Catholic university. It isn’t simply being Christian that these people want.

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

No shit.

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all worship the same God, and often respect each other's important figures as at least prophets.

If one of the three ever "won" and replaced the other two, the very next act would be going after a minor branch of their own religion.

The details they squabble over are already super minor, and basically come down to speaking different languages.

It doesn't have anything to do with religion, it's the power structure and people abusing others faith to convince them to do horrible shit.

[–] voidsignal@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (8 children)

It has everything to do with religion. without these made up stories, not a single justification would be left for all the shit these people have done over the years. zero.

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[–] officermike@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Interestingly, the magazine's editor (who's credited for the "For Christian Nationalism" article), is listed as Catholic in the magazine's Wikipedia page.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Things

[–] tomenzgg@midwest.social 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

First Things is a "Catholic" mag. but they're generally considered on the far right of the spectrum. Hated Pope Francis, think Notre Dame is a liberal haven, etc.

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[–] ryven@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Oh I'm an idiot. I thought they were mad at the cathedral.

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[–] Vieric@lemmy.world 29 points 1 month ago

Good call. I applaud your courage confronting them about this and applaud you even more for having the conviction to drop them over it. It is extremely unprofessional allowing religion in the workplace to that degree, and "unprofessional" sure as hell isn't something you want in your doctor.

[–] BanMe@lemmy.world 26 points 1 month ago (1 children)

When I moved to the rural South I discovered half the businesses have crosses in their logos or big bible verses on the building's outer walls, and yes, doctors had Christian shit in waiting rooms. Well, sure as shit, it meant they were the ones who would cut a corner and mark up a bill at the end. Shake your hand and call you their brother. Just avoid, just get up and leave and stop going to that place. It's a warning sign every time, and every time I wish I'd have listened to my gut when I do go in.

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[–] Somsphet@lemmy.zip 26 points 1 month ago

Ooh ooh! Story time!

I have several severe mental illnesses. So of course I'm in therapy. My therapist sends me up to psychiatric help who tells me my cannabis use is ok, but only as long as it is actually helping mental health. My therapist did not like that. She gave me literal DARE propaganda to review. My wife was luckily with me when this happened. The printout was dated back to 2002. I told her that all the information in that packet (several pages) was outdated, factually incorrect, and literally propaganda for the war on drugs. We never went back to her. I spent time without a therapist until I found one that is actually helping me and doesn't judge me based on one of several medications for my mental health.

Remember kids, your mental health is important

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 23 points 1 month ago

So you mean your former doctor. Good. Fuck that wackadoo bastard.

[–] oatscoop@midwest.social 20 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I was at a walk in clinic and perusing their pamphlets when I noticed some that were in a different style than the rest. They were by Focus on the Family and included anti-abortion and anti-LGBT propaganda. I scoffed, collected them all out of the wall holder thing, and threw them in the trash -- the receptionist gave me a weird look.

A few minutes later she comes out and pulls them out of the trash can. She skims a few, frowns, and takes them to the back. I never saw those pamphlets in that waitingroom again.

So at least in this case it seems like it was one asshole (that possibly didn't work there) put them out. Good call and questioning them about it.

[–] HasturInYellow@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago

These people do not deserve respect and should be openly mocked as soon as you discover they are a Christian nationalist.

[–] chunes@lemmy.world 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

"It's just an opinion piece."

Sure, bud. The magazine exists to advocate theocracy.

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[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 17 points 1 month ago

get a new doctor ASAP. Red fucking flag.

[–] LoafedBurrito@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Yeah, you are GUARANTEED not to get the best quality care at a doctor that believes in Christian Nationalism. It's not the 50's anymore, but they are trying to bring us back.

[–] teyrnon@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Christian nationalism did not exist in this sense in the 1950s. What we are calling Christian nationalism is toolism of big business and they're Unholy alliance with the religious right. The evangelicals, the baptists, the calvinists, they were never political before like the '70s to '80s I forget something about Newt Gingrich and a bunch of assholes.

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[–] HertzDentalBar@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I hate the break it do y'all but doctors and specialists are some of the most ignorant motherfuckers you'll ever meet, outside their field that is. Same goes for nurses...

Doesn't mean they ain't nice people that id trust my life to, I just wouldn't listen to them for anything outside of the field they are in.

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[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago

I fully support stupid business owners wearing their shitty politics on their sleeve. Cuts their business in half and virtually ensures they'll fail.

[–] aramis87@fedia.io 13 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Ngl, I'm vaguely curious what they'd be saying in the "Love and Mass Migration" article. Like, is it okay to import a citizenship-seeking tradwife from another country if none of the libgirls in the States want you?

[–] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 month ago

I regret not stealing it. lol I am curious too. I read a bit inside, but it all happened so fast I dont remember what it said. Just that I didnt like it.

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[–] Horsey@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (4 children)

In my experience, doctors for me have been either blue hair free healthcare for all progressives or George Bush republicans with no in between.

[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (4 children)

“George Bush Republican” and “Christian Nationalist” are two entirely different camps in my head.

And in my experience. I have family distinctively, unquestionably in each camp and not the other.

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[–] spiffaronic@lemmy.today 13 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I worked with physicians on an almost daily basis during my hospital IT career. Believe me when I say this is NOT an unusual thing. Some of the most whacked out RWNJs I've known were MDs. It should scare you shitless.

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[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 month ago (2 children)

You should report this to the state medical board. They take such reports seriously.

[–] Railing5132@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Not to be a downer, but I seriously doubt anything would come of a report. The provider could have bibles in every room in the practice, with weeping jesus hanging on every wall, and still not violate any rules. Providers can now refuse to treat based on their moral grounds (read - pharmacists not filling scripts for the morning after pill, birth control, etc and more.)

As utterly disgusting as this is, it's not illegal.

Edit to add - what's even more surprising is that someone paid $6.95 for that rag

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[–] krolden@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Shoulda drawn cocks all over it

[–] Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 month ago

shoulda coulda woulda

I hit fight or flight, damn I should have

[–] nutsack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

well I believe and everyone's freedom to practice whatever the hell religion they want, i question the intelligence of anyone who believes this type of shit, not to mention the politics and ethics of someone putting out this of literature in their place of business. it's pretty stupid

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[–] SlippiHUD@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

I had a similar experience at a Chiropractor. They had the automated massage bed, which was way cheaper than going to a medical massage office on my insurance.

But I was reading thier quack information slideshow on one of the TVs, but they kept quoting some dude. I looked him up and he was an out and proud neo-nazi.

So I left in middle of my appointment and never returned any calls and left a review on google. Google took my review down.

[–] paraphrand@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

Steal it and drop it into the nearest dumpster.

[–] Sharkticon@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 month ago

I mean that's horrifying. How can you trust your care to someone who believes you should be exterminated or at the very least forcefully subjugated and converted?

[–] Mulligrubs@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Many "advertise" their faith discretely, look for crosses or a tiny Jesus fish on their signage, business cards, building, etc.

[–] spiffaronic@lemmy.today 10 points 1 month ago

I'm always grateful whenever a business puts a Jebus fish on their signs and in their ads so I don't have to waste time doing business with them. It only took a couple of times letting outspoken Xtians work on my stuff before I realized it was all a ruse to get gullible idiots into their stores to be f'd over.

[–] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

yeah fuck everything about that, I wouldn't trust that doc for a moment.

[–] socsa@piefed.social 7 points 1 month ago

This has serious Obvious Plant vibes.

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