Let's not forget the anti-fascist Christians

While it is an embarrassment to Christianity that far-right Christian fundamentalist war-mongers like Pence and Pompeo have claimed the brand as their own, let's not forget that there is an exceedingly rich tradition of Christians working to end oppression and promote peace and social justice.

Christian congregations were deeply involved in the anti-slavery movement in Great Britain in the 19th century and the American civil rights movement of the 20th. John Lewis, MLK, CT Vivian, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and William Barber were ordained ministers every one, as was Desmond Tutu, the anti-apartheid campaigner.

Various church groups have played leading roles in the fight to ban nuclear and chemical weapons. Liberation theology played a major role in pushing back against the US-aligned fascist dictators of Latin America. "Dissenting clergy" in nazi-occupied Europe were sent to the death camps.

Not all Christians are fascists, and not all fascists are Christians. 

We need to remember the long history of social justice initiatives promoted by the followers of the Prince of Peace over the centuries.