It's so weird to hear first worlders say that revolutions and civil unrest have nothing to gain; especially considering the large scale civic demonstrations in Bolivia and Armenia that are still hot at the moment. I feel that more than "cynical atheism" what I've seen is "imperial core cynicism" at play; The idea that the violence of the American empire will never fully rebound to The people of America and their allies and thus any resistance is not worth it. To be honest I agree, to some extent. But on the other hand, violent revolutions don't necessarily begin with people raising arms. American fascism is lowering it's tolerance for opposition; eager to limit demonstrations and strikes, dissolve worker unions and take away rights of the manufactured other. In Bolivia a strike is evolving towards violence. I feel that as cynical as those who feel protected by imperial aggression seem to be; It only takes a spark.

Also I find it odd conflating religion with any substantial political change in America, considering the far right seems very intertwined with evangelical and catholic groups.