CMV: The American left reflects Christian values more closely than the American right

Many of the foundational teachings often associated with Jesus - caring for the poor, rejecting greed, showing kindness even to enemies, and embracing outsiders - seem to align more with modern left-leaning values like economic fairness, social support systems, peace advocacy, and community-driven living.

Meanwhile, right-leaning ideologies that prioritize individualism, personal advancement, strict social structures, and the sanctity of private ownership bear more resemblance to philosophical frameworks rooted in self-will and personal dominance - concepts echoed in the works of thinkers like Aleister Crowley and Anton LaVey, who emphasized autonomy, hierarchy, and self-interest over collective obligation.

Not claiming one side is holier or more correct - just pointing out the irony in how often the term “Christian right” is used, despite the mismatch in values when compared to the actual content of those religious teachings.