The two Charlies'* army

[Ian H]

https://www.thecanary.co/trending/2025/10/07/met-kings-army-london/


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*One dead, the other probably unaware.

 

[Psamathe]

My first thought was back to the Jesus Army from not that long ago as in that instance the truth is still crawling out.

I have a pretty low opinion of most religions and how they seem to work in practice and the repercussions but add "Army" and it all starts to look a lot worse.

 

[C R]

Their name reminds me of Gerrilleros de Cristo Rey (Warriors of Christ the King) a violent fascist group that was active in Spain in the 70s.

How many were arrested, BTW?

 

[Ian H]

Their name reminds me of Gerrilleros de Cristo Rey (Warriors of Christ the King) a violent fascist group that was active in Spain in the 70s.

How many were arrested, BTW?

Apparently none, you'll be surprised to hear.
There are not many reports about it, but here's one I found earlier -
https://premierchristian.news/en/ne...rmy-march-through-soho-sparks-backlash-online

 

[C R]

Apparently none, you'll be surprised to hear.
There are not many reports about it, but here's one I found earlier -
https://premierchristian.news/en/ne...rmy-march-through-soho-sparks-backlash-online

Obviously not as dangerous as blind 80 year olds sitting with cardboard signs on their laps. Funny how the cristo rey guys never had much trouble with the law either.

 

[Ian H]

Obviously not as dangerous as blind 80 year olds sitting with cardboard signs on their laps. Funny how the cristo rey guys never had much trouble with the law either.

The police are always on the side of the angels.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86422y9vxno

 

[Ianonabike]

Not a particularly scary bunch, if you were to run into them on the street. I expect most people hearing chants of "Jesus saves" would just tune it out.

 

[Psamathe]

Not a particularly scary bunch, if you were to run into them on the street. I expect most people hearing chants of "Jesus saves" would just tune it out.

One aspect of these organisations I find scary is the motivations of those senior within the hierarchy, their unaccountability and the blind obedience of the often fanatical adherents. Good example is the Jesus Army where the truth is still emerging and the abuse already uncovered is pretty horrendous.

 

[Bazzer]

Not a particularly scary bunch, if you were to run into them on the street. I expect most people hearing chants of "Jesus saves" would just tune it out.

Until they start clubbing you with the large print version of the bible. And of course justifying everything else they do you with a bible verse.

 

[cookiemonster]

The last time a fascist went to Old Compton Street, he blew up a pub, The Admiral Duncan.

The bomber gave the same reasons then as these idiots give now for marching down the same street.

 

[cookiemonster]

One aspect of these organisations I find scary is the motivations of those senior within the hierarchy, their unaccountability and the blind obedience of the often fanatical adherents. Good example is the Jesus Army where the truth is still emerging and the abuse already uncovered is pretty horrendous.

How many of them are/will be on the register?

 

[cookiemonster]

Obviously not as dangerous as blind 80 year olds sitting with cardboard signs on their laps. Funny how the cristo rey guys never had much trouble with the law either.

I'm beginning to believe there is a two tier justice system in the UK.

 

[Bromptonaut]

One aspect of these organisations I find scary is the motivations of those senior within the hierarchy, their unaccountability and the blind obedience of the often fanatical adherents. Good example is the Jesus Army where the truth is still emerging and the abuse already uncovered is pretty horrendous.

As somebody who lives in Bugbrooke and moved here when the JA was in its pomp I'd say these guys are altogether different.

Quite good on the media, in a technical sense of controlling the discourse, though where their guy on Times Radio last week deftly avoided actually saying they're anti gay.