Bumper Quote by Simon Blackburn
“Myself, I have never seen a bumper sticker saying " Hate if you Love Jesus ", but I sometimes wonder why not. It would be a good slogan for the religious Right.”
About This Quote
The speaker notes the absence of a provocative slogan that juxtaposes hate and love for Jesus, suggesting it could appeal to the religious Right.
In simple terms: A controversial slogan could attract the religious Right.
Key Takeaway
Consider how provocative language influences political messaging.
Themes
religion
politics
media
communication
Mood
provocative
critical
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- campaign slogans
- religious activism
- advertising
- public discourse
Key Concepts
identity
polarization
branding
Questions to Reflect On
- Is shock value an effective strategy for persuasion?
- How might this affect interfaith relations?
A Different Perspective
Such slogans may alienate moderate audiences and provoke backlash.
![“[My father ] came home from World War II and he voted for [Dwight] Eisenhower. He was pretty thoughtful about those things, but never, as I said, ever campaigned for anybody. He let me put a [Barry] Goldwater sticker on his pickup truck, but he never put a bumper sticker on his car. We never had a…” quote by Jeff Sessions](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/675/jeff-sessions-2380_bumper_my-father-came-home-from-world-war-ii-an_539222.jpg)
