We should teach young pupils that religions which all ceased to exist (sic!) were nothing but man-made phenomena derrived from ignorance, absence of scientific inquiry, with no internal logic, with no evidence supporting it. But no! We live in the age where not only religions thrive, but religious clientelism exist in its unbeliveably absurd forms.
For example, “a delicious anecdote involves maybe the greatest stockpicker of our time, Warren Buffett, who at 21 wanted nothing more than to work for the Wall Street firm of Graham Newman but was rejected because he was not Jewish.”
In the USA, there are super-rich families (Catholic, Evangelical) controlling the politics, and some of them are based on religion. By the banking means, there is an enormous Jewish influence. And the Jews with some Christian families are repelled by each other.
History of religious clientelism
During the Middle Ages in Europe, the Catholic Church wielded immense influence over political matters. Kings and nobles often sought the Church’s blessing to legitimize their rule. And in return, they provided the Church with lands, wealth, and protection. This symbiotic relationship reached its zenith with the investiture controversy. A conflict between the papacy and European monarchs over the appointment of church officials, highlighting the deep entanglement of religious authority and political power.
In the colonial era, European powers often utilized religious clientelism to control and manage their colonies. Missionaries were key players in this strategy, converting indigenous populations and aligning them with colonial rulers. In many cases, converts received benefits such as education and healthcare, cementing loyalty to both the religious institution and the colonial administration.
Modern history of religious clientelism
Historically, religious discrimination in employment has been a pervasive issue across various societies. For instance Medival Europe restricted Jews to certain professions and faced numerous barriers to employment in Christian-dominated sectors. This exclusion was rooted in deep-seated religious prejudices and societal norms that marginalized Jewish communities.
In the early modern period, various countries implemented legal restrictions. They explicitly barred individuals from certain religious groups from holding specific jobs or positions. For example, in England, the Test Acts (1673 and 1678) excluded Catholics from holding public office. Similarly, in many parts of Europe, they confined Jews to ghettos and prohibited from engaging in most trades and professions.
Super-rich families’ religious clientelism and why the largest one is the Jewish one
The greatest financial and banking dynasty – the Rothschilds (of course, the young Rothchilds cannot marry a person out of religion) – is the richest family on this planet. Significant literature with evidence-based claims is in the existence.
America’s 60 Families (by Ferdinand Lundberg), All the Presidents’ Bankers: The Hidden Alliances that Drive American Power (by Nomi Prins); older includes The Ascent of Money (by Niall Ferguson). Also, various archives, such as the Rothschild Archive in London, house extensive records of the family’s business dealings, correspondence, and financial transactions. These primary documents provide evidence of their extensive network and influence across Europe.
A British politician Jeremy Corbyn wrote the foreword in a reedition of Imperialism: A Study by Hobson book. Since Mr. Coryban didn’t have any political insight (yes, this is irony), he was wrong. So there are not any Jewish-clientelistic (please don’t blame ordinary Jews who are the vast majority, this would be antisemitism).
But Jeremy Corbyn experienced a deep fall from the party’s power structures. How surprising! Nobody cares if he wrote a book about Catholic or Evangelical clientelism. But Jewish? No!
Jewish clientelism controls the financial system in the US.
There aren’t many banks only controlled by Jewish clientelism in the US. But they have (the Jewish clientelism) an unimaginable portion of the money saved in the banks, therefore the power exerted over US presidents.
Then we have the largest investment bank where the top echelon is created from Jews (sorry, no hate, this is reality) – Goldman Sachs.
The Rothschild’s influence also extends to the FED and CIA.
So forget the Jews; we have other religions
It wouldn’t be a perfect world without religions. The Rockefellers adhere to the Baptist denomination. The Morgans, as the richest, Astors, and Vanderbilts adhere to the Episcopal Church. And the DuPont family is associated with Presbyterianism.
Why not be atheists? I know these are contacts and a matter of prestige, but what about some secularization?
Now we have other progressivists: same religion, university, fraternity, liberals, and so on
Historically, discriminatory hiring practices based on religious or political affiliation have been prevalent across many industries, including finance. This often stemmed from a desire to maintain homogeneity or control within a particular sector or organization. Jewish individuals, for example, were often excluded from elite financial institutions. This was particularly true in the U.S. and Europe, where Protestant elites dominated. These institutions sometimes adhered to unwritten rules that effectively barred Jews or other minorities from being hired. Similarly, there were periods when Protestant-dominated firms were reluctant to hire Catholics, especially in sectors like finance or politics, reflecting broader societal tensions between these religious groups.
In modern times, clientelism operates more subtly. However, it remains influential in various sectors where affiliation with a particular group or ideology can significantly impact hiring decisions. Political affiliation, for instance, plays a role in partisan hiring practices, especially within government agencies or political organizations.
Evangelicals or Catholics
Religious affiliation continues to be a factor in hiring within certain communities and organizations. Evangelical Christian institutions, particularly in the U.S. South and Midwest, may prefer to hire individuals who share their religious beliefs. That is a practice seen in both nonprofit sectors and some private businesses. Similarly, Catholic organizations, particularly those affiliated with the Church or Catholic education, might prioritize hiring practicing Catholics or those sympathetic to Catholic teachings. In regions with a significant Mormon population, like Utah, businesses may lean towards hiring within the Mormon community. There is value over shared cultural values and networks over explicit religious discrimination.
Elite networks, fraternities, social clubs
In the finance industry, the legacy of “Old Boys’ Clubs” persists in some areas, where hiring practices historically favored individuals from elite networks – typically those who attended certain universities or belonged to specific fraternities and social clubs, many of which were Protestant-dominated. While these practices have lessened over time, they still exist in some forms, contributing to the ongoing insularity of the industry. Additionally, in certain cases, financial firms may exhibit informal preferences for hiring within specific ethnic or religious communities. For example, Jewish-owned firms might prefer hiring Jewish candidates, particularly in smaller, community-based businesses, though this is less common in large, publicly traded companies.
Stiffling progress, who cares?
Clientelism, whether based on religion, political affiliation, or other factors, can lead to a lack of diversity in thought and background within an organization, stifling innovation and contributing to groupthink. Moreover, while overt discrimination based on these factors is less common today, the subtlety with which clientelism operates makes it challenging to address legally. In many countries, hiring based on religious or political affiliation can be illegal if it results in discrimination. However, the nuanced nature of clientelism often allows these practices to persist. Recognizing and addressing these issues is crucial for promoting fairness and inclusivity in hiring and professional advancement across various sectors.
Disgraced insider trader tells it all
Raj Rajaratnam, during his legal proceedings and interviews, made notable comments about the ethnic and religious dynamics on Wall Street. He observed that the financial industry was populated by various ethnic and religious enclaves, where people of similar backgrounds often worked together and supported each other. These networks were influential in shaping hiring practices, business relationships, and the flow of information within the industry.
Rajaratnam specifically referred to Jewish networks, noting that Jewish professionals had long held significant influence on Wall Street. This influence was rooted in historical involvement of Jewish families in banking and finance, which fostered strong community ties and support systems within the competitive finance sector. Similarly, he mentioned Protestant (WASP) networks, describing how White Anglo-Saxon Protestants traditionally dominated American business and finance. These networks were marked by a preference for hiring and promoting individuals within their own circles.
Wall Street and Asians
Additionally, Rajaratnam highlighted the role of Catholic networks. Although Catholics were historically marginalized in some sectors, they had built their own influential networks on Wall Street, particularly as the Catholic population in the U.S. grew and integrated into the industry. Rajaratnam’s own experience was part of a broader trend of increasing South Asian presence on Wall Street, with professionals from Indian, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan backgrounds forming their own networks based on shared ethnic and cultural ties.
His comments shed light on how these affinity networks could foster clientelism, where individuals within the same religious or ethnic group preferred to conduct business with each other, hire from their own networks, or share information. Such networks could be beneficial for those involved. They also had the potential to create environments where unethical practices, such as insider trading, could thrive. Rajaratnam’s case underscored the need for greater scrutiny and regulation to address how these networks operate within the financial industry.
Religious clientelism in movies as the finest examples
“Now a beloved cult-classic, Batman Returns was met with controversy over Danny DeVito’s portrayal of penguin. Shortly after Tim Burton’s Batman movie opened in the summer of 1992, The New York Times published an article by two Columbia University students who allege that the blockbuster film sustains a number of harmful anti-Semitic tropes. In particular, the two critics identify the Penguin (Danny DeVito) as a Jewish caricature.”
Maybe as disgusting as it is, I don’t have to reveal to my intelligent reader what side of religious clientelism the creators were (connected to the Christian super-rich interest group).
The Pianist movie – and this time it is my humble opinion – was really racist, anti-Gentiles, and full of stereotypes.
It portrayed Jews as smart, moral, and discriminated against. And yes, they had long faces, olive skin, black curly eyes, hooked noses, sad eyes, and so on.
While the creators (as aligned to one particular religious side) portrayed Jews the way they did, Germans looked more than Germans, Poles looked more than Poles. And Germans were evil (from the common morality) meanwhile Poles were stupid. The movie really disgusted me.
Let’s take a look at how academia looks like: differences or rather similarities between academia and politics
Academia is basically no different from politics. What? Yes, clientelism (I am not talking about religious one), but personal one, based on structured hierarchies.
Structures, functions, and influence. Both fields are organized hierarchically. In academia, power is concentrated among senior faculty members, department heads, and university administrators who make crucial decisions regarding research, funding, and hiring. Similarly, politics operates within a hierarchy where elected officials, party leaders, and bureaucrats hold decision-making authority. The influence of these leaders shapes the direction and operations of their respective domains.
Debate and ideological conflict are central to both academia and politics. In academia, scholarly debate is fundamental to advancing knowledge and driving research agendas. Academics engage in rigorous discussions about theories, methodologies, and interpretations. In politics, debate occurs over policies, ideologies, and strategic decisions, with politicians often taking opposing stances on various issues. Both fields value debate as a means of refining ideas and achieving progress, though the nature and stakes of these debates can differ.
Funding and resources also play a significant role in both academia and politics. Academic research often depends on grants from government agencies, private foundations, and industry partners. The availability of these funds can influence research priorities and opportunities. Similarly, political activities and campaigns rely on financial support from donors, party funds, and interest groups. The allocation and management of resources in both domains can impact their effectiveness and direction. In both academia and politics, securing and managing resources is critical to achieving objectives and maintaining influence.
Religious academia
Some scholars incapable of self-regulation have disturbing rants from time to time, blaming every single Jew. Well, this is huge anti-semitism.
You can blame, but blame the clientelism itself, be impartial and correct.
Yes, the vast majority of religious clientelism in academia is Jewish. But they are so smart, so capable (we may be clueless about the reasons – this is my speculation), they would find their path anyway in a huge number of cases.
Jewish scholars, donors, and administrators have disproportionate influence over academia, particularly in elite universities.
Jewish academics preferentially hire other Jews, creating networks that exclude non-Jews and advance Jewish interests.
Now, let’s turn the page of the book. It is suggested that Catholic universities are used to promote Catholic teachings subtly, even in fields like science and law, where religious doctrine might conflict with secular approaches.
Beyond specific religious groups, some people claim that religious clientelism broadly shapes academia, where members of any dominant religious group work together to suppress dissenting viewpoints and promote their agenda.
Christian groups, particularly Evangelicals, exert influence over academic curricula to promote creationism or intelligent design over the scientific theory of evolution.
Silicon Valley
Jewish entrepreneurs, investors, and executives have an outsized influence in Silicon Valley. They argue that this group uses its power to promote Jewish interests, such as support for Israel, or to favor other Jewish individuals in hiring and investment decisions.
Jewish venture capitalists preferentially fund startups led by Jewish founders. And that a network of Jewish entrepreneurs helps each other succeed in the competitive tech industry.
Christian conservative groups have infiltrated Silicon Valley to promote their values, particularly in relation to issues like free speech, censorship, and social conservatism.
It has been criticized for insular hiring practices that favor candidates fitting a certain cultural mold – often young, male, and from specific schools. Although not explicitly religious or political, this form of clientelism creates an environment where being an “insider” in the tech culture is crucial for a hire. Similarly, in the legal industry, some law firms, especially those with a clear ideological orientation, may prefer hiring candidates who align with their political or social views. For instance, a firm known for supporting conservative causes might favor candidates with conservative backgrounds.
Hollywood
Hollywood is rife with nepotism, where powerful families or groups ensure that their relatives and close associates get the best opportunities. This means reinforcing the dominance of certain religious or ideological groups in the industry.
The theory also suggests that Hollywood promotes a specific set of liberal or progressive values. Not just because of political leanings, but because these values align with the dominant group’s interests.
Hollywood is, undoubtedly, dominated by Jewish individuals and interests. That means Jewish executives, producers, and filmmakers use their positions to promote Jewish culture, protect Jewish interests, and marginalize or censor content critical of Jewish people or Israel. Why are so many actors and actresses Jewish?
This influence results in content that subtly (or overtly) promotes Jewish values, downplays or ignores criticism of Israel, and portrays Jewish characters and themes in a favorable light.
Jewish influence in Hollywood leads to the suppression of films or shows that are critical of Jews or Israel, or that depict Jewish people in a negative light. Tens of millions of people died during WW2 but no movies about them as they were not Jews (compared to thousands of movies depicting Jewish suffering).
Christian Hollywood
Some Christian groups, particularly Evangelicals, exert influence in Hollywood to promote Christian values and morality through film and television. Aligned filmmakers and producers work together to create content that aligns with their religious beliefs.
We can highlight movies such as “The Passion of the Christ,” produced by Mel Gibson (who is Catholic), and movies from studios like Pure Flix, which produce overtly Christian content.
Films and TV shows subtly promote Catholic values, such as the sanctity of life, the importance of family, and the moral struggles of faith. It is argued that these themes are promoted by Catholic filmmakers and supported by Catholic organizations.
So what are the Hollywood’s proportions of film studios? Jewish/Christian
Jewish
Warner Bros.: founded by the Warner brothers – Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack Warner
Paramount Pictures: founded by Adolph Zukor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM): Louis B. Mayer and Marcus Loew were key figures in its formation
Universal Pictures: founded by Carl Laemmle
20th Century Fox: originally founded by William Fox (who was Jewish) and later merged with 20th Century Pictures, led by Joseph Schenck and Darryl F. Zanuck
Christian or other
Walt Disney Studios – Walt Disney was of German, Irish, and English descent, and his brother Roy was similarly of European ancestry; Walt Disney is believed to be a huge antisemite
Colombia Pictures – Columbia Pictures was originally founded in 1919 as CBC Film Sales Corporation by Jack Cohn, Harry Cohn, and Joe Brandt. Jack Cohn and Harry Cohn were Jewish, while Joe Brandt was not; it is now a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, which is owned by the Japanese conglomerate Sony Corporation
Jew as a president? No way! But let’s take a look at the political background
Can you imagine a Jew as the US president? People have a dislike, even those super-rich as I mentioned above, for Jews. Christianity is the major US religion. So this is a non-starter.
Even though some of those Jewish Americans have achieved significant political success in the United States, they continue to face huge discrimination and prejudice in various forms.
But if we take a look at the background, their presence is overwhelming (completely disproportionately over presence) – lobbyists, advisors, movers-and-shakers.
They just use their influence since big clientelistic Jewish money is present in the US banks. No, don’t blame your ordinary Jews, but highly prominent clientelist individuals. It same goes with Christianity.
Media
Nobody can reject the notion that The New York Times is a Jewish-influenced medium. If we exaggerate it, every second journalist is a Jew. The family owning them is Jewish, however, the medium remains critical of Israel.
Of the financial power the Jewish clientelism has, they exert enormous influence over the US media.
Religious clientelism in U.S. media, particularly among non-Jewish groups, primarily manifests through the influence of Christian (especially evangelical and Catholic) perspectives in media ownership, content, and coverage of social issues.
Fox News network promotes a Christian, particularly evangelical, agenda. The network’s conservative commentary is closely aligned with the values and political goals of the Christian Right, which includes opposition to abortion, support for traditional marriage, and strong pro-Israel stances.
Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), founded by Pat Robertson, is often cited as an example of how evangelical Christians use media to influence politics.
Judiciary and legal system
Presidents and lawmakers may favor candidates whose judicial philosophy aligns with their own religious beliefs or the beliefs of their political base. For instance, conservative Christian organizations often advocate for the appointment of judges who share their views on issues like abortion and religious freedom. This has led to the appointment of judges who are perceived as more likely to rule in favor of religiously motivated positions.
Religious clientelism is evident when judges interpret laws and the Constitution through the lens of religious doctrine. For example, judges with strong religious beliefs may be more inclined to interpret the Constitution in a way that protects religious freedom or upholds traditional moral values. This can be seen in cases involving issues like contraception, same-sex marriage, and religious exemptions from laws.
Religious organizations often lobby for legal reforms that reflect their moral and religious values. This can include efforts to pass laws that restrict abortion, protect religious freedom, or limit the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. These lobbying efforts can shape the legal landscape, leading to the passage of laws that reflect the priorities of specific religious groups. For example, the influence of religious lobbying was evident in the passage of restrictive abortion laws in several states, which were later challenged in court.
Religious clientelism is evident in the creation and defense of religious exemptions from generally applicable laws. For instance, religious organizations have successfully lobbied for exemptions from anti-discrimination laws. It allows them to deny services or employment based on religious beliefs.
Military and religious schools
The US military is plagued with Christian influence. We can also consider religious schools as a form of religious clientelism as the subsequent “matured faith” predestines pupils and students to higher religious clientelistic places.
Conclusion: Religious clientelism and the world’s gone mad
I won’t be ranting, “We are living in the 21st century”; how come this is possible? It would be a faulty deduction. In the Belle Époque, they said there wouldn’t be any war, and we know the results.
Religious clientelism—whether Catholic, Evangelical, or Jewish—is such a disgusting thing that notions of state atheism may come to mind.
But hopefully, this is not the final place humankind has managed to reach. So there may be a world without religion.
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