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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/35095129

Peter Thiel's Antichrist Antics Continue

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any weirder, Peter Thiel has announced plans to deliver a four-part lecture series on the Antichrist. These unusual events will take place at the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco on four days in September and October.

Thiel, one of the most influential tech billionaires of our time, seems intent on forcing us to discuss the Antichrist. He is clearly trying to make a point. But what is that point?

Thiel’s lecture series won’t provide any clues to the public—it’s off the record. He’ll be delivering his lectures to an exclusive group of Antichrist-curious tech acolytes in a highly-controlled atmosphere.

Here’s the thing: this isn't really about religion. It’s about power and politics, wrapped in theological language. Thiel has long been fascinated with political theorist Carl Schmitt's ideas about “political theology”—the notion that all significant political concepts are secularized theological concepts.

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[-] Ougie@lemmy.world 1 points 34 minutes ago

The 9th gate vibes anyone?

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

hes the real anti-christ, that controls his puppet vance and trump

[-] neukenindekeuken@sh.itjust.works 9 points 8 hours ago

A four part lecture on Trump? But why?

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 1 points 5 hours ago

himself, how he "posesses" trump do his bidding.

[-] VerilyFemme 52 points 13 hours ago
[-] Feyd@programming.dev 23 points 14 hours ago

He should be cowering in his bunker

[-] Proprietary_Blend@lemmy.world 5 points 10 hours ago

Fer er aginnit?

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 17 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

The event is sponsored by a non-profit that promotes “Christ in science and technology” or something.

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[-] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 4 points 4 hours ago

They should give all they have to the poor and follow him.

Not to the church. Not to preaching. To the poor. End world hunger. Eliminate a neglected disease. Speak with poor people in Africa and south America and ask them what would make their lives better and easier and buy them that. Feed Palestinians. Go to Jesus's home and feed the starving people there with every last dollar lest you find yourself trying to fit a large animal in an infamously small hole at peril of your soul.

[-] h4x0r@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 14 hours ago

thinkers

LMAO

[-] Photuris@lemmy.ml 8 points 13 hours ago

Thiel has long been fascinated with political theorist Carl Schmitt's ideas about “political theology”—the notion that all significant political concepts are secularized theological concepts.

No wonder I’ve related better to Gnosticism than mainstream Pauline Christianity.

To hell with any tyrant says that knowledge is bad, and has an unquenchable narcissistic need for constant praise and worship. And hail Azazel.

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 points 5 hours ago

the prince of hell known for his insaitable apetities.

[-] TallonMetroid@lemmy.world 11 points 14 hours ago

So, what, is this just going to be his autobiography?

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 points 5 hours ago

how he stayed young, by consuming the lifeforce of his side pieces.

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 11 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago)

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any weirder, Peter Thiel has announced plans to deliver a four-part lecture series on the Antichrist. These unusual events will take place at the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco on four days in September and October.

Thiel, one of the most influential tech billionaires of our time, seems intent on forcing us to discuss the Antichrist. He is clearly trying to make a point. 

But, what is that point?

Thiel’s lecture series won’t provide any clues to the public—it’s off the record. He’ll be delivering his lectures to an exclusive group of Antichrist-curious tech acolytes in a highly-controlled atmosphere.

[-] Almacca@aussie.zone 6 points 10 hours ago

'Sold Out'. Fuck me this world is stupid.

[-] paraphrand@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

And once it ends up online, it’s gonna get a lot of views. From all different people too. I’ll be part of the group who’s curious what the fuck is going on.

[-] Almacca@aussie.zone 3 points 9 hours ago

No doubt. I'll be happy to wait for Some More News or someone to analyse it/rip it to shreds. I can't imagine he'll have anything good to say.

[-] Nougat@fedia.io 11 points 14 hours ago

Definitely not a technocult.

[-] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 5 points 14 hours ago

At the Commonwealth Club? LMAO

[-] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 8 points 14 hours ago

Phew, for a moment I thought he'd give a lecture on the anarchist.

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 1 points 5 hours ago

4 hours on how he,(thiel) the anti-christ warps reality(one of the antichrists powers)

[-] Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 5 points 13 hours ago

Isn't there a conflict of interest here? I mean, his boy-toy Vance is the antichrist's VP and all.

[-] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 points 5 hours ago

vance is an empty puppet controlled by the antichrist.

[-] M1ch431@slrpnk.net 5 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

I look forward to hearing recordings or reading the transcripts if they surface. Hopefully something does, this is relevant to pretty much anybody on earth right now. /s

I wonder how many times he'll mention Greta Thunberg, the presumptive Antichrist?

[-] BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world 5 points 14 hours ago

This makes perfect sense, since it takes one to know one.

this post was submitted on 27 Aug 2025
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