although i'd heard the term, groyper, i had no idea what was involved till i read this;

It is seemingly impossible to engage in a conversation about conservative politics, or even the intersection of religion and politics, without the topic of “Groypers” rearing its head. If you know what a Groyper is, or what “groyperism” is, then I will not have to define what it is. If you do not know what it is, I will try to explain it, although that is difficult.

A Groyper is someone who adheres—generally speaking—to the political and socio-cultural beliefs of the growing Groyper Movement. The Groyper Movement is a mix of American Nationalism (in the case of America, although it is present elsewhere), strong criticism (to put it mildly) of Zionism and general Jewish influence in America, along with a strong “anti-woke” mentality that is vehemently anti-feminist, and so on. In essence, it is a right-wing movement with focal points highlighting these issues. Of course, it is more complex than this short definition would suggest, but this definition should be sufficient for now.

On the surface, I do not find the movement—at least insofar as it is defined above—objectionable. While I understand that speaking on Jewish issues is sensitive, I personally have no qualms about criticizing Israel; and if I peruse centuries and centuries of Catholic literature, I am equally undisturbed by criticisms of Jewish cultural influence in Christian society. Also, I hate feminism and all the “isms” that conflict with Catholicism. Furthermore, while I wouldn’t use the term “Nationalist” to describe myself—I would prefer “Patriot”—I do believe a healthy dose of love of country is good for any society.

In any event, despite any general agreements I may have with Groyper talking points, I do believe there are profound problems with the movement........more..........