French billionaire Vincent Bolloré has created a Christian-inspired think tank with other wealthy business leaders to propose a conservative agenda ahead of the country’s presidential election next year.
The Institut de l’Espérance, or Institute of Hope, has met regularly for the last year and created a manifesto that includes public spending cuts, rolling back abortion protections and measures to curb immigration, according to people close to the organization and a copy of the manifesto dated this month, seen by Bloomberg News. The people asked not to be identified discussing specifics of the group’s plans, which are still private.
Nagash24 on
See everyone? This man is the source of so many issues in France.
pickus_dickus on
Keep religion out of politics. It’s probably in the french constitution
McEckett on
Ban billionnaires. They and the armies of fawners they inevitably constitute have far too much power.
You basically have to count on the fact that one is a decent person not to screw over everyone or everything they want. And they seldom are ones.
krazydude22 on
This French election cycle is going to be more interesting than usual..
DocTeta on
I’d suggest it’s time for the french people to break the old big G out of retirement.
Ezekiel-18 on
You can’t be both “wealthy business leaders” and/or billionaires, and call yourself Christian, but since they probably have never read the Bible, they aren’t aware of that or the fact that biblically, they would be condemened to hell if hell happened to exist. Samewise, biblically, you can’t be against immigration and/or refugees and can’t be against welfare and healthcare for the destitutes; basically, Bolloré’s agenda is at the opposite of all actual Christian teachings whe it comes to socio-economic matters and immigration policies.
Too few appreciate the irony of capitalists claiming to defend a religion that is, in its scriptures, vehemently anti-rich, anti-usury, against selfish wealth accumulation, both in the Old and New Testaments.
amy-schumer-tampon on
Dumbass!
Kaillens on
A billionaire that own multiple media.
Including one that is known for being more about propaganda than journalism. And that refused to fire someone who wa convinced for corruption of minor.
Why could he form Christian think thank…
Probably not for more propaganda and election influences…
dumnezero on
This is a symptom of low taxation on the wealthy.
marekw8888 on
There is not a single website or press article published in 2026 in french that mentions this Institut de l’espérance.
I don’t say it does not exist. But is either super duper secret, or out of range of a “powerful think tank”.
Humble_Monk3506 on
Highest political office is Dr Jesus?
Consistent-Matter-59 on
At this point, there’s no way to deny that “Christian” is a red flag.
TokyoBaguette on
What are the first few verses of “La Marseillaise” again?
Paul5s on
There’s nothing more antithetical than christian and billionaire
TheoremaEgregium on
Not gonna lie, it’s increasingly looking like the Illuminati are real, but they’re an apocalyptic Christian billionaire cult.
potatolulz on
And is the “think tank” coordinating with the heritage foundation “think tank” aside from just regular harm and election manipulation?
StrangerConscious637 on
Radical Islam = American Christianity = Radical Rightwingers = Billionairs
(they are all the same…. fascists)
utilizador2021 on
I dont think a bilionaire can be Christian…
They just use religion to control people
Demoliscio on
>Billionaire close to death tries to fuck over the country one last time
These people are evil, full stop, the sooner governments realise that single individuals can’t have this much sway on a country the better
AgileFriendship6275 on
Why are billionaires always fucking shit up for everybody else!? If you’re not going to help at least leave us alone.
Own-Nefariousness-79 on
If a billionaire forms anything, it’s to make money.
bobdammi on
Many such cases where rich ppl use these kind of indoctrination tools to influence politics in their favor.
Affectionate-Roof285 on
Perfect oxymoron—Christian and Think tank
gigium1 on
Thinking is antithetical to religion which is more about believing without asking questions
Europefirstbb on
He’s only 74, we will still deal with this thing a few years
Birdman915 on
Before reading, I simply assume he will support the far right.
xbikester on
guillotine for this man… and it can be easily locally sourced…
Independent-Slide-79 on
I cant take any billionaire serious who claims to be Christian… the bible literally says they shouldn’t exist. As long as enough idiots fall for it
hydrOHxide on
Christian should be put in quotes in that context.
Or, to put it differently: “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (Matthew 6:24)
A billionaire talking about Christian values is like a pimp talking about chastity.
CryptographerSea6745 on
Un altro di dx estrema. Siete abbastanza noiosi.
EndeLarsson on
I thought the Church was already this.
Wise-Tradition-5292 on
Christianit think thank founded by a billionaire (again)? Gee, I wonder what the Bible says about people hoarding (so much) wealth.
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*Benoit Berthelot for Bloomberg News*
French billionaire Vincent Bolloré has created a Christian-inspired think tank with other wealthy business leaders to propose a conservative agenda ahead of the country’s presidential election next year.
The Institut de l’Espérance, or Institute of Hope, has met regularly for the last year and created a manifesto that includes public spending cuts, rolling back abortion protections and measures to curb immigration, according to people close to the organization and a copy of the manifesto dated this month, seen by Bloomberg News. The people asked not to be identified discussing specifics of the group’s plans, which are still private.
See everyone? This man is the source of so many issues in France.
Keep religion out of politics. It’s probably in the french constitution
Ban billionnaires. They and the armies of fawners they inevitably constitute have far too much power.
You basically have to count on the fact that one is a decent person not to screw over everyone or everything they want. And they seldom are ones.
This French election cycle is going to be more interesting than usual..
I’d suggest it’s time for the french people to break the old big G out of retirement.
You can’t be both “wealthy business leaders” and/or billionaires, and call yourself Christian, but since they probably have never read the Bible, they aren’t aware of that or the fact that biblically, they would be condemened to hell if hell happened to exist. Samewise, biblically, you can’t be against immigration and/or refugees and can’t be against welfare and healthcare for the destitutes; basically, Bolloré’s agenda is at the opposite of all actual Christian teachings whe it comes to socio-economic matters and immigration policies.
Too few appreciate the irony of capitalists claiming to defend a religion that is, in its scriptures, vehemently anti-rich, anti-usury, against selfish wealth accumulation, both in the Old and New Testaments.
Dumbass!
A billionaire that own multiple media.
Including one that is known for being more about propaganda than journalism. And that refused to fire someone who wa convinced for corruption of minor.
Why could he form Christian think thank…
Probably not for more propaganda and election influences…
This is a symptom of low taxation on the wealthy.
There is not a single website or press article published in 2026 in french that mentions this Institut de l’espérance.
I don’t say it does not exist. But is either super duper secret, or out of range of a “powerful think tank”.
Highest political office is Dr Jesus?
At this point, there’s no way to deny that “Christian” is a red flag.
What are the first few verses of “La Marseillaise” again?
There’s nothing more antithetical than christian and billionaire
Not gonna lie, it’s increasingly looking like the Illuminati are real, but they’re an apocalyptic Christian billionaire cult.
And is the “think tank” coordinating with the heritage foundation “think tank” aside from just regular harm and election manipulation?
Radical Islam = American Christianity = Radical Rightwingers = Billionairs
(they are all the same…. fascists)
I dont think a bilionaire can be Christian…
They just use religion to control people
>Billionaire close to death tries to fuck over the country one last time
These people are evil, full stop, the sooner governments realise that single individuals can’t have this much sway on a country the better
Why are billionaires always fucking shit up for everybody else!? If you’re not going to help at least leave us alone.
If a billionaire forms anything, it’s to make money.
Many such cases where rich ppl use these kind of indoctrination tools to influence politics in their favor.
Perfect oxymoron—Christian and Think tank
Thinking is antithetical to religion which is more about believing without asking questions
He’s only 74, we will still deal with this thing a few years
Before reading, I simply assume he will support the far right.
guillotine for this man… and it can be easily locally sourced…
I cant take any billionaire serious who claims to be Christian… the bible literally says they shouldn’t exist. As long as enough idiots fall for it
Christian should be put in quotes in that context.
Or, to put it differently: “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (Matthew 6:24)
A billionaire talking about Christian values is like a pimp talking about chastity.
Un altro di dx estrema. Siete abbastanza noiosi.
I thought the Church was already this.
Christianit think thank founded by a billionaire (again)? Gee, I wonder what the Bible says about people hoarding (so much) wealth.