r/TheHandmaidsTale 5d ago

Are they even Christian? Question

[deleted]

103 Upvotes

85 comments sorted by

View all comments

41

u/jaseface666 5d ago

June frequently says “jesus christ” as an exclamation, but you’re right, they don’t speak of Jesus in Gilead. it’s only “God” and “Him” or “His”

17

u/Inevitable_Nerve_925 5d ago

Yes, she’s using it as a pejorative and not in the context of religion