I am concerned, though not particularly surprised or outraged, by the quotes from the religous leaders. But the quotes from our elected representatives scare the be-jesus (pun intended) out of me.
And, don't you think the Rev. Phelps really needs a good ass-fucking? Why else would he be so obsessed with the homo-SEX-you-alls?
I used to console myself by thinking that once Christians understand that they are being manipulated as part of a political movement, they would rebel against this kind of insane hatred. Now I'm beginning to think differently. I believe that these people are actually crafting a new religion using the time honored method of all religions: take a little bit of something old (traditional Christianity), add a bit of something new (the writing of America's founders, suitably mythologized), allow to simmer for a few centuries, then add a dash of politics.
I'm afraid that these quasi-Christians soon won't even care if they are rejected by traditional Christianity, they'll be so busy sniffing their own sh*t and calling it milk chocolate. Maybe we are there already. Are there any good organizations in Michigan devoted to fighting this crap?
A couple of W's quotes were taken out context. I recognized them and know where they came from. Even still I have to agree that Bush and some others in government have a severe case of religion that really needs to be checked at the door when they come to work.
The comments from the religious types don't really surprise me much. Fred Phelps wins the prize as most in need of a straight jacket. Fear not. What Fred and his congregation have forgotten is what comes around goes around.
Most of these folks need to sit down with Mon Senor (sp?) Francis O'Dell. Years ago during an interview he was asked about the religious driven violence in Belfast. He replied without missing a beat, "Religion is like a fine Irish Whiskey. They're both marvelous things when taken in moderation."
Please, please remember that conservative does not always mean religious, homophobic zealot. And as Father O'Dell demonstrated, religious doesn't have to mean up tight zealot either.
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Date: 2005-06-07 05:12 pm (UTC)And, don't you think the Rev. Phelps really needs a good ass-fucking? Why else would he be so obsessed with the homo-SEX-you-alls?
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Date: 2005-06-07 07:01 pm (UTC)I used to console myself by thinking that once Christians understand that they are being manipulated as part of a political movement, they would rebel against this kind of insane hatred. Now I'm beginning to think differently. I believe that these people are actually crafting a new religion using the time honored method of all religions: take a little bit of something old (traditional Christianity), add a bit of something new (the writing of America's founders, suitably mythologized), allow to simmer for a few centuries, then add a dash of politics.
I'm afraid that these quasi-Christians soon won't even care if they are rejected by traditional Christianity, they'll be so busy sniffing their own sh*t and calling it milk chocolate. Maybe we are there already. Are there any good organizations in Michigan devoted to fighting this crap?
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Fred Phelps
Date: 2005-06-08 05:07 am (UTC)--beaker
Re: Fred Phelps
From: (Anonymous) - Date: 2005-06-08 05:10 am (UTC) - Expandno subject
Date: 2005-06-10 12:04 am (UTC)The comments from the religious types don't really surprise me much. Fred Phelps wins the prize as most in need of a straight jacket. Fear not. What Fred and his congregation have forgotten is what comes around goes around.
Most of these folks need to sit down with Mon Senor (sp?) Francis O'Dell. Years ago during an interview he was asked about the religious driven violence in Belfast. He replied without missing a beat, "Religion is like a fine Irish Whiskey. They're both marvelous things when taken in moderation."
Please, please remember that conservative does not always mean religious, homophobic zealot. And as Father O'Dell demonstrated, religious doesn't have to mean up tight zealot either.