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They belong to a group that is anti-LGBT, rather along the lines of Phelps' bunch (info provided by another friend).

Rather scary, if you ask me.

Recently I had the experience of having a student attack evolution (and promote creationism/"intelligent design" in class)- and then claim later that we'd "attacked" him, when we'd been defending science and only pointing out the errors in what he'd been saying (as well as politely disagreeing with him).  

I think that they're reading from the same playbook- self-defense (or resisting) is called "attacking", while what they are doing is called something like "sharing" or "discussing" (or "witnessing").

Maybe they redefine hate speech as "sharing the Gospel".

I just wish they could see (and recognize) the damage they've been doing.

A horrible thought that just struck me- they just MAY see and recognize the damage- and either think it's good or just not care.

by ArchaeoBob on Fri Nov 02, 2007 at 10:06:07 PM EST
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While we would all agree that the USA neither is, nor was, nor has ever been a 'Christian nation', it is true to say that the Christian religion - if not always true Christian faith - has thrived here as much as anywhere else in history.  At times this has been a real blessing, such as the Quaker-led anti-slavery movement, MLK Jr and civil rights, religious freedom, among others.

However, I believe that right-wing Christianity is leading to the downfall of Christianity in the USA. The beautiful message of grace in Jesus Christ and love for even our enemies has been trampled on, and the face of 'Christianity' that is now seen by most Americans is one of hatred, judgementalism and bigotry. Could 'Satan' have thought of a better strategy of destroying faith in Jesus?  In 20-50 years (1-3 generations) the levels of church attendance and Christian commitment will mirror those of much of Europe, around 5%.

by chipmunk on Sat Nov 17, 2007 at 09:00:51 AM EST
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