An organization that works to advance religious liberty for Christians released its Top Ten list of the "most egregious acts of Christian Bashing in America" in 2008.
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(Photo: Lionsgate)Bill Maher interviews the man who plays Jesus at the The Holy Land Experience in Orlando for his film "Religulous."
Topping the list compiled by the Christian Anti-Defamation Commission is the assault by radical homosexuals after Proposition 8 passed in California in November. In opposition to the amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman, some gay rights supporters verbally and physically assaulted Proposition 8 proponents, vandalized church property and automobiles and also blacklisted individuals, churches and businesses that donated money for the Yes on 8 campaign.
Second on the organization's list is attacks against Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for her Christian faith during her vice presidential run on the Republican ticket.
The organization named "Barack Obama Defames Christianity" third on its Christian bashing list.
"According to research into President Elect Obama's own statements about faith, and an examination of Obama's position on moral issues, CADC has determined that by any biblical and historic Christian standard, Barack Obama is not a Christian, although he claims he is a 'devout Christian,'" the CADC stated.
Also in the top ten list is "Religulous," a documentary by comedian Bill Maher who satirizes organized religion. CADC listed the movie in its number six spot, calling it "a very shallow, pseudo-intellectual documentary" and accusing Maher of not allowing for legitimate Christian answers from any leading Christian intellectuals.
Number 10 on the list is "Prop 8 The Musical" which stars Jack Black, among other Hollywood celebrities. The musical defames Christ, mocks Christians, and distorts the teaching of the Bible, the CADC claims, as it makes a case for same-sex marriage.
"It is time for the Christian bashing to stop and for Christians to no longer be treated like second-class citizens," said Dr. Gary Cass, Chairman and CEO of CADC, in a statement. "Anti-Christian bigotry is real and growing. Those who engage in it should be exposed and called to account."
Top Ten list:
1. Radical Homosexuals Assault Prop 8 Marriage Supporters in California
2. Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin Is Attacked
3. Barack Obama Defames Christianity
4. Colorado Law Criminalizes the Bible – "SB200, a Colorado state bill recently signed into law, criminalizes the Bible. Section 8 of the bill entitled "Publishing of discriminative matter forbidden" makes publishing the Bible illegal because it contains anti-homosexual passages."
5. Chaplains Fired for Praying in Jesus' Name – "Chaplains for the State of Virginia are being denied their right to pray in Jesus' name. Six chaplains were fired for continuing to pray in Jesus' name."
6. Religulous the Movie
7. Minnesota University Professor Desecrates Communion – "A Biology Professor from the University of Minnesota, Paul Zachary Myers, recently desecrated a consecrated communion wafer from a Catholic Mass."
8. ESPN Anchor Dana Jacobson's "F*** Jesus" Remark – "Speaking at an ESPN corporate event in Atlantic City, N.J., to honor ESPN Radio personalities Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, Dana Jacobson let go with a steam of vulgar remarks."
9. Bill Maher Gratuitously Attacks Pope – "Bill Maher, host of the HBO program Real Time, made light of the Pope during his recent visit and the tragic sexual abuse scandal."
10. Jack Black Musical Video
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No not really, but that is one possible reason, though a rare one.
steve wrote: "But this must be done with regard to those who already have a life which is why I am not totally against abortion as in some cases it may be the lesser of two evils."
Basically, you're referring to the arguement of whether the life of the mother is in danger. Abort to save the life of the mother? Don't abort and lose the life of the mother?
Hello Tom
No I don't think the baby in the womb is "innoncent", what it is is voiceless and powerless therefore any decisions we make concerning it have to be thought through carefully as they reflect what sort of people we are. But this must be done with regard to those who already have a life which is why I am not totally against abortion as in some cases it may be the lesser of two evils.
The no abortion "ever" lobby, cannot justify their position
BW
Steve
Steve one more thing innocent doesn't necessarily mean perfect. Gods Bless In Christ Tom
steve good question but of all peoples the unborn are the most innocent of all.
Gods Blessing In Christ Tom
"If you can justify abortion, then you can justify killing anyone."
I think this speaks volumes about you rather than me.
"The fullfillment of the Law, as revealed by Christ Jesus, makes it perfectly clear that hatred is equivalent to murder in God's standards. If hatred is equivalent to murder, then certainly infanticide is also!"
Hatred? Sorry I have not got the foggiest idea what you are writing about.
The doctrine of imputation,as supported by Scripture, does indeed state that children are steeped in Adam's sin at birth. Psalm 58:3-4 "The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies. Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear..."
David teaches us that children are covered by the Blood in 2 Samuel 12:23-24 "And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live? But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me."
And in Luke 18, Jesus taught us that the Kingdom of God belongs to such as the children.
The age of accountability is nowhere fixed in Scripture, but it is clear from the examples above that children, after birth, are guilty but forgiven through the sacrifice of God the Son, and the Grace of God the Father.
steveh20: If you can justify abortion, then you can justify killing anyone. Your argument is a non sequitur.
The fullfillment of the Law, as revealed by Christ Jesus, makes it perfectly clear that hatred is equivalent to murder in God's standards. If hatred is equivalent to murder, then certainly infanticide is also!
Yes, its a dilemma, but I think its a mistake to forget that those who are alive outside of the womb also have a right to life.
Just out of interest surely the baby in the womb is not innocent but as the NT teaches under the wrath of God, or does that only occur when it sticks its head out? So save the baby but preach it hell and dammnation asap afterwards?
Sorry steve but I would be hard put to justify murdering someone who is as innocent as a unborn child. People need to be responsible for their action. I understand the dilemma of rape and incest, or maybe I don't, but the end result is that the baby is killed because of what "adult" humans did. Gods Blessing In Christ Tom
Tom ,meant to say, your quite right, life happens, I suppose that's why I came to the decision abortion is not always the worst option, life happens.....
Thanks Tommy.
hmmmmm I think it should of said Johnz just learning from you and others of your kind. What's the matter can't take the truth or the heat when it is directed back to you my friend ;~) Yes steveo generally conservatives believe the means justifies the end. Doesn't always work that way life happens. Man it's hard enough for me to spell correctly then to have a keyboard that skips letters hmmm Gods Blessing In Christ Tom
johnz just learning from you and others of you ilk, what the matter can't take the trith and the heat back at ya my friend :~) yes steveo generally consevatives believe the means justifies the end. Doesnt always work that way life happens. Gods Blessing In Christ Tom
Tom, Did your mother teach you your insulting manner? I have noticed when posts are made that are in disagreement with you, you find it necessary to be rude and insulting.
Tom
"Not to mention the freedom that country now is beginning to experiences."
I thought you said the Republicans cared not just about results, but how they where reached?
Steve
very profound johnz very profound can I say that your arrogance fits ya but as usaull for those like you no substance. Gods Blessing In Christ Tom
Daniel Paul,
The 'liberal media" did not make palin look stupid.
Palin made Palin look stupid.
Tom
<<destroy this econony.>>
Bushie already took care of that
<<twist things anyway you want >>
Bro, you got that down...LOL
whats the matter johnzon truth hurt ya about how your liberal friend came into power have done nothing but destroy this econony. Are you both feel and johnz so shallow and full of hate that you have forgotten we are in a war. One where Pres. Bush said at the very beginning would be long and fought in many corners of the world. No I suppose you have forgotten that It is amazing to me that you would give other Pres the ability to fight a war the way He or she along with his generals see fit. Mistakes yep but as in all war adjustments were made and they worked. Oh by the way we haven't been attack here in the states since when? Oh yea iraq did you know that there was some 500 metric tons of uranium taken out of Iraq since 2003? no of course not and Pres. Bush being the man of God he is didnt want anything to be said. We are in a war people whether you like it or not and people die, innocent people even. However if you would bother to ask some of those who were there or are there they know we have succeeded. Not to mention the freedom that country now is beginning to experiences. Oh well I guess you twist things anyway you want according to your world view. Gods Blessing In Christ Tom
believer: Johnson could have worked a little bit but Jackson was known for his abrasive behavior and lack of intellect. Jefferson and Adams were known as being intellectuals and Jackson was definitely not.
Tom , How many innocent deaths is Bush responsible for in Iraq?
Tom
<<the credit crunch times we are under is directly due to the dems who have been in charge since 2006.>>
LOL, you have pretty much discredited yourself with that fallacious comment.
ifeelfine, did you mean Andrew Johnson as opposed to Andrew Jackson?
Tom: And what do you think God will say to Bush about all the deaths in Iraq that he's had a hand in?
"slacker: That can't be true as you can't have less than zero. "
Actually, yes you can. Obama has a weapon that can start wars... Bidens mouth.
obama maybe smart but to call one self a Christian and be a believer in the murder of the most innocent of all the unborn would call into question the validity of that so called faith. To me that is pretty dumb, God doesnt look kindly on those who are for the destruction of children preborn or not. Gods Blessing In Christ Tom
slacker: I will do some research. I have a feeling you might be right in saying that he has almost no foreign policy experience. But look at Bush - he didn't have any, many of our presidents don't when they start. The other thing is, President Elect Obama is a very very smart man and has an intellectual curiosity that Bush nor Palin nor McCain had or have - much more like Lincoln than say Andrew Jackson.
This article does show some legitimate argument into the growing attack into the Christian traditional roots that this nation was founded on. Mr. Obama has a constitutional right to share his Christian views and being the president with strong Christian convictions might bring about an ecouragement for the citizens to return back to the "REAL GLORY OF THIS NATION" which is God.
mtgburrell
Oh, say it ain't so! Mea culpa! Mea culpa!
You just desecrated it one more time with your words! Maybe you don't agree that this is the true body of Christ, who cares! We do! Please re-read tje book of John Ch6. How many times does Christ say "This is my body"? Why does Paul say in Cor 11, that He who eates the BODY of Christ in an unworty manor.... THE BODY of Christ! You don't need to agree, and in fact most of the Jews listening to Jesus that day though he was Wacked (re-read John Ch6) and walked out on Him. You seem to be one of those. I don't care if you don't agree that this is the body of Christ. Catholics do, I certainly do, and you don't need to make fun of that! Let us worship our way! Who are you to judge that?
you should actually research how much direct foriegn policy Obama actually has, it will shock you...
slacker: That can't be true as you can't have less than zero.
indochristian .. no need to go to an site to tell us about the future of Christians .. just Read the Bible it tells us there, also about the future of the world. So don't feel to high and might.
"DP: The attack on Palin had everything to do with her knowledge or lack thereof on things. She knew nothing about foreign policy, she wasn't very bright, and I could go on. Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee are much more conservative than her but the press loved Ron Paul and definitely gave Huckabee a pass on a lot of things. "
the funny thing is the pigeons picked the guy with less experience in foriegn policy then she had....
fine: I'll tell you the same thing a cop told me when I said "But others were speeding, too!"
Have you ever been fishing?
Did you ever catch ALL the fish?
And I see you have not denied nor apologised.
fine and I funny that you would even try to defend yourself in this area. You have been pretty distasteful in some of your comments and dare I say it by your stated beliefs I would wonder about your Christianity. I know i know how dare I question your beliefs, but doesn't the Bible say something about you will know them by their fruits, Gods Blessing In Christ Tom
I find it funny blacksho89 that you only choose to admonish a Christian with whom you disagree and yet choose to completely ignore some of the truly vile, ugly things said by folks cut from the same political cloth as you. It's sad but not altogether surprising.
feel: 2nd paragraph, 2nd sentence. Yes, I realise that saying "repuglican" is an oh-so-witty method of combining "repugnant" and "republican", but it's very 2007 and impolite.
We try to stay a bit more civil here than on straight political boards, in accordance with the admonition to "love your enemy".
blacksho89: what are you talking about?
ifeelfine: Would you care to apologise for the name calling?
Tom said: "You see feelfine conservatives believe that it is how you get to your goals that matters more, people of your ilk along with your dem friends believe the to get to the goal matters more then how. One is ethical the other is unethical."
I have no idea where you are getting your information on that. The ends justify the means is repuglican mandate all the way. Do you remember, the decider? "If you're not with us, you're against us?" There is nothing process oriented about that at all. As for one being ethical and one not, you'll definitely have to explain yourself there.
As believers, the Bible has armed each believer with the unmderstanding that their will be a certain level of persecution within the world, but that warning should bring the body of Christ together in parayer more than divide, if there is division over nontruth issues, only then, will the true believers will see who is truly with them and who isn't
ah Steve one perhaps doesnt wish to be hindered by an unplanned baby but that doesnt absolve us from stepping up to our responsibilities and raise the child or adopt the child out. But to murder the child because it is unplanned because we dont want to accept responsibility for our action. what does that say about our society? feelfine once again you dont bother looking at any facts that may cause you to stand up for the Christian beliefs you say you believe in. Here is what I know in 2006 I was doing pretty well till people like you decided to vote in the liberal dems. from then on these saviors you believe in did nothing to help and a lot to destroy the economy of this country. Actually I do like Ann she speaks the truth more then not. A little rough on the edges but I dont get my info from her or Rush hardly hear from him at all. As for Huck If he would have been the candidate for Pres or VP the press would have been all over him just like Sarah. Not because of their policies but because of what they believe in. You see feelfine conservatives believe that it is how you get to your goals that matters more, people of your ilk along with your dem friends believe the to get to the goal matters more then how. One is ethical the other is unethical. Gods Blessing In Christ Tom
Tom: You might want to get your information from someone other than Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh. The credit crunch is mostly due to the complete deregulation and lack of oversight of those in power. I think you can thank Bush for that.
As for the "liberal media," I take it that you don't believe Huckabee is a Christian?
Tom, you might do well to take a page from your own book and think more like a Christian than a republican.
Tom I tend to think many people don't want to be hindered in their life by an unplanned baby, after all with our children grown up to you think we sit around just hoping for one? Do you hope for an unplanned pregnancy, I wonder because of what you wrote. Now of course we would keep the baby and love it(yes even if downs) should an unplanned one occur, but believe me we are not hoping for it because yes, it would hinder our lives, its not so bad to admit that is it?.
P.s
Of course this is entirely diffrent for those who would love a child but have problems concieving of cour
yes and the credit crunch times we are under is directly due to the dems who have been in charge since 2006. So now you all have voted in two men who don't mind killing innocent babies, i mean after all who wants to be hindered by a unplanned baby. One who didnt even finish his first term as a senator yet he was more experience then the governor of Alaska who brought real reform to her state and is well on her way to slowing down the corruption that a party like the dem who dont care what methods or how you get some place as long as you get there and once you do, do everything you can to stay there. yep much prefer that to an experience governor who happens to be a born again believing Christian who isn't afraid to call you for what you are. Hmmmmmmm Gods Blessing In Christ Tom
If you study up on Sarah Palin you will find she is a reformer who cleaned the Republican closet in the frozen tundra. I think the dem. controlled media was afraid she actually could clean up Washington DC. It really would NOT be business as usual.
"4. My card would not work at the cash machine
I've learned the major problem here is you gotta put money in before you can get it out."
I just have to put this in here. When my 20 year old (who is in the Army) who has always been a bit of a Ferengi was about 6 years old we went to the grocery store which had our bank inside. I went to the ATM and got some money out. His eyes got big and he said "I want one of those cards!" He was quite disappointed when I explained it was like a piggy bank. You had to put money in to get money out....
Of course, many of those who did not learn that at an early age are on Wall Street now....
I think choosing Sarah Palin (who is probably a pretty nice person, even if not VP material) was the most cynical act I have ever known Sen. McCain to commit. It was inexcusable.
"The attacks on Sarah P were due to the fact that she was a successful Bible beliving born again Christian"
Thanks Tom, in these credit crunch times we all need a laugh, much appreciated.
The attacks on Sarah P were due to the fact that she was a successful Bible beliving born again Christian women who lives her beliefs and those who are in oppostition to her are so scared of the good she can and will do because of them beliefs that the only thing they could do was run her down and spread falsehoods, cowards that they are. Sorry but i'm so tired of you would be believers not standing up for the true Gospel and making false accusation against a sister in Christ. I think Jesus called you all hypocritics. hmmmm a bit testy aint I oh well forgive be for stating the obvious. Gods Blessing In Christ Tom
This liberal media, I thought all media was owned by the Australian, sorry American, Rupert Murdoch?
S
P.s DP there's a challenge for you on the cowboy page!!
DP: The attack on Palin had everything to do with her knowledge or lack thereof on things. She knew nothing about foreign policy, she wasn't very bright, and I could go on. Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee are much more conservative than her but the press loved Ron Paul and definitely gave Huckabee a pass on a lot of things.
"The attack on Ms. Sara Palin had to do with her lack of knowing things ranging from politics to even religion,"
The attack on Mrs. Palin had to do with her being very conservative on most issues and the liberal media not wanting people to know she really did understand those things. She's the one with Russia on her border! I'd guess she knows a thing or two about politics.
Still, the liberal media is owned by democrats. They will say or print anything to win an election.
Must love your top 10!!! I'll list yours as the problems and put my response under them. :)
1. I went to the cinema and they started the movie before I got there.
Take the tube.
2. Somebody disagreed with my political views
Your a part of CP. Can't help you there.
3. At the supermarket the cashier charged me twice for one of the items.
Go back in your Tardis and get your money back.
4. My card would not work at the cash machine
I've learned the major problem here is you gotta put money in before you can get it out.
5. Some work I had done on my teeth hurt, certain the dentist cut back on the novacaine
You're lucky. In my case, novacaine usually doesn't start working until the work is done. I'm sure you can find a pub (did I really post that?). Just get some fish and chips while you're there.
6. All the traffic lights down a road I travelled turned to red as I got to them.
It's a conspiricy. Those guys with the cameras know your car. They control the lights. They control the vertical. they control the horizontal....
7. The third series of Dexter was shown on TV
CSI with a Monty Python twist...can't help you there either.
8. Bill o Reilly looks a funny way at me from the TV
You better watch out. You better not cry.... Bill knows who's been liberal and who's been nice....
9. Sarah Paalin did not wink at me, just everybody else
Sounds like Bill Clinton.
10.Sometimes I get thumbs down on Christian Post
I take it as a complement when those who are of opposite viewpoints disagree with me. It means I got my point across! :-)
The attack on Ms. Sara Palin had to do with her lack of knowing things ranging from politics to even religion, Mr.Barack Obama christian beliefs doesn't fall under the mainstream American view of Christianity, that is why there might be an element which view him as an unbeliever.
I have my own list of where I have been bashed for my faith in 2008.
1. I went to the cinema and they started the movie before I got there.
2. Somebody disagreed with my political views
3. At the supermarket the cashier charged me twice for one of the items.
4. My card would not work at the cash machine
5. Some work I had done on my teeth hurt, certain the dentist cut back on the novacaine
6. All the traffic lights down a road I travelled turned to red as I got to them.
7. The third series of Dexter was shown on TV
8. Bill o Reilly looks a funny way at me from the TV
9. Sarah Paalin did not wink at me, just everybody else
10.Sometimes I get thumbs down on Christian Post
Jesus said in Matthew 5:10, Blessed are those who are persecutedfor righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom fo heaven, in this he is preparing the real Christians of a time of persecution like he had to endure, however in the 12 verse of the same chapter, he says "Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven for so they presecuted the prophets who were before you.
"7. Minnesota University Professor Desecrates Communion" I find it really interesting that the Christian Post story leaves out two very important facts from their reporting. The U of M professor P.Z. Myers not only desecrated a "consecrated" communion cracker, but he also desecrated a page from the Koran and a page from the Atheist book The Good Delusion ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I'm sure the CP left those little facts out by mistake LOL."
Now, THAT is really interesting - if it's true. (I don't plan to look it up, since this "list" is hardly worth anyone's time for comment.) This shows how selective we all can be when we cherry pick our grievances. Why am I wasting time looking at the article again? (I guess i am just fascinated to see that some people on CP can take such an article seriously!)
This is silly list. This is a silly article. This is a silly organization. The leader of the organization says people who express anti-Christian bigotry should be called to account. What exactly should we do to them? Should we stone them? Wait a minute. There is a little verse that might help us. It says something about loving your enemies. But let's not allow that to get in the way. On with the stoning!!!
BTW: Indochristian and SolaScriptura are 100 per cent correct. This is a non-story. Come on, a top ten list of great moments in name calling? The only item that belongs is the violent Prop 8 protests.
# 4 "Colorado Law Criminalizes the Bible is wrong. Actually, it's a lie. Now, I called and wrote my senators and representatives to ask them to vote against this deeply flawed bill; don't get me wrong, but Section 8 refers SPECIFICALLY to publishing papers that state that a business reserves the right to discriminate.
http://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2008A/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/BD7A295EB6F4460E872573F5005D0148?Open&file=200_enr.pdf
"7. Minnesota University Professor Desecrates Communion" I find it really interesting that the Christian Post story leaves out two very important facts from their reporting. The U of M professor P.Z. Myers not only desecrated a "consecrated" communion cracker, but he also desecrated a page from the Koran and a page from the Atheist book The Good Delusion ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I'm sure the CP left those little facts out by mistake LOL.
While Christians in countries like India are being persecuted, we are deeply offended by some name calling.
Jesus promised that persecution would follow, but the persecution complex of the North American church is more akin to having someone's ego ruffled than truly counting the cost of taking up the cross.
The very fact that we can make a hollywood style top ten list about our so called "Christian bashing" moments, leaves me wondering what the purpose of this list is other than entertainment.
The mockers and skeptics will always be there, and they always have, complaining about them is hardly what Jesus said to do - Pray for those who persecute you.
"7. Minnesota University Professor Desecrates Communion – "A Biology Professor from the University of Minnesota, Paul Zachary Myers, recently desecrated a consecrated communion wafer from a Catholic Mass."
I just love how the Christian Post story leaves out a couple of very important facts. The U of M professor P.Z. Myers not only desecrated a "consecrated" communion cracker, he also desecrated a page from the Koran and a page from the Atheist book "The God Delusion" ALL AT THE SAME TIME. It's really Funny how they left out those two little other facts.
After you go to the VHP website , you may want to google and youtube - Orissa Christians. Also google Bajrang Dal, Sangh Parivar and Rashtriya Seva Sangh to understand the future of Christianity in the US and worldwide.
More Christian bashing if you go to the website of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad America.
http://www.vhp-america.org/
how sanctimonious!!!!!!!!!!!!!where is the list that details christians doing the bashing?
This kind of list unfortunately makes Christiainity a laughing stock.
to vvv123:
I would like to know who used slurs and violence towards you in this matter, please list where i can find this information...
to David Hart...
the protest were quite peaceful for the most part. But I guess it is ok to protest outside a resturant where a 60 YO lady who gave money to yes on 8, worked, right.
And as for Sarah Palin, she definitely needed to be prepped better by her handlers but so did Obama, given that he had less experience then she did. Oh wait he is being prepped by his handlers...
Thomas of Doubt, hmmm so when do you defend your religion? is it ok to allow wrong, regardless of when and where. Martin Luther King said "injustice anywhere is injustice everywhere"....
to Philo:
What about Obama's rights under the constitution to exersice his christian religion....
The article conveniently ignores the slurs and violence also slung by 'Christian' persons in the atmosphere of Prop 8, and its wake. Because, of course, only Christians are persecuted in today's climate, and never the homosexuals, right?
"...and for Christians to no longer be treated like second-class citizens."
I laughed. The very same people who dare to make such statements also argue that we are a "Christian nation" with a "Christian majority". The irony of this statement here is also evident, given cries of "DON'T BE COMPARING YOUR PLEA TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT" from more socially conservative folks when referring to the No on 8ers. Second class citizen? Because the Christian majority are second class citizens, while same-sex couples whose relationships are scorned and discriminated against de facto and de jure are not, right?
"CADC has determined that by any biblical and historic Christian standard, Barack Obama is not a Christian..."
How very judgmental. An ironic statement too, considering the religious praises heaped upon on President Bush. Judge not, lest ye be judged, no?
7. Minnesota University Professor Desecrates Communion -
"A Biology Professor from the University of Minnesota,
Paul Zachary Myers, recently desecrated a consecrated
communion wafer from a Catholic Mass."
Oh, say it ain't so! Mea culpa! Mea culpa!
John Calvin himself would have gone along with the above attack, as long as it was carried out decently and in order.
(Aren't the list makers here a bit hypersensitive?)
ThomasofDoubt: Once again your tempered wisdom is spot on. Good post.
Involving the faith in this kind of petty culture war politics is a huge mistake. The absurd #2 and #3 items illustrate (yet again) that there are false prophets among us who teach that Christianity is interchangeable with Republicanism. A damnable heresy.
1. Radical Homosexuals Assault Prop 8 Marriage Supporters in California
One act of violence is too many but overall the protests were remarkably peaceful.
2. Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin Is Attacked
Please. Sarah Palin was criticized for not knowing anything about anything. She was also correctly criticized for repeated, outright lies.
3. Barack Obama Defames Christianity
Not in any way that I iknow of.
... and so on
David Hart
http://www.tips-Q.com
This is like the "top 10 list of people I don't like" in 8th grade...silly silly silly
This list is ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous. Clearly the CADC is inventing an enemy and trying to rally the troops.
Here's a new one for the list. The hearing has been granted, if it comes out the way the constitution says it must, it will surely end up as number 1 on this list.
http://www.americanhumanist.org/press/InvocationHearing.php