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October 24, 2004

If I had a hammer..I'd hammer in the morning...

I'd hammer in the evening...all over this guy's head:

The Republican National Committee is employing the services of a Texas-based activist who believes the United States is a “Christian nation” and the separation of church and state is “a myth.”

David Barton, the founder of an organization called Wallbuilders, was hired by the RNC as a political consultant and has been traveling the country for a year--speaking at about 300 RNC-sponsored lunches for local evangelical pastors. During the lunches, he presents a slide show of American monuments, discusses his view of America’s Christian heritage -- and tells pastors that they are allowed to endorse political candidates from the pulpit.

Wallbuilder, indeed. Must be part of the "Divider not a Uniter", set.

We have a "Christian heritage"? Is this something we want to embrace and be proud of?

The Christians in New England burned women at the stake for "witchcraft" and didn't allow people to vote unless they were a member of the church.

The Christians in the US used the Bible to advocate for subjugation of women, slavery and prohibition. Not to mention the denial of basic rights to women and blacks.

Christianity does a lot of good in the world. But (in general) when it mixes with the State...it always ends up screwing a bunch of folks.

And for the record, the US Constitution and American law in general are based on English Common Law (not the Bible..as the wingers like to tell us.

And any time you hear a preacher advocating for a particular candidate from the pulpit...report them to the IRS. Churches have tax exempt status as long as they don't get directly involved in politics. Preaching for a candidate is a no-no.

Thanks to Donald for the link.

Posted by Carla at October 24, 2004 07:49 PM