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March 29, 2006

Proof Positive that Politicians Think Christians are Stupid – and They’re Right

Tom DeLay is so corrupt that even with Republicans in control of Washington he has still been indicted on money-laundering and conspiracy charges (unlike that habitual money-launderer Grover Norquist, of whose money-laundering I have first hand knowledge). Yet the perennially stupid fundamentalist Christians attending the “War on Christians” conference in Washington yesterday gave him three rapturous standing ovations.

There are those who would say Tom DeLay lost his job as House majority leader because he was indicted by a Texas grand jury for money laundering and conspiracy, or because of his extensive ties to lawbreaking lobbyist Jack Abramoff. But they would be wrong. In fact, the Texas Republican fell from power because he is a Christian.

That, at least, is the view of Rick Scarborough, convener of a conference this week called "The War on Christians."

"I believe the most damaging thing that Tom DeLay has done in his life is take his faith seriously into public office, which made him a target for all those who despise the cause of Christ," Scarborough said, introducing DeLay on Tuesday. When DeLay finished, the host reminded the politician: "God always does his best work right after a crucifixion."

Jesus Christ.

I am reminded of my experience with Bill Sizemore. Like DeLay, he denies any wrongdoing and claims to be a solid Christian. He has repeatedly claimed that he has been the object of unfair and unwarranted attacks; he also claims to be doing "God's work." And despite everything, Sizemore still has a loyal core of followers who believe he was set up by the evil teachers' unions and me, and that I am a liar. Those demonic forces will do anything to bring a godly man down!

Sizemore himself has written me letters saying he can’t understand why I would do such a thing as to “make up” my testimony against him. With sticky sweetness, he says he is praying for me and hopes that I will someday come to terms with what I did. It is a tactic with which I am, unfortunately, familiar. Back when I was 21, my mom’s boyfriend backed me up against the wall and tried to force me to kiss him while my mom was in the other room – and told me I could run, “but he could run faster.” He later denied it and tried to tell me I had simply “misunderstood.” Sizemore, too, has repeatedly told me I "misunderstood." The thing is, I'm not stupid.

But Christians today seem to be easily convinced that they have simply "misunderstood" what they see “Christian” politicians doing. They are told that it’s all a set-up, that the devil is going around “as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” It’s bullshit, but they buy it anyway. And I'm sorry, but only an idiot could believe crap like this:

Gary Bauer, a Christian activist and former presidential candidate, argued in a speech that the "War on Christians" in America was even emboldening al Qaeda.

It's just plain stupid.

Posted by Becky at March 29, 2006 08:42 AM