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May 15, 2006

Persecution Complex is Selectively Blinding

Everyone knows Saddam Hussein is unrepentant for his war crimes and is prepared to die for them. His lack of remorse is shocking to many, but really it is common for people to believe the ends justify the means and to feel persecuted when they are punished for their crimes.

In her lengthy article The Battle Cry of G.I. Jesus, Debra Schaffer Hubert explains how many of the Neocon Christian Fundamentalists who are under scrutiny for their activities in pursuit of a theocracy are also remaining defiant, because to these people, "persecution is seen as a compliment or confirmation of following in Jesus' footsteps of crucifixion."

Ever wonder why George Bush looks so proud, smug and arrogant in the face of his current 70% disapproval rating? The bible writes in its own free ticket to be happy if people yell at you. From the bible one is instructed to expect persecution. It is the religious right's loophole from accountability for the rising tide of distress the public naturally exhibits in response. Justified fingers are pointed at "evildoers", while military "solutions", pushing Armageddon, are pursued.

Tom Delay received a standing ovation at the "War on Christians" conference, reports The Washington Post of March 29, 2006. Speaking of DeLay's forced resignation due to his affiliation with lobbyist Jack Abramoff, Rick Scarborough, convener of the conference said "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."

When DeLay finished speaking Scarborough said to him,"God always does his best work right after a crucifixion." DeLay basked in the rapturous ovation that followed. "Keep your eyes on Jesus," Scarborough called after the fallen leader as he departed the stage. If the left thinks that the right is embarrassed or ashamed for the Abramoff scandal, they are wrong. It is proving to them that God's "chosen ones" will be persecuted.

Peter Perl writes in his article in the Washingon Post April 9, 2006 titled "DeLay's Next Mission From God," "DeLay may be leaving Congress, but he will be back with a vengeance, in a new and potentially more powerful role, because he is a ferociously determined man who believes he is on a politico-religious mission from God."

It is often quite easy for people engaging in illegal or unethical behavior in pursuit of an ideology or religious goal to recognize wrongdoing in others, whose views are different from their own, while being unable to see their own wrongdoing. For instance, Saddam Hussein was reportedly shocked when he saw the notorius pictures from Abu Ghraib prison - this despite the unspeakable horrors he perpetrated on others. He did not understand that the men in the photos were impeding the establishment of a Christian New World Order at the direction of God Himself and under the leadership of God's appointed President of God's Christian country, the United States. If he knew that, he would surely repent for having stood in the way of God's plans to restore his dominion over the earth.

Posted by Becky at May 15, 2006 01:51 PM

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