In the words of the Christian Coalition field director, Bill Thomson,
Were going to run over them. Get around them, run over the top of them, destroy them - whatever we need to do so that God's word is the word that is being practiced in Congress, town halls and state legislatures. That's our job.
2006-09-13 08:15:08 · 59 answers · asked by CRJPILOT 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
sounds like islamic terrorists doesn't it? ;-)
2006-09-13 08:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
It's not scary because of the source. The Christian Coalition is always saying crazy stuff, that's what they do. They're backing Gov. Huckabee of Arkansas, he wants to be the next Republican Presidential nominee. I've actually spoken with Huckabee and besides being extremely rude and lacking any charisma he's not exactly leadership quality. Considering his state pretty much ranks last in everything from economics to education. He's a weak link just like the rest of the Christian Coalition. They come out now and again spout out some crazy nonsense, while the rest of the thinking world laughs at them then ignores it.
2006-09-13 08:27:49 · answer #2 · answered by Meryl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep... he's another one of those Dominionists that I've been trying to warn people about. The 'Christian Coalition' is one of their 'front' organizations. Christian 'Dominionists' (Reconstructionalists, Theonomists) have largely usurped the local level political apparatus of the Republican Party, and are engaged in a sub rosa process to politically motivate moderate Christians under the false cover of religious issues such as morality and family values. The goal is nothing less than the takeover of all elective offices in the USA.
Their doctrine comes from the Bible, starting with the term 'dominion' at Genesis 1:28... “And God said unto them, [Adam and Eve] Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have DOMINION… over every living thing.” They interpret DOMINION as: “... a supremacy in determining and directing the actions of others or in governing politically, socially, or personally.”
They want to remake the USA as a theocracy... and they are succeeding.
Its most common form, Dominionism, represents one of the most extreme forms of Fundamentalist Christianity thought. Its followers, called Dominionists, are attempting to convert the laws of United States so that they match those of the Hebrew Scriptures. They intend to achieve this by using the freedom of religion in the US to train a generation of children via home-schooling and in private Christian religious schools. Later, their graduates will be charged with the responsibility of creating a new Bible-based political, religious and social order. One of the first tasks of this order will be to eliminate religious choice and freedom. Their eventual goal is to achieve the "Kingdom of God" in which much of the world is converted to Christianity. They feel that the power of God's word will bring about this conversion. No armed force or insurrection will be needed; in fact, they believe that there will be little opposition to their plan. People will willingly accept it. All that needs to be done is to properly explain it to them.
All religious organizations, congregations etc. other than strictly Fundamentalist Christianity would be suppressed. Nonconforming Evangelical, main line and liberal Christian religious institutions would no longer be allowed to hold services, organize, proselytize, etc. Society would revert to the laws and punishments of the Hebrew Scriptures. Any person who advocated or practiced other religious beliefs outside of their home would be tried for idolatry and executed. Blasphemy, adultery and homosexual behavior would be criminalized; those found guilty would also be executed. There are two conservative Christian pastors in Texas who have advocated the execution of all Wiccans. Ralph Reed, the executive director of the conservative public policy group the Christian Coalition has criticized Reconstructionism as "an authoritarian ideology that threatens the most basic civil liberties of a free and democratic society."
By failing to openly confront this insidious agenda, we have sown the seeds of our own destruction, while these religious wing-nuts are paving the way to Armageddon with gleeful anticipation.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/reconstr.htm
http://www.yuricareport.com/Dominionism/HistoryOfReconstructionMovement.html
http://www.yuricareport.com/Dominionism/Clarkson_RiseOfDomionism.html
2006-09-13 08:34:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people just gotta have their fundamentalist religious governments.
Like Iran!
I still can't understand how a religion based on humility and tolerance has been hijacked by people like this. He's clearly wrapped up in his own ego, this crusade that he's made up, and his own quest for power.
I don't recall Jesus ever syaing "win at all costs".
Likewise, Christians in general have failed to censure their leaders when they do obviously idiotic things - Like Jerry Falwell blaming 9/11 on gays and liberals in New York.
2006-09-13 08:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by Shofix 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does.
And I suppose I could 'fit in' with Right Wingers... but that is FAAAAAARRR from what Jesus taught (and equally far from other right-wing Christians I know).
I mean, I believe America's morality is based in Judeo-Christian principles, and hence should be upheld as such...
...but in no way imaginable do I condone language and thoughts such as that. No one should be needlessly offended, let alone outright hurt, for the advancement of Christianity.
Offense should *only* be because of the sake of the Cross, and its seemingly foolishness to the unrepenant heart.
I'm a Christian Fundamentalist, and proud of it... and you know what? I take offense to what has been said.
However, I neither know who Bill Thomson is, nor do I know for a fact that he is the Christian Coalition field director, nor do I know for a fact he has said such a thing.
A little reference, if you please.
2006-09-13 08:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by seraphim_pwns_u 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The insipid ramblings of the inbred and the ignorant do not interest me. These people are good for nothing other than keeping the banjo industry in business. Christians need to learn their place, stay there, and stay quiet.
2006-09-13 08:22:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice if you quoted your source so that we could check the actual wording and the context of the comments. I am not defending them, nor rejecting them, I am just suspicious when someone "quotes" someone without including the above mentioned info.
2006-09-13 08:25:39 · answer #7 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a perfect example of the Christian Dominionism I preach against.
http://www.theocracywatch.org
2006-09-13 08:24:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who's he talking about? Regardless....he's not a very nice man...whoever he is. I don't think God would want him running over people,destroying them.I believe that's called murder.This man seems power-mad,that's how Hitler kicked off....uh-ho....someone lock the maniac up before it's too late.
2006-09-13 08:24:17 · answer #9 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ultra- right Christian fascists of this sort are traitors to the US Constitution by definition, which was created to stop bigots of this sort. But they are also traitors to the Christian Enlightenment, to the Christian Reformation, to Saint Paul who spoke of our sacred liberties from religious bigotry, and traitors to Christ himself. Vote Democrat!
2006-09-13 08:23:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's pretty bad. Although I still find this one a lot scarier:
"I want you to just let a wave of intolerance wash over you. I want you to let a wave of hatred wash over you. Yes, hate is good...Our goal is a Christian nation. We have a Biblical duty, we are called by God, to conquer this country. We don't want equal time. We don't want pluralism."--Randall Terry, Founder of Operation Rescue, The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 8-16-93
2006-09-13 08:16:55 · answer #11 · answered by . 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋