"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." --foundamentalist Randall Terry, Founder of Operation Rescue, in a speech quoted by the conservative News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
2007-06-24 08:29:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Quote, "It seems you are the one spewing hate since you are making inflamatory statements with minnimal (sic) provocation or proofs (sic)."
A predictable fundy response to any criticism. It would seem that our fundies are of the belief that they are not to be questioned, that they are right, and that's it.
2007-06-24 08:40:51 · update #1
It's 'rabid,' not 'rapid,' you stubid computer. Can't you spill?
2007-06-24 09:02:39 · update #2
They made a big deal about the Mickey Mouse look alike that was teaching suicide bombing to young Iraqi children. It dawned on me just how horrifyingly similar it was to the clips we saw of Church Camp! Same thing...different label!
It's like they are competing to see who can be the most hateful and intolerant!
2007-06-24 08:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by Helzabet 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Many people are both attracted to, and repelled by progress. This creates a conflict, and a crisis in a person. When we were younger, Iran rejected the modernization of the Shah, and embraced a fundamentalism that is dependent as a society on the Industrial West, but repelled by Western decadence. That conflict can drive anyone quite mad.
Many Americans (Christian or not), want people to stay just like they were when Daddy was young, but love their toys too. I would say the situation is a lot like Moses, telling the children of Isarael to forget about the chariots of Egypt. Yes, they make travelling a lot easier, but no, you can't call a taxi. We've left that city, and we aint goen back...
It's phobic really...
2007-06-24 16:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure you meant "rabid". I have no idea who Randall Terry, Founder of Operation Rescue is - but he is wrong. Hate is wrong - always and all ways. I am a Christian and I am called by God to serve him in ways that help, not destroy people. Let me repeat - hate is wrong - no matter who is doing the hating AND no matter the goal of that hatred.
I know that people become uncomfortable when Christians get "too wordy" - but this is the scripture I try to live by: "Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged." Matthew 7:1-2
That makes hate wrong, unless of course you WANT to be hated. I don't. Christian means "follower of Christ" - Christ did not promote hate, but rather, love of neighbor and self. For this man to deliver this sermon is a perversion of Christ's words. Just as all Muslims are not in agreement, all atheists are not in agreement, so it follows that all those who call themselves Christians are not in agreement. Those who call themselves Christians and yet promote hate, are lying to themselves and others. They are not Christians - they do not follow Christ. They do however, deserve pity, but not hatred.
Just something to think about. . . . . . . . .
2007-06-24 08:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by Patti R 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should try coming and talking to us rather than ranting. As to this man you quote I have no idea of who he is. It seems you are the one spewing hate since you are making inflamatory statements with minnimal provocation or proofs.
Do you know me? Do you know how I inteact with people? Do you know how my beliefs cause me to treat other people? I am fairly sure the answer is no.Therefore my statement stands.
2007-06-24 08:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by David F 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Terry is correct in his fundamentalist point of view.. but wrong when trying to live in a "secular progressive" society. Now.. .why are you painting with such a broad brush, as Terry has? Besides, where has Terry called for the annihilation of anyone who does not believe the way he does (like the "extremists" in Iran)? He calls for "conquering"... but he is speaking of a SPIRITUAL conquering, not physical death of these people. If Terry does not "get HIS way," we won't find massive piles of dead bodies... we don't have to worry about bombings, shootings, poisonings, etc. if Terry tries to "implement" his philosophy. We do not, as a society, have to worry about Terry and what his "followers" do... but we DO have to worry about the "extremists" in the Middle East and what THEY will do if they do NOT get "their" way!
2007-06-24 10:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by wyomugs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-03 01:47:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of Terry's adopted daughters became pregnant outside of marriage; one later converted to Islam. His adopted son Jamiel is gay (not that there is anything wrong with that!).
But this is the world the "fundies" are building for us!
2007-06-24 08:35:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Is that the only part of the speech that you remember or just the most provocative. Are you suggesting to get rid of all Christian who only believe--????????????????.
2007-06-24 08:52:18 · answer #8 · answered by j.wisdom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rabid...yes!
2007-06-24 08:39:18 · answer #9 · answered by CHEESUS GROYST 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. But you have to remember that fundamentalist Christianity is inherently superior to any other religion. So, no matter the depravity of its followers they will never be as bad as any peaceful Muslim.
2007-06-24 08:34:09 · answer #10 · answered by Robert B 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋