Huckabee wants to "take back this nation for Christ". How's that different than taking back the US for Whites?

Question

Isn't Christian supremacy as odious as White supremacy?

[ Source of Huckabee quote: http://www.ardemgaz.com/prev/jonesboro/afhuckabee08.asp ]

Norskeyenta: I never said he was racist. I asked if Christian Supremacy was the same as White Supremacy. Why should we "take back this nation for Christ"? I'm not Christian.

Are you people idiots? I never said Christians are only White and Whites are only Christian. Please read what I *actually* wrote instead of making stuff up.

Answer 1

I've never understood the blacks who embrace Jaysussa as their religious guy. That's like jews voting for Hitler.

In fact, you make a most valid point. Look at the administration of Bush the second. Can't go bankrupt. Integration under fire. Tax breaks for the rich while the rest of us pay $3 for gas, 100% more for heat, can't get student loans, out kids fight the war, and we'll get around to global warning AFTER we've taken over the world. The republicans and the christian right are for rich, white, powerful people and to heck with everyone else. There aren't 2 genuine American ideas in either group. Frankly, christian supremacy IS white supremacy and neither have a thing to do with America.

Answer 2

Yes it is odious, but at least whites actually exist.

What Huckabee really means is to take back the nation for Christians, that is to privilege their interests, in the same way that white supremacy privileges "white" interests. By saying "Christ" rather than "Christians" he is hiding his intent behind a religious idea that is difficult for religious believers to criticise.

It's a common political ploy. Here in Australia it's called "dog whistling" - sending out a message to a particular constituency that's designed not to be heard or criticised by people who might otherwise object. It's a common tactic of racists and other bigots.

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Answer 3

I think it's despicable how he is playing the "religion card" to pander to the Christian Supremicists.

If this article is correct, that copies of an anti-Mormon book were being distributed at the convention where he spoke, then that is really a low tactic.

If he will treat Mormonism with such scorn, I shudder to think how he would treat those of no religion at all, and I wonder how he will treat Jews, Buddhists & Pagans.

This from his website:
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* Our nation was birthed in a spirit of faith - not a prescriptive faith telling us how or whether to believe, but acknowledging a providence that pervades our world.

The First Amendment requires that expressions of faith be neither prohibited nor preferred. We should not banish religion from the public square, but should guarantee access to all voices and views. We should share and debate our faith, but never seek to impose it. When discussing faith and politics, we should honor the "candid" in candidate - I have much more respect for an honest atheist than a disingenuous believer.
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He sounds like the disingenuous believer to me. His "take back America for CHRIST(ians) speel doesn't sound like a guarantee fo access to all voices and views, and yes, it does sound like he wants to impose it.

Also, his shameless exploitation of some shooting tragedies, is a vieled attempt to scapegoat non-Christians with the ills of our society. I can see right through that tripe.

Answer 4

Probably more odious, because it is based on something which has a more cross cutting appeal and is more justifiable than racial supremacy. While still unsavoury, I bet he polls more votes than the white supremacists.

Answer 5

I'm English and I love the US and it's really cool but I'm so glad we don't have that nonsense in England. Did you know there's no connection between politics and religion in the UK? I don't know why the US is like that. You could come to England but then you would have to put up with rainy weather and bad food...it's a tough choice :-D

Answer 6

Your wrong in both of your statements. Huckabee, is a good man. He is not racists. Like one answer told you. There are all kinds of race in Christianity. Stop being so narrow minded.

Answer 7

I wasn't aware they'd given it away. From what I understand, they're already disproportionately represented in the legislative and executive branch (I don't know about the judges).

Answer 8

Lets take back the nation for the Native American Indians.

Answer 9

He wants to put the White in White House.

Answer 10

I know several races of Christians. Are you prejudice or what? You sound as though you have a lot of anger bottled up. Let's get real we are all God's children!