Ron Paul insinuates Christians are facist?

Question

On Fox News this morning Ron Paul was being interviewed. One question was about a new ad from Huckabee. Here's the story on the ad: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,317222,00.html
The question asked Ron Paul if he thought it was appropriate to use religion in politics. Senator Paul's response was to point at Huckabee (and in general at Christians) and said that facism would be wrapped in a cross. So Senator Paul is calling Christians Fascist.

Before you answer, please review definition of Facism:
Fascism is an authoritarian political ideology (generally tied to a mass movement) that considers individual and social interests subordinate to the interests of the state or party. Fascists seek to forge a type of national unity, usually based on (but not limited to) ethnic, cultural, racial, and religious attributes.
Considering the success of the Anti-Christian left, this term doesn't apply.

What do you think?

Yes I read the definition (not mine). It says they are trying to establish a "authoritarian political ideology ". This country was established under Christian doctrine and never established this. Over time seperation of church and state issues have made Christians stand up for their rights. So the definition isn't accurate to use against Christians unless you alter the definition. While there are some Christian groups who have called for it, the big umbrella that is used is invalid.

Also Ron Paul didn't say but insinuated it. Open YOUR ears. The question he was asked was about Huckabee and he rowed into the Cross. Clearly directed at ALL Christians.

Answer 1

Well, I already knew he didn't want to win any republican votes. Now it looks like he doesn't want to win any votes in the south, either.

Answer 2

I don't agree with everything Ron Paul says but I certainly agree with more of what he says than the others whom are running. If you look at your definition listed for Fascism closely you can see that is where the "Christian religion" is at. I say that and I am a born again Christian. Most quote church doctrine and call it "Christian" it is not. Church doctrine is religion.

I have read Ron Paul's news letters for quite a few years so I know where he stands on many issues, I agree with most and disagree with some. If he is nominated I will vote for him as he is the best person for the job over all. Not from the hype given of the others.

Read Ron Paul's news letters below and learn the real man

Answer 3

You are being intellectually dishonest. Ron Paul quoted Sinclair Lewis about how fascism may come to America...and given the majority of Americans are Christians, the easiest way would be through "religion". He also backed down from calling Huckabee a fascist.

Ron Paul is a Christian and practices what he preaches. He is pro-life, anti-war, and anti big government. Research a litlle before you take with and run with a sound byte.

Answer 4

Wow..if there actually was an 'anti-christian left' you might have a case. Given that 96% of all americans are some kind of 'christian' it's doubtful if they're exactly 'anti', and in spite of what the right wing radio nitwits keep telling the ditto-heads, there hasn't been a real 'left' in American politcs since the late 1930's. The qustion is, are Christians fascist....the answer is, it depends on the 'christian'. Some are, some aren't. As far as the fundamentalists are concerned, of course they're fascists.....what else could a theocracy be? Every hear of the Vatican.....now there's a fun place. Give it a think!

Answer 5

Your question makes a wrong conclusion.

Ron Paul did NOT say all Christians are Fascists, he said that Fascists would be using Christianity to gain power, and implying that Huckabee was just that sort. One of very few points in which he is correct.

That he thinks that corporate power is somehow more benign than state power makes him a bigger threat than the more obvious Fascists however

Answer 6

Good Lord, I watched the interview, when did " insinuate Christians are fascist"? He didn't think it was appropriate for Mike Huckabee to incorporate religion with politics and he CLEARLY STATED THAT IT REMINDED HIM OF A QUOTE. In no way did he imply that Christians are fascist.

If that's you interpretation then you need to get your hearing checked.

Answer 7

Ron Paul is right, I agree with him on that.

For the most part Christan groups (Evangelicals) in particular are a political ideology and not a Christan one at all.

Fundamentalist Christians, adherents to a nauseating perversion of Christianity (conjured from their twisted imaginations and their distorted interpretations of the Bible) wield a significant amount of power in the United States, socially and politically. Fund-raising, promotional, and organizational skills have enabled these Corpora-Fascist Capitalists masquerading as practitioners of the Christian faith to gain pervasive influence over the Republican Party. Despite recent blows, Republicans still control the Executive and Legislative branches of government, and are well on their way to dominating the Judicial branch by appointing judges who zealously rule in ways which promote the Social Darwinism, elitism, bigotry, property rights, and corporate power the Christo-Fascist Fundamentalist Christians crave.

Growing up Methodist, my indoctrination into the Christian faith was rather moderate. I do not recall our ministers preaching fire, brimstone, or eternal damnation. Somehow I missed the interpretation of Revelations in which the Christo-Fascists have determined that Christ will return to Earth to "judge and make war". For those of you not fortunate enough to be blessed with the knowledge that Jesus will smite you down "with a rod of iron" (or do much worse) if you are deemed unworthy, click on this link to learn of your fate:

(http://www.christiancourier.com/archives/righteousWarrior.htm)

Answer 8

Evangelicals is a fascist cult bent on dictating every aspect of your life. They are not Christan as they don't follow the teachings of JESUS CHRIST. They don't believe that women should hold ant purpose except to serve there husband. They believe that everyone should convert to their beliefs or die. There blood thirsty, money worshiping hypocrites that time and time again show that they can't even follow there own ideals, they are a pariah.

WAKE UP AMERICA RELIGIOUS ZEALOTS ARE TRYING TO DESTROY ARE COUNTRY!!!!!

Answer 9

My respect for Ron Paul just went up tremendously.

I still don't like his fetishism regarding "the free market," though.

I'm still not gonna vote for him OR his Democratic/Republican competitiors. They ALL have that silly fetish.

He's okay on the occupation of Iraq and the endless wars, too.

So he's proven he CAN think, on at least TWO issues, now.

Answer 10

I agree with Ron Paul on this one,just look at the Nicaraguans now in the news,,,I also agree with Ruth....this man is cooked..lol....F.P

Answer 11

Yes, theocratic police state would be more accurate.