In a similar way Michelle Backmann might be saying this crazy creationism stuff because she figures her base wants to here something like it. She doesn't come out and say evolution is a lie. Did you notice that?
Personally, I don't find it a big deal as to whether or not she agrees with the scientific consensus on evolution. That's pretty irrelevant. My main concern is she's basically trying to force theological teachings into a public school. To me that's a big no-no. If the government tried to force classes into sunday schools, I'd be against it, because that is not its place. Creationism does not have a place in science class. The point of a public education system is to better prepare the next generations to compete effectively in the global work force. Creationism has nothing to do with any of that. It simply does not belong.
But one thing is sure. Even if she is elected, there is no way she will have the power to make public schools teach stupid stuff.
By herself, no. But she is not alone. There has been a massive push lately to get (for a lack of a better term here, no offense intended) radicalized christians into the government. What happens if they suddenly have a majority and can pass whatever laws they want? How many of the republicans who intend to run for president have claimed god told them specifically to run? I think it's more than three.
She will also not have the power to make abortions illegal.
No, but they can pass other laws to restrict access to it to the point where getting an abortion isn't feasible. Look at South Dakota. They tried (I think it passed, actually) to impose a few days waiting period, and mandated a sonogram that be shown to the mother whether or not she wanted to see it, under the guise of "giving them information". I'm pretty sure any woman going for an abortion knows exactly what one is and how it is done. I doubt any woman has walked into an abortion clinic and said something like "So, what are these 'abortions' all the trendy women are getting? I want one too!" No. This law was passed (I think) purely for the purpose of browbeating women. It intentionally adds more stress into an already stressful event. And why?
I do not see any Christian threat. Show me where it is. Politicians are not going to have me dragged into the street and shot. It does not matter what they believe religiously.
So where is the christian threat to me and why is it I should worry about it more than Islam?
For the reasons I noted above, I believe christian extremists here in the 'States are more dangerous to all of us than any muslim extremist abroad. I say this because they are in positions of power, have the ability to do serious damage through legislation, and have shown no inhibitions on doing whatever they think thier particular religious sect wants them to.
An extremist muslim might blow up a building. An extremist christian running for president wants to cripple the public education system. Severely. That is why I consider them a bigger threat.
