'War on Christians' conference

[zakur]

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There are those who would say Tom DeLay lost his job as House majority leader because he was indicted by a Texas grand jury on charges of money laundering and conspiracy, or because of his extensive ties to lawbreaking lobbyist Jack Abramoff. But they would be wrong.

In fact, the Texas Republican fell from power because he is a Christian.

That, at least, is the view of Rick Scarborough, convener of a conference this week called "The War on Christians."

"I believe the most damaging thing that Tom DeLay has done in his life is take his faith seriously into public office, which made him a target for all those who despise the cause of Christ," Scarborough said, introducing DeLay yesterday. When DeLay finished, the host reminded the politician: "God always does his best work right after a crucifixion."

Is there a smiley that features the eyes rolling completely out of the face?

 

[Cleon]

So Jack Abramoff (a yid like me) would be considered collateral damage, I suppose?

 

[pgwenthold]

Scarborough was on Rachel Maddow this morning (I started a remotely related thread in R&P). I was worried about it, because she is about as anti-him as it can get, but it was reasonably civil. Randi Rhodes would have blown a gasket, but Maddow handled it fine, let him talk a lot, and then had her say (and wouldn't let him interrupt her then).

The most important thing that she nailed him on was the whole, "War on Christians" thing, and his response was interesting. He admitted that the "war on christians" topic was hyperbole and just used to attract media attention.

IOW, they guy who organized the "War on Christians" knows full well there isn't a war on Christians.

 

[Regnad Kcin]

...IOW, they guy who organized the "War on Christians" knows full well there isn't a war on Christians.

So, another "Christian" breaks a commandment. I'm shocked!

 

[Nyarlathotep]

Christians: Americas most persecuted majority.