The Oppressors Cry Persecution

Written by: William (Tom) Chadwell on Mar 29, 2006 10:32 PM EST

I am a Christian of the "red letter" variety. I relate to Jefferson who considered himself a disciple of Jesus' life and teachings, but I don't relate to what I saw from a "christian" spokesperson on cable TV just a while ago, or his host.

Chris Matthews said on Hardball, in agreement with Tony Perkins, that he believes there is a campaign against religion in this country.

Excuse me? The religious fundamentalists in this country have attacked our science and our secular government. They are introducing bigotry and intolerance into our social fabric and our legal framework.

When people of reason stand up or complain, then the oppressors scream: "Our religion is under attack!" I say it is their bigotry and intolerance that are rightfully being defended against.

Theirs is a cry from fanatics desperate to rally their base by claiming a bogus status as victims.

The claim is ten pounds of manure in a five-pound bag

-cross-posted at DFET-

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