For the past few decades we have been hearing a constant stream of this supposed war on Christianity. Waged by Hollywood and the Liberal Media, homosexuals, moral deviants, socialists and fascists. Who are these poor innocent Christians who have found themselves under attack? Who wages war against them and to what end must these Christians go to defend Christianity?
The answer goes back to just after WII. The beginning of the new Evangelical movement. Some Evangelicals formed churches, some discovered radio. And they made money. What, at the time was a lot of money. The money would become the main motivation to expand their reach.
By the early 1970's out of this movement sprang the Born again Christians headed by James Dobson, Pat Robertson, Francis A. Schaefer, D. James Kennedy, Jerry Falwell and others.*
As their influence grew so grew their thirst for power. They courted politicians and began grooming their followers to run for office. The goal? Create a Christian theocracy. But to achieve this they had to convince their followers that not just America but Christianity was under attack. Enter the Moral Majority.
Under this new name they concentrated on public policy. After Reagan was elected they formed the CNP (Council for National Policy). A forerunner of ALEC. Headed by the likes of Falwell. Robertson, Rushdoony and Amway founder R. DeVvos Sr. and Jos. Coors of Coors Beer.*
Throughout the years evangelical members were introduced to senators and governors. Ronald Reagan was very receptive. He would later appoint one to Surgeon General (Koop) and nominated for Supreme Court, Antonin Scalia. G.W. Bush (born again/saved in 1984) would appoint Clarence Thomas. They sit there to this day.
Both houses of Congress are littered with them. They call themselves tea party activists and libertarians. And they have declared war on all who do not hold to their religious beliefs. Since they are at war with the "Them", the "Them" must be at war with the "True Believers ", as they call themselves.
These "Believers " lie, cheat, steal and kill under the guise that as long as it is done to the non-believers it is moral to do so. They are special. God, according to their religious beliefs, has given them free admission to Heaven. Their goal is to usher in the second coming and the rapture. It's not climate change as those atheist scientists claim. It's God's word and will. Jesus is God to them and God is Jesus. God/Jesus only loves them.
Recommended reading- Why I am an Athiest Who Believes in God http://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Atheist-Who-Believes-God/dp/149595501X Frank Sheaffer (son of Francis A. Scheaffer)
American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America
*American Fascist: The Christian Right and the War on America was the main text used as reference. I witnessed this movement's growth from the age of 12 on. Now, as back then, I have yet to understand how anyone with the ability to think could fall for the lies of these hucksters.
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