To Be American, Christian and Oppressed

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

I’d never have guessed Christians have it so hard in America until yesterday, when two incidents reminded us of how put upon our nation’s worshipful majority is...

Unfortunately for Malkin, Kelly and any other Christian who actually believes their melodramatic pap, the evidence that America is in the midst of some great paradigmatic shift away from Judeo-Christian virtues is nearly nonexistent, regardless of how many people boycott Chick-fil-A. Even less of a reality is that our nation is actively working to destroy Christianity and its acolytes the way the Japanese sought to decimate Pearl Harbor. For proof of this, one need only look everywhere....
Cord Jefferson - The Nation

[Kad]

I honestly don't get this Christian right-wing persecution complex. They hold so much power, and yet they're constantly under the impression they're losing it.

[Gothampc]

"I honestly don't get this Christian right-wing persecution complex. They hold so much power, and yet they're constantly under the impression they're losing it."

Riiiiiiiight! what power do you think Christian's hold?

[Jordan Catalano]

They're the babe with the power.

[themysteriousgrowl]

"Riiiiiiiight! what power do you think Christian's hold?"

Well, clearly not the power to use apostrophes correctly.

[jasonf]

"I honestly don't get this Christian right-wing persecution complex. They hold so much power, and yet they're constantly under the impression they're losing it."

Riiiiiiiight! what power do you think Christian's hold?"

Goth - I'm confused. Are you being sarcastic?

[Kad]

Did you READ the article, Goth? Wait. Of course not!

Tell us. What do you think Christians are being prevented from having? How are they oppressed? What rights are they denied?

Are they prevented from marrying because of the religious beliefs of others?

Are Bibles not in every motel drawer and a church easily accessible in every town and city in the country?

Are not most of our elected officials, and every single president we have ever had, Christian?

Please. Enlighten us. With FACTS. Not some ridiculous anecdote about how someone wished you "Happy holidays."

But you won't, will you? Because you don't care. Because you're a coward who likes to lob in some ridiculous ****ing statement and then run away.

[Gothampc]

"Are not most of our elected officials, and every single president we have ever had, Christian?"

Perhaps we define Christian differently. I certainly don't consider Obama to be Christian.

And the amount of Christian elected officials is very small.

[romantico]

What do you consider him Goth? Muslim? No, Obama IS CHRISTIAN. Your inner racist is surfacing Goth.

Dammit Kad! There you go,using facts and stuff and slippery talk and elite smart sounding words and all. You liberals all fancy schmancy with your lattes and gay friends and Volvos and Saabs and Starbucks and God hating heroes.

(That was my Best Sarah Palin rant)

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

For someone whose region says not to judge, your sure are a Judgey Judgerson.

[Kad]

I'm not even touching that doozy.

It doesn't matter. You know, Goth?

Fuck you.

Seriously.

I don't care if you actually believe the increasingly ridiculous things you post, or you're doing it for the lulz- neither one is better. You're a waste of resources. You're a terrible human being. You're a coward and you perpetuate lies.

I am intolerant of you, because you deserve no tolerance.

[Gothampc]

"What do you consider him Goth? Muslim? No, Obama IS CHRISTIAN."

Like I said, maybe our definition of Christian is different.

Obama sat in Rev Wright's church for 20 years. I don't consider it Christian to say things like "G-D America" and "America's chickens have come home to roost". That's a hate filled church, not what Christianity preaches.

[ChanceEncounter]

Wow, the level of supreme stupidity is astounding. How is goth still alive with as stupid as he is? I would have thought he would have fallen into an open manhole by now.

[ErikJ972]

But the followers of the hateful Pat Robertson and Billy Graham are Christian right Goth?
Goth doesn't think that Obama is Christian because Obama is black. And Goth is a POS racist.

[romantico]

If you believe Obama sat in Rev Wright's church for 20 years but is still a Muslim then you are an idiot. You 'select' to believe the radical Christian parts but at the same time subtract those facts and believe the 'Obama is a Muslim' myth. By your way of thinking Goth, you can never lose an argument. Ever. You cherry pick the facts.

Go tell someone who is neutral to politics what you just said and they will tell you that you are making an unfair argument. You can't have it both ways. I mean,...oh forget it. I'm with Kad. You really don't deserve any respect here or tolerance. AN unfair racist bigot who has to lie in order to make a point.

[ChanceEncounter]

You cherry pick the facts.

That's on page one of the Republican playbook.

[Gothampc]

"If you believe Obama sat in Rev Wright's church for 20 years but is still a Muslim then you are an idiot"

Reading comprehension is not one of your strong points. No where in my response did I say anything about him being a Muslim. Prejudice much?

[romantico]

Prejudice? Goth, you are the one who HATES our Black President,not me. You have unfairly attacked him and you even question his faith. I'm not prejudice. You however are a Racist, as you have proven to EVERYONE Here.

You had a chance to correct me. I assumed you, like other Tea Baggers,thought that. When you ask anyone in the Tea Party if they think Obama in a Christian and they no they usually tell you he is Muslim. So Goth, if you do not think he is Christian what exactly do you think he is? Correct me. Since you have first hand knowledge,being a Fox News Viewer, tell me what religion he worships.If I'm not asking too much could you also give a source?

[Wynbish]

Riiiiiiiight! what power do you think Christian's hold?

Goth, read Fifty Shades of Grey again. You'll want Christian to hold you with power.

[bethnor]

Riiiiiiiight! what power do you think Christian's hold?

well, for one, christians can make someone even as powerful as the president of the united states lie about his religion or face persecution in the 21st century. you can be proud of that great tradition of intolerance.

[strummergirl]

All I know was those who made homophobic tweets on Twitter hashtagged #straightpride. Very reminiscent of those who love to complain about Black History Month and want a White History month.

And Goth, something tells me you never set foot in a black church ever. They may not be a radical in rhetoric but there are generations of political action and liberation theology in many churches for a while. Comes with the territory of fighting oppression, racism and poverty among other things. Reverend Wright's anger comes from his experience in America. Nobody is saying you should or can empathize with his experience but acknowledging it would help.

[Yawper]

For those claiming to be Christian: Everyone's homework for this week is to read Matthew, chapters 5 and 6.