Christian zealots pushing hard in California against prop 8
November 3rd 2008 01:39
On November 1st the Christian fanatic movement known as "The Call" held a gathering at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium in what the movement describes as a "decisive last stand" for their version of morality and theocracy in America. The movement is on the ropes, sure - but it is still very dangerous, and still needs to fought - against with energy and knowledge. One of the tag lines used for "The Call" in San Diego is "as California goes, so goes the rest of the nation." Here's hoping they are correct. Californians look like they will reject the hate measure known as Proposition 8.
"The Call" is a movement that began when a Christian fundamentalist by the name of Lou Engle was motivated by the success of the openly misogynist men's movement, The Promise Keepers. Seeing the potential in stadium size gatherings (especially for fund raising) Engle organized the first "Call" in Washington, D.C. in September of 2000. That initial rally drew huge crowds, and the movement was born. The most recent incarnation of theocratic calling in San Diego wasn't nearly as successful. The event lasted 12 hours and people could come and go, but the stadium was never even half full.
What can a person do at "The Call?" Well, not eat. They are supposed to be fasting and praying, calling on God to deliver California from the grasp of the homosexual agenda. Twelve hours of wailing prayer, interspersed with words from the likes of Tony Perkins and James Dobson. Now there's a good time! Many of the people are from out of state, and went to San Diego specifically to attend. Can you imagine (assuming your sane) a worse way to spend your vacation?
Gone are the days when fundamentalist Christians by the millions could dictate policy and direction for the country. Their standard bearing president is on his way out, and their up-and-coming theocrat (Sarah Palin) is floundering. If they lose the vote to institutionalize discrimination on Tuesday, the movement will become less relevant, but more isolated, and therefore more reactionary and dangerous.
It's high time we in America realize there is no room for theocracy in our government. Don't think that's their agenda? This is taken from the website of The Call. "We believe that God not only created the world but also now upholds, sustains, governs and providentially directs all that exists and that he will bring all things to their proper consummation in Christ Jesus to the glory of his name." Not much room for any other beliefs there, eh?
What do they think will happen to the rest of us. Also from the website "We also believe that when the unbeliever dies they are consigned to Hell, there to await the day of judgment when they shall be punished with eternal, conscious, and tormented separation from God in the lake of fire." Why is that significant? If they cheapen the lives of everyone not like them, it's easy to hate them, to fear them, to persecute them.
This Tuesday, look for Californians to reject the hate and fear, and to keep same-sex marriage legal. Look for more moderates to move over to a more progressive stance and for the religious right to become more marginalized. America in finally ready to close the door on religious fundamentalism as policy. No on Proposition 8!
"The Call" is a movement that began when a Christian fundamentalist by the name of Lou Engle was motivated by the success of the openly misogynist men's movement, The Promise Keepers. Seeing the potential in stadium size gatherings (especially for fund raising) Engle organized the first "Call" in Washington, D.C. in September of 2000. That initial rally drew huge crowds, and the movement was born. The most recent incarnation of theocratic calling in San Diego wasn't nearly as successful. The event lasted 12 hours and people could come and go, but the stadium was never even half full.
Onward Christian Soldiers!
What can a person do at "The Call?" Well, not eat. They are supposed to be fasting and praying, calling on God to deliver California from the grasp of the homosexual agenda. Twelve hours of wailing prayer, interspersed with words from the likes of Tony Perkins and James Dobson. Now there's a good time! Many of the people are from out of state, and went to San Diego specifically to attend. Can you imagine (assuming your sane) a worse way to spend your vacation?
Gone are the days when fundamentalist Christians by the millions could dictate policy and direction for the country. Their standard bearing president is on his way out, and their up-and-coming theocrat (Sarah Palin) is floundering. If they lose the vote to institutionalize discrimination on Tuesday, the movement will become less relevant, but more isolated, and therefore more reactionary and dangerous.
It's high time we in America realize there is no room for theocracy in our government. Don't think that's their agenda? This is taken from the website of The Call. "We believe that God not only created the world but also now upholds, sustains, governs and providentially directs all that exists and that he will bring all things to their proper consummation in Christ Jesus to the glory of his name." Not much room for any other beliefs there, eh?
What do they think will happen to the rest of us. Also from the website "We also believe that when the unbeliever dies they are consigned to Hell, there to await the day of judgment when they shall be punished with eternal, conscious, and tormented separation from God in the lake of fire." Why is that significant? If they cheapen the lives of everyone not like them, it's easy to hate them, to fear them, to persecute them.
This Tuesday, look for Californians to reject the hate and fear, and to keep same-sex marriage legal. Look for more moderates to move over to a more progressive stance and for the religious right to become more marginalized. America in finally ready to close the door on religious fundamentalism as policy. No on Proposition 8!
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