"If you use Falwell as an example of the whole support of the Religious Right TM, you may forfeit your ability to deny assumptions of Muslims based on the words of radical Imams"

you mean "radical Islamic Cleric Leaders" not just muslims.

Falwell is not an average radical christian - he's a leader.

Then the comparison would be equal.

Where does his authority come from? And what percentage of those who might be lumped in the Religious Right TM support him?
Keep in mind many people you don't consider to be in the Religious Right TM may self-identify with that group.

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The reason liberals are so frightened of Fallwell and not the Amish is because Falwell can rally millions of christian Americans and crush you like ants beneath his feet. Tell the truth about your love of the quiet Amish.You don't give a (*)(*)(*)(*) for them unless they sit quietly in a corner.

Why can't all Christians just shut up, never mind that they out number you two to one.... include them or lose!!!

you cannot imply that Falwell = an average radical muslim?

a radical church goer = a radical muslim

a minister who has a "flock" = a muslim cleric with his own "flock.

"Falwell does not have the agenda of a radical Muslim cleric". That is true,but that's where your truth ends . the "SILENT MAJORITY" (as they are called) have been left behind.Left for dead,not included,mocked,laughed at,deemed of no value. Every black preacher has the likes of Jessee Jackson,Al sharpton preaching from their pulpits weekly and you liberals say nothing. God forbid that Jerry Falwell should talk about his beliefs in god,which are,by the the way the views of the majority of Americans. You made a huge error in thinking the good people of this country were going to sit on their hands while you hijacked what this country has stood for.

I hope they're mad as hell and don't take it anymore. To make comparisons with a radical Muslim cleric is just the kind of slander that will bog down you and your progressive ideas.

Stop scrambling to find a way to institutionalize them and start including them. They are voting baby,and it ain't for you.

Do you think that the man who passed out the loaves and fishes to the multitude on the shores of the Sea of Galilee would be branded a liberal today? How long do you think Jesus would last in the hands of our good Christian friends? If Christ returned to earth, he would be assassinated by Pat Robertson.

We read Elmer Gantry.....

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If they were more like the amish that'd be great! We'd never have to hear/see them on radio or tv again!

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This is a good question with a difficult to impossible answer. Jesus may have been both conservative and liberal. Jesus was not a political figure but the bible says that "civil govt. is is an instrument of god in bringing order to society."

While you probably emphasize his call for justice to the poor and oppressed you might down play his teachings on morality and holiness. Jesus obviously believed in the entire bible and it's 4000 years of teachings.

Including homosexuality being a horrendous sin (Leviticus 18:22)
sex is between an man and woman (Mark 10:6-9)
He wanted us to speak up for those who couldn't speak for themselves,to ensure justice for those that are perishing.(proverbs 31:
Abortion,no way!!

Jesus did say to turn the other cheek, (Matthew5:9) but this does not make him a "milk toast" pacifist.He specifically told his followers to buy a sword (Luke22:36) In one parable he portrayed himself as a land owner who imposes the death penalty on an unjust servant(Luke19:12-27)

Weapons are neither good or bad,they can be used for good as well as evil.
When a murder does occur God's answer is to execute the murderer,not the weapon.No where does Jesus advocate the confiscation of weapons to defend one's self or country.

No sane person likes war,but that in no way makes Jesus a pacifist. Would he be branded a liberal,NO!!! (not a conservative either)

I read this and i like it: If a person were drowning a Conservative would throw a rope half way to him and say, o.k. i did my part now you swim the rest of the way. On the other hand a liberal would throw the line all the way to the drowning victim then drop his end! Either way the man might drown.


There is more here on the subject if you are interested:
http://www.james-dave.com/defense.html

This is a perfect example of how hatred rules the conservative mindstate. Who wants to be an "american" if being an american means being like you??

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