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Scary Stuff: Venom Against Conservative Christians (Discussed on Rush Limbaugh)
National Review Online ^ | 2 May 2005 | Stanley Kurtz

Posted on 05/02/2005 10:59:31 AM PDT by Bombardier

Harper’s Magazine’s May cover stories about “The Christian Right’s War On America,” frightened me, although not the way Harper’s meant them to. I fear these stories could mark the beginning of a systematic campaign of hatred directed at traditional Christians. Whether this is what Harper’s intends, I cannot say. But regardless of the intention, the effect seems clear.

The phrase “campaign of hatred” is a strong one, and I worry about amplifying an already dangerous dynamic of recrimination on both sides of the culture wars. I don’t doubt that conservatives, Christian and otherwise, are sometimes guilty of rhetorical excess. Yet despite what we’ve been told, the most extreme political rhetoric of our day is being directed against traditional Christians by the left.

It’s been said that James Dobson overstepped legitimate bounds when he compared activist judges to the Ku Klux Klan. Yes, that was an ill-considered remark. I hope and expect it will not be repeated. But Dobson made that comparison extemporaneously and in passing. If that misstep was such a problem, what are we to make of a cover story in Harper’s that systematically identifies conservative Christianity with fascism? According to Harper’s, conservative Christians are making “war on America.” Can you imagine the reaction to a cover story about a “war on America” by blacks, gays, Hispanics, or Jews? Then there’s Frank Rich’s April 24 New York Times op-ed comparing conservative Christians to George Wallace, segregationists, and lynch mobs.

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Refers to the article that Kurtz wrote dealing with the Harper's screed against conservative Christians.
1 posted on 05/02/2005 10:59:33 AM PDT by Bombardier
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To: Bombardier

This is some pretty sick stuff... Just goes to show the heartbeat behind the modern left is anti-religion.


2 posted on 05/02/2005 11:01:58 AM PDT by mnehring (http://www.mlearningworld.com)
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To: Bombardier

These people are off the rocker.


3 posted on 05/02/2005 11:02:21 AM PDT by bahblahbah
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To: Bombardier

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1395264/posts


4 posted on 05/02/2005 11:02:47 AM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (Matthew 16:18)
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To: BigSkyFreeper

Thanks for the link! The information is GREATLY appreciated!


5 posted on 05/02/2005 11:03:56 AM PDT by Bombardier (Ready to suit up for one more mission.....)
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To: Bombardier

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1395264/posts


6 posted on 05/02/2005 11:05:25 AM PDT by smoothsailing (Qui Nhon Turtle Co.)
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To: Bombardier

McCarthyism by the Left.


7 posted on 05/02/2005 11:06:08 AM PDT by elbucko
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To: Bombardier; Perlstein; jmstein7; Blurblogger; WOSG; wardaddy; Dog Gone
"the most extreme political rhetoric of our day is being directed against traditional Christians by the left."

Because the Left has no new policy ideas (Roe v Wade from 3 decades ago being their last), they can only offer to "fight" and hate while simultaneously criticizing everyone else for anything short of Holy Perfection.

In short, modern socialism has become America's reactionary, pessimistic naysayer.

8 posted on 05/02/2005 11:08:45 AM PDT by Southack (Media Bias means that Castro won't be punished for Cuban war crimes against Black Angolans in Africa)
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To: mnehrling

Harper's must have missed the memo saying that the new strategy was to gain democrat votes by playing up to the Christians.


9 posted on 05/02/2005 11:09:18 AM PDT by ZGuy
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To: Bombardier

Not suprising. Since the day after the election this has been the Left's strategy. The Left figures that most Americans fear "Jesus Freaks." Hence, the MSM/Left took the "values voter" exit polling data and instantly equated it with "evangelicals" which in turn was equated with "Jesus Freaks." All during the Schiavo saga what was the MSM's spin? Simple, "see, we told you those Republicans (read Jesus Freaks) want to control and interfere with private decisions. Aren't you stupid voters sorry you voted for those evil Jesus Freak, Nazi, Republicans?"


10 posted on 05/02/2005 11:09:24 AM PDT by FlipWilson
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To: Bombardier
I fear these stories could mark the beginning of a systematic campaign of hatred directed at traditional Christians.

Goodness gracious..."the beginning" of a campaign? No, the systematic campaign has been going on for quite some time, the hatred and propaganda against Christians was just more subtle in the past.

11 posted on 05/02/2005 11:14:01 AM PDT by Lou L
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To: Bombardier

Anyone who would have Harper's Magazine in their home deserves to be sprayed down with DDT.


12 posted on 05/02/2005 11:15:57 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: elbucko

McCarthyism re-emerged in the late 80s and it was labeled the PC movement. Joe McCarthy actually had the best of intentions and was vilified for attacking the left.


13 posted on 05/02/2005 11:16:55 AM PDT by Neoliberalnot (Conservatism: doing what is right instead of what is easy)
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To: FlipWilson

Bubba and Hillary started the hate-the-Christians movement and the rest of the left and the OLD Media have picked up the ball and are running the show in their absence. I can't count the times Hillary Rotten spoke about the Vast Right-Wing Christian conspiracy.


14 posted on 05/02/2005 11:19:29 AM PDT by Neoliberalnot (Conservatism: doing what is right instead of what is easy)
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To: Neoliberalnot
But I have also heard her claim herself a born again Christian.

When I read things of this nature I am never surprised due to I know the Bible...lets remember the darker it gets the closer to Glory and being with our Savior for eternity....
let Satan due as he will...we know the end God has in store for him. We have no fear of him...
God Bless
15 posted on 05/02/2005 11:25:06 AM PDT by PaulaB
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To: Neoliberalnot
McCarthyism re-emerged in the late 80s and it was labeled the PC movement. Joe McCarthy actually had the best of intentions and was vilified for attacking the left.

I'm fully aware of the facts and history of Joe McCarthy. It's a tactic of the Left to use language to manipulate public perception. Merely calling the Left, "PC", is too gentle. Abusing the charge of "McCarthyism" against the left would be delicious and deserved irony, as in: "Senator Barbara Boxer was doing "the McCarthy" in the Bolton hearings". I think "Joe" would approve.

16 posted on 05/02/2005 11:32:02 AM PDT by elbucko
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To: Bombardier

It's bad. And as for Dobson and the KKK comment, I think he meant the comparison far more narrowly than it has been interpreted. He used the KKK precisely to illustrate the extreme result when men try to enforce their own kind of justice. Nevertheless, it gave opportunity for the other side to criticize him and so it was a poor choice of words.


17 posted on 05/02/2005 11:32:36 AM PDT by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Legislatures are so outdated. If you want real political victory, take your issue to court.)
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To: mnehrling
Kurtz has a follow up piece in today's NRO. I posted it here (sorry, my linking skills stink). The new article from Kurtz is entitled "Dominionist Domination".

Does anyone here even know someone who subscribes to Dominionist or "Christian Reconstructionist" theories?

I don't. And I was raised in a Fundamentalist, Baptist environment.

18 posted on 05/02/2005 11:35:10 AM PDT by borkrules
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To: Bombardier

This is most important article of the day. Supposed mainstream liberals, like those at Harper's and the NY Slimes, are ginning up hatred found on DU (like "dominionists") enough to create a new "Krystalnacht of the Left".


19 posted on 05/02/2005 11:36:31 AM PDT by KC_Conspirator (This space outsourced to India)
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To: Southack
Because the Left has no new policy ideas (Roe v Wade from 3 decades ago being their last),

They have at least one newer idea, gay marraige.

Amazing how the Left has devolved into something solely concerned with things south of the belt line.

20 posted on 05/02/2005 11:42:41 AM PDT by NeoCaveman (no electrons were harmed in the making of this tagline, well maybe just a few...)
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