[Judith Anne]

What, exactly, is the flaw? Both movements triggered very emotional and often nasty exchanges. Bigots claimed in the 1950's-1960's that God supported their point of view and they predicted horrendous consequences for American society if we adopted "liberal" laws being promoted by "secular humanists" and "Communist agitators", etc.

Well, there IS the *small* matter of 40 million aborted babies since the liberal Roe V Wade decision. You may not consider that a horrendous consequence. But the liberal party IS the abortion party.

[Ernie.cal]

Judith: You certainly have a knack for changing the subject. The issue being discussed was use of religion as a cloak for bigotry during civil rights movement --- and how, today, some people continue to use religion for that purpose.