The exchanges on this thread show why organized religion is a scourge on the human race. Essentially what it all boils down to is, "my god is THE God and yours is some form of Satan." Well, who knows for sure? Why can't we all agree to disagree, live and let live and let people worship whatever, whoever and however they choose to?
Give it up people, this is the same sort of crap that feeds the Muslims.
With regard to the post itself, one would think that a man "of the cloth" will preach religious tolerance and love of all people regardless of how misguided he thinks their religious practices are. It may be that this is too much to ask of former Communists. Let the people have their temple unless your God (or your faith) is so insecure that it can't possibly deal with this.
Happy New Year folks.
Just as I wouldn't expect anything more from a Austin Liberal. By the way.....The Confederacy has been gone since 1865....just thought you might want to know.
I am a Texan...born and bred in Texas. Can you say the same?
By the way, LOVE your moniker....I can't imagine why you haven't been zotted by now.....?!