I'm glad you agree but I think there is a newer and more raw attack occuring. This Howard Dean type attack of simply saying "Christians are kooks" is new. I don't think the heathen could have gotten away with that 50 years ago but I'm speaking as a person who is not even 50 years old.
"This Howard Dean type attack of simply saying "Christians are kooks" is new"
Actually, Biblewonk, it isn't, if I may be so humble as to bring back Paul's teaching to the Greeks in Acts and in 1 Corinthians (foolishness of the Cross...)
It is a common ploy to paint your enemy with a broad brush, using a few arguments of some of our extreme brothers and implying that all Christians are the same. All we can do is continue to preach Christ risen through our actions of Love to others - this will refute (in time) these ridiculous arguments that we are nutty. We rejoice! This is how the saints brought people to Christ - through their extraordinary faith in God, even in the face of adversity.
Regards