Posted on 04/02/2006 3:19:37 PM PDT by polymuser
(AgapePress) - An estimated 25,000 youths showed up last weekend for a "Battle Cry" rally in San Francisco -- and then became the latest targets to receive a resolution against them by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
"Battle Cry" is a coalition of 30 groups that is attempting to turn today's youth away from the lure of popular culture and toward Christ while they are still teenagers. But on the day of the rally in the City by the Bay, opposing protesters took to name-calling, in one instance chanting the phrase: "Christian fascists, go away! Racist, sexist, anti-gay!"
In addition, both the rally and related protest caught the attention of City Hall, which adopted a resolution criticizing both as "acts of provocation" by an "anti-gay" pro-life organization. Democratic State Assemblyman Mark Leno, talking to the counter-protesters, referred to the Battle Cry rally as a "fascist mega-pep rally," and said the Christian teens involved in the rally should "get out of San Francisco." This in a city that has long been touting the importance of "tolerance" to support the homosexual movement.
Ron Luce, founder of the ministry Teen Mania and whose group helped to found Battle Cry, appeared afterward on the Fox News show O'Reilly Factor, during which he made it clear that the rally was nothing close to the picture portrayed. "We're not mean," Luce says, "and if you look at the video clips of that rally, they're very kind and they're praying -- and it was pretty startling to see such a violent response."
According to Luce, it was the first time one of his meetings was officially condemned. He says Battle Cry is helping youth to use one of the most important tools for culture change in America -- one he says the political Left has employed best up until now. "Whoever raises their voice in culture is the one who shapes culture," the ministry leader says.
In the coming weeks, similar rallies -- with the intent to change the culture by battling for the hearts and souls of the current teen generation -- are set in Detroit (April 7-8) and in Philadelphia (May 12-13).
Bet that was a sight to see from a bunch of limp-wristed lispers......messy too.
It is astounding the first time you meet the leftists ... but don't be surprised again, Mr. Luce, because this is what they are like.
If they are gay can they be called 'fathers'?
Christian Teens' Rally Irks San Francisco's City Fathers
Oooo, I bet they're going to give the Christians such a hit.
ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS!
Jesus...the original superman.
Seems the San Francisco Stalinists can't take a little debate.
Seems the San Francisco Stalinists can't take a little debate.
Dude's got a good point.
How dare anyone have a different point of view!? </sarc>
long been touting the importance of "tolerance"
Tolerant of everything but Christians.
They won't get any positive coverage from the MSM, that's for sure. What coverage did this gathering of 25,000 young people get? Or the Pope's highly attended international youth pilgrimage last year? Would the MSM coverage if 25,000 gays or greens had gathered been greater? Even so, it doesn't matter. The NeoMarxists' days are numbered, as they always are, and they know it (like any con artist that knows they've been caught).
In Californicata, everyone is equal, but some are more equal than others.
Isn't the term "city fathers" sexist?
The strong reaction comes because they somehow reach the seared consciences of the gay activists. No turning back, they cry prodding the bayonets in the backs of the herds.
Very good point.
May God bless those kids and strengthen their faith! Christians need to stop hiding the Light and start being bold for Christ.
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me." Matthew 5:11
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.