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17 Dec 2005

I came across this opinion published on 15 December 2005 by a Jason Miller entitled "The Iron Fist of Jesus" while looking for information on the "War on Christmas" and it made me want to intersperse my opinions in the article. To be honest, I was beginning to think that the "War on Christmas" was really not an issue until I came across this. As usual, my remarks are in green...

How much damage will men like George Bush, James Dobson, Pat Robertson, Sam Brownback, Ralph Reed, and Rick Santorum inflict before reason prevails and they are unmasked as the twisted, malevolent charlatans that they are? Fundamentalist Christians,

adherents to a nauseating perversion of Christianity (conjured from their twisted imaginations and their distorted interpretations of the Bible) wield a significant amount of power in the United States, socially and politically.

[ This really makes me want to laugh. If we are so "powerful," why is prayer and reading the Bible still not politically correct, and even illegal, in this country? ]

Fund-raising, promotional, and organizational skills have enabled these Corpora-Fascist Capitalists

[ I'm laughing yet again. Maybe I'm mistaken but isn't Capitalism the cornerstone of our American economy? This comment set the tone for me as I read this article. ]

masquerading as practitioners of the Christian faith to gain pervasive influence over the Republican Party. Despite recent blows, Republicans still control the Executive and Legislative branches of government, and are well on their way to dominating the Judicial branch by appointing judges who zealously rule in ways which promote the Social Darwinism, elitism, bigotry, property rights, and corporate power the Christo-Fascist Fundamentalist Christians crave.

[ Is it just me or do I perceive that you, Mr. Miller, are very closed minded regarding religion? ]

[ The U. S. Congress and the United Nations authorized necessary force to control Saddam. How is this an illegal war?

(and the murders of over one hundred thousand innocent Iraqi civilians) is that the United States is engaged in a struggle of "good versus evil". In spite of repeated heinous acts committed for years by the United States in the Middle East

[ Of course, the "peace loving" Muslim terrorists have never committed any "heinous acts" ],

including state terrorism resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of innocent civilians, installation and/or support of ruthless dictators (i.e. Saddam Hussein, the Shah of Iran), and enabling the Israelis to commit genocide against the Palestinians, these pseudo-Christians have managed to convince many Americans that the US is "good" and the "terrorists" (i.e. the Resistance to US occupation

[ I'm thinking we were pretty dumb "occupiers" to let the country we've "invaded" freely vote for whatever government they want. ]

in Iraq) are "evil". As the US government continues to rape the Middle East, Christo-Fascists slap "God Bless America" bumper stickers on their gas-guzzling SUV's actually believing that the Father, the Son, and/or the Holy Spirit would bless a nation governed by murderers, thieves and thugs.

[ Here Mr. Miller and I come as close as we will to agreement. We need to ask our Heavenly Father forgiveness for our transgressions as a country, i.e., pushing Him out of our hearts as a country. ]

Yes, I can visualize a Christian God sitting on his throne in the kingdom of heaven gazing down upon humankind. As he surveys humanity, he "wisely and judiciously" decides to answer Jane Morgan's prayer for a 2005 Hummer to replace her two year old Navigator.

[ Funny thing, I don't ever pray for this sort of thing, as a fundamental Baptist, I pray for people like Mr. Miller, that they might come to know their Father. ]

After all, he can't have Jane driving a "jalopy" to worship him on Sundays, now can he?

[ My Pastor drives an Ford. It runs well (most of the time) and Pastor doesn't complain. ]

Spying eight year old Mahmoud, a Palestinian in Gaza, God decides to let him die of malnutrition because he is not a Christian

[The same God that "allows" terrorists to kill thousands and literally saw the heads off Christians. Since children are "safe" (will go to Heaven) perhaps God taking His child out of this wicked, evil world of suffering into Heaven is a good thing? Mr. Miller, you conclude that death is always a bad thing. It's not, if you love the Father.],

and in fact is an "evil" Muslim who could become "terrorist" someday. Jerry Falwell, who does not appear to be struggling with malnutrition, would be most pleased with his Maker.

[ However, I think the Father might not be pleased with Mr. Falwell. But that is between the Father and Jerry. ]

Growing up Methodist, my indoctrination into the Christian faith was rather moderate. I do not recall our ministers preaching fire, brimstone, or eternal damnation. Somehow I missed the interpretation of Revelations in which the Christo-Fascists have determined that Christ will return to Earth to "judge and make war".

[ Here, I looked it up for you...(Revelation 6:17) "For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?" ]

Desperately yearning to rule with the "Iron Fist of Jesus", the Christo-Fascists and Machiavellian toadies like Karl Rove were instrumental in thrusting a grossly inept George Bush into the office of the President to do their malevolent bidding. While Bush has certainly made decisions which have displeased the masters of the Christo-Fascists, and has at times distanced himself from them, “God’s Favorites” could not have conjured up a more desirable denizen of the Oval Office, even in their most gratifying wet dreams.

Under Bush (who believes he is fulfilling a divine mission), America's regime continues its ongoing military, economic, and social assault on the Arab world, which according to the Christo-Fascists, is populated by "evil" Muslims ready to slice the white, Christian throats of "good" Americans if given the chance

[ Tell the Armstrong, Berg, and Johnson families that the Muslim Terrorists aren't "evil." Don't recognize these names?

Living in Kansas and having a child in a Kansas public school, I have been following the farcical actions of the six Christo-Fascists who represent the majority on the Kansas State School Board. They recently decided it was time to rewrite the definition of science so that it is no longer "limited to" searching for natural explanations of phenomena. The board is also implementing new standards which will open the door for the introduction of the so-called "theory" of intelligent design into science classes.

[ To my way of thinking, it actually takes more faith to believe that the "Theory" of Evolution is more believable than Creation. That little one cell amebas "evolved" into what man is today is harder to grasp, even with all the scientific "evidence" which even the Scientists can't agree on, than to believe that there is a Holy Creator. Take this for example. Throw a stone into a lake. Wait one minute and throw another stone into the EXACT same spot on the lake. Whoops, you missed. Throw another stone after another minute. Missed again. Keep throwing. Finally you'll hit the exact same spot, maybe. Then do it again a million times. That, my friends, is "evolution" in a nutshell. Random and imperfect. And that would be just for one "evolutionary cycle." Now imagine you must do that for every single living thing that has ever walked the face of the Earth. It is far, FAR easy for me to believe a perfect God made the Heavens and the Earth than to believe a theory as crazy as "evolution." ]

Frankly, I do not care if someone says "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays" to me. As a non-Christian, I celebrate Christmas as a time for giving, family, and to place a particular emphasis on peace and goodwill. The Prince of Peace would have wanted it that way. While I do not worship him as the son of God, I do hold Jesus Christ in high esteem for his teachings, principals and act of martyrdom

[ I'm sorry. How is it that you believe that Jesus Christ even lived? That's in the Bible, isn't it? Oh yes, you were a Methodist. How is it that you can accept that Jesus was a man but not Christ. How is it that Jesus Christ raised the dead, healed the sick, and cast out demons?. Can you do that? I sure can't. You have the faith to believe the teachings but not the faith to accept the teacher? ].

I do not believe that Warrior Jesus will one day ride down from heaven on a white steed with eyes blazing as he prepares to ram a sword down my throat and obliterate my flesh with his devastating voice.

(2 Peter 3:3-4a) "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,"

However, I am convinced that were he alive today, he would be sickened by the greed, gluttony, commercialization, and over-consumption that comprise much of Christmas in the United States.

Many of the Christo-Fascists are the first to shove their snouts into the trough to get their share of Christmas goodies. Since my spiritual awakening [???]about twelve years ago, I have been doing a lot more giving than receiving, including to charities. In fact, donations to Oxfam (on my behalf) sit atop my very short wish list this year.

(Matthew 6:1-4) "Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven."

"Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward."

But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:"

"That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly." ]

What qualities would one find in a Christo-Fascist? Greed, hubris, and self righteousness would probably top the list. Upon further inspection, one would find a streak of xenophobia, a significant amount of intolerance for those who do not fit the "traditional roles" of men and women and those who have not accepted Christ as their savior, and a passionate disdain for critical thinking. Lest I forget, Christo-Fascists are generally thin-skinned and highly hypocritical. A powerful persecution complex and an insatiable appetite for the revenge that they believe Warrior Jesus will one day perpetrate on their behalf arm them with conscience-blunting self-justifications for their mean-spirited actions. Hatred and bigotry gnaw at their malnourished souls like crows picking at the remains of a fallen soldier in the war for religious supremacy. Narcissism and self hatred lie at the core of the personalities of the Fundamentalist Faithful.

[ Wow. And to think that I'm taught the reason I go door to door and try and share what my Savior did is because I should love those who don't believe as much as those who do. After all, that's what the Jesus Christ I know taught. Greed? I'll happily share with you, Mr. Miller. Hubristic and self righteous? I'm a wicked sinner and certainly not worthy of the sacrifice my Savior made for me, and for you. Xenophobic? Christ's blood will cover any nationality or race. Who would I be to limit His sacrifice to American Caucasians? Intolerant? Probably, because I'm a human being. I sure see some intolerance on your part also, Mr. Miller. Critical thinking? Again, it's easier to find fault than to offer forgiveness. And last but not least, Revenge? On the contrary, I hope to see you one day in Heaven, Mr. Miller. I pray every day that no one should ever have to experience Hell. But some are and will. It's just the way things are.... ]

Just in case there is an Iron Fisted Jesus and an impending Rapture, I am signing off by wishing you a Merry Christmas!

[ Here's hoping you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and may you find the loving Christ that makes Christmas what it is.... ]

"The biggest terrorist is George W. Bush."

Really? Better look in the mirror, sister.

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