Re: Wrongful Stereotypes
I think you are mostly right. However, there is no denying the effect that the Christian Right has had on the Conservative movement. As recently as the mid 90's, the Conservative movement believed in less government involvement in our lives. That has obviously changed, and all of us can see it. So, I can understand why people fly off the mouth about neo-cons, and the Christian Right.
Again, though, you are right in terms of not lumping every single right-wing Christian person in a group and thinking that every single one of them wants to be saved from themselves. But, somebody votes those politicians in, and I know it's not most of the people that you are appealing to.
Lastly, thank you for not berating the people that berate you, and saying that we are non-believers, and tree-huggers, and so on (I don't hug trees, but I certainly believe). You took the high road, and on these boards that should be highly appreciated.
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