For centuries the Jews were persecuted for their religious beliefs. While this persecution still continues in this age, now evangelical Christians are also considered fair game. President Bush has been criticized by many, including the media, for his outspoken belief in Jesus Christ.
A few years ago many people were killed by Muslims in East Timor (formerly part of Indonesia) because of their Christian beliefs, as is happening in Sudan. Chinese Christians are tortured and imprisoned for their faith.
With many opinions being expressed regarding religion and the Ten Commandments display in Everett, I am wondering how many people here realize that some elected senators have a very strong bias against evangelical Christians?
For months 40 Senate Democrats have delayed a yes or no vote on Bush’s nominees of judges to the appellate court. Our constitution has established that the president submit names for the advice and consent of the Senate. Democratic senators have prevented this vote by a filibuster. One of the nominees, Miguel Estrada, has been “on hold” for two years and Priscilla Owen has been waiting a long time. These two, and Bill Pryor, another nominee, all have good records as judges. But the Democrats have an unspoken rule: evangelical Christians need not apply. The Demos say anyone opposing their view on abortion is non-mainstream, in spite of many Americans also holding an opposing view. This is, in plain language, persecution of evangelical Christians who differ with their political views.
Regarding the part the media plays in this, here is a quote from Nicholas D. Kristof of The New York Times: “I tend to disagree with evangelicals on almost everything, and I see no problem with aggressively pointing out the dismal consequences of this increasing religious influence.” When Demos and the media speak so plainly of their bias, what will be next, my fellow evangelical Christians?
Everett
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