Recommended Reading

I was recently loaned the latest issue of Mother Jones magazine. Although it is a publication that swings pretty far to the left on most occasions, this issue gives a very fair, very frightening look at the views and goals of the leaders of the Christian Right movement. Especially troubling is the story about the Christian Reconstructionists that are gaining popularity among evangelicals, especially in the south. Their goal is nothing less than total Christian theocracy, complete with public stonings and Christian affirmation for citizenship. Just a fringe movement you say? George Bush had a Christian Reconstructionist lead prayer at his second inaugeration, and Tom Delay has been quoted using phraseology that originated in Reconstructionist teachings. The authors needed to do little to spin their stories; the quotes from the Christian Right leaders they interviewed speak loudly enough on their own. It is a chilling example of why we have to fight this dangerous sect of pseudoChristians now.

I highly recommend reading this issue, and looking into some of the books and pamphlets from the movement mentioned in the stories. Iraq isn't the only place these people are fighting a war. We're the enemy too.