Reply #34: Puhleeze friend, welcome to our world

[MadHound]

As a non-Christian, I've been subject to everything from ridicule to death threats over the issue of religion. I perceive a creeping theocracy in our society, taking over our governmental and societal institutions. The rise of the religious right in this country is eating away at the fabric of our society like a virulent cancer. Yes, I will criticize, mock and ridicule this movement, for that is all it deserves. Does that mean that I include more moderate Christians in my speech or stance? No, but apparently some take it that way. It amazes me how there is some overly sensetive Christian out there who either cannot or will not make this distinction.

I think that you are being a bit over sensetive on this issue. Most people, myself included, make a point of pointing out that who they are going after is the religious right. Those who don't make such a point generally figure that the people around here are savvy enough to realize that they are indeed talking about the religious right, not Christianity as a whole. Yes, there are always going to be a few that will spit bile and venom against the whole, but I think that you will find that this is the rare exception around here, not the rule.