Question for Pat Robertson
Do you actually own a Bible?
This is what Mr. Robertson said to the city of Dover, PA after they voted out the entire school board that had recently ruled in favor of intelligent design being taught in their public schools (link):
"I'd like to say to the good citizens of Dover: If there is a disaster in your area, don't turn to God. You just rejected him from your city."
"God is tolerant and loving, but we can't keep sticking our finger in his eye forever. If they have future problems in Dover, I recommend they call on Charles Darwin. Maybe he can help them."
That's right, folks. Mercy and grace that has endured for the entirety of existence has finally run out. You really did it this time, Dover.
I often find my thoughts sorting out the question of separation of church and state. How separate should it be? Is the country better off with this separation in place, or could we use a little injection of Christian principles? Being a Christian myself, I obviously think those principles are pretty solid.
Then Pat Robertson opens his vicious, misinformed mouth.
Even if you ignore the countless wise reasons why that concept was introduced in this country from its inception (after greed, religious freedom was the biggest reason people headed to the New World), THIS is why church and state need to remain organizations independent of each other. It seems like the only self-proclaimed Christians that are so totally obsessed with the political power are people like Robertson who have seemingly no knowledge of what Jesus ever did on this earth. While most decent Christians are perfectly content with leading by example, away from the obviously irresistible lure of political power - precisely what Jesus did - power-hungry zealots like Robertson only manage to completely alienate anyone who would love to find something positive in this faith.
I can hear the defense now. We cannot allow ourselves to conform to the evil ways of the world. They criticize because they are sinful and do not wish to acknowledge their sinfulness. No, they (and I) criticize because your hypocrisy is so absolutely stubborn and obvious.
This is exhausting.
Posted by Joel at 11/11/2005 02:02:00 AM
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