Religion Makes a Left Turn

I few days ago, I posted about a Wiccan soldier, Patrick Stewart, who was killed in action in Afghanistan. His widow is still trying to have the symbol of his religion placed on a memorial plaque and the VA is still stonewalling. Now (this morning) they say they're drafting new procedures. Sure they are.

Here's what Worried American said in response to one commenter. (I could have written it - she speaks for both of us). WA, I modified your remarks very slightly.

Remember folks, the CC, RR and Christian Reconstructionists go hand in hand. They differ a bit on a few views but basically are in one accord.

If we allow the Reconstructionists to gain theocratic power - as it seems they gain more every day - citizens will either convert to their brand of Christianity or be executed as worshippers of false gods. That includes me and Granny if we do not follow their rigid, Old Testament theology - which Granny and I do NOT. Those people regard every Christian denomination other than their own as apostate or false so it's off to the stoning pit we go, heigh ho.

Historical examples? One, check out the 300 year persecution and executions of non-Catholics in Spain and elsewhere during the Inquisitions. Gruesome, and a perfect example of how mankind can err in interpreting the scriptures. Check out how the worthy Pilgrims and their descendents treated people who failed to believe as they did.

Religious intolerance has a long history in many lands. For some years it appeared the US had risen above such religious monomania but now it seems we sink back into a dark age.

You'll understand I was pleased to learn the "religious left" is organizing to combat the interests of the fundamentalists. We always have for the most part but now we're talking to each other and formulating a plan.

It's a small start but it beats remaining silent or trying to work within our individual local churches where we're preaching to the choir.

The link comes from CBS news.