Here's an article in the Omaha World-Herald concerning the monitoring of sermons by the so-called 'Mainstream Coalition': Omaha.com
I find it ironic that this group has decided to monitor sermons for a particular viewpoint, to make sure that they don't cross the line. Would they be similarly concerned about sermons that support their priorities?
I find equally disturbing such statements as the following, from one of the group's "monitors", who
said keeping church and state separate is important to her. She doesn't want a few religious denominations defining marriage - or setting other social policy - for everyone."What it's all about to me is denying some people's rights," she said.
She doesn't want the church to define marriage, or (it seems) have anything to do with social issues.
Um, hm...
Posted by toddpedlar at July 26, 2004 08:46 AM | TrackBackFunny, though, how her own definition of marriage and the social policy she wants to set is right in line with her own denomination (Unitarian Universalist). I may have defended the integrity of Lynn, but this woman is a hypocrite. Even if one does accept the doctrine of church and state separation, it's amazing how far it has been taken from Jefferson's intent. The very idea that he, much less the Establishment Clause, could be interpreted to mean that people with religious convictions are thereby excluded from the democratic process is preposterous. For a person who doesn't want to deny some people's rights, she's extremely inept. They want a constitutional amendment defining marriage. That their desire is tied to religious reasons is beside the point. Many other people want the same thing for entirely different reasons. This is not a religious issue simply by definition. The mere fact that Christians happens to support a particular policy issue does not automatically nullify it. I, for one, hope she never finds out that we support the policy against cold-blooded murder. Hers is stupid dogmatism at its finest. Herd 'em in and shut 'em up before there's any chance of substantive discourse.