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WAS MATTHEW MURRAY ENABLED BY THE CHRISTIAN BASHERS?
As a member of a progressive (but nonetheless Christian) denomination I have to admit I am hard-pressed to identify any damage done to me or my family by this so-called "war" against Christianity. Some of us would really rather not have the ten commandments posted at the local courthouse (after all, which version do you choose, and who gets to decide?). Nor would I appreciate my kids being led in a prayer at our public school, since I doubt very seriously such a prayer would have much to do with the Quaker faith that we are trying to instill in our kids at home. Our small town still has a Christmas parade, and gives a prize to the best church-sponsored float (along with prizes for the best company float and best non-profit float). I see no evidence of a national climate of discrimination against Christians based on their faith. So, what exactly is the problem??
It also seems to me that this alleged media "hostility" towards Christianity is overblown. A number of books by noted Christian scientists have been written in response to Dawkins, but you don't see those authors appearing next to Bill O. on FOX because it is the controversy that pushes audience shares and pulls in the big advertising dollars. "Narnia" was a huge hit, and did much better at the box office than the "Golden Compass," largely because it was the better film. In addition to "7th Heaven" the show "Joan of Arcadia" portrayed a positive view of faith, and after all even the Simpsons attend church regularly (not to mention Homer's regular conversations with God.)
Comment Posted By sqkr On 12.12.2007 @ 14:01
