Religion and Politics -- Blend well and serve over ice
(Yeah, I'm diving in once more. I'm sorry. I cannot help myself. If I don't release these pent up thoughts, if I just bottle them up, I could explode and stop blogging all together to instead pen some unpublishable book full of the rantings and ravings of a bound and gagged liberal. It's better this way. Trust me. And if religion and politics aren't your bag, baby, take a walk and come back tomorrow when I post pictures of Reilly Kate and her treasured tee ball trophy along with a scathing dig on overzealous armchair coach dads.)
This morning the kids and I arrived at church about ten minutes before the start of mass. We normally walk in just as the choir begins belting out, but today I just wanted that quiet, solitude of an almost empty church. I needed a few moments of prayer and reflection in light of what I thought was a bad news week.
On Tuesday of last week, Ann Coulter released a book entitled, Godless: The Church of Liberalism in which she claims that liberals are... Godless, among many other things. She falsely states that evolutionary theory is our gospel and abortion our sacrament. She obviously knows nothing of me or any of the liberals I know, have worked with, have worshipped along side.
She once said, in reference to terrorists, "We should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity."
I'm going to use this quote of hers, in reference to conservatives, "We should invade their party, impeach their leaders, and convert them to Christianity." Because the God I worship, the Bible I read, the man on my cross have led me down this path of liberalism. She knows nothing of God.
On that pathetic excuse for a news channel for feeble minded conservatives (you know the one of which I speak), she said, "God gave us the earth. We have dominion over the plants, the animals, the trees. God said, 'Earth is yours. Take it. Rape it. It's yours.'" She must have missed that whole part where God says the earth and everything on it and all that dwell within it, are his (Psalm 24:1).
I am motivated to protect the environment because it is the greatest gift we have: the earth, the mountains, the rivers, the ocean, the air we breathe, the water we bath our children in, nourish our bodies with, irrigate our crops with. The world is a treasure to be held dear. Anyone who thinks otherwise is not just Godless but, to put it plainly, stupid. Don't piss where you eat. Even my dimwitted dachshund knows that and he thinks cat shit is haute cuisine.
What really got under my skin, though, was her calloused attack on four 9-11 widows. I'm sure you have read what she said, but in case you haven't, here. She hasn't any clue what it is like to have her heart and her very soul melded with another's and then have that person ripped from you. For that matter, neither do I and I fervently pray I never will. Only a person who could imagine herself exploiting such a tragedy for her own joy would ever imagine another doing such a thing. Hence why she's never had a relationship worth more than a few condoms.
The very day after her trash was released to poison the general public, there was the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Upon hearing the news, the first words out of my mouth were, "Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy." I wasn't elated, but I surely wasn't sad to see him go. Until. I read how Michael Berg, father of Nicholas Berg who was beheaded by the very hands of Zarqawi, reacted. He said, "I will not take joy in the death of a fellow human, even the human being who killed my son." I am ashamed of myself for having thought anything but this. This is the very essence of Christianity.
But as sure as I am gaining weight, that Godless wonder Cunter (as she will now be affectionately referred to 'round these parts) will turn Mr. Berg's statements into a treasonable offense rife with references to Satanism and pedophilia. Oh, and since Mr. Berg is running for Congress, I'll bet she accuses him of exuberant celebrations upon the death of his son so he could proceed in his Communist agenda to take over our government. Her columnist cheerleaders are already announcing her prophetic brilliance on the subject.
So there I was, kneeling in church, praying, asking why I'm being accused of Godlessness when I feel like sometimes I'm the only one listening, why I couldn't have prayed for the soul of Zarqawi instead of cold indifference to his death, why I'm a pariah in a hostile, military culture that proclaims Christianity while defying Christ. And then I found myself repeating this over and over again. "I am the way, and the truth, and the life."
I knew, instantly, I knew that this is the way. Greed, selfishness, materialism, consumerism, gluttony, bigotry, prejudice, aggression, revenge, even "mere" defense -- these pave the way to hell. And Ann Coulter is running an escort service to take you straight there.
As an interesting aside, I went to the PX to find out about the Dixie Chicks new CD. As you may recall, they didn't have any in stock when it was released. Still nary a single Dixie Chicks CD in the whole joint, new or otherwise. Nada. Nothing. I was told to come back next week. They've ordered ONE copy. ONE. Just for me. I told her if she ordered two, I'd buy them both. But she just laughed and said, "No, no. Just one. For you."
They did, however, have not just one, but TWO displays of Godless. I am sure there are cartons of her books in the back, too. Plenty to distribute to the ignorant masses. A ticket to hell for less than twenty bucks. Just remember, it's one-way.
This morning the kids and I arrived at church about ten minutes before the start of mass. We normally walk in just as the choir begins belting out, but today I just wanted that quiet, solitude of an almost empty church. I needed a few moments of prayer and reflection in light of what I thought was a bad news week.
On Tuesday of last week, Ann Coulter released a book entitled, Godless: The Church of Liberalism in which she claims that liberals are... Godless, among many other things. She falsely states that evolutionary theory is our gospel and abortion our sacrament. She obviously knows nothing of me or any of the liberals I know, have worked with, have worshipped along side.
She once said, in reference to terrorists, "We should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity."
I'm going to use this quote of hers, in reference to conservatives, "We should invade their party, impeach their leaders, and convert them to Christianity." Because the God I worship, the Bible I read, the man on my cross have led me down this path of liberalism. She knows nothing of God.
On that pathetic excuse for a news channel for feeble minded conservatives (you know the one of which I speak), she said, "God gave us the earth. We have dominion over the plants, the animals, the trees. God said, 'Earth is yours. Take it. Rape it. It's yours.'" She must have missed that whole part where God says the earth and everything on it and all that dwell within it, are his (Psalm 24:1).
I am motivated to protect the environment because it is the greatest gift we have: the earth, the mountains, the rivers, the ocean, the air we breathe, the water we bath our children in, nourish our bodies with, irrigate our crops with. The world is a treasure to be held dear. Anyone who thinks otherwise is not just Godless but, to put it plainly, stupid. Don't piss where you eat. Even my dimwitted dachshund knows that and he thinks cat shit is haute cuisine.
What really got under my skin, though, was her calloused attack on four 9-11 widows. I'm sure you have read what she said, but in case you haven't, here. She hasn't any clue what it is like to have her heart and her very soul melded with another's and then have that person ripped from you. For that matter, neither do I and I fervently pray I never will. Only a person who could imagine herself exploiting such a tragedy for her own joy would ever imagine another doing such a thing. Hence why she's never had a relationship worth more than a few condoms.
The very day after her trash was released to poison the general public, there was the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Upon hearing the news, the first words out of my mouth were, "Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy." I wasn't elated, but I surely wasn't sad to see him go. Until. I read how Michael Berg, father of Nicholas Berg who was beheaded by the very hands of Zarqawi, reacted. He said, "I will not take joy in the death of a fellow human, even the human being who killed my son." I am ashamed of myself for having thought anything but this. This is the very essence of Christianity.
You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. [Matthew 5:43-48]
But as sure as I am gaining weight, that Godless wonder Cunter (as she will now be affectionately referred to 'round these parts) will turn Mr. Berg's statements into a treasonable offense rife with references to Satanism and pedophilia. Oh, and since Mr. Berg is running for Congress, I'll bet she accuses him of exuberant celebrations upon the death of his son so he could proceed in his Communist agenda to take over our government. Her columnist cheerleaders are already announcing her prophetic brilliance on the subject.
So there I was, kneeling in church, praying, asking why I'm being accused of Godlessness when I feel like sometimes I'm the only one listening, why I couldn't have prayed for the soul of Zarqawi instead of cold indifference to his death, why I'm a pariah in a hostile, military culture that proclaims Christianity while defying Christ. And then I found myself repeating this over and over again. "I am the way, and the truth, and the life."
I knew, instantly, I knew that this is the way. Greed, selfishness, materialism, consumerism, gluttony, bigotry, prejudice, aggression, revenge, even "mere" defense -- these pave the way to hell. And Ann Coulter is running an escort service to take you straight there.
As an interesting aside, I went to the PX to find out about the Dixie Chicks new CD. As you may recall, they didn't have any in stock when it was released. Still nary a single Dixie Chicks CD in the whole joint, new or otherwise. Nada. Nothing. I was told to come back next week. They've ordered ONE copy. ONE. Just for me. I told her if she ordered two, I'd buy them both. But she just laughed and said, "No, no. Just one. For you."
They did, however, have not just one, but TWO displays of Godless. I am sure there are cartons of her books in the back, too. Plenty to distribute to the ignorant masses. A ticket to hell for less than twenty bucks. Just remember, it's one-way.
posted by The Histrionics of a Fat Housewife at 7:12 AM
14 Comments:
I'm an atheist in part because of people like the Cunter (I'm stealing that-I hope you don't mind). It's not the only reason, but if anything, it sustains the way I live my life.
I'd hate the woman, but that's easy. I'd wish for her painful death, but that's obvious and petty. I prefer to think of her as an ignorant jerk who panders to the masses she believes she represents. Otherwise, she's very smart-think of the publicity she's gotten herself.
She's also said some rather offensive things about Canada in the past as well. I think she's a moron, the type of moron who could incite people to do terrible things.
That's what scares me the most.
Good post dude.
Or as my favorite bumper sticker says:
When Jesus said, "Love your enemies," He probably meant "Don't kill them."
A moving post -- thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic. Ever read Street Prophets? (www.streetprophets.com)
I love you Heather for many reasons including (but not limited to) your insightful political posts!
Ann Coulter doesn’t deserve our energy but your post really hit it on the nail. Thanks for speaking for this liberal!
Terrie
Ann Coulter is just pissed her husband who sleeps with every whore in town wasn't "killed" on 9-11 so she'd have "star status" like the other women she talks shit about. The clip of her being interviewed was shown on Talk Soup today as a huge JOKE, which is what she is... another JOKE with a book!
hmmm is that 25% mark down on her book.
seriously all I know about her [all I kinda care to also] is that she seems to be as you have called her.
WOnderful post and I have to say I want to smack that Ann Coulter upside her friggin' photoshopped head.
What makes it even sadder to me is that people are buying this book... how is it possible that people can be so general and sweeping with their thinking? How could anyone this Ann Cunter (HA! I'm stealing it) had anything worth saying?
Sigh.
Hmm.. another book to buy. Hopefully I can find it at Sam's club for more than 25% off.
Wasn't her point that liberal survivors of trauma use their victimhood as a shield to avoid being confronted or disagreed with about their politics?
Check this out -- below is from a message from one of my SILs (the one who has several grandchildren in the military). Will this topic make you as angry?
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Cindy Sheehan... who lost her son in the
war, the same son she gave up in her divorce when he was 7 years old.
And by the way if you wonder why she has so much free time ... she is going through another divorce right now and guess what? She is giving
up custody of another son.
"Stupid is as stupid does."
http://wizbangblog.com/2006/04/18/cindy-sheehan-still-too-busy-for-sons-grave.php
Obviously, it's a picture in a cemetery. What cemetery and whose grave?
Sadly, it's the grave of Casey Sheehan. After two years, and a DoD payment of $250,000 to the "Peace Mom", Cindy Sheehan has not had the
time or bothered to have a headstone placed on this young hero's grave. And, she doesn't even have to pay for one, the DoD will provide one:
"The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a government headstone or marker for the
grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world. For all deaths occurring before September 11, 2001, the VA may provide a headstone or marker only for graves that are not marked with a private headstone.
Flat markers in granite, marble, and bronze and upright headstones in granite and marble are available. The style chosen must be consistent
with existing monuments at the place of burial. Niche markers are also available to mark columbaria used for internment of cremated remains."
Apparently she can find time to protest on at least 3 continents, get arrested various times, go on vacation in Hawaii, have photo ops withthe Marxists in Venezuela, but can't seem to find the time to properly mark her son's grave.
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So, back to the New Jersey widows.... do they deserve to be insulted by Ann Coulter?? Probably not (I'd never heard of Coulter before this, BTW), but since they've apparently become very politically active since 9-11 why should they be immune to partisan attacks?
Re: tami's comment ("Will this topic make you as angry?")
I'm certainly angry. The spreading of hurtful lies for the purpose of making personal attacks always makes me angry.
Re. Cindy Sheehan's alleged divorces:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/war/sheehan.asp
Re. Casey Sheehan's headstone:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/war/sheehangrave.asp
You got it all right!! What people seem to forget is the way Jesus lived his life. He reached out to everyone and taught to love everyone-not that you have to agree with thier actions. He taught not to Judge and to be humble-just as you judge you to will be judged. I truly believe this. She should be ashamed of herself.
I read this and it stuck with me.
He who cannot forgive others destroys the bridge over which he himself must pass.
George Herbert (poet and cleric)
Rebecca--
Mea culpa... I'm sorry, I should have known better than to post without checking Snopes first... My SIL is notorious for passing along stuff without checking it. Still Ann Coulter's point about why 'victims" get such celebrity status within liberalism is an interesting point of discussion.
Thanks,
Tami
Hey Andrea...
I use to use a George Herbert quote in my siggie.. "Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it." Anyone know if GHWBush is named after George Herbert?
:-) Tami
Tami, Ann Coulter is not worth your time or effort. There are plenty of other, good, well researched, intellectually stimulating conservative reads out there. But if you do happen to buy it, send it along my way when you're done. :)
Her doctrine of liberal infallibility just doesn't hold water from what I've heard her talk of it. I'd have to read it to read it, certainly, before discussing it in depth. But I don't think anyone thinks you cannot question these four widows' political beliefs. They voice their opinions, lend their support, raise money where they can for the causes they believe. If they are motivated by the deaths of their husbands, how can that be their fault?
We are all motivated by our life circumstances. If something had happened to my brother in Iraq, I am quite certain I would be far more vocal. My grief would be my spurs to action.
That does not make me infallible.
One other note I'd like to make are these forwarded emails. I have not had one, not a single, solitary forwarded email with a liberal bent. These horrid, blantant lies that traverse the internet are all conservative. If I get them in my inbox and I'm a flaming left winger, how many of them are floating around that I have not seen. How many lies does it take for the right to see that they are being carried on the highway to hell by Satan's servants? Really. I see this is just plain, pure evil.
Thank God for Snopes.
ahem to that. I've had to debunk about 4 idiot emails on snopes in the last week.
I figure I could take over the world via email, since no one seems to read them anyway.
i was surfing and found this post...i love it! i too put something on my blog about Cunter (love it, love it) i think she is a true waste of cells and oxygen! thanx for giving me a smile today! god bless! (i, too, am gaining weight...lol)
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