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May 19, 2005
We Are Being Unfair To Our Extremist Theocrats
Lots of people refer to extreme elements of the Christian Rightâ€â€particularly adherents of Dominion Theologyâ€â€as the "American Taliban." But that's unfair to the extreme elements of the Christian Right. They got themselves organized before the Taliban. They're the O.G.s. So, it should be the other way around: we should refer to the Taliban as the "Afghan Dominionists."
And speaking of our homegrown Dominionists, there are two articles about them in the current issue of Harper's that are well worth reading. They're not online, but Tom Tomorrow has scanned in a section of one (written by Chris Hedges of War Is A Force That Gives Us Meaning, here.
Posted at May 19, 2005 02:49 PM | TrackBackWait! Does this mean we can BOMB the Dominionists?! Perhaps while or after dropping food on them?
We could perhaps start with the Old Dominion! Or, hey, King's Dominion! If we take away their roller coasters, they'll certainly turn from their terrorist-coddling ways to useful agricultural pursuits!
Posted by: Aaron at May 19, 2005 06:12 PMI think the objection says that our crazies aren't as effective as the Taliban. Talking about what they'd do with that kind of authority hurts their feelings, by reminding them they don't have absolute power yet.
Posted by: Omar K. Ravenhurst at May 20, 2005 12:20 PM
