Uh-Oh
8 May 2008 by Bob
Jeez, all this hostility on this blog. Why are atheists so angry?…
McCain’s Spiritual Guide: Destroy Islam
The leader of a 12,000-member congregation, Parsley has written several books outlining his fundamentalist religious outlook, including the 2005 Silent No More. In this work, Parsley decries the “spiritual desperation” of the United States, and he blasts away at the usual suspects: activist judges, civil libertarians who advocate the separation of church and state, the homosexual “culture” (”homosexuals are anything but happy and carefree”), the “abortion industry,” and the crass and profane entertainment industry. And Parsley targets another profound threat to the United States: the religion of Islam. In a chapter titled “Islam: The Deception of Allah,” Parsley warns there is a “war between Islam and Christian civilization.” He continues: I cannot tell you how important it is that we understand the true nature of Islam, that we see it for what it really is. In fact, I will tell you this: I do not believe our country can truly fulfill its divine purpose until we understand our historical conflict with Islam. I know that this statement sounds extreme, but I do not shrink from its implications. The fact is that America was founded, in part, with the intention of seeing this false religion destroyed, and I believe September 11, 2001, was a generational call to arms that we can no longer ignore.[...] Parsley claims that Islam is an “anti-Christ religion” predicated on “deception.” The Muslim prophet Muhammad, he writes, “received revelations from demons and not from the true God.” And he emphasizes this point: “Allah was a demon spirit.” [...] At the end of his chapter on Islam, Parsley asks, “Are we a Christian nation? I say yes.” Without specifying what actions should be taken to eradicate the religion, he essentially calls for a new crusade. Parsley, who refers to himself as a “Christocrat,” is no stranger to controversy. In 2007, the grassroots organization he founded, the Center for Moral Clarity, called for prosecuting people who commit adultery. In January, he compared Planned Parenthood to Nazis. In the past Parsley’s church has been accused of engaging in pro-Republican partisan activities in violation of its tax-exempt status.
I don’t know about all you non-believers. You’re all way too hostile, and you just don’t understand the right path.
8 May 2008, on 12:12 pm
he blasts away at the usual suspects: activist judges, civil libertarians who advocate the separation of church and state, the homosexual �culture� (�homosexuals are anything but happy and carefree�), the �abortion industry,� and the crass and profane entertainment industry.
Sounds exactly like Islam. No difference except cultural and different “prophets” but same imaginary Skyboss. Both pointing fingers at one another about who’s Skyboss is the True Skyboss. Each wanting to destroy the other.
The fact is that America was founded, in part, with the intention of seeing this false religion destroyed, and I believe September 11, 2001, was a generational call to arms that we can no longer ignore
Oh great, another justification for warring and killing. Lunatics.
8 May 2008, on 12:57 pm
At the end of his chapter on Islam, Parsley asks, “Are we a Christian nation? I say yes.”
At least he’s being honest here: he didn’t write that the U.S. is a Christian nation, just that he says it is. Which, of course, carries as much weight as this statement:
At the end of his blog comment on GIFS, Ryan asks, “Are purple unicorns threatening to take over the Chicago Mercantile Exchange? I say yes.”
8 May 2008, on 1:21 pm
Geez, Parsley; feeling threatened much?
“activist judges”
Because they’re only True Judges (TM) if they rule the way you want them to!
“civil libertarians who advocate the separation of church and state”
Like Thomas Jefferson was…
“the homosexual ‘culture’ (’homosexuals are anything but happy and carefree’)”
So if you did find them “happy and carefree,” you wouldn’t consider them as having a “culture” and thus representing a threat to you anymore?
“abortion industry”
Pfft. There is no “abortion industry,” just the medical field and professionals trying to do their jobs in assisting women with decisions about their own bodies. Oh, that’s right, I forgot: you don’t believe women own their own bodies, do you?
”and the crass and profane entertainment industry.”
I agree; no more TV, games, books, comics, magazines, concerts, sports, or movies! Oh, except for the Babble. Oh, and Chick Tracts, too. Oh, and all those awful proselytizing flicks like Jesus Camp and Expelled!. Oh, I see your strategy; very clever, Dr. Fu Manchu - not.
Asshole…
8 May 2008, on 1:52 pm
I forgot the power of a well-placed “not” at the end of a sentence…brings back memories
8 May 2008, on 2:28 pm
Hulk no like being compared to fundies! Hulk hate fundies! HULK SMASH!!!
Seriously, and they say WE caused all the horrible things in the world. Yeesh.
8 May 2008, on 3:39 pm
Parsley should suit up in his Crusader for Christ jammies and take up his sword and march right into Fallujah. Strike at the heart of Islam! Don’t nickel and dime it to death in the comfy US, Rod. It’ll take forever that way. We know Jeebus will be with you on your holy mission! And when you strike at the heart of the beast over in Iraq, all traces of its far-reaching arms will suddenly collapse back here in the states. And in case you don’t make it back, don’t worry, we’ll take care of all those other “usual suspects” here at home. Yeah, we’ll give the treatment they deserve! How does a new series called “Queer Eye for the Activist Judge Guy” hit ya?
8 May 2008, on 3:59 pm
In a chapter titled “Islam: The Deception of Allah,” Parsley warns there is a “war between Islam and Christian civilization.”
This is a test to see if my comment comes up with weird symbols, like Stardust’s did, since we both seem to be afflicted with them.
8 May 2008, on 8:02 pm
Crass and profane entertainment industry? Um. Okay. We are talking about Gibson’s Passion of the Tortilla Crust? Right? A naked man sadistically bent over and tortured for three hours? They say Mel Gibson still gets giddy inside a nail factory.
Note to Reverend Parsley:
The Passion of the Jalapeno Crust was worse than ANY B-grade slasher flick but probably as FUNNY as Cheech and Chong’s “Up in Smoke.”
9 May 2008, on 1:09 am
Rod Parsley–Doesn’t that sound like a gay porn name?
Not to disparage gay porn stars, purveyors of gay smut, or those who enjoy this form of entertainment.
It’s just that I know this dickweed would foam at the mouth from the very suggestion of such a thing.
And yes, Barbie, I am entertained to no end by the irony of folks decrying the evils of hollywood, all the while creaming their holy undies, bleating on about the glorious beauty of Mel Gibson’s sado-masochistic, slightly homo-erotic, gorefest, Passion-Fruit of the Crust.
(Again, no offense intended to sado-masochists, homo-eroticism, or gore.)
Oh yeah: “Hulk no like parsley–get stuck in teeth. Hulk smash parsley!”
9 May 2008, on 1:13 am
correct me if im wrong, but… doesnt islam recognize christ as one of many prophets?
9 May 2008, on 6:28 am
” correct me if im wrong, but doesnt islam recognize christ as one of many prophets?”
True, but he is considered one of the lesser prophets.
9 May 2008, on 7:43 am
Bob:
I think one of the many things lost on AAAAA-theists (so much is lost because they read in the dark, when they could have the light of GROG to read by, “Pillar-O-Flame booklight(TM)” only $49.95 with the flyleaf from 3 copies of the KJV Babble) is that the Islamofascists see Jesus as a minor prophet while the KKKristofascists see him as a major profit center. See, it’s easy once you know the code.
9 May 2008, on 7:25 pm
Fritzy…”Passion Fruit of the Crust”…I will add that to my list…very funny!!!!