The Politik of Tork

Does Pat Robertson Like the Taste of Shoe Leather?

Or you can call this article, "Why I don't go to church."

Let's see, could it be things like this that make me uncomfortable with any of the Christian religions? If you want to read the full article, it can be found by following the link.

"I'd like to say to the good citizens of Dover: if there is a disaster in your area, don't turn to God, you just rejected Him from your city," Robertson said on his daily television show broadcast from Virginia, "The 700 Club."

"And don't wonder why He hasn't helped you when problems begin, if they begin. I'm not saying they will, but if they do, just remember, you just voted God out of your city. And if that's the case, don't ask for His help because he might not be there," he said.

Isn't got supposed to be merciful and loving? At least that's what I thought, but you have people like Fred Phelps and Pat Robertson saying that this isn't the case.

Pat Robertson made this statement in regards to eight school board members from Dover, Pennsylvania who were up for re-election lost their bids after trying to push "intelligent design" into the biology curriculum. I say good that they lost. In my mind, "intelligent design" amounts to nothing more than a school endorsing god, and in case anyone missed it, there is a separation of church and state.

Here's another tidbit that doesn't set well with me. The article this is from can be found here.

The Pro-Life Action League and American Family Association launched the boycott Nov. 1 against American Girl, makers of eight diverse, 18-inch dolls based on nine-year-old fictional heroines who lived during different times in America’s past.

The boycott was in response to the toy company’s “I Can” campaign, which was announced in August and began Sept. 19. American Girls donated $.70 of each $1 bracelet sold to the non-profit group Girls Incorporated.

“Parents need to know that this effort to promote self-esteem among girls is not as innocent as it seems,” said Ann Scheidler, Pro-Life Action League executive director. “While Girls Inc. has some good programs, they also support abortion, oppose abstinence-only education for girls, and condone lesbianism.”

How exactly is supporting a program that helps a young girl build her self esteem promoting lesbianism? Could it be that these narrowminded people are only seeing what they want to seeing and totally ignoring the fact that the money that these doll makers are donating are going to specific programs? Or is it possible that this is only a ploy to increase the profits for a certain Christian toymaker? The only reason why I even suggest that is because of this little piece from the article.

The boycott is expected to continue into the holiday season. In lieu of buying the patriotic-themed American Girl dolls, Pro-Life Action League is asking parents to purchase Christian-themed dolls, such as those offered by A Life of Faith and Blessings Expressions of Faith.

How can a god whose teachings are love have such hateful followers? Plain and simple, it's the hypocrisy that keeps me from church. I have my own beliefs as far as god and spirituality, and I don't need a church to believe.

posted by Matt @ 2:46 PM