[lbo-talk] Re: liberal christians speak out

Steve B sdbruns at telus.net
Thu Nov 11 09:12:18 PST 2004


Perhaps what is not being fully appreciated in the christian/voting/morals discussion is the pervasive racism an bigotry of rural America. Although it is rarely displayed on a personal level, it is quite simply generally accepted as the reason things are the way they are; a handy, bumper sticker world view that can be bent to explain damn near everything.

After a near lifetime spent dodging deer in the cornfield country of Indiana, I've come to appreciate the close correlation between "conservative" christian beliefs and a bigoted outlook. Some of this is simply fear of everything "different", the more fearful, the more conservative. A majority however, is simply racism.

For those that haven't experienced this firsthand and for an extended period, it is easy to underestimate its importance in red state political decision making.

Steve B



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