The New York Times had an article today about Dr. Dobson's continuation down the path of partisan politics.
"James C. Dobson, the nation's most influential evangelical leader, is threatening to put six potentially vulnerable Democratic senators "in the 'bull's-eye' " if they block conservative appointments to the Supreme Court."
Is this what we will have to expect as the norm now that "moral values" are in vogue? Dobson hopes to capitalize on the fear factor of Senator Tom Daschle's defeat in this past election.
Interestingly enough, Chuck Colson has weighed in on this issue, warning "against listing demands of the president or other elected officials."
"To think that way demeans the Christian movement," Mr. Colson wrote with his associate Mark Earley. "We are not anybody's special interest group."
What helped to spur Dr. Dobson on to being more politically active?
Dr. Dobson said he had been working for Mr. Daschle's defeat since August 2003, when he attended a rally to support Roy S. Moore, then chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, in his unsuccessful legal battle to keep a monument to the Ten Commandments in his courthouse. The crowd's reaction demonstrated the depth of popular resentment of liberal court decisions, Dr. Dobson said.
I, personally, can't believe an intelligent man such as he could be so confused about something like that. Justice Moore used public funds to build a monument to the "Law" and Christian leaders like Dobson have the nerve to support the man. Go on with your bad self, Dobson, I have less respect for you every day.
very well said bill. i couldn't agree with your sentiments more.
Posted by: Zach | January 02, 2005 at 06:45 PM
I agree, Bill - I have a hard time with that way of thinking - I don't doubt Dobson's sincerity - just have a problem with the way he works it out... I'm sure he'd like to return us to the "blue laws" of old, as well....
Posted by: patrick | January 03, 2005 at 10:09 AM