Hijacked by the militant humanists
http://www.churchtimes.co.uk/content.asp?id=74691
'Anti-Christian campaigners are trying to take over the Lib Dems, warns Vincent McKee'
Given the historic Liberal roots among the Free Churches, and the involvement of several Christians in senior positions — such as Shirley
Williams and Tom McNally (both observant Roman Catholics), and the
Methodist lay preacher Alan Beith — the manner in which the party has
abandoned its diversity to facilitate the most strident anti-Christian
campaigners is ironic.It is also self-defeating, as the
other parties manage a prudent balance. Labour, mindful of its large
Roman Catholic vote, does not allow the party’s Christian heritage to be
wholly extinguished, while the Conservatives, though no longer the de facto voice of Anglicanism, nevertheless assert the harmony of Church and State.Only
the Liberal Democrats, influenced by militant humanists such as Evan
Harris MP and Jenny Tonge, have apparently relished the part of the
political “anti-Christ”.
Please note that the term 'militant' must now mean 'people who get on and do things'. The term Militant Atheist/Humanist/Secularist, that may seem clever at the moment will hold no weight in the future and may even be a good way to highlight active atheists?
'Anti-Christian campaigners are trying to take over the Lib Dems, warns Vincent McKee'
Given the historic Liberal roots among the Free Churches, and the involvement of several Christians in senior positions — such as Shirley
Williams and Tom McNally (both observant Roman Catholics), and the
Methodist lay preacher Alan Beith — the manner in which the party has
abandoned its diversity to facilitate the most strident anti-Christian
campaigners is ironic.It is also self-defeating, as the
other parties manage a prudent balance. Labour, mindful of its large
Roman Catholic vote, does not allow the party’s Christian heritage to be
wholly extinguished, while the Conservatives, though no longer the de facto voice of Anglicanism, nevertheless assert the harmony of Church and State.Only
the Liberal Democrats, influenced by militant humanists such as Evan
Harris MP and Jenny Tonge, have apparently relished the part of the
political “anti-Christ”.
Please note that the term 'militant' must now mean 'people who get on and do things'. The term Militant Atheist/Humanist/Secularist, that may seem clever at the moment will hold no weight in the future and may even be a good way to highlight active atheists?
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Permalink Reply by Sarah Allison on -
"Militant Humanist" sounds like a total contradiction in terms to me.
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Permalink Reply by Simon Oliver on -
Why is this guy attacking my faith? He seems to be very intolerant, rejecting the deeply held views of atheists just because they declare people who hold opposing views heretics and lost.
I am glad I have been saved from the ignorance and superstition of primitive superstitions, and want everyone to be saved. Any interference in that process is clearly a direct personal attack on my human rights! -
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Permalink Reply by Rhys Ayres-Cole on -
That's one of the most hypocritical articles I have ever read. Coming from the religion who launched the Crusades and Inquisitions which in turn spread violence and death. This is the kind of thing that makes me Atheist/Humanist.
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Permalink Reply by Richard Clare on -
It seems sad that somebody like this can identify two factions within the party (humanists and christians) and somehow declare them to be at war.
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Permalink Reply by Paul Luton on -
VIncent McKee's original article looks rather like a unilateral declaration of war.
"the range of ultra-libertarian sexual impositions that characterise the amoral goals for which Dr Harris and his disciples have consistently argued"
Richard Clare said:It seems sad that somebody like this can identify two factions within the party (humanists and christians) and somehow declare them to be at war. -
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