Dharma

I found this interesting letter while reading American Conservative magazine (March 2003 archives). I was surprised that such a letter is coming from an educated person in one of the most developed countries in the world:

He Chose Them:

In light of this article, I would be described as a neo-conservative. I am an evangelical Christian who accepts the Bible to be the literal word of God. I am also a very conservative southern republican who believes in the literal interpretation of our nation's constitution. I do at times feel the conflict of my allegiance, but I am first a Christian, then an American.

I believe I am responsible to God to respect and protect the people He chose as His own -- the people of Israel. Do I believe that America should subjugate all of it's national priorities to the interests of Israel? No, but the fact is, God said He would bless those who bless the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and curse those who curse them -- which is exactly what the current Islamic world does...
...For all her faults, Israel is special to God -- and should be to Americans lest we fly in the face of our Creator.
J. David Long

I was wondering what people thought of this? Does this enrage Americans or does one accept this as reality? Did America gain freedom, to be enslaved by religion?

Diogenes the Cynic

This is more suitable for PD.

Californian

This is fear factor, religion style. These are the same people pushing creationism. Having a choice between rage and acceptance is a false dichotomy. You calmly battle against such Flat Earth thinking.

EverLastingGodStopper

Don't be surprised. Plenty of educated people believe in the existence of an invisible sky Being who wants to have a say in US and world politics. All we can do is fight against the right-wing evangelicals who are trying to legislate their religious beliefs as US law. You may find more information in the IIDB's Church-State Separation or Positive Atheism & Secular Activism forums.