Comments on: A Loss Of Faith

Former White House Insider Tells Lesley Stahl Staffers Called Evangelicals "Nuts" And "Goofy"

[prelgovisk]

The Democrats are clueless about the Evangelicals. The conservative Christian Churches care little for any funding from the government. People like Jessie Jackson represent those who have bellied up to that trough. And those feeding there alongside him are not likely to vote Republican anyway.

This article is simply an attempt to discourage the Republican base before the election. But the question is, %u201CCan the Christian conservative expect better treatment at the hands of the Democrats? Would the Democratic Party promise more, give more or mock conservative Christian leaders less the the Republican Party?%u201D

In every conceivable way, the Republican treatment of the conservative Christian base, though imperfect, is still far superior than they could ever hope for if the opposing party panders its way back into power.

[dailykos1]

I've had my suspicions about the Bush administration's cynical use of the Christian right since the 2000 campaign. What David Kuo reports here is a "well, duh" moment for me, however it may be a rude awakening for millions of Christians. People don't like being duped.

Just one more example of the hypocritical depths to which the Republicans will go to amass and retain power.

[jw218389]

Mark Foley believes in "Christian values" too.

I'm not making fun of Christians.

I'm making fun of anyone that thinks "family values "and compassionate conservatism" are really part of the GOP platform.

Beware of FALSE PROPHETS.

[bellal-2009]

Christians you've been played and you dropped the ball. Get out there and start feeding the hungry, nursing the sick, saving the wretched and all that good stuff. What are you doing hanging around the White House.

[jimmytoh007]

It's best to leave the preaching of the gospel and helping the poor (as commissioned by Christ) to the church, not the government. The Christian Rights have used the name of God in vain for the sake of politics. It is ashame they are doing this. Just remember this, it was the religious and civil government that nailed Christ to the cross. Separation of the church and state is no brainer. God's kingdom is not of this world.

[walt1944]

Its about time someone on the religious right woke up and realized that they were being used for political means. History is full of dictators who came to power claiming that God was on their side, so what Bush and the Republicans have done to the religious right isn't anything new. There is a line out of "Fiddler on the Roof" that everybody should remember. No matter what the "spin" is, remember "Everything's political!".

[jdcapshew]

I was expecting David Kuo's segment to be yet another reason to criticize President Bush. Actually, Kuo's claims that Bush, Rove et al dissed the fundamentalist and evangelical extremists in private is heartening and shows some good judgment. The extreme Christian right is ruining the country, these people think Old Testament which does not fit life in the 21st century. That they were exploited by the Republicans is cheap and tawdry, but at least they didn't follow through on the promises.

[rsharp83-2009]

Why did you seem surprised that the extremists of the religous right would be snickered at by mainstream Republicans? You must tolerate the extreme elements in your political party because they vote too. Just as the extremists on the left (NOW, PETA, etc) are tolerated by the mainstream Democrats.

[roger_inkart]

Another nail in the GOP's coffin.