The uber-conservative, "Christian" American Family Association is at it again. Yes, the same group that called for kidnapping children of same-sex couples has uttered more crazy talk for the world to digest. In an e-mail sent by Donald E. Wildmon to AFA members, it read:
"What will religion look like in the year 2060?
Conservative Christians will be treated as second class citizens, much like African Americans were prior to civil rights legislation in the 1960s.
Family as we know it will be drastically changed with the state taking charge of the children beginning at birth.
Marriage will include two, three, four or any number of participants. Marriage will not be important, with individuals moving in and out of a 'family' group at will.
Churchbuildings will be little used, with many sold to secular buyers and the money received going to the government.
Churches will not be allowed to discuss any political issues, even if it affects the church directly.
Tax credit given to churches and non-profit organizations will cease.
Christian broadcasting will be declared illegal based on the separation of church and state. The airwaves belong to the government, therefore they cannot be used for any religious purpose.
We will have, or have had, a Muslim president.
Cities with a name from the Bible such as St. Petersburg, Bethlehem, etc. will be forced to change their name due to separation of church and state.
Groups connected to any religious affiliation will be forced out of health care. Health centers get tax money from the state, making it a violation of church and state.
Get involved! Sign THE STATEMENT.
Sincerely,
Donald E. Wildmon"
There we have it. After reading through this letter 3-4 times, I still have to wonder if it was written by someone at The Onion. How could any serious individual believe and write this nonsense? Don Wildmon is almost 75 years old. He's a 75-year old man who can see 47 years into the future, when he would be 122 years old.
My first question for Mr. Wildmon is where did he hear such jargon about the future? Did it take place in a dream he had? Did he lose a 2060-crazy-conspiracy bet? Is he hearing voices again?
"Conservative Christians will be treated as second class citizens, much like African Americans were prior to civil rights legislation in the 1960s."
Yes, as of 2060, we will be enslaving people who refer to themselves as conservative Christians. They'll be counted as 3/5 of a person, will not be able to vote, and will be forced to wipe the butts of Satanic rock stars, hookers, and Muslims named Mohammed-Allah Jones.
"Family as we know it will be drastically changed with the state taking charge of the children beginning at birth."
The state will do what exactly? Make it mandatory for these children to get regular health check-ups, go to school, and all of that crazy stuff? ...or will they do something really nutty and force these kids to have dreams of burning in a pit of fire known as hell if they don't believe that a man was born from a virgin's vagina, was perfect for his entire life, and upon dying on a wooden cross as a sacrifice for man's sins, rose from the dead three days later?
"Marriage will include two, three, four or any number of participants. Marriage will not be important, with individuals moving in and out of a 'family' group at will."
Really? In 47 years, I'll be able to make like a bisexual ancient Mormon and along with marrying 27 women, will be able to marry 27 men as well? Oh, the joy and excitement I feel right now! ...and the horrifying thoughts of how large our house is going to have to be and all the expenses that will come with these 54 husbands and wives. I may have to rethink this.
"Churchbuildings will be little used, with many sold to secular buyers and the money received going to government."
Church buildings isn't one word, Mr. Wildmon. Just thought I'd let you know. You're welcome.
"Churches will not be allowed to discuss any political issues, even if it affects the church directly."
What, just like today? The affect gay marriage and abortion rights for woman have had on churches is astounding. If gay marriage gets legalized nationally, all the churches in this country will automatically turn into raves, sporting names such as: "Get Down With Christ," "Rave About God," and "Techno Jesus."
"Tax credit given to churches and non-profit organizations will cease."
Yes, through 2059, tax credit will continue to be given to churches and non-profit organizations, but as of 2060, this will cease for whatever reason. I wish Mr. Wildmon's e-mail would finally cease. Is it 2060 yet? Geez...
"Christian broadcasting will be declared illegal based on the separation of church and state. The airwaves belong to the government, therefore they cannot be used for any religious purpose."
The separation of church and state has been in place for a long time, buddy. Is there Christian broadcasting present on the airwaves today? Uh-huh. That's what I thought. Nice try. Next...
"We will have, or have had, a Muslim president."
We have, what, two Muslim members of Congress out of 535 total members? Yeah, I'd say we're well on our way to electing a Muslim as president. Who knows, maybe a robot could get elected by 2060. Perhaps I shouldn't say that. Mitt Romney was the Republican nominee this past November...
"Cities with a name from the Bible such as St. Petersburg, Bethlehem, etc., will be forced to change their name due to separation of church and state."
Any word used in the Bible will not be permitted as a city name in the year 2060. This includes: Matthew, Mark, Genesis, Exodus, the, and, Jesus, God, Mary, virgin, what, why, to, here, there, thou, shalt, not, commit, Revelation, and ass.
"Groups connected to any religious affiliation will be forced out of health care. Health centers get tax money from the state, making it a violation of church and state."
I hope this isn't true, for I plan on starting a new religion called The Church of Chuck Norris and see where that takes me. I may have to write my Congressman about this. I'll start the letter saying, "Now we're traveling to the year 2060, where..." and that's when he throws out the letter. Crap. I may need to think of a different strategy.
"Get involved! Sign THE STATEMENT.
Sincerely,
Donald E. Wildmon"
Sign the statement as a show of support for what exactly? Marrying many men and women simultaneously? Naming cities after fun words in the Bible? Starting the Church of Chuck Norris? Demanding that Don Wildmon gets a thorough mental health evaluation from a credible psychiatrist? If it's to support any of these or all the above, I will most certainly sign the statement, and I will especially get involved if it's to support the fourth option on the list. Mr. Wildmon may be in need of a lot of things, but he's definitely proven that a thorough mental health evaluation from a credible psychiatrist is top among them.
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2013/01/02/1386001/afa-christians-2060/
"What will religion look like in the year 2060?
Conservative Christians will be treated as second class citizens, much like African Americans were prior to civil rights legislation in the 1960s.
Family as we know it will be drastically changed with the state taking charge of the children beginning at birth.
Marriage will include two, three, four or any number of participants. Marriage will not be important, with individuals moving in and out of a 'family' group at will.
Churchbuildings will be little used, with many sold to secular buyers and the money received going to the government.
Churches will not be allowed to discuss any political issues, even if it affects the church directly.
Tax credit given to churches and non-profit organizations will cease.
Christian broadcasting will be declared illegal based on the separation of church and state. The airwaves belong to the government, therefore they cannot be used for any religious purpose.
We will have, or have had, a Muslim president.
Cities with a name from the Bible such as St. Petersburg, Bethlehem, etc. will be forced to change their name due to separation of church and state.
Groups connected to any religious affiliation will be forced out of health care. Health centers get tax money from the state, making it a violation of church and state.
Get involved! Sign THE STATEMENT.
Sincerely,
Donald E. Wildmon"
There we have it. After reading through this letter 3-4 times, I still have to wonder if it was written by someone at The Onion. How could any serious individual believe and write this nonsense? Don Wildmon is almost 75 years old. He's a 75-year old man who can see 47 years into the future, when he would be 122 years old.
My first question for Mr. Wildmon is where did he hear such jargon about the future? Did it take place in a dream he had? Did he lose a 2060-crazy-conspiracy bet? Is he hearing voices again?
"Conservative Christians will be treated as second class citizens, much like African Americans were prior to civil rights legislation in the 1960s."
Yes, as of 2060, we will be enslaving people who refer to themselves as conservative Christians. They'll be counted as 3/5 of a person, will not be able to vote, and will be forced to wipe the butts of Satanic rock stars, hookers, and Muslims named Mohammed-Allah Jones.
"Family as we know it will be drastically changed with the state taking charge of the children beginning at birth."
The state will do what exactly? Make it mandatory for these children to get regular health check-ups, go to school, and all of that crazy stuff? ...or will they do something really nutty and force these kids to have dreams of burning in a pit of fire known as hell if they don't believe that a man was born from a virgin's vagina, was perfect for his entire life, and upon dying on a wooden cross as a sacrifice for man's sins, rose from the dead three days later?
"Marriage will include two, three, four or any number of participants. Marriage will not be important, with individuals moving in and out of a 'family' group at will."
Really? In 47 years, I'll be able to make like a bisexual ancient Mormon and along with marrying 27 women, will be able to marry 27 men as well? Oh, the joy and excitement I feel right now! ...and the horrifying thoughts of how large our house is going to have to be and all the expenses that will come with these 54 husbands and wives. I may have to rethink this.
"Churchbuildings will be little used, with many sold to secular buyers and the money received going to government."
Church buildings isn't one word, Mr. Wildmon. Just thought I'd let you know. You're welcome.
"Churches will not be allowed to discuss any political issues, even if it affects the church directly."
What, just like today? The affect gay marriage and abortion rights for woman have had on churches is astounding. If gay marriage gets legalized nationally, all the churches in this country will automatically turn into raves, sporting names such as: "Get Down With Christ," "Rave About God," and "Techno Jesus."
"Tax credit given to churches and non-profit organizations will cease."
Yes, through 2059, tax credit will continue to be given to churches and non-profit organizations, but as of 2060, this will cease for whatever reason. I wish Mr. Wildmon's e-mail would finally cease. Is it 2060 yet? Geez...
"Christian broadcasting will be declared illegal based on the separation of church and state. The airwaves belong to the government, therefore they cannot be used for any religious purpose."
The separation of church and state has been in place for a long time, buddy. Is there Christian broadcasting present on the airwaves today? Uh-huh. That's what I thought. Nice try. Next...
"We will have, or have had, a Muslim president."
We have, what, two Muslim members of Congress out of 535 total members? Yeah, I'd say we're well on our way to electing a Muslim as president. Who knows, maybe a robot could get elected by 2060. Perhaps I shouldn't say that. Mitt Romney was the Republican nominee this past November...
"Cities with a name from the Bible such as St. Petersburg, Bethlehem, etc., will be forced to change their name due to separation of church and state."
Any word used in the Bible will not be permitted as a city name in the year 2060. This includes: Matthew, Mark, Genesis, Exodus, the, and, Jesus, God, Mary, virgin, what, why, to, here, there, thou, shalt, not, commit, Revelation, and ass.
"Groups connected to any religious affiliation will be forced out of health care. Health centers get tax money from the state, making it a violation of church and state."
I hope this isn't true, for I plan on starting a new religion called The Church of Chuck Norris and see where that takes me. I may have to write my Congressman about this. I'll start the letter saying, "Now we're traveling to the year 2060, where..." and that's when he throws out the letter. Crap. I may need to think of a different strategy.
"Get involved! Sign THE STATEMENT.
Sincerely,
Donald E. Wildmon"
Sign the statement as a show of support for what exactly? Marrying many men and women simultaneously? Naming cities after fun words in the Bible? Starting the Church of Chuck Norris? Demanding that Don Wildmon gets a thorough mental health evaluation from a credible psychiatrist? If it's to support any of these or all the above, I will most certainly sign the statement, and I will especially get involved if it's to support the fourth option on the list. Mr. Wildmon may be in need of a lot of things, but he's definitely proven that a thorough mental health evaluation from a credible psychiatrist is top among them.
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2013/01/02/1386001/afa-christians-2060/
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