Have you noticed that...
*After the Civil War in the 19th century, white Southern Senators used the filibuster to kill Reconstruction.
*In the early 20th century, Senators used it to block anti-lynching bills.
*In the Civil Rights Era, Senators used it to prevent the passage of desegregation and voting rights legislation for years.
*And in 2021 it is being used to block voting rights legislation.
Do you think that there is a trend here?
"The term “evangelical” has been stripped of all meaning, with the politicalization of the movement. This is a movement in which I was reared. It’s part of my DNA. I’m very proud of its history going back to the 19th century. The movement I see today is unrecognizable. I don’t see anything that reflects the teachings of Jesus. I don’t see anything that is consonant with the noble legacy of 19th century evangelical actors, which invariably took the side of those on the margins of society. Evangelicals didn’t always get it right. But if you look at their overall record, it was remarkable. That’s why I find the term “Christian right” deeply offensive. I don’t find anything Christian in the actions and agenda of the religious right." ---Randall Balmer, Evangelical Leader and professor of Religion at Dartmouth College.
"January 6 was the greatest threat to our democracy since the assault on Ft. Sumpter. " --Jon Meacham, Christian writer and professor of Presidential History at Vanderbilt University.
