Monday, July 07, 2008

A post on James Dobson

I planned to write a post on James Dobson's response to Obama's Call to Renewal speech. The Christian blog Hackman's Musings beat me to it with Dobson has the "fruitcake" view. Dobson distorts the truth to fit his politics. It is easy to see when you compare Dobson's interpretation of Obama's speech to what Obama actually said.

It has never ceased to amaze me (though no longer surprise me) how Dobson and Focus on the Family will twist, distort, and exaggerate. Listening to Dobson's comment yesterday, I had to choose between: Is Dobson that unashamedly devious or pathetically ignorant?

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I think Dobson is mad with power. Uses religion to push his social agenda. Is unqualified to speak authoritatively on the bible or as a Christian theologian. And, he feeds on a perverse style of hate common to fundies and evangelicals. Thankfully, his influence is waning.

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3 comments:

Andrew said...

Thanks for the link friend!

Among atheists, I am sure that Dobson is easily seen for what he is. Getting the Christian community to see him clearly is a bit of a challenge. :)

Mojoey said...

Andrew - my pleasure. I love your blog btw.

Anonymous said...

dobson is crazy.