The Jim Crow Era is not a time of fond memories for African-Americans. During that period in American history, African-Americans suffered brutality at the hands of white southerners determined to keep the races separate and totally unequal. Across the South, African-Americans faced heavy discrimination. Laws were passed to keep them from voting. Business owners were allowed to ban them from being served. Many African-Americans suffered brutal violence and even lynching. Needless to say, African-Americans suffered greatly during this era. In the present day, a conservative Christian organization is predicting that within the next fifty years, Christians across the country will be treated nearly the same way.
On Wednesday, the American Family Association sent an email to its members describing what they believe is going to happen to religion in America by 2060. The email, first obtained by ThinkProgress , reads as follows:
“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. Church buildings 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.
The Jim Crow Era is not a time of fond memories for African-Americans. During that period in American history, African-Americans suffered brutality at the hands of white southerners determined to keep the races separate and totally unequal. Across the South, African-Americans faced heavy discrimination. Laws were passed to keep them from voting. Business owners were allowed to ban them from being served. Many African-Americans suffered brutal violence and even lynching. Needless to say, African-Americans suffered greatly during this era. In the present day, a conservative Christian organization is predicting that within the next fifty years, Christians across the country will be treated nearly the same way.
ReplyDeleteOn Wednesday, the American Family Association sent an email to its members describing what they believe is going to happen to religion in America by 2060. The email, first obtained by ThinkProgress , reads as follows:
“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. Church buildings 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.