I am increasingly, frantically troubled by the trend towards a Christian Taliban in America.
I subscribe to TIME magazine. They have had multiple religious covers since the election and the supposed victory of "morals" over politics with the Bush victory (such as it was).
When TIME had yet another religious cover recently, with "powerful evangelicals" featured, I wrote a letter to the Editor complaining about the gradual shift of their policy toward endorsing Christianity and frankly pandering to the Christian Right. I was amazed that the letter was published. I had many calls from friends and family who saw the letter and agreed with my feelings.
I was thinking about canceling my subscription, but they published my letter so I didn't....but then they had ANOTHER religious cover a few weeks later, this time featuring "Mary, the mother of Jesus". I'm still thinking about whether I can continue to receive this magazine if they continue to pander.
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