I need to do something more positive than argue on DU

[pelagius]

While I recognize the value of having a discussion forum to hash out issues concerning Democratic strategy (especially during this emotional time), I personally have been distracted from doing important work for our cause by getting involved in arguments here on DU.

In my case, it's the "Christians Suck!/No We Don't!" threads popping up everywhere like mushrooms after a rain. I'm a Christian and I've wasted hours trying to explain that we're not all moronic bigots. I'm thick-skinned and have good sense of humor, so I'm not crying "foul!" so much as realizing it's pretty much a waste of time for me to continue. So this Christian (and hardcore liberal) is taking the invitation to "fuck off" to heart and will do so posthaste. :-)

I know, don't let the door hit you on the way out. But I'm not really leaving in huff, I'm leaving to do what I consider more important work: organize Christians in my county in a liberal network. My goal is to have 300 Christian activists organized in our area by 2006 with each of them influencing a network of 20 other voters in their respective churches. In other words, I'm trying to deliver 6,000 Christian votes to progressive candidates in my county by 2006.

It's a big goal and will require a lot of effort. I probably don't have time to do this and answer insults about "my invisible friend" and my "stupid delusions" here on DU.

But as a parting shot, I challenge any and all religion-haters to mobilize the same number of votes in your area. We smug, self-righteous Christians will gratefully accept them.

Let's get going and let's start winning.


(On edit, I added a smiley to indicate that I'm being ironic, not angry.)

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. boycott the economy

and by the way, insist on investigations on BBV

[Lizz612]

2. Thank you for your ambition

No one can make you stay if you feel you are under attack, but do check back in sometime. Maybe drop out of GD for a while, stick to the state forums and the Lounge.

[pelagius]

4. It's really my own fault for rising to the bait.

I don't hold any grudge against those who hate religion. Organized religion has a lot to answer for. I attend a church where gay and lesbian people are welcome and it continually amazes me that they would even think of entering a church after the shameful treatment they have received at the hands of religion. Their faith and conviction outstrips anything I can muster!

So the attacks are not what bother me so much, but just that I don't have the self-discipline to ignore them.

I sat with five other Christians on Wednesday and we laid the plans for our network. I realized then that was where I could be most effective.

[cassiepriam]

3. You gave us a good slogan: Don't whine, WIN.

[The Backlash Cometh]

5. You can post this for me:

Find the churches that support the separation of church and state and put them up for us to see. Those are the churches we should be patronizing.

[Shoeempress]

6. Good for you. I Don't hate Christians, I hate hypocrites and they are

not necessarily the same. And I personally, I'm already organizing in our area. The response has been remarkably positive, and I am psyched. Hope others also take your challenge, nothing like a little competition all for a good cause. Best of luck organizing, hope you get an amazing response.