NH Democratic Party religiously intolerant, bigoted

(R)IGHTeous 1

GOPROUD
Dec 5, 2010
1,869
131
48
southeast Pennsylvania
The head of a pro-family political group in New Hampshire accused the New Hampshire Democratic Party of “religious intolerance” on Thursday for criticizing a Christian state legislator for conducting what it called “a religious tirade” as a Christian gathering in September.

Democratic spokeswoman Harrell Kirstien accused Republican State Rep. David Bates of attempting to impose a “Bible belt social agenda” after video surfaced of Bates saying “the only hope for America” is to “turn from our wicked ways and ask god to heal our land” and “the problem we have here in this country and in all of our states is that we no longer fear god” at New England Solemn Assembly in Plymouth Massachusetts.

Now Kevin Smith, head of Cornerstone Policy Research, is calling on the Democratic Party to apologize for the attack.

“The NHDP’s mischaracterization of Representative Bates’ faith are not only rooted in religious bigotry, but represents the height of hypocrisy for a party that supposedly prides itself in being tolerant of other’s beliefs,” Smith said. “ The NHDP owes Rep. Bates and the hundreds of thousands of Christians in this state an apology for his truly offensive and ignorant remarks.”

NH Democratic Party accused of ?religious intolerance? New Hampshire Journal
 
The head of a pro-family political group in New Hampshire accused the New Hampshire Democratic Party of “religious intolerance” on Thursday for criticizing a Christian state legislator for conducting what it called “a religious tirade” as a Christian gathering in September.

Democratic spokeswoman Harrell Kirstien accused Republican State Rep. David Bates of attempting to impose a “Bible belt social agenda” after video surfaced of Bates saying “the only hope for America” is to “turn from our wicked ways and ask god to heal our land” and “the problem we have here in this country and in all of our states is that we no longer fear god” at New England Solemn Assembly in Plymouth Massachusetts.

Now Kevin Smith, head of Cornerstone Policy Research, is calling on the Democratic Party to apologize for the attack.

“The NHDP’s mischaracterization of Representative Bates’ faith are not only rooted in religious bigotry, but represents the height of hypocrisy for a party that supposedly prides itself in being tolerant of other’s beliefs,” Smith said. “ The NHDP owes Rep. Bates and the hundreds of thousands of Christians in this state an apology for his truly offensive and ignorant remarks.”

NH Democratic Party accused of ?religious intolerance? New Hampshire Journal

but

aren't the words;

“the only hope for America” is to “turn from our wicked ways and ask god to heal our land” and “the problem we have here in this country and in all of our states is that we no longer fear god”

RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE against EVERYONE who is either;
atheist, agnostic, hindu, buddhist, zoroastrian, muslim, jewish, MODERATE or LIBERAL christians...etc..?


shouldn't republican State Rep. David Bates APOLOGIZE to all NONfundy christians for such INTOLERANT remarks?
 
The head of a pro-family political group in New Hampshire accused the New Hampshire Democratic Party of “religious intolerance” on Thursday for criticizing a Christian state legislator for conducting what it called “a religious tirade” as a Christian gathering in September.

Democratic spokeswoman Harrell Kirstien accused Republican State Rep. David Bates of attempting to impose a “Bible belt social agenda” after video surfaced of Bates saying “the only hope for America” is to “turn from our wicked ways and ask god to heal our land” and “the problem we have here in this country and in all of our states is that we no longer fear god” at New England Solemn Assembly in Plymouth Massachusetts.

Now Kevin Smith, head of Cornerstone Policy Research, is calling on the Democratic Party to apologize for the attack.

“The NHDP’s mischaracterization of Representative Bates’ faith are not only rooted in religious bigotry, but represents the height of hypocrisy for a party that supposedly prides itself in being tolerant of other’s beliefs,” Smith said. “ The NHDP owes Rep. Bates and the hundreds of thousands of Christians in this state an apology for his truly offensive and ignorant remarks.”

NH Democratic Party accused of ?religious intolerance? New Hampshire Journal

but

aren't the words;

“the only hope for America” is to “turn from our wicked ways and ask god to heal our land” and “the problem we have here in this country and in all of our states is that we no longer fear god”

RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE against EVERYONE who is either;
atheist, agnostic, hindu, buddhist, zoroastrian, muslim, jewish, MODERATE or LIBERAL christians...etc..?


shouldn't republican State Rep. David Bates APOLOGIZE to all NONfundy christians for such INTOLERANT remarks?

He never directly attacked any one faith or lack thereof, even tho Lord knows there's enough ammo to. So NO.
 
Nothing intolerant or bigoted about the criticism at all.

If the NHDC apoligizes it just means they're pussies... which wouldn't surprise me.
 
It's funny how I see the right at large complaining about political correctness, hyper-sensitivity to offending others, etc. -- and it's a view I share

But sweet Jebus if someone criticizes Christianity--then that crosses some line into offensiveness that only a public apology can fix.

Plenty of hypocrisy to go around on this. :rolleyes:
 
It's funny how I see the right at large complaining about political correctness, hyper-sensitivity to offending others, etc. -- and it's a view I share

But sweet Jebus if someone criticizes Christianity--then that crosses some line into offensiveness that only a public apology can fix.

Plenty of hypocrisy to go around on this. :rolleyes:

This whole thing is ludicrous.

The notion that calling a politician a theocrat is intolerant and bigoted is just plain fucking silly.
 
Ummm, what was the attack? Accusing someone of trying to implement a "bible belt social agenda" is hardly an attack. These people need to get over it.
 
It's funny how I see the right at large complaining about political correctness, hyper-sensitivity to offending others, etc. -- and it's a view I share

But sweet Jebus if someone criticizes Christianity--then that crosses some line into offensiveness that only a public apology can fix.

Plenty of hypocrisy to go around on this. :rolleyes:

This whole thing is ludicrous.

The notion that calling a politician a theocrat is intolerant and bigoted is just plain fucking silly.

The criticism wasn't unjustified either. There were buzzwords Bates used that you usually hear from those Sunday morning televangelists.
 
It's funny how I see the right at large complaining about political correctness, hyper-sensitivity to offending others, etc. -- and it's a view I share

But sweet Jebus if someone criticizes Christianity--then that crosses some line into offensiveness that only a public apology can fix.

Plenty of hypocrisy to go around on this. :rolleyes:

This whole thing is ludicrous.

The notion that calling a politician a theocrat is intolerant and bigoted is just plain fucking silly.

The criticism wasn't unjustified either. There were buzzwords Bates used that you usually hear from those Sunday morning televangelists.

That's an understatement IMO.

I'd say the criticism is spot on. This doucher is a theocrat with a bible belt agenda.
 
Asking the Democratic Party to apologize is nothing more than political theater. Nobody cares.
 
Rightie tighties alway march in lock step don't-cha. I mean this State rep sounds like he's on the same track as that Phelps (POS son-of-a-bitch) who also believes that this country is paying for sins against a supernatural supreme being.

Here is the full statement from Harrell Kirstien. No apologies necessary.

Concord - After introducing himself as a State Representative from New Hampshire, David Bates (R Windham and Salem) went on a religious tirade saying that "the only hope for America" is to "turn from our wicked ways and ask god to heal our land." Bates continued, "the problem we have here in this country and in all of our states is that we no longer fear god." (VIDEO)

Bates was speaking at the New England Solemn Assembly in Plymouth Massachusetts a few weeks ago. He was recently named Chair of the Election Law committee by Republican Speaker Bill O'Brien, and was a member of O'Brien's transition team.

"Why does House Republican leadership appear so intent on forcing their Bible Belt social agenda upon the people of New Hampshire?" asked Harrell Kirstein, press secretary for the New Hampshire Democratic Party. "Radical social conservative have filed countless legislative requests for bills that infringe on equality and individual rights."

Before ending his speech, Bates turned to politics. He was "pleased" to tell the crowd that "change" was coming to the New Hampshire legislature. As state Representative, Bates has sponsored legislation that would prevent the state from intervening in cases of child abuse, neglect or even molestation. (CACR-29) In the upcoming session, Bates has requested bills that restrict a woman's right to make her own medical decisions, deny New Hampshire citizens equal rights, and abolish education standards. (gencourt.state.nh.us)

"The proposals Rep. Bates and his extremist allies in the House have proposed are out of touch with New Hampshire values," continued Kirstein. "Granite State citizens want their elected representatives focused on creating jobs, not abandoning children abused and neglect or trampling on individual rights." http://www.bluehampshire.com/diary/11695/house-republican-leader-goes-on-religious-tirade Added Link
 
Democratic spokeswoman Harrell Kirstien accused Republican State Rep. David Bates of attempting to impose a “Bible belt social agenda” after video surfaced of Bates saying “the only hope for America” is to “turn from our wicked ways and ask god to heal our land” and “the problem we have here in this country and in all of our states is that we no longer fear god” at New England Solemn Assembly in Plymouth Massachusetts.
How is it that "conservatives" have gotten SO DAMNED LAZY??!!!

:eusa_eh:

"Therefore, even though simply put, “God helps those who help themselves.”

eusa_doh.gif
 
The head of a pro-family political group in New Hampshire accused the New Hampshire Democratic Party of “religious intolerance” on Thursday for criticizing a Christian state legislator for conducting what it called “a religious tirade” as a Christian gathering in September.

Democratic spokeswoman Harrell Kirstien accused Republican State Rep. David Bates of attempting to impose a “Bible belt social agenda” after video surfaced of Bates saying “the only hope for America” is to “turn from our wicked ways and ask god to heal our land” and “the problem we have here in this country and in all of our states is that we no longer fear god” at New England Solemn Assembly in Plymouth Massachusetts.

Now Kevin Smith, head of Cornerstone Policy Research, is calling on the Democratic Party to apologize for the attack.

“The NHDP’s mischaracterization of Representative Bates’ faith are not only rooted in religious bigotry, but represents the height of hypocrisy for a party that supposedly prides itself in being tolerant of other’s beliefs,” Smith said. “ The NHDP owes Rep. Bates and the hundreds of thousands of Christians in this state an apology for his truly offensive and ignorant remarks.”

NH Democratic Party accused of ?religious intolerance? New Hampshire Journal

but

aren't the words;

“the only hope for America” is to “turn from our wicked ways and ask god to heal our land” and “the problem we have here in this country and in all of our states is that we no longer fear god”

RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE against EVERYONE who is either;
atheist, agnostic, hindu, buddhist, zoroastrian, muslim, jewish, MODERATE or LIBERAL christians...etc..?


shouldn't republican State Rep. David Bates APOLOGIZE to all NONfundy christians for such INTOLERANT remarks?

He never directly attacked any one faith or lack thereof, even tho Lord knows there's enough ammo to. So NO.
Which god do you think this guy wants us to turn to? Allah? Ra? Yahweh? Zeus?
 
So let's see. A religiously Christian Republican gives a speech at a religious-sounding meeting and expresses fairly conventional religious language.
And the Dems jump all over him like he's Ayatolloh Khomeini? WTF??
 
So let's see. A religiously Christian Republican gives a speech at a religious-sounding meeting and expresses fairly conventional religious language.
And the Dems jump all over him like he's Ayatolloh Khomeini? WTF??

You would see it like that.
 
but

aren't the words;

“the only hope for America” is to “turn from our wicked ways and ask god to heal our land” and “the problem we have here in this country and in all of our states is that we no longer fear god”

RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE against EVERYONE who is either;
atheist, agnostic, hindu, buddhist, zoroastrian, muslim, jewish, MODERATE or LIBERAL christians...etc..?


shouldn't republican State Rep. David Bates APOLOGIZE to all NONfundy christians for such INTOLERANT remarks?

He never directly attacked any one faith or lack thereof, even tho Lord knows there's enough ammo to. So NO.
Which god do you think this guy wants us to turn to? Allah? Ra? Yahweh? Zeus?
You realize that #1 and #3 are the same, right?

Religious people understand and respect other religious people, no matter what their religion. Non-religious people have no respect for anyone.
 

New Topics

Forum List

Back
Top