Comments on: Religious Right 101: Marci McDonald Takes On the “Theo-Cons”

By: Dr. C. Mader

Dr. C. Mader — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:39:30 +0000

Many years ago I read an article in I think The Utne Reader where it was the cover story. It outlined the then, beginning trend of the U.S. Christian Right’s winning seats on school boards and civic gov’t elected positions.

I was scared then and I am scared now. I believe the article was at least 20 years ago if not more.

I wonder if anyone else remembers it. The cover was a coloured drawing in the style of a comic book. A couple was discussing the issue.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:46:51 +0000

Richard,

Thanks for taking the time to comment. First, I should point out that in choosing introductory materials in the early days of this site, we also wrote about some material from the other side of the aisle – Michael Wagner’s Standing on Guard for Thee.

Second, I’d welcome debate on the value of McDonald’s piece. For starters, I would say that the events of the past three years suggest that she probably under-estimated the extent that Harper’s so-called “theo cons” would decide to minimize their religious connections in order to gain more power. That said, her conversations with Manning, Quist, the House of Prayer, etc. do seem more balanced and less “laughable” than you’re giving her credit for.

If there is a copy of the Maclean’s review you mention available online, I’d also be happy to link to it in a new post, and discuss that assessment as well. This blog aims to be comprehensive, not propagandistic.

I’d be happy to have conversations with other evangelicals. In fact, I’d also be happy to walk over to the house of prayer some day, too.

By: Bene D

Bene D — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:54:01 +0000

Hi Richard:

“Can I encourage you guys to actually have a conversation with these “scary evangelicals” so that you get your feet back on the ground?”

‘Scary evangelicals’ work on this site, and I like your idea, I’d be happy to have someone interview Janet Epp-Buckingham.

Your comment is addressed to David, he’ll respond, I hope you take time to enage him.

By: Richard Long

Richard Long — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:28:51 +0000

Hey Dave,

I was going to take you guys at this website seriously until I read your assessment of Marci McDonald’s article in the Walrus. It was laughable. Did you see the MacLeans mag assessment of it? Can I encourage you guys to actually have a conversation with these “scary evangelicals” so that you get your feet back on the ground? Why not start at The Laurentian Centre here in Ottawa and talk to their director, Dr. Janet Epp-Buckingham?