definitely a troll post. if this thread goes anywhere, it's a credit to the TFP community in spite of the author's intent.
tecoyah, i think your comparison to muslim extremism is unjust. Shank said that they should "stand up" against that which conflicts with their moral code. this is what the "zealot" recommended to his congregation...
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Christians should not hesitate to voice their opinions about such things as abortion, prayer, and homosexual marriage.
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what could be more civil? what could be more sober? more American? when our preachers call for the blood of non-believers, when they use the innocent as shields, when they make a death-cult of martydom... then and only then will such comparisons be relevant. i do not understand the constant need to equivocate on every issue.