American Holy War

Make no mistake, there is a holy war going on in America. It's not between Christians and Muslim extremists; it's between Christian extremists and the rest of America. Though this brand of Christianity has much in common with their Muslim counterparts, i.e., they are determined to undermine our pluralistic society. They have just won the latest skirmish by pressuring enough NBC affiliates and sponsors to, in turn, pressure the network to drop The Book of Daniel.

Apparently, not watching the show was not enough; they do not want others to watch it either. If asked individually, every one of these Americans would say that they believe in the Constitution and a free society. The truth is that they believe in it only when it works in their favor.

For a glimpse of an American Theocracy, read Margaret Atwood’s A Handmaid's Tale. While certain aspects of it might warm the cockles of many a Christian Evangelist’s heart, it will chill most Americans to the bone.