Maybe it is unfair to make generalisations, Joe, but the Christian Coalition has become such a huge political entity, it has become what most people think of as Christianity. It would be good if Christians, such as yourself and my sister, who is a Christian minister, and others could "take back" Christianity or raise it up from the bigotry etc. of their ilk, as you say.

Many people who are friends and/or family of mine are being directly assaulted by the political actions, positions, and desires of the Religious Right, which of course, IMO, is a misnomer anyway.*BG* They may be in the extreme, and they may not be in the majority, but they do have the loudest voice and the most savvy about insidiously invading politics, from the grassroots level on up.

So, just like I say to my friends who are members of the GOP, take it back from the extremists; get involved; let your voice be heard; and, make sure your church does the same.

kat