On Wednesday night, George W. Bush pushed his faith-based legislation alongside his friend Pastor Tony Evans. The President said that Evans’ congregation, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, offered just the kind of faith-based programs government should be funding. Oak Cliff runs a program called Project Turn Around. But what is Evans preaching? According to the Texas Freedom Network some of Evans remarks in recent years have included these:
"The demise of our community and culture is the fault of sissified men who have been overly influenced by women." -Tony Evans, co-editor of "Seven Promises of a Promise Keeper" in The Progressive, August 1996."Sit down with your wife and say something like this: 'Honey, I've made a terrible mistake. I've given you my role. I gave up leading this family, and I forced you to take my place. Now I must reclaim that role.' . . . I'm not suggesting you ask for your role back, I'm urging you to take it back. . . . Treat the lady gently and lovingly. But lead." - Tony Evans, speaker for the Promise Keepers
Christianity has everything to do with inclusion and nothing to do with exclusion. Christians are called to seek justice. Evans misses the point of faith. No group that discriminates against gays or women deserves federal support.
