Pastor Dan noticed something yesterday.
The leaders of the religious right – quick to denounce anyone who disagrees with their political agenda as “against people of faith” – hasn’t had anything to say about the arson attack against St. John’s Reformed United Church of Christ.
Not a word.
Nothing.
The Interfaith Alliance, on the other hand, released a welcomed statement
“The Interfaith Alliance urges everyone to raise a united voice against all hate crimes,” Rev. (Dr. C. Welton) Gaddy said. “Ending hate violence depends on people of faith and goodwill acting courageously to stand up against all religious bigotry and hate-filled acts. This is just one reason why passage of hate crimes legislation is so urgent. As the world’s most religiously diverse nation we celebrate and fiercely defend religious freedom for all.”
Are people like Albert Mohler and groups like Focus on the Family so wrapped up in their own culture wars that they cannot take a moment to condemn violence against faithful Christians?