RELIGION AND POLITICS COUNT ME OUT, CHRISTIAN COALITION CHICAGOLAND FINAL Edition

I've watched the spread of the Christian Coalition since Rev. Pat Robertson began pushing it on his TV show. His televised warfare plans were classic going-into-battle pep-rally tactics as he mobilized troops and demonized "enemies." Robertson took God-is-on-our-side rhetoric to fervo...

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Published inChicago tribune (1963)
Main Author John J. Egan. Monsignor John J. Egan is a priest of the Chicago Archdiocese
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago, Ill Tribune Publishing Company, LLC 17.03.1996
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Summary:I've watched the spread of the Christian Coalition since Rev. Pat Robertson began pushing it on his TV show. His televised warfare plans were classic going-into-battle pep-rally tactics as he mobilized troops and demonized "enemies." Robertson took God-is-on-our-side rhetoric to fervor unmatched by great military generals. He claimed unique illumination from God Almighty: "We're seeing the Christian Coalition rise to where God intends it to be . . . as one of the most powerful political forces . . . in the history of America." Robertson's assessment is acute of contemporary America's confusion and fear. He recognizes how easy it has become to pledge allegiance to a message of fear, anger and blame, particularly when it comes wrapped up as "Christianity." He capitalizes on our thirst for leadership, understanding and "self-esteem" with his extraordinary brand of paranoia and xenophobia. His fear-mongering mingles with this messianic message: The Christian Coalition is the single, simple solution; Christian-Coalition voter guidance is "God's will"; he has God's word on it.
ISSN:1085-6706