I see that Senate Chaplain Barry Black has pulled out of next month's "Reclaiming America for Christ" conference sponsored by the Rev. D. James Kennedy's Coral Ridge Ministries. "[H]is appearance wouldn't uphold the Senate chaplain's 'historic tradition of being nonpolitical, nonpartisan, nonsectarian,' Meg Saunders, a spokeswoman for the chaplain, said Thursday."
That reminds me. Along with then-Representative Katherine Harris (R-FL), then-Arkansas Governor (and now presidential hopeful) Mike Huckabee reportedly participated in the 2006 Reclaiming America for Christ conference. Has anyone seen Huckabee's speech to this gathering?
One more thing. As I noted in an earlier post, Rev. Kennedy has said to Christians: "As the vice-regents of God, we are to bring His truth and His will to bear on every sphere of our world and our society. We are to exercise godly dominion and influence over our neighborhoods, our schools, our government ... our entertainment media, our news media, our scientific endeavors - in short, over every aspect and institution of human society." I hope some reporter asks Governor Huckabee what he thinks of this statement.
When asked about his views on reclaiming America for Jesus by Tim Russert he kind of dodged the issue. I expect Huckabee will continue to try to dodge it. But appearing with Mr. Kennedy will not help the dodge. I'm glad the Senate chaplain saw through the guise of this and realized it would not be a good idea to attend. -- Especially if Ann Coulter was appearing.
Posted by: Bob Cornwall | February 03, 2007 at 11:44 AM
Bob, my information is that Huckabee spoke at this conference last year. I haven't heard about any plans for him to speak there this year. Like you, I think he needs to be pressed more on these "Christian Nation" issues.
As you say, Ann Coulter is supposed to appear at the gathering this year. I find it astonishing and embarrasing that any organization that identifies itself as Christian would extend a speaking invitation to Coulter, given the hateful speech that is her stock-in-trade. (Here is a sampling of Coulter quotes: http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/2001/0111.coulterwisdom.html)
Posted by: Melissa Rogers | February 03, 2007 at 02:38 PM
I like to see what Hillary Clinton thinks about Dr. Kennedy's statement
Posted by: Kris Weinschenker | February 04, 2007 at 11:56 AM
WE do not win people to Christ by enforcing our ideas on others. Jesus chose to live His life lovingly, and He has won more people to Himself than enforcement ever could Please engage the Spirit of Jesus, He calls us to choose Him. we cannot force people to become Christians. Love wins, force repels.
Posted by: Vera Cooper | June 12, 2008 at 05:54 PM