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Prison Bitch · 04-29-2013, 12:29 PM

Army Email Labels Christian Ministries as “Domestic Hate Groups”

By Todd Starnes

A U.S. Army officer sent an email to dozens of subordinates listing the American Family Association and Family Research Council as “domestic hate groups” because they oppose homosexuality — and warned officers to monitor soldiers who might be supporters of the groups.

“Just want to ensure everyone is somewhat educated on some of the groups out there that do not share our Army Values,” read an email from Lt. Col. Jack Rich to three dozen subordinates at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. “When we see behaviors that are inconsistent with Army Values – don’t just walk by – do the right thing and address the concern before it becomes a problem.”

Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, told Fox News he was disturbed by the contents of the email.

“It’s very disturbing to see where the Obama Administration is taking the military and using it as a laboratory for social experimentation — and also as an instrument to fundamentally change the culture,” he said. “The message is very clear – if you are a Christian who believes in the Bible, who believes in transcendent truth, there is no place for you in the military.”

The Army denied there is any attack on Christians or those who hold religious beliefs.

“The notion that the Army is taking an anti-religion or anti-Christian stance is contrary to any of our policies, doctrines and regulations,” said George Wright, Army spokesman at the Pentagon. “Any belief that the Army is out to label religious groups in a negative manner is without warrant.”

Wright said they are checking into the origin of the email. At this point it’s unclear who ordered the email to be sent and why.

The 14-page email documented groups the military considers to be anti-gay, anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim. Among the other groups mentioned are Neo-Nazis, Racist Skinheads, White Nationalists and the Ku Klux Klan.

The Family Research Council and the American Family Association were listed as being anti-gay.

“The religious right in America has employed a variety of strategies in its efforts to beat back the increasingly confident gay rights movement,” the officer wrote. “One of those has been defamation.”

The officer accused the “Christian Right” of “engaging in the crudest type of name-calling, describing LGBT people as ‘perverts” with ‘filthy habits’ who seek to snatch the children of straight parents and ‘convert’ them to gay sex,” he wrote.

Last week, Fox News reported that an Army training instructor told a Reserve unit based in Pennsylvania that Evangelical Christianity and Catholicism were examples of religious extremism. The Army categorized that episode as an isolated incident......

http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes...te-groups.html

Frazod · 05-01-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002

Such as?

JFC, how many posts have I read of yours lately about how the Boston Marathon bomber doesn't deserve rights, should just be executed without trial, etc? What a hypocrite.

I guess you embrace foreign ****ing welfare scum who bomb American citizens, right? Does it piss you off that he's being held without bail? ****ing clown.

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002

...says the guy who just ran a "Biggest Douche" contest.

Perhaps if you stop confining your despicable one who sucks the penisy to DC, you'll advance farther next year.

cosmo20002 · 05-01-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I guess you embrace foreign ****ing welfare scum who bomb American citizens, right? Does it piss you off that he's being held without bail? ****ing clown.

An American citizen committing an act in America I think is entitled to the normal Consitutional rights and protections. All of your ranting about your rights and the Obama dictatorship really means squat, as you've shown what a phony you really are.

Yeah, he's a scumbag. And if you really mean the shit you say, you are far worse than all of those Nazi gun grabbers you're always going on about.

Comrade Crapski · 05-01-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Brick

Oh, those poor persecuted christians.

Oh those poor persecuted queers.

Frazod · 05-01-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002

An American citizen committing an act in America I think is entitled to the normal Consitutional rights and protections. All of your ranting about your rights and the Obama dictatorship really means squat, as you've shown what a phony you really are.

Yeah, he's a scumbag. And if you really mean the shit you say, you are far worse than all of those Nazi gun grabbers you're always going on about.

He's an American citizen in much the same way you're an actual man.

PunkinDrublic · 05-01-2013, 01:14 PM

I read through this entire thread and just became that much stupider for doing so.

Comrade Crapski · 05-01-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkinDrublic

I read through this entire thread and just became that much stupider for doing so.

I find it hard to believe you could possibly get any stupider.

PunkinDrublic · 05-01-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Comrade Crapski

I find it hard to believe you could possibly get any stupider.

Thanks man I was looking for validation from simpletons like yourself.

KILLER_CLOWN · 05-01-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002

I'd say they are getting off easy. Anyway, "Religious proselytization is not permitted within the Department of Defense...Court martials and non-judicial punishments are decided on a case-by-case basis...”.

When they punish someone for mentioning Jesus, let us know.
But you just know that they are probably encouraging Islamic practices and maybe even making it mandatory--right? Right?

Well if you tell someone about Jesus they just might convert yes? and no to the 2nd point.

cosmo20002 · 05-01-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLER_CLOWN

Well if you tell someone about Jesus they just might convert yes? and no to the 2nd point.

Well, its kind of like having a rule against "inappropriate" or "unprofessional" behavior. You can't always define every last thing. As a practical matter, is this really even an issue? Its not like some new rule was announced or a bunch of people are being prosecuted. The terribly-written Breitbart article says the "The Pentagon has released a statement confirming" the rule. So, someone asked and they responded.

Xanathol · 05-01-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

OK lets hear your reasons.

You.

As for the Pentagon move, I believe each member should be marched to the front of the lines in the middle of a battle and let them reassess their stance here.

Brock · 05-01-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Xanathol

You.

As for the Pentagon move, I believe each member should be marched to the front of the lines in the middle of a battle and let them reassess their stance here.

Think that will make them believe fairy tales?

Prison Bitch · 05-01-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmo20002

Well, its kind of like having a rule against "inappropriate" or "unprofessional" behavior. You can't always define every last thing. As a practical matter, is this really even an issue? Its not like some new rule was announced or a bunch of people are being prosecuted. The terribly-written Breitbart article says the "The Pentagon has released a statement confirming" the rule. So, someone asked and they responded.

Hopefully anyone who so much as brought up Obama's name will also be court-martialed. No more campaigning from the barracks. No Obama tee shirts, no cheers when he speaks, no "proselytizing". Anyone who openly supports that man? 30 days in the Hole.

cosmo20002 · 05-01-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Hopefully anyone who so much as brought up Obama's name will also be court-martialed. No more campaigning from the barracks. No Obama tee shirts, no cheers when he speaks, no "proselytizing". Anyone who openly supports that man? 30 days in the Hole.

Makes sense.

Fish · 05-01-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Xanathol

You.

As for the Pentagon move, I believe each member should be marched to the front of the lines in the middle of a battle and let them reassess their stance here.

Right. Because if there's anything religion is good at, it's using fear to control the behavior and decisions of others.

**Dave Lane** · 05-01-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Prison Bitch

Breaking: Pentagon Confirms May Court Martial Soldiers Who Share Christian Faith--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Send a Tip by Ken Klukowski 1 May 2013, 8:12 AM PDT 503post a comment View Discussion

The Pentagon has released a statement confirming that soldiers could be prosecuted for promoting their faith: "Religious proselytization is not permitted within the Department of Defense...Court martials and non-judicial punishments are decided on a case-by-case basis...”.

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/2...hristian-Faith

What ever happened to burning at the stake or boiling in oil?

The pussification of the Army continues.

04-29-2013, 12:29 PM
Prison Bitch Where's my WALL? Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Lees summit Casino cash: $60258	Army Email Labels Christian Ministries as “Domestic Hate Groups” Army Email Labels Christian Ministries as “Domestic Hate Groups” By Todd Starnes A U.S. Army officer sent an email to dozens of subordinates listing the American Family Association and Family Research Council as “domestic hate groups” because they oppose homosexuality — and warned officers to monitor soldiers who might be supporters of the groups. “Just want to ensure everyone is somewhat educated on some of the groups out there that do not share our Army Values,” read an email from Lt. Col. Jack Rich to three dozen subordinates at Fort Campbell in Kentucky. “When we see behaviors that are inconsistent with Army Values – don’t just walk by – do the right thing and address the concern before it becomes a problem.” Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, told Fox News he was disturbed by the contents of the email. “It’s very disturbing to see where the Obama Administration is taking the military and using it as a laboratory for social experimentation — and also as an instrument to fundamentally change the culture,” he said. “The message is very clear – if you are a Christian who believes in the Bible, who believes in transcendent truth, there is no place for you in the military.” The Army denied there is any attack on Christians or those who hold religious beliefs. “The notion that the Army is taking an anti-religion or anti-Christian stance is contrary to any of our policies, doctrines and regulations,” said George Wright, Army spokesman at the Pentagon. “Any belief that the Army is out to label religious groups in a negative manner is without warrant.” Wright said they are checking into the origin of the email. At this point it’s unclear who ordered the email to be sent and why. The 14-page email documented groups the military considers to be anti-gay, anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim. Among the other groups mentioned are Neo-Nazis, Racist Skinheads, White Nationalists and the Ku Klux Klan. The Family Research Council and the American Family Association were listed as being anti-gay. “The religious right in America has employed a variety of strategies in its efforts to beat back the increasingly confident gay rights movement,” the officer wrote. “One of those has been defamation.” The officer accused the “Christian Right” of “engaging in the crudest type of name-calling, describing LGBT people as ‘perverts” with ‘filthy habits’ who seek to snatch the children of straight parents and ‘convert’ them to gay sex,” he wrote. Last week, Fox News reported that an Army training instructor told a Reserve unit based in Pennsylvania that Evangelical Christianity and Catholicism were examples of religious extremism. The Army categorized that episode as an isolated incident...... http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes...te-groups.html
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