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Tuesday, September 16, 2008 06:47 PM

Has anyone ever read Bess' book?

I have, as part of my doctoral studies in theology. I'll just say this: you wouldn't have to worry about banning his book. I highly doubt anyone would ever check it out. As a theologian, he fails miserably. While I admire his ministry, his theology lacks any sort of credibility. He is a classic example of everything a theologian should NOT be: someone who has a worldview and tries to twist theology and history to fit into it.

Surely Salon can come up with someone better to give a testimonial regarding Governor Palin. I'm certain there is probably "dirt" out there, but using someone like Bess, whose motives are suspect, is not the way to go.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 07:23 PM

Just one other thing...

I've noticed many commenters here lamenting that Palin, should she become Vice-President, would use her office to shove her fundamentalist beliefs down America's collective throat.

My question is this: What is the basis for this belief? Does anyone have any evidence of her attempting this in her position as Governor? I have not seen nor read of any attempts by her to push creationism is schools, abolish abortion, or any other thing that people are warning us she would do.

So, anyone, where is the evidence that she would push for her personal beliefs to become law? If you have no evidence, then your assertions are simply fear-mongering, something which you consistently charge the right with doing in this country.

Evidence? And please cite something other than DailyKos or the Huffington Post...

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