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There are two problems, as I see them. First, based on personal experience, people on the "religious left"--of all faiths--tend to go about their work and not draw attention to themselves.
The second problem, specific to Christians, is education. Fundamentalist megachurches offer scands of Bible study classes, and it allows people to speak with a voice of authority even as they twist or ignore scripture which contradicts their viewpoints. More progressive Christians need to seek out opportunities for Bible study so that they can, as the article says, engage the religious right in a theological debate.
Finally, the Democrats have to stop shying away from tying these extremists around the GOP's neck like a millstone. They've been doing this for a long time--child molester and cult leader David Koresh had his defenders on the right, don't forget. It can never hurt to expose the belief of these fringe elements to the light of day.
