Bryan Fischer and the AFA put the FUN in FUNDAMENTALISM
Bryan Fischer, The AFA, and a recent timeline of Christian Fundamentalism – Sources: MediaMatters.org, TowlerRoad.com, RightWingWatch.org, Action.AFA.net, RenewAmerica.com
- Bryan Fischer: Director of Issue Analysis for Government and Public Policy at the American Family Association, an organization whose mission can best be summed up in a direct quote from their website: “We believe that God has communicated absolute truth to man through nature and the Bible, and that all men everywhere and at all times are subject to His authority. Therefore, a culture based on Biblical truth best serves the well-being of our country as evidenced by the vision of our forefathers as set forth in the Declaration of Independence.” This is an organization that actively seeks to legislate public policy that will more accurately reflect biblical authority.
- Nov. 6, 2009 – In response to the murders at Fort Hood, Fischer writes that Muslims should be barred from military service. “The barbarians are no longer at the gate. They’re inside the fort, and it’s time for the insanity to stop.”
- Dec. 14, 2009 – Fischer claims in an AFA blog post that Article IV of the Constitution indicating that no “religious test” be required for service in a public office simply means that it doesn’t matter which denomination of Christianity that you belong to.
- Jan. 8, 2010 – Fischer openly advocates the use of “lethal force” against Muslims, alluding to the biblical genocide of the Canaanites in a blog post entitles “Islam is an Evil, Wicked religion – Here’s Proof”. “You can begin to understand why God instructed the Israelites to kill every living thing among the Canaanites – every man, every woman, and every child. To leave even one alive was to put innocent Israelites in future jeopardy.”
- April 9, 2010 – Fischer writes that the best way to “save what is left of American culture” is to deport all Muslims currently living in the US and halt the immigration of Muslims across US borders. It is worth noting that this is the first blog post that comes with a disclaimer at the top that reads: “The American Family Association has not taken a position on this issue.” Fischer is employed by the AFA, he represents the AFA at conferences, he’s practically the voice of the AFA.
- April 12, 2010 – Fischer backpedals, sort of. He thinks we should only deport Muslims who refuse to accept Jesus as their personal lord and savior. “Those who are willing to convert to Christianity and renounce Islam, Allah, Mohammed and the Koran may be welcomed, for they can become not just good Christians but true Americans.”
- April 15, 2010 – Fischer and the AFA argue that it would be impossible for a gay judge to rule impartially in court when “homosexual causes” are involved. Y’know, just like how it would be impossible for a black judge or a lady judge to remain impartial when their respective minority groups are represented in court. “A homosexual judge cannot help but give the home-field advantage to every legal team appearing before him who represents homosexual causes. It will be impossible for the visiting team, the team representing sexual normalcy and natural marriage, to get a fair shake in his courtroom.”
- April 23, 2010 – Fischer, in a blog critisizing the military for disinviting Franklin Graham from a Pentagon ceremony celebrating the National Day of Prayer, claims that the military is run by “Fundamentalist Muslims and homosexual advocates”. Fischer says Muslim extremists and gay people are working together harmoniously to destroy American family values via the US military. Riiiiight.
- May 24, 2010 – What would Jesus sign? According to Fischer, the Arizona Immigration law. Why? “Because of his compassion. This compassion is for the citizens of Arizona who are subject to home invasions, out-of-control drug trafficking, human smuggling, the constant threat of kidnappings, and a $2.7 billion price tag for all the social problems caused by illegal aliens. The costs of education, welfare, medical care and law enforcement may wind up bankrupting the state. The compassion of Jesus goes out to Arizonans who live with constant social disruption and suffer a steady drain on resources which should be available to take care of their families.”
- May 26, 2010 – Fischer’s hot mess of crazy reaches critical mass: Hitler was gay, the Nazi party began in a gay bar in Munich, and the worst of the atrocities were committed by gay Nazis. “Most of Hitler’s closest aides were homosexuals or sexual deviants. This circle included not only Roehm but the Hitler Youth leader, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Economics, Hermann Goering (who may not have been homosexual but who liked to dress in drag, paint his nails and put rouge on his cheeks), his personal attorney and his bodyguards. Hitler himself likely functioned as a male prostitute in the days of his youth in Vienna.”
The AFA (supposedly a 501c3 nonprofit and the organization that employs Bryan Fischer) owns and operates nearly 200 radio stations across the country. On it’s website, the AFA states that it “used its formidable internet presence to promote Tax Day (April 15) Tea Party Rallies in over 1,000 cities across America.”
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