Comments on: Two Governors Turn Down Invitation to Hate Group-Funded Prayer Day http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2011/06/08/two-governors-turn-down-invitation-for-prayer-day-sponsored-by-hate-group/ Hatewatch is a blog of the Southern Poverty Law Center Mon, 20 May 2013 13:31:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Katherine Bazemore http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2011/06/08/two-governors-turn-down-invitation-for-prayer-day-sponsored-by-hate-group/comment-page-1/#comment-298311 Katherine Bazemore Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:51:33 +0000 http://www.splcenter.org/blog/?p=6775#comment-298311 The Hand of God will reveal where true Hate comes from and it is not of this world. The message of Jesus is one of love and release into a complete peace and joy that is undeniable. What gets targeted as HATE is deceptive twisting and an effort to keep people from experiencing incredible freedom and joy in their lives. Some would desire for people to remain in bondage and fear so they can depend on the Government or others. The Christian message is about true freedom and a peace that passes ALL understanding. Blessings to all and I all upon all CEO's and individuals to go into a place of prayer to Jesus by His Spirit and see for yourself if He is real. The Hand of God will reveal where true Hate comes from and it is not of this world. The message of Jesus is one of love and release into a complete peace and joy that is undeniable. What gets targeted as HATE is deceptive twisting and an effort to keep people from experiencing incredible freedom and joy in their lives. Some would desire for people to remain in bondage and fear so they can depend on the Government or others. The Christian message is about true freedom and a peace that passes ALL understanding. Blessings to all and I all upon all CEO’s and individuals to go into a place of prayer to Jesus by His Spirit and see for yourself if He is real.

]]> By: mikeksf http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2011/06/08/two-governors-turn-down-invitation-for-prayer-day-sponsored-by-hate-group/comment-page-1/#comment-297968 mikeksf Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:21:55 +0000 http://www.splcenter.org/blog/?p=6775#comment-297968 Disgusting. And now there's talk of this crass Tea Bagger running on the Republican ticket for president! Texas? Let them secede. Houston? What are the plans to just say no to this hate group? Who will stand up? Disgusting. And now there’s talk of this crass Tea Bagger running on the Republican ticket for president! Texas? Let them secede.
Houston? What are the plans to just say no to this hate group? Who will stand up?

]]> By: Sam Molloy http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2011/06/08/two-governors-turn-down-invitation-for-prayer-day-sponsored-by-hate-group/comment-page-1/#comment-297892 Sam Molloy Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.splcenter.org/blog/?p=6775#comment-297892 Mitch Daniels also recently got Indiana's fired-up legislature to soften an anti immigration bill, and made sure the five illegals arrested while protesting at his office were not deported. Mitch Daniels also recently got Indiana’s fired-up legislature to soften an anti immigration bill, and made sure the five illegals arrested while protesting at his office were not deported.

]]> By: Jonas Rand http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2011/06/08/two-governors-turn-down-invitation-for-prayer-day-sponsored-by-hate-group/comment-page-1/#comment-297842 Jonas Rand Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:27:56 +0000 http://www.splcenter.org/blog/?p=6775#comment-297842 What is a Burkina? The country? What is a Burkina? The country?

]]> By: Concerned Citizen http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2011/06/08/two-governors-turn-down-invitation-for-prayer-day-sponsored-by-hate-group/comment-page-1/#comment-297817 Concerned Citizen Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:44:05 +0000 http://www.splcenter.org/blog/?p=6775#comment-297817 These extremists are way out of shape in the real world Hasn't any of these Burkina realize that people in the LGBT community are also taxpayers? I guess not. I Wonder if Fisher and people like him has something to hide. TIme will tell. These extremists are way out of shape in the real world Hasn’t any of these Burkina realize that people in the LGBT community are also taxpayers? I guess not. I Wonder if Fisher and people like him has something to hide. TIme will tell.

]]> By: RLavigueur http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2011/06/08/two-governors-turn-down-invitation-for-prayer-day-sponsored-by-hate-group/comment-page-1/#comment-297789 RLavigueur Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:44:41 +0000 http://www.splcenter.org/blog/?p=6775#comment-297789 At this point, the AFA has confirmed that one of the purposes of the prayer event will be to end the "increasing acceptance of homosexuality" in America, so the event it seems will be (in part) anti-gay in theme as well as in support. Of course, the fact that elected politicians are using the status of their offices to promote their religious beliefs is offensive regardless of what themes they choose to rely on to draw in the crowds. When that religious message is one of fear of change, blind submission in the hope that things will just get better, and hatred for anyone different enough to make a comfortable scapegoat, it paints a very sad picture of the political and social reality in the USA, particularly as it seems likely far more than one additional governor will feel it valuable to attend. Interestingly, the lesbian mayor of Houston doesn't mind that her city will be the venue for an event hosted by the AFA with anti-gay themes. Apparently, as long as you want to spend money in Houston, she'll support the promotion of any cause and encourage return visits. Somehow I doubt that'll go over particularly well with LGBT constituents in her area. Here's hoping more governors will add their names to the list of those refusing to take part in this. At this point, the AFA has confirmed that one of the purposes of the prayer event will be to end the “increasing acceptance of homosexuality” in America, so the event it seems will be (in part) anti-gay in theme as well as in support. Of course, the fact that elected politicians are using the status of their offices to promote their religious beliefs is offensive regardless of what themes they choose to rely on to draw in the crowds. When that religious message is one of fear of change, blind submission in the hope that things will just get better, and hatred for anyone different enough to make a comfortable scapegoat, it paints a very sad picture of the political and social reality in the USA, particularly as it seems likely far more than one additional governor will feel it valuable to attend.

Interestingly, the lesbian mayor of Houston doesn’t mind that her city will be the venue for an event hosted by the AFA with anti-gay themes. Apparently, as long as you want to spend money in Houston, she’ll support the promotion of any cause and encourage return visits.

Somehow I doubt that’ll go over particularly well with LGBT constituents in her area. Here’s hoping more governors will add their names to the list of those refusing to take part in this.

]]> By: Linnea http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2011/06/08/two-governors-turn-down-invitation-for-prayer-day-sponsored-by-hate-group/comment-page-1/#comment-297581 Linnea Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:59:30 +0000 http://www.splcenter.org/blog/?p=6775#comment-297581 Just peachy. The AFA is getting some credibility thanks to Governor Goodhair (tip of the hat to the late Molly Ivins for that zinger!) But at least a couple of governors are enlightened on this issue... we need more like them. Just peachy. The AFA is getting some credibility thanks to Governor Goodhair (tip of the hat to the late Molly Ivins for that zinger!) But at least a couple of governors are enlightened on this issue… we need more like them.

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