Apocalypse
In "American Theocracy", former Republican party strategist Kevin Phillips recognizes that his party has been hijacked by people who are unwilling to recognize the perils of religious fundamentalism. He believes that government should function within it's financial means, and stay out of our private lives. Phillips examines how the religious right is driving this administration's policy, and in some ways have stopped worrying about the economy because they're waiting for the second coming.
Recently, Bush was asked: “Do you believe that the war in Iraq and the rise of terrorism are signs of the apocalypse?” He replied: “I haven't really thought of it that way.” Bush’s answer went on for five minutes when a simple yes or no would have been sufficient. He can't answer the question whether or not he believes in Armageddon or if it's happening in the Middle East, because he'll be figuratively damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.
The question was specifically about, "American Theocracy," in which Kevin Phillips expresses grave concern about the dangerous influence of people who go to church, and favor religion defining government. A survey by "Newsweek" several years ago found that 45 percent of American Christians believed in Armageddon and about the same percentage thought the Antichrist was already on Earth. Phillips claims that about 55 percent of the Republican coalition believe Armageddon is near and that the anti-Christ is already on earth. Prior to the invasion of Iraq, an Associated Press poll found that 77 percent of Evangelicals favored the Iraqi war.
Phillips states that about 35 percent the electorate is caught up in scripture, exerting their influence and power, over the White House and the Republican party. A considerable number of Republican conservatives and evangelicals believe that religion should guide politics and they don’t hesitate to push their view on a whole host of issues. Whether it be the biblical aspect of the Middle East or science on the White House.
Recently, Bush was asked: “Do you believe that the war in Iraq and the rise of terrorism are signs of the apocalypse?” He replied: “I haven't really thought of it that way.” Bush’s answer went on for five minutes when a simple yes or no would have been sufficient. He can't answer the question whether or not he believes in Armageddon or if it's happening in the Middle East, because he'll be figuratively damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.
The question was specifically about, "American Theocracy," in which Kevin Phillips expresses grave concern about the dangerous influence of people who go to church, and favor religion defining government. A survey by "Newsweek" several years ago found that 45 percent of American Christians believed in Armageddon and about the same percentage thought the Antichrist was already on Earth. Phillips claims that about 55 percent of the Republican coalition believe Armageddon is near and that the anti-Christ is already on earth. Prior to the invasion of Iraq, an Associated Press poll found that 77 percent of Evangelicals favored the Iraqi war.
Phillips states that about 35 percent the electorate is caught up in scripture, exerting their influence and power, over the White House and the Republican party. A considerable number of Republican conservatives and evangelicals believe that religion should guide politics and they don’t hesitate to push their view on a whole host of issues. Whether it be the biblical aspect of the Middle East or science on the White House.
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