I recently heard a radio talk show host’s idea that unrecognized bigotry exists in this country. It exists in halls of academia, the offices of soup kitchens and social service offices, on back lots in Hollywood, and in old media newsrooms. No, it is not hatred of ethnic groups; alternate sexually preferences; or even traditional groups that are the focus of hate. The group in question is that of everyday Americans. It is the majority of the population. It is the God fearing, tradition loving, hold America above everyone else crowd. Yes ladies & gentlemen, the growing focus of hate and bigotry in our modern society is the conservative Christian.
<!–[if !supportEmptyParas]–>
There is a powerful campaign in this country to undermine God, Christianity, America, and morality. The more public of these campaigns, such as Ten Commandment lawsuits and censorship of the Declaration of Independence in history classes (due to its reference to God), do get minor attention in the so-called mainstream. Thankfully bigotry of this nature can easily be combated by the growing real mainstream voice. It is the incidences that draw little to no attention that are of major concern. The entertainment industry puts out garbage on a weekly basis that “under the breath” ridicules the majority of Americans. The portrayal of conservatives, Christians, and heartland American is down right disgraceful.
<!–[if !supportEmptyParas]–>
Then there is everyday bias in the workplace. As someone who is a member of a rare club, that of a conservative Republican Social Worker, I witness this bigotry on a daily or weekly basis. I have heard it in the planning of activities when one co-worker whispered to another that the religious beliefs of some of our fellow co-workers would “get in the way” of some of the planned activities. I’ve hear it in meetings when Republicans are demonized for their supposed responsibility for the bad conditions faced by every disadvantaged group in our population. Republicans are constantly the “reason” why every pet project of the LibDems are not fully funded. The truth of this idea is much different and will be addressed in a later entry.
<!–[if !supportEmptyParas]–>
Bigotry faced by God-fearing Americans goes much deeper than my poor attempt to define it here…. I have said enough in this attempt to make a plea however, Let us fight the growing bigotry, bias, and hate that targets us, the majority of the American people!