Comments on: From the PeaceBang Situation Room http://www.peacebang.com/2005/10/28/from-the-peacebang-situation-room/ The manic mind of the minister -- Auntie Mame Meets Cotton Mather Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:29:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Andrew http://www.peacebang.com/2005/10/28/from-the-peacebang-situation-room/#comment-977 Andrew Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:25:21 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2005/10/28/from-the-peacebang-situation-room/#comment-977 "One version of the truth" is what the Bushies are all about. They tolerate no dissent or discussion, and have no compunction about shutting down any voice they see as a threat. I think this issue is rooted in the relgious fundamentalism many of them share. After all, if it is God's word that is all important, and you talk to God, how much do you need to respect any other view. I am reminded of the exchange between Drummond and Brady (Darrow and Bryan) at the climax of "Inherit the Wind" - So you talk to God? God tells you what is right? Gentlemen, meet the prophet from Nebraska! <br/><br/>This, to me, seems closely connected to the sermon idea you were ratiocinating a couple of days ago. “One version of the truth” is what the Bushies are all about. They tolerate no dissent or discussion, and have no compunction about shutting down any voice they see as a threat. I think this issue is rooted in the relgious fundamentalism many of them share. After all, if it is God’s word that is all important, and you talk to God, how much do you need to respect any other view. I am reminded of the exchange between Drummond and Brady (Darrow and Bryan) at the climax of “Inherit the Wind” - So you talk to God? God tells you what is right? Gentlemen, meet the prophet from Nebraska!

This, to me, seems closely connected to the sermon idea you were ratiocinating a couple of days ago.

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