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A Service of AMERICAN ATHEISTS
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In This Issue...
* Atheists testify against RFRA in Maryland, New Mexico.
* TheistWatch: Uppity kids? Stone 'em, says minister
* American Atheists National Convention, April 2-4, 1999
* Atheist Viewpoint -- now on our web site!
* Resources
* About this list...
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THEISTWATCH SHORT SHOTS
A Tampa, Florida religious group is citing religious liberty in
refusing to obey a judge's order and repay fines stemming from the
promotion of a controversial investment program. Greater Ministries
International Church is refusing to pay a $6.4 million fine ordered by
Judge Eunice Ross for offering investors a double return on their
money. The church claimed to be investing in gold and diamond mining
operations, but was not registered to conduct business in
Pennsylvania, where the promotion was conducted through mass mailing
and television advertising. According to Religion News Service, "The
group says it will not pay the fine because that would force it to put
the state above God..."
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Every so often, we see a news article about "Christian
Reconstructionism," a religious movement which advocates the
"reconstruction" of secular society along Old Testament lines.
Reconstructionists would dismantle most non- sectarian institutions
including public schools; they also advocate the use of a death
penalty for a variety of transgressions, including "blasphemy,"
abortion, murder, "witchcraft," homosexuality, adultery, promoting
"false" religious beliefs and even disrespect to one's parents.
While relatively small in numbers, the Reconstructionist movement is
thriving in America; followers are active in influential groups
including the Council for National Policy, a policy nexus for
religious and social conservatives. Gary North, a political activist
noted for his dire warnings about the Y2-K bug is a Reconstructionist
and follower of the movement's founder, R. J.Rushdoony of the
Chalcedon Foundation in Vallecito, CA.
"Can they be serious?," you might ask. Yep. A recent issue of the
Chalcedon Report, the group's monthly journal, included an article
aptly titled "Stoning Disobedient Children," by Reconstructionist
minister Rev. William O. Einwechter. In his article, he cites the
passage from Deuteronomy 21:18-21 which tasks parents to drag "a
stubborn and rebellious son" before authorities if he will not alter
his behavior. Rev. Einwechter suggested that capital punishment
should be used on "a grown son (and by extension to a daughter as
well) who, for whatever reason, has rebelled against the authority of
his parents and will not profit from any of their discipline nor obey
their voice in any thing." He adds that "The execution of the rebel
in view is just, merciful, and preventive..."
Should you think that Einwechter is some kind of a crank with no
following, consider this; he is vicemoderator of the Association of
Free Reformed Churches, and a vice president of the National Reform
Association, a group that advocates the inclusion of Christianity in
government.
Stoning is also suggested by Gary North, who has remarked that since
stones are cheap and plentiful, capital executions would be easy and
inexpensive to use.
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THE ATHEIST VIEWPOINT -- NOW, SEE IT ON LINE!
"The Atheist Viewpoint," American Atheists' weekly half-hour
television program is now on the American Atheist website. Go right
to the Visitor's Center and click on the title you want. NOW PLAYING:
"Son Of Sam - Christian Role Model." Find out how a convicted,
psychopathic murderer from New York City is now Jesus' favorite
boytoy.
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