LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY classifiedpeon)

This was originally posted to...well, the subject makes it obvious. redtheda (sorry...don't remember how to do the LJ link thingy) suggested I post it here.

( I was told I should put a trigger warning. But since I don't know what that is, I'll just say that this post involves some strong content and might be disturbing/destressing to those who suffered from abuse as kids. )

LJ-SEC: (ORIGINALLY POSTED BY wyldraven)

Americans United Slams Justice Department 'First Freedom Project' For Hypocrisy
Effort Is Another Attempt By The Bush Administration To Undercut Church-State Separation, Placate Religious Right, Says AU's Lynn

( Excerpt. Click Headline for full story. )

I have seen several stories / posts on this (including one from the Rude Pundit) today. Even before I saw this analysis, I had come to the same conclusion. I particularly enjoyed this quote:

“Expecting the Bush administration to defend religious liberty is a little like asking Col. Sanders to babysit your pet chicken,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United. “This administration has repeatedly worked to destroy true religious freedom by merging church and state.”