A Threat As Real As .... Well Maybe Iraq

Let's see, 85% of the country identifies itself as Christian, like 3% Atheist/Agnostic, Jews and Muslims probably account for 12% or so.....Yeah, Christianity's really in trouble here.

Of course, they could be talking about the assault on Jesus' Teachings that the christianist Right Wingers have waged for decades....but, I kid.

'War' on Christians Is Alleged

Conference Depicts a Culture Hostile to Evangelical Beliefs

By Alan CoopermanWashington Post Staff

The "War on Christmas" has morphed into a "War on Christians."Last December, some evangelical Christian groups declared that the religious celebration of Christmas -- and even the phrase "Merry Christmas" -- was under attack by the forces of secularism.This week, radio commentator Rick Scarborough convened a two-day conference in Washington on the "War on Christians and the Values Voters in 2006." The opening session was devoted to "reports from the frontlines" on "persecution" of Christians in the United States and Canada, including an artist whose paintings were barred from a municipal art show in Deltona, Fla., because they contained religious themes.

"It doesn't rise to the level of persecution that we would see in China or North Korea," said Tristan Emmanuel, a Canadian activist. "But let's not pretend that it's okay."

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