1-21-2005 Christian right marks start of `a good 4 years'
"Religion and morality," Sheldon repeated. "That's what is happening--that fusion of religion and morality and public policy has now come about."
A couple of hours after President Bush took the oath of office, the indefatigable Rev. Lou Sheldon, founder and chairman of the Traditional Values Coalition, was more upbeat than usual.
On Wednesday, Sheldon had tossed a Christian bash for more than 800 people at the Ritz-Carlton hotel. The host committee was virtually a who's who of politically important evangelicals, including Gary Bauer, Ralph Reed and Rev. Jerry Falwell.
On Thursday, Sheldon played host to an indoor gathering of about 300 fellow Christians, people who wanted to experience the inauguration events with like-minded people but weren't inclined to brave the weather.
"This is the beginning of a good four years," said Sheldon, who is given to quoting historical figures and this time offered a snippet of George Washington's 1796 farewell address: "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports."
Sheldon's parties were an opportunity for Bush supporters to enjoy a hard-fought victory. They also were a celebration of Christian political muscle and a reminder of what this important constituency expects from the White House in Bush's second term.
Issues important to evangelical Christians never were far from their minds: A constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, overturning Roe vs. Wade, bringing religion back to the public square.
Although a theme of the inauguration was the sacrifices made by members of the military, there was nary a mention of the war in Iraq at the Sheldon events, nor the price paid by U.S. soldiers and their families.
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The soldiers and their families are never mentioned in phoney Holy Wars especially when this one also includes an important resource, Oil.
"Religion and morality," Sheldon repeated. "That's what is happening--that fusion of religion and morality and public policy has now come about."
A couple of hours after President Bush took the oath of office, the indefatigable Rev. Lou Sheldon, founder and chairman of the Traditional Values Coalition, was more upbeat than usual.
On Wednesday, Sheldon had tossed a Christian bash for more than 800 people at the Ritz-Carlton hotel. The host committee was virtually a who's who of politically important evangelicals, including Gary Bauer, Ralph Reed and Rev. Jerry Falwell.
On Thursday, Sheldon played host to an indoor gathering of about 300 fellow Christians, people who wanted to experience the inauguration events with like-minded people but weren't inclined to brave the weather.
"This is the beginning of a good four years," said Sheldon, who is given to quoting historical figures and this time offered a snippet of George Washington's 1796 farewell address: "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports."
Sheldon's parties were an opportunity for Bush supporters to enjoy a hard-fought victory. They also were a celebration of Christian political muscle and a reminder of what this important constituency expects from the White House in Bush's second term.
Issues important to evangelical Christians never were far from their minds: A constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, overturning Roe vs. Wade, bringing religion back to the public square.
Although a theme of the inauguration was the sacrifices made by members of the military, there was nary a mention of the war in Iraq at the Sheldon events, nor the price paid by U.S. soldiers and their families.
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The soldiers and their families are never mentioned in phoney Holy Wars especially when this one also includes an important resource, Oil.
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