Eternal Hostility Quotes

“Contending with a political movement that sees demons where others see citizens--a movement that characterizes religious, political and sexual diversity as demonic activity--is profoundly different than confronting mere political differences of opinion.”
― Frederick Clarkson, Eternal Hostility: The Struggle Between Theocracy and Democracy

“Christian [historical] revisionism is integral to the Christian Right's approach to politics and public policy. If one's political righteousness and sense of historical continuity are matters of faith, what appears as fact to everyone else becomes fiction before the compelling evidence of faith. Whatever does not fall neatly into a 'Biblical worldview' becomes problematic, perhaps a delusion sent by Satan.”
― Frederick Clarkson, Eternal Hostility: The Struggle Between Theocracy and Democracy

“Political participation must not be limited to the voting booth, but active participation in political and electoral life must span the calendar year”
― Frederick Clarkson, Eternal Hostility: The Struggle Between Theocracy and Democracy