Mark Small

Our society is pluralistic w/more religions than Beckwith’s April, 2018, Pew Research Center survey found 1/3 of Americans dont believe in “God of the Bible” but do believe there is some other higher power or spiritual force in universe. 11/24

Slim majority of Americans (56%) say they believe in God ‘as described in the Bible’ & 1 in 10 do not believe in any higher power or spiritual force. My concerns have been voiced by other who are conservative: 12/24

“Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [GOP], and they're sure trying to do so, it's going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. ... 13/24

But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them.” -Sen. Barry Goldwater, seen by some as the father of modern conservatism. (and Alice Cooper's neighbor)14/24

We all should fear a Beckwith who would “defend” religious freedom via persecution of those who dont believe as he does. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting establishment of religion or prohibiting free exercise thereof 15/24

An atheist parent who raises her child to believe there is no god could be held to commit child abuse since the child will be condemned to hell. A report to DCS becomes a ChINS followed by Termination of Parental Rights (TPR). 16/24

Child raised by loving LGBTQ parents, regardless of parents’ religious beliefs, would have to be removed, one would surmise. Betsy DeVos can place a such a child w/a “godly” home (and make more money to buy another yacht). 17/24

Ive said Beckwith is a dominionist, who believes only Christians should hold positions of governmental authority. Beckwith’s 1st value is “love my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” “Love and honor” of the Constitution come in at # 3 on his list. 18/24