...I find it deeply troubling that the Christian Coalition of Georgia and the National Rifle Association regularly cooperate. On at least two occasions, the Christian Coalition has sent out Action Alerts on behalf of the NRA, and the two groups once sat on a discussion panel together.
I find it even more troubling that Sadie Fields, the president of the Christian Coalition of Georgia, has ostracized her only daughter because she is gay.
...As a Church member for most of my life and the child of fundamentalist Christian parents, one of the most wonderful things I learned about my faith was "unconditional love." Sadie Fields, who most recently published a scathing article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that supported the gay marriage ban, is NOT showing unconditional love to her own daughter, yet she is a Christian leader ("Can't Let the Few Hurt Society As A Whole," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Oct. 25).
...Lesbian daughter Tess Fields on mother Sadie's bigotry Tess Fields, the lesbian daughter of Georgia Christian Coalition leader Sadie Fields, who has led the state's same-sex marriage constitution amendment ban, has come out strongly against the measure just days before Tuesday's referendum. In a highly personal public letter to The Atlanta Journal- Constitution's editorial page, Tess Fields also criticized what she called her mother's "bigotry" and "abject hostility toward gay and lesbian people."
...Sadie Fields said her daughter's sexuality and their strained relationship is deeply painful for her. The Christian Coalition leader, who also has two sons, said that she loves her daughter and prays for her daily.... Sadie Fields said she would continue to support the constitutional amendment because she says it's the right thing to do.
...At least I have some respect for Vice President Dick Cheney, who has accepted, supported, and defended his lesbian daughter.
...When I ask conservative folks about the strange relationship between God and guns in this country, the common response is: "Christians have a right to defend themselves."... I suppose that when the Christian-Industrial coalition pushes the disenfranchised masses to the point of rebellion, they will need their assault weapons to defend themselves and their One Right Way.
Sadie Fields, is president of the ChristianCoalition of Georgia, and another great
role model for hypocrites. She coalesces with
the NRA yet has ostracized her only
daughter because she is gay.
role model for hypocrites. She coalesces with
the NRA yet has ostracized her only
daughter because she is gay.
I find it troubling...
I find it deeply troubling that the Christian Coalition of Georgia and the National Rifle Association regularly cooperate. On at least two occasions, the Christian Coalition has sent out Action Alerts on behalf of the NRA, and the two groups once sat on a discussion panel together.
I find it even more troubling that Sadie Fields, the president of the Christian Coalition of Georgia, has ostracized her only daughter because she is gay. So, instead of coddling her own 35-year-old daughter, she instead coddles the NRA.
As a Church member for most of my life and the child of fundamentalist Christian parents, one of the most wonderful things I learned about my faith was "unconditional love." Sadie Fields, who most recently published a scathing article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that supported the gay marriage ban, is NOT showing unconditional love to her own daughter, yet she is a Christian leader ("Can't Let the Few Hurt Society As A Whole," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Oct. 25).
A few days later, her excommunicated lesbian daughter wrote a response to her mother's column. The following is a summary:
Lesbian daughter Tess Fields on mother Sadie's bigotry
Tess Fields, the lesbian daughter of Georgia Christian Coalition leader Sadie Fields, who has led the state's same-sex marriage constitution amendment ban, has come out strongly against the measure just days before Tuesday's referendum. In a highly personal public letter to The Atlanta Journal- Constitution's editorial page, Tess Fields also criticized what she called her mother's "bigotry" and "abject hostility toward gay and lesbian people." Sadie Fields found out Tess was a lesbian when Tess was 24. "My mother came over to where I worked, screaming, and told me I was 'dead' to the family. She called me 'sick,' 'crazy,' and 'of the devil,' " Tess Fields wrote.
Here is Ms. Field's response, excerpted from the Associated Press:
Sadie Fields said her daughter's sexuality and their strained relationship is deeply painful for her. The Christian Coalition leader, who also has two sons, said that she loves her daughter and prays for her daily. "I would give my life for her, but I can't affirm her in her choices," she said. Sadie Fields said she would continue to support the constitutional amendment because she says it's the right thing to do. "The amendment issue is larger than just one relationship," Sadie Fields said. "It's not just about me and my daughter. It's about the future of this country."
Yeah, right. At least I have some respect for Vice President Dick Cheney, who has accepted, supported, and defended his lesbian daughter. I have zero respect for Sadie Fields, who is really all about partisan politics and pushing a hard right agenda.
Canary Comment ...
When I ask conservative folks about the strange relationship between God and guns in this country, the common response is: "Christians have a right to defend themselves." But Christians are actually defending the status quo, the corporate-industrial complex, and their own brand of morals. I suppose that when the Christian-Industrial coalition pushes the disenfranchised masses to the point of rebellion, they will need their assault weapons to defend themselves and their One Right Way.
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