Mr. Weinstein,
You speak of Mr. Graham as an “islamophobe”, but have you ever considered that you may be a “Christianianophobe”?
(name withheld)
Dear (name withheld):
MRFF is anything but “Christianphobe”. We represent the backbone, rock-ribbed American Christian Protestant denominations whose sons and daughters MRFF routinely protects. We strongly support the work that MRFF does on our behalf.
The issue is and always has been that the military has but one mission – protect and defend the Constitution. It is not permitted to evangelize, proselytize, or demonize anyone else’s faith or absence thereof. Our youth and adults serving in the military have too often been forbidden to attend their own worship services or have been forced to attend those of a particular Christian view that is not ours.
We in the Christian community revere everyone’s right to worship in the manner he or she chooses – that is what the First Amendment is about. and what makes America great – but we cannot permit our faith traditions and beliefs to be overshadowed by others. We do not impose our views; we do not choose to have our loved ones and congregational allies have their faith usurped by others.
We are very grateful to Mikey Weinstein and to MRFF for defending our loved ones as they serve in the military, for protecting our Christian right to worship, and for standing for all people of faith or of none in their right to religious sovereignty.
No – Mikey Weinstein and MRFF are anything BUT “Christianphobes”. They are greatly valued allies to us in the Christian community.
Sincerely,
(name withheld)
