[Torie]

Now we have two movements antithetical to both Christianity and the principles of the Enlightenment. One is ultra-secular; the other is ultra-religious. These two movements ought to be at odds with one another. However, these two groups are natural allies.

I think Christopher Hitchins among others would disagree. I certainly do. In any event, it is annoying that the author equates secularism with being a hard left anti American. It is annoying because it is a profoundly stupid proposition.

[attiladhun2]

Dear Torie: If it is so stupid, then show me the goods where Smith is wrong. Like we used to say when I was a kid, "I'll show you mine, if you show me yours." Radical secularism has done nothing but tear down this country. Ever heard of the ACLU, People for the American Way, NOW, ad infinitum--dumb a$$!

[TightSqueeze]

In any event, it is annoying that the author equates secularism with being a hard left anti American

Just as in the image of G-d, true Americans are Christian fundamentalists, all the rest are either pretenders or those who are yet to be converted.