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The most dangerous legislation in America is HR 1592, the federal "hate crimes" bill that is making its way through the Congress. Hearings for the bill were held two weeks ago, and while homosexual rights activists, the ACLU, and others spoke out in its favor many Christians warned of its consequences. The bill would permit punishment of individuals that perform "hate crimes" based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation. Wrong-headed laws like this have brought persecution against Christians in Australia, Europe, and Canada. Janet Folger, president of Faith2Action, called it "the most dangerous bill in America" and suggested that it would be better named the "Hate Grandma" or "Hate Free Speech" bill ("Hate Crimes Bill Hearings," Christian Post, April 18, 2007). The reference to "grandma" is to women who were arrested in Philadelphia and charged with hate speech toward homosexuals. Brad Caucus, president of the Pacific Justice Institute, testified about the problems that have arisen over alleged "hate crimes." He cited recent efforts of the Hindu American Foundation to silence Christian missions and apologetics websites. He said: "HR 1529 is a smokescreen for stifling dissent on important issues of national debate such as sexual orientation, gender identity and religion. This so-called 'hate crime' legislation begins to lay the legal foundation and framework for investigating, prosecuting and persecuting pastors, business owners, and anyone else whose actions reflect their faith."
- From wayoflife.org
A lot of Christian leaders are very concerned about the passage of this bill. How did this group of people become so powerful in America?

Tom F.