Undercover with the Christian Right

In this excerpt from his new book, Matt Taibbi shares his experiences at a Hagee's boot camp for new converts.

By the end of the weekend I realized how quaint was the mere suggestion that Christians of this type should learn to "be rational" or "set aside your religion" about such things as the Iraq War or other policy matters. Once you've made a journey like this -- once you've gone this far -- you are beyond suggestible. It's not merely the informational indoctrination, the constant belittling of homosexuals and atheists and Muslims and pacifists, etc., that's ... Full Story »

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by Dale Penn - Oct. 1, 2008

Given the many man hours of journalism devoted to Rev. Wright, this lengthy article provides an intimate, at times a laugh out loud funny, frightening and ultimately enlightening look at the evangelical Christian movement. Through the reporter's lens we gain insight into why having a reasoned discussion with those on the religious right generally seems so futile.

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