TalkingPointsMemo now has a full report up on last night’s “prayercast,” an event hosted by the far-right Family Research Council to oppose health care reform in Congress. A couple of quotes from speakers helps reveal the tone of the event:
From Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C.:
“Whether they’ve been mesmerized by the president or just convinced somehow in their own heart, we just need to pray that God’ll channel their hearts to realize that the exceptional nature of this country did come from government control of everything, but from limited government, and a free people with Judeo-Christian principles, that created the character and integrity that made this country work.”
From James Dobson of Focus on the Family:
“I just pray that You will frustrate the plans of the Evil One, and revive us again with conviction and forgiveness. Show us how we can further your cause, Lord and advance your kingdom, and we will be careful to give you the praise. Just begin a revival in our hearts that will restore us as one nation under God.”
