Republican: Democrats Demonize Christians

Republican: Democrats Demonize Christians: "By ANDREW TAYLOR | The Associated Press | Monday, June 20, 2005; 8:03 PM

WASHINGTON -- The House passed a mammoth defense spending bill Monday evening, but only after a Republican congressman was forced to take back remarks accusing Democrats of 'demonizing Christians.'

The rhetorical warfare came as the House considered a proposal by Rep. David Obey, D-Wis., to put Congress on record against 'coercive and abusive religious proselytizing' at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Rep. John Hostettler, R-Ind., criticized Obey and Steve Israel, D-N.Y., who offered a similar condemnation of academy officials earlier this year on another bill.

'Like a moth to a flame, Democrats can't help themselves when it comes to denigrating and demonizing Christians,' Hostettler said.

Democrats leapt to their feet and demanded Hostettler be censured for his remarks. After a half-hour's worth of wrangling, Hostettler retracted his comments." ...