TPMMudraker has an interesting story that suggests that Daddy Dobson was forced from the leadership of Focus on the Family's board of directors. Up until now, Dobson has painted his departure as a voluntary situation. It seems that if such was not the case, the reason Dobson was jettisoned was because he was perceived as too anti-abortion and too-anti-gay - obviously things have yet to concern the loons at The Family Foundation here in Virginia. I have addressed before the fact that the younger generations view Christianity increasingly negatively because of its hypocrisy and anti-gay obsession. After a series of layoffs and cut backs due to drops in financial support, just perhaps the FOTF board decide that hating everyone was increasingly bad for business. Especially if one claims to be a Christian organization. If these conjectures are true, it would only be too sweet to hope that similar developments hit Family Research Council, Concerned Women for America and other organizations that seem to exist largely to demonize gays and depict us as something less than human. Here are some highlights from TPMMudraker: *
A prominent friend and supporter of James Dobson believes Dobson was pushed aside by the new leadership of Focus on the Family, who want the powerhouse evangelical ministry to project a softer image on issues ranging from abortion to gay marriage to relations with President Obama.
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In little-noticed comments from the November show, Dobson seemed troubled by the board's decision to ask him to give up the program. "[T]the board of directors voted privately on Wednesday -- before we got there -- to ask for my resignation, although their request was made with kindness and respect. We can only guess the reason for their decision because frankly I don't fully know," Dobson said. "But it apparently has to do with the desire for closure on my tenure and the beginning of another."
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In a Feb. 6 Wall Street Journal story on the changes at Focus (for which Dobson also declined to comment), Daly said that "he has no use for the sharp personal attacks on politicians employed by Mr. Dobson. 'I don't see evil behind everything.'" The story continued: Mr. Daly said he preferred to build bridges with others. While Mr. Dobson blasted President Barack Obama for "fruitcake" ideas, Mr. Daly praised the president for his devotion to family and last summer attended a White House event celebrating fatherhood.
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Whatever the reason for Dobson losing his radio show, it's clear that a rebranding -- free of Dobson -- is underway at Focus. He is nowhere to be seen on the glossy front page of the group's Web site. Instead, a large graphic invites visitors to watch a 4-minute video on "The Focus Story" with President Jim Daly.
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In my opinion, Dobson is one self-righteous and self-satisfied individual who has given Christianity a truly ugly face. I suspect that Christ would want little to do with Dobson who is all too reminiscent of the Pharisees in the Gospels.
A prominent friend and supporter of James Dobson believes Dobson was pushed aside by the new leadership of Focus on the Family, who want the powerhouse evangelical ministry to project a softer image on issues ranging from abortion to gay marriage to relations with President Obama.
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In little-noticed comments from the November show, Dobson seemed troubled by the board's decision to ask him to give up the program. "[T]the board of directors voted privately on Wednesday -- before we got there -- to ask for my resignation, although their request was made with kindness and respect. We can only guess the reason for their decision because frankly I don't fully know," Dobson said. "But it apparently has to do with the desire for closure on my tenure and the beginning of another."
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In a Feb. 6 Wall Street Journal story on the changes at Focus (for which Dobson also declined to comment), Daly said that "he has no use for the sharp personal attacks on politicians employed by Mr. Dobson. 'I don't see evil behind everything.'" The story continued: Mr. Daly said he preferred to build bridges with others. While Mr. Dobson blasted President Barack Obama for "fruitcake" ideas, Mr. Daly praised the president for his devotion to family and last summer attended a White House event celebrating fatherhood.
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Whatever the reason for Dobson losing his radio show, it's clear that a rebranding -- free of Dobson -- is underway at Focus. He is nowhere to be seen on the glossy front page of the group's Web site. Instead, a large graphic invites visitors to watch a 4-minute video on "The Focus Story" with President Jim Daly.
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In my opinion, Dobson is one self-righteous and self-satisfied individual who has given Christianity a truly ugly face. I suspect that Christ would want little to do with Dobson who is all too reminiscent of the Pharisees in the Gospels.
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