I think we can call it somewhere between if we let this train gain momentum. Don't think there is gonna be back alley abortions or stonings, but there might be some temporary infiltrations of the wall between church and state with the introduction of this "Religious Liberty Task Force" nonsense.

Panic

What a depressing photo. Inhumane humans.

It is true that the.evangelicals are bent on a defacto if not actual repeal of the First Amendment separation clause. However, I do not think the next appointment to the Supreme Court will represent that big a change. Kennedy was somewhat liberal on social issues but he sided with the corporate right on the Citizens United decision. That set up what may turn out to be a democracy-busting structure, where the fix is in and big money decides the outcomes of elections. And who has the money these days? It's an international oligarchy with big fish like Vladimir Putin, Carlos Slim, and small fry like Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn, and wannabes like Donald Trump. None of these guys really gives a s**t about embryos or women's rights. They just want to exercise power and have their egos stroked. They are robber barons, and they want us to be their serfs. The evangelicals think they are using the Trump to further their agenda, but they are just dupes. That does not mean that parts of the evangelical agenda will not go forward. But if they get what they want they will also pay a price. They will be a more impoverished, disease-ridden, and poorly educated underclass.

Absolutely. He will most certainly choose someone who will advance the conservative X-tian agenda. The current administration has church/state separation under direct attack. This is why every single member of this site should support the Freedom From Religion Foundation, not not just in word, but financially. Become a member.

I am extremely worried. Trump did not pick these people. The Heritage Foundation, which is an ultra conservative, evangelical Christian think tank, who has an agenda of overturning Roe v Wade. Roe v Wade is based on privacy rights, rights of consenting adult's sex lives, LGBT rights, right to unmarried women to use birth control, and several other rights. It is in grave danger. Their other agenda is to make America a Christian nation. Have christianity in government and public schools. They would be required to teach creationism as science, and bible classes for all students. Trump could care less. He just sucks up to evangelicals for their vote. Their adoration and thinking he was ordained by God doesn't hurt either, since he has a huge requirement for adoration. His weakness and childishness are in constant need of adoration. Our country is in grave danger.

I read through the first 6 or 7 nominations and its sickening. Foregone conclusion it's going to be some crazy ass