“Douglas Wilson, Rench’s pastor at Christ Church and general ‘handler’ has recently been making noise that there should be a referendum on the extension of the mask mandate. . . .” —Dana Banks Continue reading
“All in this together” — The members of Christ Church do not see it this way. Their community is all that matters. And when members start dying (which is inevitable), it will be Douglas Wilson is all that matters. Continue reading
“These same types go about telling others how to live, run their businesses, bullying many — including children, and when people get fed up, they finally stand and say ‘no.’ Then, like all bullies, they cry ‘persecution!’ and ‘we’re targeted!’ They’re actually proud of saying that, thinking it ‘proves their godliness.’ It doesn’t.” —Sylvan Slater Continue reading
“Since when did lying and deceit have become acceptable means of running for local government? I am truly disgusted by this, and I just donated money to your opponent’s campaign so we don’t have to endure this type of opportunistic leadership at the county level.” —Steffen Werner Continue reading
This letter identifies the problem with pinpoint accuracy: “your life doesn’t matter to us.”
“I learned that Jim Wilson and members of Christ Church had defied a city mask wearing ordinance, and that outside demonstrators were encouraged to descend on Moscow to protect their ‘God-given rights.’ My question is, how about the rights of the hard-working Moscow farmers and vendors. Don’t they have a right to make a living at the market? How about the rights of many Moscow citizens and out-of-staters to attend and support a great community event? I don’t understand how Moscow city officials can allow a disruptive and disrespectful vocal minority get away with disrupting so many lives? I hope these disrupters can be brought under control before my next trip to Moscow.” —John Hinchey Continue reading
“Doug Wilson recently stated that the reason we don’t need to wear masks and socially distance in Latah county is that ‘Idaho is one of the least touched states in the union. And Latah County is one of the least touched counties in the state of Idaho. We are right at the bottom of the risk territory.’ The logic of the argument is, of course, a common fallacy.” —Steffen Werner Continue reading
When you reference the “vulnerable,” you entice the psychopath. He does not pity the weak, the infirm, or the frail. He does not pity anyone save himself, at times like this, when he is being persecuted. Continue reading
“Gabriel Rench is no misnomer. Not only does he blow his own horn, in direct opposition to traditional Christian teaching, but his words and actions are straining and twisting the commonweal fabric of our community.” —Michael R. Riley Continue reading
This letter errs by assuming Doug Wilson or his acolytes esteem Scripture, when they do not. They have only one point of reference: Douglas Wilson. They hang on every word he says no matter how crazy. Consequently, if you cannot appeal to this point of reference, you cannot communicate with them.
“If you’re reading this, thank science. It’s brought you from Gutenberg’s press through the glasses that help you see, to the electric light, the internet, and the underlying software that brings you this message, whether online or in hard copy.” —Pete Haug Continue reading
A great letter that the blind cannot read. Continue reading
Correcting a kirker is like teaching a card trick to chicken. Not. Gonna. Happen. Continue reading