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09/24/2004:
"RNC Says It Sent Mail Warning Bible Ban"
by Douglass K. DanielWASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican National Committee acknowledged this week that it distributed campaign literature in West Virginia and Arkansas warning voters that liberals want to ban the Bible.
When reporters asked about the mailings on Sept. 17, RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie said he wasn't aware of the material and did not confirm that it was distributed by the GOP. However, Gillespie said it ``could be the work'' of the party.
Contacted Friday by The Associated Press, party spokeswoman Christine Iverson said the GOP had already acknowledged it was the source of the mass mailings.
The literature claims that ``the liberal agenda includes removing 'under God' from the Pledge of Allegiance'' and shows a Bible with the word ``BANNED'' across it. It also shows a photo of a man, on his knees, placing a ring on the hand of another man with the word ``ALLOWED,'' a reference to same-sex marriage.
The mailing tells people to ``vote Republican to protect our families'' and defeat the ``liberal agenda.''
Full Article:Guardian UK
