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This week we are asking you to help counter the part of the WCW Call that reads: "Your government is moving each day closer to a theocracy, where a narrow and hateful brand of Christian fundamentalism will rule."

This Friday, Battle Cry, a theocratic movement that focuses on indoctrinating and mobilizing youth, who are holding rallies at City Halls across the country.  Over the weekend, they are holding a stadium concert/indoctrination event in Philadelphia.

What exactly does Battle Cry preach?  Battle Cry's leader, Ron Luce, who was appointed to the White House Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communitiesis by Bush, says, "This is war.  And Jesus invites us to get into the action, telling us that the violent ( the 'forceful' ones ( will lay hold of the kingdom."

World Can't Wait is holding counter-protests to draw a line against theocracy and to reach the youth that Battle Cry is preying on.  You can find resources and protest information below.

Last time we challenged Battle Cry, World Can't Wait made national news, reaching and inspiring many who want to stop the moves towards theocracy.  You can watch a clip of WCW's Sunsara Taylor on Bill O'Reilly where she debated Battle Cry leader Ron Luce.

Below you can find resources and protest information.  If you have been agonizing about the growing threat of theocracy and the ability of the Bush regime to whip up a base of mindless followers, this is your chance to do something to change this.

[Resources]    [Friday City Hall Rallies]    [Philadelphia Rally this weekend]

Resources

The Truth About Battle Cry - A Factsheet from the World Can't Wait - Drive Out the Bush Regime!

Open Letter to Battle Cry Youth

From a former member of BattleCry

Challenging BattleCry and Theocracy in Detroit - a report from a World Can't Wait organizer

World Can't Wait Debates "Battle Cry" on FOX's "O'Reilly Factor"

Friday Rallies at City Hall:

You can find rally locations here: http://forums.battlecry.com/

Protest Checklist:

Flyers to bring:

The Truth About Battle Cry - A Factsheet from the World Can't Wait - Drive Out the Bush Regime!

Open Letter to Battle Cry Youth

The Call to Drive Out the Bush Regime

Visual Prop:

A piece of tape with the words "critical thought" on your forehead

Sign suggestions:

No Theocracy!
Drive Out the Bush Regime!
worldcantwait.org

The World Can't Wait
Drive Out the Bush Regime!
worldcantwait.org

The Bible Taken Literally is a Horror
Drive Out the Bush Regime!
worldcantwait.org

Traditional Morality Means Tradition's Chains
Drive Out the Bush Regime!
worldcantwait.org

And don't forget to bring clipboards and pens to get contact information for youth attending the BattleCry events and passersby, so we can continue the conversation.

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Philadelphia All Weekend - BattleCry's stadium rally 

"Your government is moving each day closer to a theocracy, where a narrow and hateful brand of Christian fundamentalism will rule." - The World Can't Wait! Drive Out The Bush Regime 'Call'

If you have been waiting to protest until fundamentalists were holding fascist rallies in large stadiums, you need not wait any longer. This been happening for some time, but now they grace our coast with their hateful agenda. Ron Luce is bringing his Christian youth crusade to Philadelphia, complete with Franklin Graham, and a myriad of Christian music acts. Battle Cry aims to organize youth into an "army of God". (This is the term that they use) They want youth trained and indoctrinated in a particular brand of hateful Christianity based on a literal interpretation of the Bible. They will be issuing a challenge to youth to do "BATTLE" with the "ENEMY".

These Right wing Christian fundamentalist, anti-gay, anti-choice, bigots are coming to Philadelphia this Friday May 12th 2006 and Saturday May 13th 2006 to hold fascist mega-pep rallies called "BATTLE CRY FOR A GENERATION." They are recruiting youth and their rallying cry is "Reclaim the values that made this nation great." On May 12th and 13th, Battle Cry is bringing in over 15,000 youth from the Philadelphia area to fill the Wachovia Center for a religious revival.

We will be there to say this must stop. We will be there to say these people do not represent the critical thinking people of this country, and to show the country the fascist and theocratic intent and implications of these rallies. We will be there to challenge the youth there to see their actions in the context of the horrible future Bush is bringing into being, to confront this program, and to raise our banner to Drive Out the Bush Regime! Counter Protest to Battle Cry!. . . ALERT!!! Check out their website www.battlecry.com and Check out ours: www.worldcantwait.org

ACTIVITIES

Thursday May 11, 2006 6:30pm Friends Center 1501 Cherry St. Philadelphia, PA. DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION What is Battle Cry and Theocracy? Discussion and presentation on how is this connected to Bush's Agenda?

Friday, May 12 4pm - 5th and Market, Independence Mall Philadelphia COUNTER & PROTEST PRESS CONFERENCE. Battle Cry is holding a rally at Independence Mall. Come on Friday Bring drums, noisemakers, voices, banners, large signs, and your determination to drive Christian fascism out of Philly!!!

6pm - Wachovia Center, South Philly - Broad Street Line - Pattison Stop (last stop on broad St. line) COUNTER PROTEST Join us in calling on all young attendees to seek the truth and to critically think.

If you cannot come to the press conference, or get in late, you can go directly to the Battle Cry event. This is Friday's Battle Cry Schedule: Registration Begins 4:00 pm. Doors Open 5:00 pm. Event Begins 7:00 pm.  Event Concludes for Evening 10:00 pm.

Saturday, May 13 Morning 7:30am Broad Street Station 11:30am - Second Meet up point Broad Street Station; Last Stop on the Broad Street Line is Pattison & Broad. Sat, the main group will meet up at 11:30am Broad Street Station (Orange Line) - Last Stop - Pattison.

If you come at other times you will need to find us at the Stadium, we are not exactly sure where we will be. Join us for a vibrant and visual protest against Battle Cry, as well as, reaching out to the many young attending Battle Cry. This is Saturday's Battle Cry Schedule: Doors Open 7:30 am Morning Session 8:25 am Lunch 12:00 pm Afternoon Session 1:30 pm Dinner 5:15 pm Evening Session 6:45 pm

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