Christian alternative to AARP
Washington, DC — Offering a "Christian alternative" to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the Christian Association of PrimeTimers (CAP) hopes to counter the alleged liberal political agenda of its well-established rival group.

CAP, like AARP, offers homeowner's insurance, health insurance, a pharmacy service, travel services, and a number of other benefits. However, their main intent appears to be political. "CAP is mobilizing America's Christian PrimeTimers to ensure moral leadership in government and moral policies for our nation," according to the group's literature.

Dr. Billy A. Melvin, the group's chairman, said CAP will "show America's political leaders that there are millions of Christian Americans who do not share AARP's liberal political agenda for America. We are a Christian organization working to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and return our great nation to righteousness."

Founded three years ago, CAP, with 55,000 members, faces a David and Goliath situation against AARP's 32 million members. Until recently, membership has grown strictly by word of mouth. Now, using direct mail, CAP hopes to garner one million members by the end of 1997.