Comments on: Obama addresses evangelical megachurch http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Debi, Philadelphia, Pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-90767 Debi, Philadelphia, Pa Tue, 09 Oct 2007 02:35:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-90767 Religion should be a personal matter not a Presidential Podium. Campaigning in a Church...it just isn't right. Religion should be a personal matter not a Presidential Podium. Campaigning in a Church...it just isn't right.

]]> By: Dustin Hogan, Denver, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-90200 Dustin Hogan, Denver, CO Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:31:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-90200 Where is the evidence that Obama is a Muslim? And isn't Islam just another form of monotheism? What does it matter? To the person talking about Obama's position on gay marriage, I say this: I've never seen him support the idea. Maybe I missed it. I've seen him against making it illegal, that's all. So gay marriage is a sin. So what? That's irrelevant. Lots of sins are legal. Remarriage, alcohol, gambling, premarital sex, masturbation, anal and oral sex, profanity, nudity in art... ...would you have our government be so invasive as to criminalize all of that? Admit it. What you want is a Christian theocracy. Theocracy tends to be totalitarian in nature. Where have we seen that before? Where is the evidence that Obama is a Muslim? And isn't Islam just another form of monotheism? What does it matter?

To the person talking about Obama's position on gay marriage, I say this:

I've never seen him support the idea. Maybe I missed it. I've seen him against making it illegal, that's all.

So gay marriage is a sin. So what? That's irrelevant. Lots of sins are legal. Remarriage, alcohol, gambling, premarital sex, masturbation, anal and oral sex, profanity, nudity in art...

...would you have our government be so invasive as to criminalize all of that?

Admit it. What you want is a Christian theocracy. Theocracy tends to be totalitarian in nature. Where have we seen that before?

]]> By: spinstopper http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89993 spinstopper Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:56:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89993 What is an Evangelical Christian? And how exactly are they different than anyone else that claims to follow Jesus?? What is an Evangelical Christian? And how exactly are they different than anyone else that claims to follow Jesus??

]]> By: A.P. Hopkinsville KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89937 A.P. Hopkinsville KY Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:34:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89937 Ali or God? The core beleif is the same. I am more worried about the his postion on key items and not where he goes to worship. Ali or God? The core beleif is the same. I am more worried about the his postion on key items and not where he goes to worship.

]]> By: Matt, Paris, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89906 Matt, Paris, Illinois Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:22:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89906 People who fear Obama being some sort of top-secret radical Muslim are beyond ignorant. Obama's father, while raised a Muslim as a youth in Kenya, was an atheist as an adult. Or do some of you really think he was just PRE-TENDING to be a Muslim? People who fear Obama being some sort of top-secret radical Muslim are beyond ignorant. Obama's father, while raised a Muslim as a youth in Kenya, was an atheist as an adult.

Or do some of you really think he was just PRE-TENDING to be a Muslim?

]]> By: Megan, Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89854 Megan, Atlanta, GA Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:06:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89854 Smart move Obama. Of course, we'll see Hillary in a Black Church in South Carolina next week putting on her best southern accent. Democrats are foolish to think they don't have to reach out to conservatives. The religious right actually votes come election day. Remember Ohio in 2004. For whatever reason, minorities and young people are not a reliable voting block, so Dems have to appeal to conservatives on some level. Smart move Obama. Of course, we'll see Hillary in a Black Church in South Carolina next week putting on her best southern accent.
Democrats are foolish to think they don't have to reach out to conservatives. The religious right actually votes come election day. Remember Ohio in 2004. For whatever reason, minorities and young people are not a reliable voting block, so Dems have to appeal to conservatives on some level.

]]> By: Dorinda, Strasburg VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89669 Dorinda, Strasburg VA Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:00:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89669 Obama is a muslim pretending to be Christian...you don't change faiths to run in an election!! Give me a break on his so call christianity and values!! Obama is a muslim pretending to be Christian...you don't change faiths to run in an election!! Give me a break on his so call christianity and values!!

]]> By: Jake, Houston Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89643 Jake, Houston Tx Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:51:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89643 Hussein Obama is a Muslim and always will be. He and Hillary are both phonies and the American people need to realize what will happen to this country if either are elected. Hussein Obama is a Muslim and always will be. He and Hillary are both phonies and the American people need to realize what will happen to this country if either are elected.

]]> By: Mark. Shreveport, LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89606 Mark. Shreveport, LA Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:37:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89606 Ask Obama if he believes in abortion on demand or if he believes that there should be religion in public life. I bet he winks at the liberal left who supports abortion on demand and activist judges who want to strip all religion from public life whom Obama would nominated to the Supreme Court. Ask Obama if he believes in abortion on demand or if he believes that there should be religion in public life. I bet he winks at the liberal left who supports abortion on demand and activist judges who want to strip all religion from public life whom Obama would nominated to the Supreme Court.

]]> By: Bill Ward Augusta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89243 Bill Ward Augusta, GA Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:27:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89243 This should put the icing on Obama's failing campaign. "She who must be obeyed" will triumph. (Until next November!) This should put the icing on Obama's failing campaign. "She who must be obeyed" will triumph. (Until next November!)

]]> By: Dere, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89202 Dere, Phoenix, AZ Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:47:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89202 "The state campaign is in the midst of promoting Obama's values through a grassroots effort called "40 Days of Faith and Family," which is reaching out to primary voters through gospel concerts and a series of faith forums." I think CNN needs to look up the definition of the term "grassroots". "The state campaign is in the midst of promoting Obama's values through a grassroots effort called "40 Days of Faith and Family," which is reaching out to primary voters through gospel concerts and a series of faith forums."

I think CNN needs to look up the definition of the term "grassroots".

]]> By: Mark, B'ham, Al. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89200 Mark, B'ham, Al. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:47:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89200 It is a good thing Obama is a democrat, If he were a republican the democrats and the left wing media would send the IRS to this and any other church to take away their tax exemption status and yell about seperation of church and state. It is a good thing Obama is a democrat, If he were a republican the democrats and the left wing media would send the IRS to this and any other church to take away their tax exemption status and yell about seperation of church and state.

]]> By: Orlando Smith Philadelphia Pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89147 Orlando Smith Philadelphia Pa. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 04:53:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89147 Someone needs to remind Mr. Obama that the kingdom is already here , the church ,which christ purchased with his blood(Acts 20:28) Someone needs to remind Mr. Obama that the kingdom is already here , the church ,which christ purchased with his blood(Acts 20:28)

]]> By: Burt, Mandeville Louisiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89123 Burt, Mandeville Louisiana Mon, 08 Oct 2007 04:30:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89123 This nation is fortunate that someone like Barak Obama is even running for President. It seems so obvious to a LOT of people ... many who are NOT being polled. I think the "talking heads" and "pollsters" are in for a surprise come election day ... well at least I sure hope so! This nation is fortunate that someone like Barak Obama is even running for President. It seems so obvious to a LOT of people ... many who are NOT being polled. I think the "talking heads" and "pollsters" are in for a surprise come election day ... well at least I sure hope so!

]]> By: David Columbia SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89087 David Columbia SC Mon, 08 Oct 2007 03:50:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89087 pathetic.... Why is it that the Dem's use religion and houses of worship to campaign? If I were a pastor there is no way in hell I'd let a politician use my pulpit for a stepping stone. It's a slap in the face of God. It is amazing to me that these preachers sell-out to The Man for a little bit of publicity. It's no suprise that both Obama and Hillary play the church for the religious angle, but frankly, it smacks of hypocrisy in the worst way, and is disgusting as hell. pathetic....

Why is it that the Dem's use religion and houses of worship to campaign?

If I were a pastor there is no way in hell I'd let a politician use my pulpit for a stepping stone. It's a slap in the face of God.
It is amazing to me that these preachers sell-out to The Man for a little bit of publicity.

It's no suprise that both Obama and Hillary play the church for the religious angle, but frankly, it smacks of hypocrisy in the worst way, and is disgusting as hell.

]]> By: Valy, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89026 Valy, New York, NY Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:59:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89026 It's funny how many of those who accuse others of being haters carry so much hate. I don't understand how a church-going christian who decides to attend or speak at a christian church is pandering. It seems antithetical to me that liberals/progressives/democrats would want to disenfranchise people (christians). I submit that people with such sentiments are neither liberal, progressive or democrat. It's funny how many of those who accuse others of being haters carry so much hate. I don't understand how a church-going christian who decides to attend or speak at a christian church is pandering. It seems antithetical to me that liberals/progressives/democrats would want to disenfranchise people (christians). I submit that people with such sentiments are neither liberal, progressive or democrat.

]]> By: Phillip Phifer, Corpus Christi, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89022 Phillip Phifer, Corpus Christi, Texas Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:56:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-89022 I have not read all the comments on this issue but I read just enough to be extremely frightened. In the church where I serve as the pastor we do not allow politicians to come and take the pulpit on a Sunday or any other time. The church of Jesus Christ is about the proclamation of the word and administration of the sacraments. we are not in the business of trying to create "a kingdom" here on earth. We are part of the Kingdom of Christ, a kingdom that is ours now by faith and at his return ours by sight. The church is not to hold the power of the government and the government is not to hold the power of the church. It is just as frightening to hear Obama talk about creating a kingdom here as it is James Dobson say that one canidate is not Christian enough for his taste. I have not read all the comments on this issue but I read just enough to be extremely frightened. In the church where I serve as the pastor we do not allow politicians to come and take the pulpit on a Sunday or any other time. The church of Jesus Christ is about the proclamation of the word and administration of the sacraments. we are not in the business of trying to create "a kingdom" here on earth. We are part of the Kingdom of Christ, a kingdom that is ours now by faith and at his return ours by sight. The church is not to hold the power of the government and the government is not to hold the power of the church. It is just as frightening to hear Obama talk about creating a kingdom here as it is James Dobson say that one canidate is not Christian enough for his taste.

]]> By: JBS. Cleveland, Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88924 JBS. Cleveland, Ohio Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:57:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88924 Good grief! You guys take everything so literal. Those of us who know, know what he means with that comment, from his perspective. I'm happy he had the "guts" to state where he's coming from and where he get's his strength from. He's definetly not failing to assemble :) If you know what I mean, then you know. He's not going to be everything to everybody. He is who he is. Why do many of us want him for President? Because he's a breathe of fresh air for this country! And he's honest on all the issues; hence this discussion. Because he talks the talk and walks the walk. He's not ashamed. If you know what I mean, then you know. Until I see different or better, he's got my vote!!! Fired Up -- Obama 08 Good grief! You guys take everything so literal. Those of us who know, know what he means with that comment, from his perspective. I'm happy he had the "guts" to state where he's coming from and where he get's his strength from. He's definetly not failing to assemble :) If you know what I mean, then you know.

He's not going to be everything to everybody. He is who he is. Why do many of us want him for President? Because he's a breathe of fresh air for this country! And he's honest on all the issues; hence this discussion. Because he talks the talk and walks the walk.

He's not ashamed. If you know what I mean, then you know. Until I see different or better, he's got my vote!!!

Fired Up - Obama 08

]]> By: Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88844 Kyu Reisch, Radcliff, Kentucky Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:12:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88844 laurinda, I agree with you. Obama likes to talk, he said he is pleased to be evangelical worker. I am sure he will be much successful as Pastor of the Church than political leader. He used black's support, youngster's support now try Christians' support. I think Obama has no professional political view. Empty wagon makes a noise. Obama is a big noise. laurinda, I agree with you. Obama likes to talk, he said he is pleased to be evangelical worker. I am sure he will be much successful as Pastor of the Church than political leader.
He used black's support, youngster's support now try Christians' support. I think Obama has no professional political view. Empty wagon makes a noise. Obama is a big noise.

]]> By: Lee, Ann Arbor, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88836 Lee, Ann Arbor, Michigan Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:07:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88836 What Obama and the other democrats need to understand is that people of faith (who follow Jesus as their Savior and Lord) will not vote for a candidate (or party) that believes in the killing of unborn babies. This is a real quandary this 2008 election because those of us that believe in the sanctity of life will not vote for a candidate who approves of abortion, NO MATTER WHAT PARTY THEY ARE. The democrats have other issues that believers do not approve of and the democratic candidates can't hide from their platform, no matter who the candidate is (ie; gay marriage, euthanasia, etc.). What Obama and the other democrats need to understand is that people of faith (who follow Jesus as their Savior and Lord) will not vote for a candidate (or party) that believes in the killing of unborn babies.

This is a real quandary this 2008 election because those of us that believe in the sanctity of life will not vote for a candidate who approves of abortion, NO MATTER WHAT PARTY THEY ARE.

The democrats have other issues that believers do not approve of and the democratic candidates can't hide from their platform, no matter who the candidate is (ie; gay marriage, euthanasia, etc.).

]]> By: Don Longmont, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88776 Don Longmont, CO Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:51:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88776 It would be great if Obama could convince some of the Republican base in the evangelical community that health care, immigration and the economy are issues that need to be addressed too. These issuses impact more of American than abortion and gay rights. It would be great if Obama could convince some of the Republican base in the evangelical community that health care, immigration and the economy are issues that need to be addressed too. These issuses impact more of American than abortion and gay rights.

]]> By: J. McKinney SW MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88773 J. McKinney SW MO Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:44:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88773 To Adam in Plano--how did you become such an expert on Obama? Do you know any more about him than what is written in the news columns, etc? And do you know that all these "facts" are accurate?? And to others of you who know that his freshness is what we need (even if he doesn't have the experience) and I really don't see all the "charisma" etc that some talk about. I haven't seen him in person, only on TV, internet, etc, but he seems to stumble and fumble with most of his speech, it seems to me. He does have a charming smile, but I don't think that is going to cut it. To Adam in Plano–how did you become such an expert on Obama? Do you know any more about him than what is written in the news columns, etc? And do you know that all these "facts" are accurate??
And to others of you who know that his freshness is what we need (even if he doesn't have the experience) and I really don't see all the "charisma" etc that some talk about. I haven't seen him in person, only on TV, internet, etc, but he seems to stumble and fumble with most of his speech, it seems to me. He does have a charming smile, but I don't think that is going to cut it.

]]> By: Mike, Staten Island, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88772 Mike, Staten Island, NY Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:39:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88772 A <b>Muslim<b> in a Chrisitian house of worship? A Muslim in a Chrisitian house of worship?

]]> By: laurinda,ny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88767 laurinda,ny Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:27:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88767 This arguing back and forth is terrible. What is wrong with everybody? I am so annoyed that everyone is causing stress on everyone else! There are some very nasty people here who are upsetting everyone. Stop it. Everyone thinks that I am crazy? Well, it takes a crazy one to know a crazy one! You may be more well educated than some people, but, you sure don't sound like it. This arguing back and forth is terrible. What is wrong with everybody? I am so annoyed that everyone is causing stress on everyone else! There are some very nasty people here who are upsetting everyone. Stop it. Everyone thinks that I am crazy? Well, it takes a crazy one to know a crazy one! You may be more well educated than some people, but, you sure don't sound like it.

]]> By: Pepe- a citizen of the world http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88762 Pepe- a citizen of the world Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:12:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88762 My heart goes out Obama, but not my vote. I really feel sorry for him. A lot of people "have set him up" in my estimation to make him believe he really can be President of the United States. How sad. Maybe someday but I don't think it will happen in the 20 years. He is good looking, smart and I am sorry he fell for the idea of running for U.S. President. God knows, he is trying and he is working hard. Here is another wife of a politician that should keep her mouth shut. Don't these women know they are killing votes, not creating them. Posted By Margaret Cahill, Princeton, WV : October 7, 2007 6:03 pm Interesting! So from your point of view:"He is good looking, smart" But as smart as he may be, he gets only your sympathy,and not your vote. Sad indeed! But ss dumb as you may be, I have some respect for you. At least you are not beating around the "bush" as to why he is not getting your vot. That has its merit. But how did America get to be so rich, providing the vast number of simpletons running around? Rob G form Oakland, Obama never had your vote. You should borrow a page from Margret's book. Oh please don't! Some of you fools are as old as dirt. And well on the way out. And the sad part is most of you will die never knowing how to live. Mr Obama, you only half white. I don't want to say half black, that would be negative thinking. You're not qualified. The content of your character is unimportant. Your top notch education is irrelevant. Your good looks isn't good enough. Your wisdom is impotent. The sum of all your virtues falls short. You have a major problem. And to solve your problem, you need to look for the value of X. X= the other white half- Impossible to slove. Just don't pull a Michael Jackson,lol. My heart goes out Obama, but not my vote. I really feel sorry for him. A lot of people "have set him up" in my estimation to make him believe he really can be President of the United States. How sad. Maybe someday but I don't think it will happen in the 20 years. He is good looking, smart and I am sorry he fell for the idea of running for U.S. President. God knows, he is trying and he is working hard. Here is another wife of a politician that should keep her mouth shut. Don't these women know they are killing votes, not creating them.

Posted By Margaret Cahill, Princeton, WV : October 7, 2007 6:03 pm

Interesting!

So from your point of view:"He is good looking, smart"

But as smart as he may be, he gets only your sympathy,and not your vote.

Sad indeed!

But ss dumb as you may be, I have some respect for you. At least you are not beating around the "bush" as to why he is not getting your vot. That has its merit.

But how did America get to be so rich, providing the vast number of simpletons running around?

Rob G form Oakland, Obama never had your vote. You should borrow a page from Margret's book. Oh please don't!

Some of you fools are as old as dirt. And well on the way out. And the sad part is most of you will die never knowing how to live.

Mr Obama, you only half white. I don't want to say half black, that would be negative thinking. You're not qualified. The content of your character is unimportant. Your top notch education is irrelevant. Your good looks isn't good enough. Your wisdom is impotent. The sum of all your virtues falls short.

You have a major problem. And to solve your problem, you need to look for the value of X. X= the other white half- Impossible to slove.

Just don't pull a Michael Jackson,lol.

]]> By: Lioness, Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88760 Lioness, Washington DC Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:06:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88760 Margaret Cahill, No one told Obama anything. He is very ambitious. It was his decision, and he is willing to face the consequences like a man, in the best sense of the word. As Michelle says, though, running for president of the United States is about the best way to disrupt family life. He used to thrive in relative peace with money, power, a cushy job and a quiet family life. He is making a sacrifice in running - especially as a black man who needs Secret Service protection far sooner than is customary for candidates. He is also running because he believes he can do the job better than anyone else - he is right about that! His vision, specific policy proposals and courage are what this country sorely needs. If he were, say 20 years older, he would lose his freshness. There is a certain amount of idealism that is necessary in order to willingly submit oneself to the presidency at such a raucous political time. Idealism is also the backbone of a great leader. That freshness, which some people mistake as a weakness (particularly the tired, inertia-drive pundits) is actually a huge asset. Don't mistake freshness for naivete either - this man is tough as nails and wise beyond his years. He didn't get to where he is by being a wimp, as some posters here are suggesting. Margaret Cahill,

No one told Obama anything. He is very ambitious. It was his decision, and he is willing to face the consequences like a man, in the best sense of the word.

As Michelle says, though, running for president of the United States is about the best way to disrupt family life. He used to thrive in relative peace with money, power, a cushy job and a quiet family life.

He is making a sacrifice in running – especially as a black man who needs Secret Service protection far sooner than is customary for candidates.

He is also running because he believes he can do the job better than anyone else – he is right about that! His vision, specific policy proposals and courage are what this country sorely needs.

If he were, say 20 years older, he would lose his freshness. There is a certain amount of idealism that is necessary in order to willingly submit oneself to the presidency at such a raucous political time. Idealism is also the backbone of a great leader.

That freshness, which some people mistake as a weakness (particularly the tired, inertia-drive pundits) is actually a huge asset.

Don't mistake freshness for naivete either – this man is tough as nails and wise beyond his years. He didn't get to where he is by being a wimp, as some posters here are suggesting.

]]> By: Beverly Conti, New Orleans, LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88753 Beverly Conti, New Orleans, LA Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:41:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88753 Like a great many indigestible substances that enter the body, Jesus will pass through the great rectum of life to be deposited where he belongs. He does not belong in political discourse. Like a great many indigestible substances that enter the body, Jesus will pass through the great rectum of life to be deposited where he belongs. He does not belong in political discourse.

]]> By: Margaret Cahill, Princeton, WV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88742 Margaret Cahill, Princeton, WV Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:03:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88742 My heart goes out Obama, but not my vote. I really feel sorry for him. A lot of people "have set him up" in my estimation to make him believe he really can be President of the United States. How sad. Maybe someday but I don't think it will happen in the 20 years. He is good looking, smart and I am sorry he fell for the idea of running for U.S. President. God knows, he is trying and he is working hard. Here is another wife of a politician that should keep her mouth shut. Don't these women know they are killing votes, not creating them. My heart goes out Obama, but not my vote. I really feel sorry for him. A lot of people "have set him up" in my estimation to make him believe he really can be President of the United States. How sad. Maybe someday but I don't think it will happen in the 20 years. He is good looking, smart and I am sorry he fell for the idea of running for U.S. President. God knows, he is trying and he is working hard. Here is another wife of a politician that should keep her mouth shut. Don't these women know they are killing votes, not creating them.

]]> By: JC, Baltimore http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88740 JC, Baltimore Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:59:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88740 I first thought Obama would be a great President after I heard his speech at Sojourners in July 2006. He has a way of talking about religion and politics that respects both. I think religion and politics have been taken a beating over the past eight years. It takes someone who understands why religion and politics matter in America to restore them to their rightful place. Sorry, but I really don't see the hypocrisy here at all. I first thought Obama would be a great President after I heard his speech at Sojourners in July 2006. He has a way of talking about religion and politics that respects both. I think religion and politics have been taken a beating over the past eight years. It takes someone who understands why religion and politics matter in America to restore them to their rightful place. Sorry, but I really don't see the hypocrisy here at all.

]]> By: Lioness, Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88738 Lioness, Washington DC Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:54:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88738 Interesting. Good strategy by Obama. This man has an incredible capacity to tap into what matters most to individual people, no matter what the context or the issue. He has a passionate love of country - and he is also an astute politician. Both qualities necessary for a good leader. Interesting. Good strategy by Obama. This man has an incredible capacity to tap into what matters most to individual people, no matter what the context or the issue.

He has a passionate love of country – and he is also an astute politician. Both qualities necessary for a good leader.

]]> By: sonya, atlanta, ga http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88734 sonya, atlanta, ga Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:37:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88734 Like Obama said at the 2004 Democratic convention "We worship and awesome God in the blue states". Obama has always peppered his speechs with faith, that we are interconnected and are our brothers keeper. Many of the founding fathers were deeply religious. I only have a problems when one religion tries to dominate the public discourse and you have a president who believes he is receiving messages from God. Religion is good for self betterment not dogmatic pratices. Fellow democrats, get use to the idea of a canidate that is comfortable speaking about his faith. Let's not go back to Kerry's uncomfortable stance, and not look condensingly towards the majority of americans who believe in God. As for the muslism attack, Barack wasn't raised by his father and only met his once. So stop with your racial hatred. Like Obama said at the 2004 Democratic convention "We worship and awesome God in the blue states". Obama has always peppered his speechs with faith, that we are interconnected and are our brothers keeper. Many of the founding fathers were deeply religious. I only have a problems when one religion tries to dominate the public discourse and you have a president who believes he is receiving messages from God. Religion is good for self betterment not dogmatic pratices. Fellow democrats, get use to the idea of a canidate that is comfortable speaking about his faith. Let's not go back to Kerry's uncomfortable stance, and not look condensingly towards the majority of americans who believe in God.

As for the muslism attack, Barack wasn't raised by his father and only met his once. So stop with your racial hatred.

]]> By: Adam, Plano, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88732 Adam, Plano, TX Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:34:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88732 <b>I hope Obama is the Christian he says he is, rather than the Muslim his father and step-father were. Religion instilled in a child usually lasts a lifetime. And a radical Muslim (posing as a Christian) making it to President of the US would just about be the end of our beloved US, and our freedoms. Posted By J. McKinney SW MO : October 7, 2007 9:45 am</b> you obviously know NOTHING about Obama, his step father and father were muslim, but his mother did not raise him ANY religion, she gave him even exposure to all the major religions, to allow him to make his own choices in life. he CHOSE christianity, he wasn't raised it, or muslim. please, if you're going to spread crap, at least make it believeable crap, and pretty please, educate yourself on the candidates in this election, its obvious you are completely ignorant on that subject, and cannot possibly make an informed decision come election time. I hope Obama is the Christian he says he is, rather than the Muslim his father and step-father were. Religion instilled in a child usually lasts a lifetime. And a radical Muslim (posing as a Christian) making it to President of the US would just about be the end of our beloved US, and our freedoms.
Posted By J. McKinney SW MO : October 7, 2007 9:45 am

you obviously know NOTHING about Obama, his step father and father were muslim, but his mother did not raise him ANY religion, she gave him even exposure to all the major religions, to allow him to make his own choices in life. he CHOSE christianity, he wasn't raised it, or muslim. please, if you're going to spread crap, at least make it believeable crap, and pretty please, educate yourself on the candidates in this election, its obvious you are completely ignorant on that subject, and cannot possibly make an informed decision come election time.

]]> By: Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88731 Joe Ossai, Bedford, NH Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:29:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88731 Wow!, too many stupid comments on this board. Wow!, too many stupid comments on this board.

]]> By: Still thinking, wpb,fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88724 Still thinking, wpb,fl Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:09:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88724 I think Mr Obama is very astute. I think the reason he is speaking at this Church is because it's large and he may see them as the easiest people to capture and influence. No disrespect implied. Just an observation. Remember how our current leader pandered to the Conservative Christians and then laughed at them behind there backs? Hopefully Obama is more sincere. I think Mr Obama is very astute. I think the reason he is speaking at this Church is because it's large and he may see them as the easiest people to capture and influence. No disrespect implied. Just an observation. Remember how our current leader pandered to the Conservative Christians and then laughed at them behind there backs?
Hopefully Obama is more sincere.

]]> By: Louis, St. Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88708 Louis, St. Louis, MO Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:27:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88708 This hypocrite is spinning again. This time, unfortunately, is using religion for his gain. I am just at loss why so many people don't seem to be bothered by what they see and hear from this guy. Are we Americans really stupid or what? This hypocrite is spinning again. This time, unfortunately, is using religion for his gain.

I am just at loss why so many people don't seem to be bothered by what they see and hear from this guy. Are we Americans really stupid or what?

]]> By: Caren http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88696 Caren Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:52:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88696 Anybody who doubts what I said about Obama betraying his pastor, I invite you to check with the Chicago Sun Times or Tribune on the day he announced for President. Obma & I belong to the same church & I can tell you his slight of Rev. Wright did not go unnoticed in fact Rev. Wright fully expected because he knew Obama would do what politics dictated. The next time you disagree with me on a post do some research first. Just because I'm not addicted to the Obama kool-aid doesn't mean I don't know what I'm talking. For your information a lot of times people have their ministers in the VIP section. He didn't even allow him there he was back stage. Weak as water, weak as water Anybody who doubts what I said about Obama betraying his pastor, I invite you to check with the Chicago Sun Times or Tribune on the day he announced for President. Obma & I belong to the same church & I can tell you his slight of Rev. Wright did not go unnoticed in fact Rev. Wright fully expected because he knew Obama would do what politics dictated. The next time you disagree with me on a post do some research first. Just because I'm not addicted to the Obama kool-aid doesn't mean I don't know what I'm talking.
For your information a lot of times people have their ministers in the VIP section. He didn't even allow him there he was back stage. Weak as water, weak as water

]]> By: Shardule, Philadelphia, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88682 Shardule, Philadelphia, PA Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:22:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88682 The guy's just trying to get some votes. This is no different than attending a barbecue, or a country fair. Just leave him alone. If people are worried about Barack using his religion in his politics, I can point to the fact that he is pro-choice and does not believe in a constitutional amendment defining marriage as one man and one woman. Seeing as these are two of the most controversial issues where politics and religion meet, I'd say he does a pretty good job of keeping his personal faith (even though he cites his faith as the reason he does not believe in gay marriage) out of politics. Vote for a man / woman for his or her policies and vision, not whether he or she attends a party, barbecue, or church service. The guy's just trying to get some votes. This is no different than attending a barbecue, or a country fair. Just leave him alone.

If people are worried about Barack using his religion in his politics, I can point to the fact that he is pro-choice and does not believe in a constitutional amendment defining marriage as one man and one woman.

Seeing as these are two of the most controversial issues where politics and religion meet, I'd say he does a pretty good job of keeping his personal faith (even though he cites his faith as the reason he does not believe in gay marriage) out of politics.

Vote for a man / woman for his or her policies and vision, not whether he or she attends a party, barbecue, or church service.

]]> By: Ed,Ellenville,New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88663 Ed,Ellenville,New York Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:50:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88663 Fredom of religion is not freedom from religion? Freedom of speech is not freedom from speech? No right to remain silent? Freedom of movement is not freedom from movement? Travelers are not permitted permanent residency? Fredom of thought is not freedom from thought? No meditation? Faulty logic is as bad as the poster that said monkeys can read. Fredom of religion is not freedom from religion? Freedom of speech is not freedom from speech? No right to remain silent? Freedom of movement is not freedom from movement? Travelers are not permitted permanent residency? Fredom of thought is not freedom from thought? No meditation? Faulty logic is as bad as the poster that said monkeys can read.

]]> By: Karl Marx, USSR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88660 Karl Marx, USSR Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:40:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88660 "Religion is the opiate of the masses" "Religion is the opiate of the masses"

]]> By: Gavin, Gainesville, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88657 Gavin, Gainesville, Florida Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:36:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88657 "As someone put it, if you start to believe things and don't ask proper questions, it starts to become a religion." Paul, I like that, I might have to use it and replace religion with government. Works just as well. "As someone put it, if you start to believe things and don't ask proper questions, it starts to become a religion."

Paul,

I like that, I might have to use it and replace religion with government. Works just as well.

]]> By: Gavin, Gainsville, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88652 Gavin, Gainsville, Florida Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:33:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88652 I would be completely fine Obama speaking at a church if he then proceeded to speak at a mosque,cathedral, and other holy places of the many religions. He will not though because he is merely pandering to the majority. I would be completely fine Obama speaking at a church if he then proceeded to speak at a mosque,cathedral, and other holy places of the many religions. He will not though because he is merely pandering to the majority.

]]> By: Gavin, Gainsville, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88649 Gavin, Gainsville, Florida Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:28:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88649 Just a little understanding please, You should do justa little fact checking please. Karl Marx:"Religion is the opiate of the masses". This was the one reasonable idea amidst a plethora of insanity. Just a little understanding please,

You should do justa little fact checking please. Karl Marx:"Religion is the opiate of the masses". This was the one reasonable idea amidst a plethora of insanity.

]]> By: dolphinsinger, Midwesterner http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88647 dolphinsinger, Midwesterner Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:26:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88647 I hate to see politicians sucking up to church people. Remember, in the Bible we are told not to mix God and mamon, mamon being all the lobbiest money for one. I hate to see politicians sucking up to church people. Remember, in the Bible we are told not to mix God and mamon, mamon being all the lobbiest money for one.

]]> By: Joey O, Anderson, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88636 Joey O, Anderson, SC Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:01:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88636 From what I hear about Redemption, it is pretty conservative theologically, but does excellent community social work, and is completely integrated which is rare for a church around here. For those of you who don't know SC well, stay off of Obama. If we want to build an enduring progressive majority, we have to engage religious folks as well as secular. Most of the progressive reforms of the 19th and early 20th century came from evangelicals. Kudos to Obama and any politician who engages the best in our religious traditions, as opposed to playing on fear and intolerance as has been done in the past. From what I hear about Redemption, it is pretty conservative theologically, but does excellent community social work, and is completely integrated which is rare for a church around here. For those of you who don't know SC well, stay off of Obama. If we want to build an enduring progressive majority, we have to engage religious folks as well as secular. Most of the progressive reforms of the 19th and early 20th century came from evangelicals. Kudos to Obama and any politician who engages the best in our religious traditions, as opposed to playing on fear and intolerance as has been done in the past.

]]> By: Madoxx, NY,NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88633 Madoxx, NY,NY Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:57:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88633 REPEATING: Kohime, Columbus, OH A Church that allows a political leader to speak at their religious service has forgotten the real meaning of religion. And they have certainly forgotten the values which this country was built on. Such things fly in the face of church and state separation as dictated by such great deists as Thomas JeffersoN. Excellent observation, Kohime. REPEATING: Kohime, Columbus, OH

A Church that allows a political leader to speak at their religious service has forgotten the real meaning of religion. And they have certainly forgotten the values which this country was built on. Such things fly in the face of church and state separation as dictated by such great deists as Thomas JeffersoN.

Excellent observation, Kohime.

]]> By: Coach Haughton NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88632 Coach Haughton NH Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:55:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88632 This is news because?????????????? Obama is just like Edwards, they are feeling the pressure. He attends all these churches but when he announced he was running for President he was too cowardly to allow his own minister to be onstage with him & others. That's when I lost respect for Obama. He showed his "Peter" moment of denying his spiritual leader. He asked him to come to Springfield & pray with him before the announcement & then asked him to stay behind the curtain because of what some in his campaign considered controversial cooments (he has muslim friends). In essence he told his minister I want you to pray for me & then I want you to go & hide until it's all over. Yet this is the man who Obama said he gives credit for helping him find himself. If you will do that to your minister who helped save you how strong is your backbone standing up the despots of the world? Weak as water, weak as water. Posted By Caren : October 7, 2007 10:50 am Please name any american political candidate who has ever announced their candidacy with his pastor on stage. You will need be on google for hours with that one. I pay a lot of attention to news and have never heard of that one. You must have been looking long and hard for that news which indicates that you never had "respect" for the best candidate in the race. I'm sure that there was no specific point in time that you lost respect for Barack, you are either rooting for hilliar or one of the other republicans. Trying to steal some of the steam barack is gaining among the faithful. And please show some evidence of your comment. This is news because??????????????
Obama is just like Edwards, they are feeling the pressure. He attends all these churches but when he announced he was running for President he was too cowardly to allow his own minister to be onstage with him & others. That's when I lost respect for Obama. He showed his "Peter" moment of denying his spiritual leader. He asked him to come to Springfield & pray with him before the announcement & then asked him to stay behind the curtain because of what some in his campaign considered controversial cooments (he has muslim friends).
In essence he told his minister I want you to pray for me & then I want you to go & hide until it's all over. Yet this is the man who Obama said he gives credit for helping him find himself.
If you will do that to your minister who helped save you how strong is your backbone standing up the despots of the world? Weak as water, weak as water.

Posted By Caren : October 7, 2007 10:50 am

Please name any american political candidate who has ever announced their candidacy with his pastor on stage.
You will need be on google for hours with that one.

I pay a lot of attention to news and have never heard of that one. You must have been looking long and hard for that news which indicates that you never had "respect" for the best candidate in the race.

I'm sure that there was no specific point in time that you lost respect for Barack, you are either rooting for hilliar or one of the other republicans. Trying to steal some of the steam barack is gaining among the faithful.

And please show some evidence of your comment.

]]> By: Moe, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88631 Moe, NY Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:52:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88631 Obama will never get my vote. He is just another religious zealot and, I have had enough of that foolishness. I am a democrat, but will not support any candidate who brings religion to politics. Separation of church and state at all costs. Obama will never get my vote. He is just another religious zealot and, I have had enough of that foolishness. I am a democrat, but will not support any candidate who brings religion to politics. Separation of church and state at all costs.

]]> By: pl. at the UN for a while. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88629 pl. at the UN for a while. Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:50:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88629 H...H. There was a time when religion united people. And probably another chance will come along--at some point--in the as yet unforeseable future. Mr Obama is late for the previous time, and too early for the next round. H...H. There was a time when religion united people. And probably another chance will come along–at some point–in the as yet unforeseable future.
Mr Obama is late for the previous time, and too early for the next round.

]]> By: Coach Haughton NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88627 Coach Haughton NH Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:39:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88627 Obama should join the ranks with Sharpton and Jackson. He would be much better at it. A potential president he is not. Posted By laurinda,ny : October 7, 2007 9:07 am What exactly are you do you imply by this statement? You fail to realize that Barack is not attempting to carve out a political constituancy like hilliar and the aforementioned would do. He wants to bring everyone together. Please read a book before you comment again. You make people sad to be democtats. Obama should join the ranks with Sharpton and Jackson. He would be much better at it. A potential president he is not.

Posted By laurinda,ny : October 7, 2007 9:07 am

What exactly are you do you imply by this statement?

You fail to realize that Barack is not attempting to carve out a political constituancy like hilliar and the aforementioned would do.

He wants to bring everyone together. Please read a book before you comment again. You make people sad to be democtats.

]]> By: Arlene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88624 Arlene Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:37:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/07/obama-addresses-evangelical-megachurch/#comment-88624 All the leading candidates go to churches to speak, so should they all be excluded from running for office as some here claim. And Obama is a man of faith, but also a constitutional lawyer who believes in the the separation of powers. And he is a man of faith who is actually trying to create a politics of conscience, by changing the attitude in this country that politics is a fight. He believes all people regardless of faith or non-faith or political party must be called to the table to solve problems. Only by talking to our enemies, whether domestic or international, can we get anything done beyond endless battling. I'm tired of the fighting. I want action... and that means Obama. All the leading candidates go to churches to speak, so should they all be excluded from running for office as some here claim. And Obama is a man of faith, but also a constitutional lawyer who believes in the the separation of powers. And he is a man of faith who is actually trying to create a politics of conscience, by changing the attitude in this country that politics is a fight. He believes all people regardless of faith or non-faith or political party must be called to the table to solve problems. Only by talking to our enemies, whether domestic or international, can we get anything done beyond endless battling. I'm tired of the fighting. I want action... and that means Obama.

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