Comments on: McCain on baptism plans: 'It's a private thing.'

By: Hillarygetoutof therace

Hillarygetoutof therace — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:19:58 +0000

Who cares he is conservative false christian.

By: God Bless America

God Bless America — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:15:39 +0000

Even THE LORD JESUS was Baptized!!!!!!!!!! McCain you truly are a Wolf in Sheeps Clothing. I'm sorry, correction:
YOU ARE A HEATHEN!!!!!!!!!!

By: Unshrub

Unshrub — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:04:43 +0000

Now he is thinking about getting baptized. What some people will do to get elected. How phony can someone be? If this isn’t pandering to the conservative right, Hillary wasn’t guilty of it when she told the story about her Dad teaching her how to shoot. Phony, phony, phony.

By: Sharon Minnesota

Sharon Minnesota — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:02:58 +0000

No disrespect but I just can't resist a little saying that I learned long ago. This is probably not foretelling of McCain's baptism but............ I hope he doesn't "go down a dry sinner and come up a wet sinner" like some people have done. Again, I can't resist , like what must have happened to J. Wright long, long ago.

By: David

David — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:57:11 +0000

why the need to be baptized again? was he excommunicated? otherwise I don't see the need unless it's publicity.

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:55:24 +0000

Wow, talk about pandering. McCain knows he need to do something to court evangelicals, guess this is what he's come up with.

By: Pat Huntington NY

Pat Huntington NY — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:52:45 +0000

I cannot vote for someone who's still holding original sin...get baptized

By: oh really?

oh really? — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:51:24 +0000

keep it private, please-

i saw the excorcist, and it scared the bejeebers outta me

i have no intention of seeing granddad's head spin around

and seeing how arizona is a desert, i don't think there's enough water to spare for something like this-

maybe they could just bless lake michigan, and he can just jump in it

By: shirley

shirley — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:51:09 +0000

Our forefathers rejected the notion of mixing religion with politics for good reason. Need proof? Just look at the Middle East. Reporter's are to blame for this, they followed Hillarys lead right into the mud in reporting on gender, race and religion.

By: What do YOU know

What do YOU know — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:47:42 +0000

Puke.

By: Jodie

Jodie — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:43:57 +0000

You are definately a spirtual man. You will be any kind of man if you can just get people to vote for you and be tricked into another 4 years of President Bush's policy of working for the rich. We can not endure another 4 years with John McCain as president. Its time for a change.
I am a republican christian who is a proud supporter of Barack Obama. I am also a mother who wants my children to live in a world of peace and prosperity.

Obama '08

By: RealityKing

RealityKing — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:43:13 +0000

I wonder what American's would want their neigbors to do if 75% of them were oppressed and murdered by Saddam and his Sunni tribe?

Run away?? Hmmmmm....

By: thefishermen

thefishermen — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:40:07 +0000

Baptism is not required to be a member of a Baptist Church.

Baptism is in fact, merely an expression of faith that Baptists like to exercise publically upon converting to Christianity, at any age.

By: Mrs Mc

Mrs Mc — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:38:55 +0000

McCain doesn't comment on his faith cause he don't believe in anything.....If you are ashamed of God, then He will be ashamed of you!!

By: Love Huckabee

Love Huckabee — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:35:22 +0000

I'm now for Obama, correction.

By: Love Huckabee

Love Huckabee — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:34:54 +0000

This guy looks like a puppet when he talks. His eyes and mouth move at the same time. It's disgusting.

I'm not for Obama, no more republicans! Go Obama!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:23:26 +0000

Mc Cain you are supposed to be a Christian. If you believe in what you say you believe in you will get baptized asap. You are 71 years old. You are not getting any younger...

'Every one, therefore, who shall confess in me before men, I also will confess in him before my Father who is in the heavens ....Luke 12:8

The above verse will show you that it is not private thing.....

By: Real Change

Real Change — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:12:52 +0000

This has got to be the most laughably transparent example of pandering that I have ever seen. LOL

By: John, A Baptist

John, A Baptist — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:11:52 +0000

It is interesting that, simultaneous to McCain's attempts to be more attractive to conservatives, he has chosen a church from the Southern Baptist Convention to prospectively join.

The Southern Baptist Convention makes the false claim that each church is autonomous. Yet, it "disaffiliates" any church that does not strictly adhere to an increasingly theologically conservative doctrine. For example, the SBC is one of the only mainline Protestant denominations that refuses to ordain women for ANY role in ministry – and, in fact, expels local churches who do.

The SBC use to be quite diverse (yes, Jesse Helms and Bill Clinton were members). However, it has moved so far to the right theologically and socially that it is experiencing a crisis of splitting apart. For example, its traditionally affiliated universities (such as Baylor and Wake Forest) have broken with the church to preserve their academic freedom from the fundamentalist SBC.

Bottom line – it shocks me the McCain, who claims that he represent tolerance for all Americanas would choose to SELECT a denomination that is known for its lack of tolerance.

By: MD in OK

MD in OK — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:10:27 +0000

Be not deceived. McCain is a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Yeary said of McCain,"a historical Episcopalian, and if you and I sat down with him and started talking Baptist talk, he just doesn't have that kind of vocabulary." Well, I would like to know what kind of vocabulary does he have?
I can't believe some people; they want to talk about God when they know they are not serious. And I know when they are not serious because they will use the most commonly repeated Bible scriptures: Do unto others as you would want them to do to you is probably no. 2. Jesus loves me is no. 1.

By: Phil From VA

Phil From VA — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:06:01 +0000

I am sure he will do anything to get the conservative vote. Double talk express.

By: wwf

wwf — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:00:22 +0000

I see Mr. Hegge is in the news again. Oh, I guess what he said again is ok. He must walk on water like the rest of the party. I say what is good for the goose is good for the gander. As an Independent, you can count on me not voting Republican come fall. Enough of this one sided crap.

By: Doug

Doug — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:57:52 +0000

I basically like John McCain and I have respect for the things he's done in his life and in his work. That said.... Twelve months ago, I could have considered voting for John McCain, even though I'm a Democrat (at least when it comes to choosing candidates on their positions). He was willing to go against the status quo and act accordingly to his beliefs. He actually was somewhat the maveric that people thought he was. Since running for the nomination and winning, McCain has become one of the biggest panderers I've seen in my 50 years. (I'm 50, so you can discount the first 10 if you want). He suddenly fell in lock-step with George W, Bush on everything. He panders to the crowd to whom he is speaking at the moment. Now he is evoking religion to try to attract the religious and the extreme conservatives. I appreciate the fact that he has core beliefs, and he should. But I don't care what those beliefs are and thay have nothing to do with anything if he becomes president. But he is now playing the game. He is going to go to the pulpit, surrounded by CNN and all the other cameras and get the free PR of being Baptised again. Why again? Did he make a bad decision the first time. Hm-m-m-m....kinda makes you wonder about that prenuptual agreement he has with his wife. Sort of goes to his willingness to commit, don't you think. This is "Hillary the Duck Hunter" politics. That's why I'm voting for Obama. He may misstate himself on occasion, but he isn't going to pretend to be any more than what he is. And if that's okay with you, then you should vote for Obama, too.

By: Krissy, FL

Krissy, FL — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:56:26 +0000

Looks like John's faith isn't strong enough for him to denouce and repudiate his spiritual endorser Hagee. I guess he has been reading up on the hypocrites of the bible. John, you are slick!! like a snake....

By: Blake

Blake — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:54:22 +0000

"Bomb others as they would bomb unto you."

I am a Christian appalled at war. I hate it. War destroys. God creates. This is fundamental to Christian belief. The Christian God is not a god of destruction, but of love. How can you love your neighbor if you bomb them? How can you be your brother’s keeper if you kill them?

Blessed are the peace makers for they will be called sons and daughters of God.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:51:47 +0000

Go for it John.....God Bless You

By: Lonny, Seattle

Lonny, Seattle — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:43:10 +0000

Who cares.
McBush will get re-baptized to appease the right wing and get all the god-crazy southern votes.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:36:58 +0000

OK! Here goes again. Can't you democrat and republican voters see what is happening in this circus race for the presidental nomination? Democrats scream if Hillary"steals" the election, It will divide the party and give a free ride to McCain.Other democrats scream if Obama wins he can't beat McCain. This is exactally what the money powers want to happen.They don't care whether Hillarty or McCain wins!THEY OWN BOTH OF THEM. It has always been that way. They reach into their pocket and hand us two candidates.This is the first time little unknown people have reached into their pockets and said "For once let us decide who leads us"

By: ObamaMama

ObamaMama — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:30:27 +0000

This is just another pre conceived photo op for the media. He will probably ask Pastor Hagge or Parsley to baptise him. McCain is pandering to the religious right and the evangelical base.

By: Aaron, Etown, KY

Aaron, Etown, KY — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:27:20 +0000

who cares, its nobody's business but his.

By: TAHARI in CT 4 OBAMA

TAHARI in CT 4 OBAMA — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:27:07 +0000

... I once was young but now i'm John McCain

By: Al, NY NY

Al, NY NY — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:23:22 +0000

way to go John. That's a sure way to get the Bible-thumper vote. Raise those hands and say "Hallejuah." Now can we see whether this pastor has said anything derogatory about others since the Rev Wright issue is being used as a wedge for Obama

By: JSterling

JSterling — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:21:44 +0000

I for one am very pleased that McCain, whom I do not support as President, is very private about his faith. It is my hope that he can help blunt the very offensive impact of the Right on imposing their view of faith on the entire Republican party. As an Ohio native, I could believe in the economic ideals of the Republican party but am more than offended at their ideas at how all Americans should live. Ultimately, I follow the belief that politics and religion do'nt mix.

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:19:17 +0000

You have to ask – why is Senator McClain so secret about his faith? Is it because he isn't comfortable talking about faith based topics?

By: Deep Blue

Deep Blue — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:16:42 +0000

You can't say baptized "again" when he's NEVER BEEN BAPTIZED!!! It's not worded properly if what you mean is that he again discussed whether or not he would be baptized, but it's not appropriate to leave the impression that he has been baptized in the past.

By: Henry Miller, Cary, NC

Henry Miller, Cary, NC — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:16:33 +0000

"John McCain, who rarely talks about his faith publicly..."

A practice he should have continued–there's something vaguely distasteful about a man exercising his superstitions in public.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:06:17 +0000

What a joke.

By: NYC Native

NYC Native — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:00:20 +0000

He'll get baptized as many times as he has to to get elected.

By: MEGPIE

MEGPIE — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:59:57 +0000

McCain is not your avg republican. Thats why the Dems need a CLEAT DIFFERENT CHOICE.. With Hilliary there is NO CHOICE

Obama..... NATION

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:57:46 +0000

The ultimate panderer.

By: Doug R.

Doug R. — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:55:56 +0000

Sorry grandpa, nothing is private if you are in the public sector as a public servant and the American people pay for your health care, pension, disability income, and salary as U.S. Senator. Get real McCain.

By: SPQR753

SPQR753 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:55:19 +0000

With all problems we have,: 2 wars, ineffective and bungling administration, economical recession (or call it what you want) gasoline prices going through the roof mounting foods costs, John McCain second baptism is 50th on a scale 1 to 10.

WHAT'S THE MATTER with CNN?
Don't you have more iNTELLIGENT questions for the public?

By: Marshall

Marshall — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:54:39 +0000

Amen!

By: SPQR753

SPQR753 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:49:47 +0000

IS THAT SO IMPORTANT, COMPARED TO A MOUNTAIN OF PROBLEMS

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:49:34 +0000

As one who has had the awesome privelege to baptize many in all stages of life iapplaud Senator McCain's decision to be baptized.!
Now my prayer is that his baptism and church life would be seen in his daily walk and campaign talk.
If he truly has renounced the evil one and seeks to walk in ways of Jesus than a good manual for his campaign would be the Sermon on The Mount. Perhaps it will be?
We shall see in the days ahead the fruit just how well the baptism has leads to a mature discipleship and faith.
Jim

By: Walt

Walt — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:48:48 +0000

I think the best way to Baptize old man McBush would be along the lines of waterboarding! The republicans seem to really like to waterboard others. I would volunteer to do the Baptizing! Signed; Vietnam Veteran Against John McCain.

By: Vince

Vince — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:46:56 +0000

Would he be considering getting Baptized again if he weren't running for office?

By: gk

gk — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:45:16 +0000

Sheesh, no one ever has to defend their pastor, beliefs, faith and religion. It is sickening that folks like Sen McCaina nd SenObama have to defend and justify their pastors, beliefs and faith so openly, when it is clearly their own personal journey. What kind of "free" country is this?

By: corey, NH

corey, NH — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:44:47 +0000

I don't even support McCain and I think that the issue of him being pushed to be baptized is totally ridiculous. Religious freedom!

By: TheLeftNut

TheLeftNut — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:43:16 +0000

A ploy. Shameful.