Comments on: Rabbi: Removal of Obama's purported prayer note 'sacrilegious'

By: kulit

kulit — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:59:17 +0000

whispering your prayer to god when you know some humans will hear it, is like britney making stunts knowing the press will make a big issue of it.
ive seen some of his speeches, one speech he mentioned a lot of names m.king, j.f.kennedy,..... a lot of name dropping,...... i stopped listening before he compare himself to jesus or allah or budda

By: Chris Hussein, TX

Chris Hussein, TX — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:04:54 +0000

CNN, I am convinced that you do not moderate, you screen (just to make it look like the comments are somewhat balanced). For a person to attack a man after reading this prayer shows a lack of faith. Those that attack have faith issues. True Christian values involve valuing everyone (the unborn and the BORN). Some republicans are some of the most hypocritical religious people around. They hate..which should be blasphemy to their lips and their hearts, but it isn't. It isn't blasphemy because they fully agree with the hatred, war, dishonesty and corruption. All the while appearing to stand for morals by standing on the Abortion and Gay Marriage soapbox. What about the two greatest commandments? Love God first. and your neighbor second. They claim to know God, but do they really?

By: Megan

Megan — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:55:40 +0000

Oh. And the Muslim thing?? If Americans are so dimwitted that they cannot believe something that is flat in their FACE then maybe we deserve a stupid candidate like McCain for president. Many of you are just too prejudiced and uneducated to understand that if the many is a Christian- he is NOT A MUSLIM. Being Black does not make you a Muslim. Having the middle name Hussein does not make you a Muslim. Going to a Christian church, being brought up with Christian values, calling yourself a Christian pretty much says you are definitely not a Muslim.

By: Phil, FL

Phil, FL — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:55:15 +0000

And shame on CNN for repeating it over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over

You get the message. The most re-runs in the news world.

By: CO

CO — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:52:24 +0000

How would anyone know which was Sen. Obama's prayer note among the many stuffed into the same spot? Were they all read at the same time?

By: Megan

Megan — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:51:30 +0000

It is fascinating to see how moronic people on this blog will attribute anything to some huge conspiracy by the Obama camp to make him look a certain way. Give it a rest already. If you dislike Obama but have no real reason, just be an adult and admit it. You may look like a fool but conjuring ridiculous reasons out of every piece of news you see has gotten old incredibly fast. I have seen people waiver between him being too 'arrogant' to being a 'victim'. Which one is it??? He did not deserve to have his prayer read by anyone. That was so disrespectful and may God have mercy on the soul of whomever violated his privacy.

By: fralene

fralene — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:50:37 +0000

Jeff, I am sick to death of you and every other envious jerk that continues to call Obama arrogant in such an insulting way. Is it just possible that what you see as arrogance is actually poise, self confidence and self awareness? If he wasn't proud, I'd be stunned. He has much to be proud of. If you want arrogance without the substance, look to McCain. Look over his life, a life of privilege, opportunism, backstabbing and dishonor. Study his life history, then study Obama's. I did, with an open mind. Making the choice for Obama was easy. McCain would have made an okay president in 2000, but in the intervening 8 years he has become twisted, playing both ends against the middle. I know because I've studied him every step of the way. Obama may not be the answer to my prayers, but McCain doesn't even come close.

By: kulit

kulit — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:47:39 +0000

what did obama prayed for, dont worry God is more discerning than men.
forgive the man when he changes his stand on iraq on other issues for he do not know what he is saying, he'll say anything that pleases you, he can change his mind when he is president, after all CHANGE is his policy.
and yes he will be president popularity is the key, he should have a tv show. the philippines has always seen the US as a model in constitution and politics, im glad now the US is following philippine model for electing officials, Showbiz is the key, the most popular president here is joseph estrada, until now years after they took him out for mismanagement.
goodluck americans

By: ThePhoenix

ThePhoenix — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:42:30 +0000

Well,Obama knows how to play the VICTIM.

By: Rennae B.

Rennae B. — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:42:09 +0000

What has this human race become where we feed off of the PERSONAL relationship the mortal man has with HIS Savior?

We should all hang our heads in shame for Our Father must be sorely disappointed in what we have become.

We must all pray for those loss souls who trample on the simplicity of a private prayer of mercy and humbleness.

By: Funny

Funny — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:40:33 +0000

Wow, you who question this mans prayer and what he said should be careful. I for one appreciate an aspiring leader who wants to guard against pride and wants to do what is just and right. It gives us all something to think about if nothing else. Peace to Senator Obama, it can't be easy being you right now. Bless you for even wanting to be the President of this country and to help us all.

By: Zach

Zach — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:40:29 +0000

Also sacreligious and disgusting is CNN for publishing it. Shame on you

By: Christy

Christy — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:39:02 +0000

I think the Obama campaign leaked this themselves. Give me a break!

By: gotcha

gotcha — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:36:54 +0000

This is a lot of BS. The Obama people intended to have it taken. Wonder what they paid the student to get it? Wake up and smell the coffee. He is definitely a Muslim. Really, take my word for it.

By: Marj,Paso Robles, Cal

Marj,Paso Robles, Cal — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:33:44 +0000

Dumbama planned to have the note printed. The man is pathetic.

By: aaaa

aaaa — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:32:25 +0000

jews play the games anyways. get a life cnn

By: aaaa

aaaa — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:30:45 +0000

well mccain has done the same thing when he went to Israel.

By: Mark Ramsey MD Milwaukee WI

Mark Ramsey MD Milwaukee WI — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:20:53 +0000

If this really was stolen by a seminary student and printed by a paper in order to make money, then I am very touched and I think it really speaks to Obama's character. If this was orchestrated by the campaign for PR purposes then I really think it is the lowest form of low, and I would be deeply disappointed. And yet, I will probably never know for certain one way or the other. Just like politics...

By: Marvin

Marvin — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:19:03 +0000

There's really no way to keep religion out of politics. It's a worthy sentiment, but an impossibility. There are so MANY americans who still vow not to vote for the man because "he's a Muslim" or because has a muslim name? Honestly I'm looking forward to the debates. At least then it'll give the close minded something more tangible to hang their hats on other than race, sudo-"patriotism," and "religion".

By: jas

jas — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:16:04 +0000

What next for CNN?

By: Carol, Lansing MI

Carol, Lansing MI — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:12:29 +0000

I don't believe it was a seminary student who took it either. It doesn't make sense that a seminary student would defile the most sacred and Holy sights of the Jewish people.

By: ALECO1 -----NOKOMIS,FL

ALECO1 -----NOKOMIS,FL — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:12:09 +0000

I THINK THE NOTE SAID-McCAIN IS A COMPLETE IDIOT.

By: PCS / North Carolina

PCS / North Carolina — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:10:37 +0000

Jeff wrote July 27th, 2008 9:30 am ET

"Obama is the most arrogant man alive."

How about your buddy GWB ? Nobody can get more arrogant than him !!

A Nightingale Sings in Berkley Square July 27th, 2008 10:47 am ET

"McCain is not risky. He will support our values and he will support our way of life. He will defend the US of A. McCain will not let Iran develop nuclear weapons. He will win the war in Iraq and in Afghanistan and do it before his first term is up."

Are you sure ? With McCain's temper, he will push the nuclear button in a heartbeat. Not only we should eliminate nuclear weapons in Iran , but also in Israel. We should make MidEast a nuclear free zone. Why ? Did we like to have nuclear warheads in our backyard in Cuba ? No. So why do the other countries in Mideast feel different.

WE ARE IN A QUAGMIRE. DO NOT ELECT McCAIN, WHO COULD LEAD US TO AN ARMAGADDON.

By: Saved

Saved — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:03:47 +0000

I believe this is another Republican ploy to distort the truth.

By: James from Hawaii

James from Hawaii — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:58:34 +0000

This is the same as someone secretly recording confessions then posting them. There's a special place in hell for those who offend the sanctity of faith.

By: KE

KE — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:57:19 +0000

Senator Barack Obama is right about “American arrogance”, Americans don't know other cultures and Americans don’t speak other languages, and they are ignorant. He portrayed the example of American arrogance.

It’s so ironic that people who complain about “American arrogance” appear to be most arrogant.

First Senator Barack Obama forced Clinton out. He went oversea and acted like a host (and celerity) instead of acting like a guest in the host country. He spoke on behalf of the American people, criticize America, said he will bring better things to the world. He canceled visitation with the wounded soldiers. He said he didn’t want it to “look” political, but everything he does look political, and it sounded like a bad excuse. It’s no miracle that the leaders of the other country welcome any American presidential candidate.

Every culture has little differences in mannerism but arrogance knows no borders.

We are having Obama fatigue and the American MSM fatigue at the same time.

By: aware

aware — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:54:07 +0000

A person's Faith and World View are the same thing according to Pastor Rick Warren. Separate the church and state but you dare not attempt to divorce a person from their Faith/World View.

Faith/World View is the most important indicator we need to look at closely in choosing a president!

When a person's first priority is political expediency it is necessary to question that person's moral center and core principles!

Former Democrat voting for McCain 08 – a man of character and integrity!

By: Denise

Denise — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:51:43 +0000

This is why dirty politics works so well; people are just thick. Do you honestly think that Obama wasn't well aware that this would happen? There is no security and it was obvious where he placed it.

DUH. The dumbing down of America continues at an exponential pace...

By: Delores, NM

Delores, NM — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:51:32 +0000

So what? That was a PR prayer. If it had been something from the heart it would have been different.

By: HerbTee

HerbTee — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:51:19 +0000

I see some very hateful and jealous people on this blog who are against Obama for selfish hateful reasons. No matter what Obama does, no matter where he goes or how well his intentions are, some of you people are never satisfied. Well people, the whole world is now watching! Let's see if America lives up to its self-absorbed lofty words of freedom, democracy and equality for all. We can invade and make war with another country (Iraq) over trumped up allegations of WMDs with the promises of freedom and democracy. Yet we cannot fully exercise such goals in our own country, especially if one's skin happens to be the wrong color from the status quo.

Some of you people are just plain sickening and disgusting with your bitterness, your hatred and your wild-eyed fears that a Black man could likely lead this country so much better than any of the fools currently in the White House or better than that broken down old warmongering McCain. Get used to it people...Obama is the man!

Obama for 2008

By: A Tarheel for Obama

A Tarheel for Obama — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:49:39 +0000

JohnBoy, Obama ia not "scared" of debating McCain. McCain is the one scared. He just wants to have town hall meetings.

By: aware

aware — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:42:20 +0000

Quite a feat Obama! You really should have prayed for the "Peace of Jerusalem" though.

Just give it up Barack. You are losing credibility fast! I pray that Pastor Rick Warren will cut through the slick syrup you serve!

Former Democrat voting for Mccain 08 – a man of character and integrity!

By: linda from South Dakota

linda from South Dakota — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:35:58 +0000

well,, theres some stange people out there, one may think that mccain had this all set up, one neva knows do they??? nothing is sacred anymore,,, ummm its a terrible thing for someone to take that note and worse to have it printed,,,, why can tpeople just leave things alone,,,, time to grow up,,, sounds like something mccain would do tho lol,,,,sick minded people,, yuckkk

By: linda from South Dakota

linda from South Dakota — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:34:20 +0000

well,, theres some stange people out there, one may think that mccain had this all set up, one neva knows do they??? nothing is sacred anymore,,, ummm

By: Lee From Treasure Island Florida

Lee From Treasure Island Florida — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:32:43 +0000

It is wrong the prayer was stolen and anewpaper printed it.
But maybe some good will come of it.
Maybe people will start believing Obama is not a Muslium.

By: conspiracy theorist

conspiracy theorist — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:31:06 +0000

maybe they should write the prayers ,then burn them.send them to the heavens like many native american's do?then again,i never write a prayer to GOD,it's easier to just send it to him with our personal phsychic bond.me and GOD.we be mates!

By: terry,va

terry,va — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:31:00 +0000

There is a God. He is almighty and all knowing. That is why McCain will will this election, unless he (God) has planned for the end of the world and BHO is the "666"

By: conspiracy theorist

conspiracy theorist — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:24:11 +0000

the student was the illegitimate son of karl rove

By: Bill, Covington

Bill, Covington — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:20:59 +0000

Now that the obama has worn a jew hat I suppose he will claim to be a jew right along with all his other religeons.

By: Vig

Vig — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:19:59 +0000

That's interesting. Was it removed because someone wanted a sourvenir or was someone making a political statement about Obama?

By: Willy

Willy — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:19:17 +0000

It was all about the TV shot RABBI

By: john

john — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:16:00 +0000

This is probably McNAMBLA's fault.

By: conspiracy theorist

conspiracy theorist — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:15:22 +0000

lieberman told the guy to snatch it,probably.

By: The Obamas Rock

The Obamas Rock — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:13:30 +0000

Those Obama haters who are foolishly claiming that taking the note was a stunt set up by the Obama campaign need to take their Prozac. You hate the guy so much you can't see how stupid you are being. Shameful. You obviously despise the man, so your comments lack all credibility. You are just wasting space.

Obama is probably the most popular U.S. politician since Bill Clinton. Don't hate the player, hate the game. Get used to seeing people fawn all over our future POTUS.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:10:08 +0000

You know God don't like ugly and he don't care for Beauty either. The man is here to help us change things in Washington. People with there hatred need to take a step back and look at what is going on. We need a change , and we are going to have a change. Let them throw everything they can throw at him. What ever they do will not stand. They are afraid that he can do a better job then they could, so they are going to say and do anything to try and bring him down. My prayer is with him and his family.

By: Marie Canada

Marie Canada — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:08:56 +0000

I wonder just how the Republican bloggers will manage to turn this into a negative for Obama. Reading some of the ridiculous and vicious comments from McCain supporters with nothing to do with the facts. Just plain hate will get you right where you are now or a bit worse off.

By: S. Denice

S. Denice — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:57:03 +0000

Some of you on this blog site are just downright mean, hateful, spiteful, and despicable. How dare you suggest that this was orchestrated on Senator Obama's part. Why, pray tell, would Senator Obama pay off someone to steal this prayer? With all of the turncoats in this country and abroad, the young man could have turned on him at any time and blown his cover. Do you know how detrimental that would be to his candidacy and to his position as U.S. Senator in the event that he is defeated? Come on now think (If that is possible for some of you) Quite frankly, I think that many of you are just braindead and you PUMA fools are really going to know what defeat is. Senator Obama did not cheat his way to the nomination, he did not steal it either. He had help not only from Washington, DC but across the country. Get over it. This was not staged. It is what it is. Senator Obama has managed to once again maintain dignity in the face of a negative situation. Love this man. For his haters, GET OVER IT!!!!!

By: Douglas Babb

Douglas Babb — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:48:47 +0000

The Constitution of the United States

Article VI, Section 3: “...no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.”

"My own mind is my own church. All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

From a letter to Charles Cushing (October 19, 1756):
“Twenty times in the course of my late reading, have I been upon the point of breaking out, ‘this would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it.’” John Adams

Letter to William Bradford, April 1, 1774:
"Religious bondage shackles and debilitates the mind and unfits it for every noble enterprise" James Madison

Letter to his nephew, Peter Carr, August 10, 1787
"Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." Thomas Jefferson

Douglas Babb (DEiST)_Princeton-KY

By: LaTreetha E. Sharpley

LaTreetha E. Sharpley — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:45:39 +0000

Senator Obama, prayed the prayer that many need to pray daily. Asking the Lord, to guard their mind and thoughts. If you have never prayed this prayer, we need to ask for forgivest daily. It was wrong to publish Senator Obama's prayer; however it is the prayer I pray daily. Asking the Lord to make me a better person and the instrument of his peace.

By: Tired

Tired — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 19:43:17 +0000

To: Jeff

I watched this over and over. Everytime there is an African American males show some confidence and who is intelligent, why does he have to be "arrogant". This happens over and over again.