Comments on: Obama snubs evangelical Day of Prayer, but Pawlenty embraces it

By: Ski U Mah Gopher

Ski U Mah Gopher — Mon, 11 May 2009 03:48:54 +0000

For Jews & Muslims, every day is a day of prayer.

Observant Jews pray 3 times a day (4 on sabbath & holidays), and Observant Muslims pray 5 times per day.

By: mill

mill — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:27:47 +0000

will there be a national day of refrain from religious practice?

By: Crohnsguy

Crohnsguy — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:46:28 +0000

“If Jesus were alive today and witnessed the mockery that conservatives and radical right-wing Christians have made of his teachings, he’d never be able to stop throwing up.”

If T-Paw would allow the medical marijuana law to become law, he would have one very powerful remedy for nausea at least.

Pawlenty will do ANYTHING to get elected, not limited to posturing at holy rallies and stepping on the sick and dying of MN to get there. A “Christian.” Riiiiight…..

By: pmar

pmar — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:30:18 +0000

“Under God” was only added to our Pledge of Allegiance in 1954. I think that it was best in its original form. The separation of church and state was not a thing lightly added to our constitution, and was added for the protection of all, people of Christian faith, those of other faiths, and those with no religious affiliation.

By: EK

EK — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:05:49 +0000

If Jesus were alive today and witnessed the mockery that conservatives and radical right-wing Christians have made of his teachings, he’d never be able to stop throwing up.

By: gbear

gbear — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:51:17 +0000

Oh, and kudos to Obama. Let them all gnash, wail and rend.

By: gbear

gbear — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:49:06 +0000

The loyalty oath is a nice touch. Claim you have a big tent but then build a security checkpoint at the only entrance.

Good marketing move for TPaw though. Be sure to mention it on your radio show & make sure everybody knows just how deeply spiritual you are. Jesus would have really wanted this to be covered live via satellite.

By: Alan

Alan — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:58:17 +0000

Does Holy Tim ever go to church? Or does he confine himself to public displays where he might get some press? I think a little investigative journalism is in order here. What, exactly, is T-Paw’s relationship to evangelical “christianity.” I suspect if he thought it was a drag on his efforts to get where he wants to go, he’d drop it like a hot potato. He’s about as authentic as a cardboard cutout.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:12:46 +0000

moneyup10@gmail.com posted:
Is Obama a prophet like everyone seems to be treating him? Or is he the Anti Christ? **** Silly evangelical nutcase. Put down the “Left Behind” FICTION books, take a deep breath and chill. Jesus says there will be many “false prophets” and antichrists. Those who “have the appearance of holiness but deny its source/power”. In other words, those who are religious on the outside, but whose “fruit” or actions betray those hollow words. There are LOADS of examples of this in the “religious right” – modern day pharisees who wear their religion on their sleeves like cheap Chinese made US flag lapel pins denoting shallow patriotism. These are the “Christian” leaders who cheer on the devestation of the poor and “sinful” residents of New Orleans. The televangists who preach “Jesus will make you rich if you donate money to me”. The warmongering chicken-hawks who show up in church each Sunday and cheer on the bloodshed of “nonbelievers” in the middle east – no different than the Taliban on the other side. The Republican party that makes every effort to enrichen themselves at the expense of the vast majority of poor and middle-class; the self-loathing GOP closet case hypocrites who persecute and preach against others who do what they themselves do secretly. Our former President for example, whose lies, violence against the innocent, divisiveness, selfish ambitions, disregard for the law, disgust for justice for the accused (even mocking those on death row), secrecy, ignorance, intolerance, contempt for the poor, and fits of rage are legendary. Is it any wonder that our nation’s economy, reputation and very soul were brought to the very brink of destruction under #43? Didn’t the same happen to ancient Israel under such leaders? And if you must persist in fables, I might add that he is the very man whose name contains the “sign of the beast” – 666 – George (6) Walker (6) Bush Jr (6). Or if that doesn’t work for you, try Ronald (6) Wilson (6) Reagan (6). Why would you confuse Barack (6) Hussein (7) Obama (5,) aka Barry (5,) as the antichrist? So far his actions indicate – mercy for the poor, condemnation of the greedy, a personal (not grandstanding) Christian faith, justice for the oppressed, relative honesty, an attempt to bring transparency to DC (shining a light in darkness), quick to admit mistakes (unlike W who would never), a teachable mindset that doesn’t arrogantly/wrongly assume to know all the answers ala Dubya, tolerance, forgiveness, and a character known for peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and most of all self control. Sound familiar? See also Galations 5.

By: K.G.

K.G. — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:32:02 +0000

“President Obama has declined to host a group of evangelical Christians to mark today’s National Day of Prayer”

I don’t consider that a snub. There is no reason he should feel obligated to host an event for National Day of Prayer. He is the president, not our church leader.