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  • Posted By: crybaby @ 07/13/2008 7:04:37 PM

    If Obama is Christian, then why did he swear into congress on the Koran?

    • Posted By: cagday @ 07/13/2008 7:59:15 PM

      He was sworn in on the BIBLE on the Bible, the Bible the Bible, the Bible. There is a picture of Brrrack being sworn in on the bible, yes even your beleoved Fox news admits that. Conservative or not the FACT is Barrack Obama was sworn into office on the BIBLE. How many times does it have to be said till you nut-job Republican loonies drinking the GOP kool -aid get it right, Rpeat after me he was sworn in with the BIBLE.

      • Posted By: Pittsburgh @ 07/13/2008 9:03:36 PM

        THANK YOU!!!! Are people really that misinformed. Have they ever even read a history book or looked at any bills.....legislature.....checked any facts on either side? Probably asking too much.

    • Posted By: Stone Cutter @ 07/13/2008 7:16:17 PM

      You are thinking about congessman Keith Ellison of Minneqapolis Minnesota, not Senator Barak of Chicago illinois. All black politians are not the same person. Barak was sworn in on the Bible.

  • Posted By: canemah35 @ 07/13/2008 9:02:54 PM

    I don't care what self-serving words he has spoken. I've seen too many campaign promises *** the moment the oath of office is given. Don't listen to what he says, check out what he's done while in office. Check out his voting record. Especially the 136 times he's voted present (not even enough guts to take a stand on an issue). That dodge won't work with the North Korean or Iranian leadership.

  • Posted By: Richard1327 @ 07/13/2008 7:16:24 PM

    These posts prove why there should be separation of church and state.

    • Posted By: crybaby @ 07/13/2008 7:21:15 PM

      Obama is like a high school kid with all these great ideas with no clue how to implement the ideas.

      • Posted By: Pittsburgh @ 07/13/2008 9:01:48 PM

        He had his FIRST great idea.....Running against this current administration.

  • Posted By: lmart39772 @ 07/13/2008 9:00:39 PM

    Islamic law dictates that when the father is Muslim, children have to be Muslims. A man could marry a nonbeliever woman but her children are automatically enrolled in the system prescribed by the Sharia law. On the contrary, a Muslim woman cannot marry a nonbeliever husband under sever penalties. End result: children will be Muslims one way or another what explains the amazing progress of Islam since 1/3 of the world is Muslim.
    There is only one way to heaven and that is through Jesus. Politicians may suggest a humanistic approach to reach heaven such as appealing to a Christianity that accepts sin at the public level. For example: approving laws that permit homosexual marriage, abortion, pornification of America, corruption, lies, etc. By their fruits you will know ( by their actions and laws)

  • Posted By: Cheri76 @ 07/13/2008 9:00:38 PM

    Wasn't it Christ who said, "He who is without sin cast the first stone." Christ was heavily influenced by Buddists where he grew up; a belief that we are all one. God is love, he who dwells in love dwells in God, and God's in him.

    Who are we to dictate what others should believe? Wasn't that why we had a Revolutionary War?

  • Posted By: Sounding Eclipse @ 07/13/2008 8:55:56 PM

    Weird and sad world we live in... as i read all these comments, all i see is extremism, racism, and fanaticism in nearly all of them, as well as some rather disturbing accusations. I do not defend Obama, nor accuse him, but people, look at yourselves, what kind of fear has taken you? Either you come just short of calling this man the antiChrist, or just short of a god. He is merely a man. Peace be upon you all.

  • Posted By: paulnjacjkie @ 07/13/2008 8:53:02 PM

    I really can beleive NEWSWEEK or any other media sorce is still giving this racist bigot the time of day. Where was the NAACP in all of this?And how did this ASS still get the nod to move on to the next level of this process? The answer: Newsweek,CNN,KIng World and harpo studios. etc...

    America had better wake up before November or we are all doomed!!!!

  • Posted By: Sounding Eclipse @ 07/13/2008 8:50:35 PM

    whoa whoa whoa, ObamaYesWeCan, slow down buddy! I think he is an ok guy and all, but your making it sound as if he is a god of some sort to you... I believe in his policies over McCain, but i'm not about to bow down to that man, claim he is always right, nor praise him as if i was in a cult of some sort, that in itself is dangerous buisness... I am not a biggot at all, quite frankly, even though i am Christian, i wouldn't mind seeing someone like say.. a Buddhist, run this country as long as he or she wouldn't impose the religion upon me. Same with a rather high majority of other people... well, not in this room i suppose.. hm.. ok.. well, in that case, alot of people in my area.. as for changing religions, he is christian folks, chill.

  • Posted By: american11125 @ 07/13/2008 8:48:14 PM


    Comment: barack HUSSAIN obama was wearing a turbin 4 years ago. anyone who votes for him is an idiot. message to black america, if your not a muslim you are an infidel and obamanation cares nothing for you. better wake up

  • Posted By: Faith Squad @ 07/13/2008 8:44:59 PM

    godisloveloveisgod
    American Idiots Controlled by the media
    One life will soon be past
    only whats done for Christ will last? I pray for America Vote out Congress and restore it for the American peoplel

    People













  • Posted By: elouis @ 07/13/2008 8:43:07 PM

    A religious state might scares some Catholics, Protestants and Eastern Orthodox believers but the idea is not New Testament thought. It will not scare a true Christians, who a follower of the teaching of Jesus Christ, as those teachings have been defined and re-defined by scholars for almost two thousand years. Jesus Christ was not about starting "religious states", what some of your writers might mean by the vague statement.

    Jesus said, "the kingdom of God is within you". He did not fight His crucifixion but rather surrendered to the will of God the Father and gave His life for the sins of humanity. The victory was won when He rose up on the third day!

    The only hope for the individual or the nation is the salvation that is offered through Christ. You don't have to believe, but it does not change what Jesus actually said. No where in the Bible will you find Jesus forcing anyone to believe anything that He said. But have you ever noticed how the Bible, by far, has become the best selling book in existence, without force? People, even Chinese people who have been denied free access to it in the past, find it of great interest, whenever they get their hands on a copy. I don???t really need to defend the Bible, because the Bible is of age and has done quite well in defending itself, by God???s grace!

    Having said all of this, I hope that whoever is the next generation of leaders in America fully understands this proverbial wisdom. ???Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord!??? I???ll let your readers decide who they think the Lord really is!

  • Posted By: sharee @ 07/13/2008 8:38:18 PM

    If Barak Obama truly found Christ as he states, he would never still be "searching . . ." or "leaving the possibility open that he is entirely wrong". When one truly finds Chirst, one KNOWS he has found Truth and the only way to salvation. S. Sanderson, Athens, Georgia

    • Posted By: Pittsburgh @ 07/13/2008 8:42:41 PM

      Respectfully I don't think that's is true for everyone. Even though I did, there are many life-changing situations that happen through life and I have spoken and known many Christians who have still experienced confusion and struggles with their faith. Obama seems to be very open and proud of his born-again experience. Just my thoughts.

  • Posted By: habush @ 07/13/2008 8:39:15 PM

    I hope that Obama is sincere in his search for truth, for God says that those who are truly seeking Him, He will allow to find Him. I am not sure from Obama's speech that he has yet found and knows and loves the one true God. The Holy Scriptures (the Bible) is God's truth given to us through the language and writings of men. It is totally inspired by God through His Spirit that dwelled within the prophets and apostles who gave us the texts. The Bible is true, every word, every story, every parable, every concept...reveals the true God and the way to salvation...the only way. It is not myself, or Obama, or anyone else who gets to choose this way to eternal life. God chose it. And that way is through complete repentence of rebellion to God's laws and commands and to put our faith, hope, and trust in His only Son Jesus Christ.

    In the Bible Jesus says..."I am the bread of life, whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father (GOD) that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day." John 6:35-40.

    This is what it really means to be a Christian. To believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and read the Word to understand the truth. I hope that no one is deceived to believe otherwise.

  • Posted By: Stop the hate @ 07/13/2008 8:33:55 PM

    Even If he is a Muslim, SOOOOO What Ignorants. at least He is not a Member of the KKK.

  • Posted By: Cantabrigian @ 07/13/2008 8:30:29 PM

    "ObamaYesWeCan" must be some kind of joke!

  • Posted By: impatriotic @ 07/13/2008 5:15:19 PM

    In reading Mr. Obama's responses regarding his spiritual beliefs, he not only sounds very indecisive, but also appears to create the appropriate response that he thinks that person would like to hear. He appears afraid to take any concrete stance, which leads one to wonder how sincere ANY of his so called beliefs really are. His motivations, as reflected in his wide range of responses, seem to be more politically motivated then SPIRITUALLY motivated. I'm not understanding either how he can claim to be a Christian when he doesn't support a belief in some of the basic Christian foundations as evidenced in his comments. One also can't help but wonder how far he would go in supporting the Muslim agenda, given his background and current outlooks too.

    • Posted By: Committed Christian @ 07/13/2008 8:30:11 PM

      Exactly!! Well said.

  • Posted By: Faith Squad @ 07/13/2008 8:30:03 PM

    godisloveloveisgod
    The gates to heaven are wide but narrow is the path to heaven
    One life will soon be past
    only what done for Christ will last. American Idiots controlled by the Media Choose wisely?
























    Christ wil,

  • Posted By: american11125 @ 07/13/2008 8:28:50 PM

    barack HUSSAIN obama was wearing a turbin 4 years ago. anyone who votes for him is an idiot. message to black america, if your not a muslim you are an infidel and obamanation cares nothing for you. better wake up

  • Posted By: fonsoc @ 07/13/2008 5:09:32 PM

    To call Obama a Christian is ludicrous! There is not one true Christian on this planet that would stand side by side with homosexuals and lesbians and approve their lifestyle in any manner. Further his wishy-washy stance on abortion stinks and is decidedly anti-family and totally out of touch with Christianitys God!

    Christian? Never! He even believes there are diversities of ways to get to Heaven. Jesus said that He is the "ONLY" way to Heaven. Obama by his admission is anti-Christ in spirit and speech! To call him a Christian is a misrepresentation of Christ and Christians that is a stench in the nostrils of God!

    • Posted By: dclyles @ 07/13/2008 8:27:36 PM

      Not true. The Apostle Paul was a murderer of Christians but was probably the greatest of all of the apostles. His mind was renewed. The Christian walk is a growth process. The bible says "be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind". His walk and your walk are different. Pray for our leaders and remember that there is therefore no condemnation for those who love Christ. When you are born again you are a new creature and old things are passed away......
      So walk in love my friend.....

      The revelation will be televised.

      Obama '08

    • Posted By: tr1p0l1 @ 07/13/2008 5:46:23 PM

      I am a Christian -- a "true" Christian, using your own words (whatever that means -- perhaps implying only those who believe what you do are really Christians?). I am straight, but proudly stand beside my gay and lesbian brothers and sisters and will work tirelessly for their equality. God, through Jesus Christ, has provided salvation to us all -- not only those among us who are sinless and perfect as you appear to think you are.

  • Posted By: miketherev @ 07/13/2008 8:23:48 PM

    Sooo-- what religions does Barack profess? Is he Muslim, Christian, or Buddhist?? Wow-- this sounds like the kind of man I want in charge in the Oval Office (NOT!!). All I hear right now is a man still searching for religious identity and wanting empty "change" throughout the US. I only hear a man just wanting to find opportunity to advance himself - instead of TRUE AMERICAN, CHRISTIAN BASED VALUES. If he can do that- I would be the first to vote for him, but he has no SPIRITUAL grounding! He is a man still supposedly "searching" for a spiritual identity. He and his wife wasted 20 YEARS in a church that only preached about life being unfair and that its everyone else's fault because of a certain skin color. I dont buy that- a person is only responsible for themselves and their spiritual identity! They cannot just keep "searching" for most of their adult lives for spiritual truth - and trying to find a CORRECT answer! I just try to live my life DAY BY DAY- and seek my (Christian) God's guidance! Either stand for what you believe BARACK or keep searching - but not while you're in the Oval Office!!

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