Jesus and Witches

Why is it national news when someone gets prayed for? Is it bad to ask for God's guidance and blessing on what we do? I actively pray for all our leaders every day and ask for God to guide them in their actions and policies. That includes those who don't belive as well. The bible says that God can turn the hearts of our leaders like channels of water. I would much rather see pastors praying over our country and leaders than not relying on God's help and guidance.

I will never buy Newweek again. Your rag continues to spred Obamaism and your hate for Sarah Palin. As a combat veteran who fought for your freedom of speech, I cannot standby while your magazine spews hate for Her.

Funny thing is this no one in the news media would be writing an article about her if she was a lesbian atheist. So in my opinion if the left wing radical liberals like Newsweek, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC don't like her then she must be doing something right. Go McCain/Palin!!

I don't understand why people read a straight forward news report and try to put a negative spin on it. I read nothing negative here at all, it is simply a news report. Take from it what you will. It doesn't put Palin in a negative or positive light, it simply states her religious views. Faith is a very private and personal thing and our country was founded on people seeking freedom to practice any faith they wish. I grew up in a very rural and wilderness area of northern Minnesota and the local AG Church youth group was called Warriors For Jesus. I had many friends whom attended that church and they were very good people. I also believe this is what Obama meant when he said rural people often cling to religion and guns. That comment was not negative but could have been better explained. One of the major economic concerns in rural wilderness areas is hunting season. This is when the hotels are at maximum capacity. Almost everyone I knew owned a shotgun and a high powered rifle, commonly referred to as a deer rifle. Most had a deer camp or hunting cabin for use throughout the fall hunting seasons. Sportsmen are close to nature and nature is close to God. That is simply a way of life. The crime rates are very low and church attendance is very high. These are not religious nuts, but hardworking clean living people who enjoy the outdoors. Incidentally our dropout rates are very low and GPA's often above average. As a closing statement I personally am a lifelong Democrat and do not support the McCain Palin ticket but do have a high regard for them both. I am a Christian and proud of my rural roots.

Obama claims to be a Christian - doesn't he believe the same doctrine as Sarah Palin? I am a Christian and I believe it! Why don't you ask Obama what his Christian beliefs are and check them out with scripture. You'll see who is real and who isn't. If you ever have any questions, check them out with God's word.
There used to be a time Christians were respected. But many, including the writers of this article Lisa Miller and Andrew Murr, have degraded our nation with withcraft. If you want to know what witchcraft is, check out what God has to say about it in the Bible or on biblegateway.com.
If you want to further study what this Christianity is all about and you happen to be in Wasilla check out Sarah's church. If you just happen to be in New York check out Times Square Church on Broadway.
My prayer for you is that you come to a relationship with the same saviour as Sarah, then you'll understand.

I remember seeing a news article on the view it doesnt matter one bit if Obama is Christian, Muslim etc. Well why should we care about if Palin is Christian, a weird Christian or not a Christian.
As for her views on other topics I think her problem is that she actually has a view and says what she thinks (right or wrong) and that draws fire from McCains campaign officials, Obama supporters, and everyday individuals. However I would rather have someone speak there views/opinions based on self judgement and thought rather than what people told you to say and how to not step on anyones toes. Just my thoughts.

To the claim that most of the founding fathers were not christians here is the actual breakdown: Episcopalian/Anglican 54.7%, Presbyterian 18.6% , Congregationalist 16.8%, Quaker 7%, Dutch or German Reform 3.7%, Lutheran 3.1%, Catholic 1.9%, Huguenot 1.9%, Unitarian 1.9%, Methodist 1.2%, Calvinist 0.6%. Sorry but I am not buying your revised version of history.

The face of a person reflects the value of a person regardless how they lead their life. Votes are casted based on perception not for issues. We would have never voted to elect stupids if we have read what they say. Look at both candidates. They do not offer anything different - they just present the same issues little differently. That is it. Once a person is elected to a chair, that person work for the chair, not their faith. If one believes that they would be guided by faith there would have been lots of atomic bomb detonated in the past and in last 8 years. Each one trys to show the muscle but at the end they realize the reality and stays quite and put. The good example The present president who is negotiating with all parties good, bad and evil. It is not the faith, it actually is the heat that comes from the chair and the way it rotates when the ASS touches the chair. There are only few people who shine with passion in a century.......Mahatma Ghandhi, Dalai Lama, Nelson Mandela and a few I may have missed what you think others are worth.....................Voting does not mean you are sending someone to work for you............you have to work from within............

I do think it is fair to look at her beliefs - they my no means disqualifiy her for VP. But just as many use her faith as a positive and one reason to vote for her the same can be said that it can have a negative effect. I personally find it a little disconcerting that she believes the world could/will end in her life time. It is just one glimpse in the overall picture of a person. Let's say she was an athiest, would you all be so upset if that was reported in Newsweek? Would you still take the stance that one's religious beleifs (or lack there of) are sacred? I think not.

Can someone tell me why it is OK to present an article such as this blasting a certain demonimation of the Christian faith? I was raised in an Assembly of God Church and I am offended by the suggestion that it is a fanatical group of crazy people. I am offended because I know some wonderful, highly intellegent people who belong to this church, including my parents, who I happen to think are two of the most incredible people in the world!!! This type of attack is not OK and the writters and publishers should apologize for spreading such "hatred". This article is prejudiced and full of hate, which I believe Christians are accused of constantly. Hmmmm...

I could have sworn the USA has freedom of religion. So, does it really matter what any canidate believes in?. A yes answer is being discriminative against ones religion.