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  • Posted By: ramonafdo @ 10/29/2008 10:13:28 AM

    We wouldn't want History to repeat itself as in the Spanish Inquisition.
    A vote for Palin would mean a top power with a religious fundamentalist/ fanatical voice (as in the Middle Ages).
    Ramona Therese Fernando
    Ps. check out my website on Google

  • Posted By: truthwouldbenicefromnewsweek @ 10/29/2008 10:13:22 AM

    Was this reporter a 'witch'? Or maybe Lisa and Andy have never actually studied the bible? Or maybe they are just the normal liberal writers I became accustomed to reading years ago before I cancelled my Newsweek subscription?

    The good news is that they will always have a job as the media always seems to find a place for another 'good' biased liberal reporter.

    As subscriptions to newspapers and magazines continue to fall as the population grows, editors never seem to correlate the reality of turning out biased rags and drop of readership.

    It has been some 42 years since I received my journalism and broadcasting degree. It has been sad to see the profession dragged down into the slime by self-serving semi-delusional ideologues. This is one of the best ???hatchet jobs??? on the Christian faith ever written.

    If these Newsweek writers were to actually research their topics they would find multiple mentions of witches in the Bible. The linking of the name ???Jesus??? was cited in an obvious intent to engender a backlash against Christians that actually take their faith from the text rather than ???imagining??? a new religion and labeling it ???New-Christianity???, albeit however watered down to fit their individual morals, mores and self-induced convictions.

    Newsweek: Why not ???throw the Jews under the buss??? right along with Christians? After all a researcher need not go all the way to the New Testament to find multiple mentions of witches! Remember the wicked witch of Endor summoning Samuel? That is in 1 Samuel 28:7-20 if you can actually find a bible that hasn???t been distorted by one of your own ilk.

    Endor? Hmm? Where have I heard that place mentioned recently outside of the bible? Odd? Sounds familiar?

  • Posted By: t-town @ 10/29/2008 9:24:12 AM

    You have crossed the line her relationship with her God is her business,I am a Christian before I am a Democrat,but you have crossed a sacred line,if she was Catholic would you have bugged the prayer closet with the priest?Stay out of her bedroom too. This sickens me it really does,God forgive the person who turned it in(from church probably) and who posted it,you should appoligize and take it off.

    • Posted By: Nuge for Pres @ 10/29/2008 9:28:57 AM

      Very well put!

      Refreshing to hear from a Christian Democrat - God bless

      • Posted By: t-town @ 10/29/2008 10:13:02 AM

        I pray for the right choice,that is God given,I pray first that God puts into power in every power of Goverment a man or woman after His own heart..This election has had me so stressed.Please Lord direct us.

  • Posted By: ppoman103 @ 10/29/2008 10:12:40 AM

    A war hero and a christian believer is what this Country needs
    John McCain is not George Bush, don't let the media sway your vote

  • Posted By: Smittyjr1 @ 10/29/2008 9:50:04 AM

    For crying out loud, Just a few months ago you spoke about Mr. Obama and His religious association, Now some of you say Mrs Palin's religious association should be left alone. Well What is good for the goose is also good for the gander. Let's really look at it from a factual stand point. (Morally)-----You have one Politician who faithfully attends church with his family, no outside kids (as most people think african americans have at least one or two), He paid his way through Ivy League with limited help from the outside and made it fine with paying off loans for both he and his wife. The Only questionable accounts of his past was well before he entered middle school, and those that find question about who he hangs with after that point may have a few skeletons in there closet. The only things they can say about Obama is Rev. Wright, Socialism, and moral character of who he hangs around with. Now people I have been a Minster of Music in my church for some time and Not everything the preacher states I agree with. The fundamental issues that pertain to my souls salvation I do believe so it is easy to say that the only thing that the Pastor only showes the Bible but it is up to you to read The Bible does say Study to show thyself approved rightly dividing the word"
    Now Let's look at the other person in question, Sarah Palin---Although there is nothing wrong with being prayed for by ministers or pastors to be released from any device that she believes is controling her because there is no higher power than God Above. We must look at the Moral Fiber of what is involved. What is good for america. This Person has mis-appropriated funds. Before the election Discount clothes, After Nomination 150K Hummm!!!!, Unwed teenager just one year from statutory rape, HUMMMM!!!, Unjustly fired a state employee for doing his job and not cowering to her demands HUMMMMM!!!!, BIckering with political party about time in the lime light HUMMMMM!!! DIdn't offer her polical associate to step down after being found guilty in a federal court HUMMMMM!!!!---- To summarize you can't have it both ways, You can't talk about Rev. Wright and who Obama hung with in his early years and then say OH leave Mrs Palin alone. Look at the facts and then base a decision and stick with it. Let's face it some Man is going to win and some Lady is going to lose.

    • Posted By: flajim @ 10/29/2008 10:12:27 AM

      And if you will recall, Senator Obama blasted the 'right wing media' for their investigation of his anti-American pastor. Well, if HIS religious affiliation is off limits, so should Governor Palin's affiliations be off limits.

    • Posted By: chggoc @ 10/29/2008 9:54:22 AM

      Chekc your facts.. Obama did NOT pay his way through the IVY LEAUGE. He has REFUSED to realease any records that say how his education was paid for or his transcripts for that matter. If you can find these, I would love to see them. He did not graduated *** laude form Columbia... usually a pre-requisite to get into Harvard Law school. CHECK YOUR FACTS!

  • Posted By: robscross @ 10/29/2008 10:11:52 AM

    Retitle this Article:

    Obama And Racists
    Video clips of Barack Obama attending Jeremiah Wrights church services have raised questions about his views on Christianity,Racism and government.
    Theres 2 sides to the story people ! That doesnt get talked about much does it !

  • Posted By: jesussavesme2 @ 10/29/2008 10:11:33 AM

    This article is what one would expect from the left wing media. Anything outside their atheistic view is
    lambasted and hung with a noose around their neck. You would be well served if you paid close attention to
    what she believes and give it serious thought. If Gov Palin is wrong about her faith she has nothing to lose,
    but if you are dead wrong about your non belief...........................................think man, think!

  • Posted By: golembiesky @ 10/29/2008 10:11:32 AM

    Awesome...I can't wait for the Newsweek article on Obama's Religious Beliefs.

  • Posted By: kaciehudson @ 10/29/2008 10:11:07 AM

    What Christian denomination does not believe in the end of time? When did laying hands on someone while praying become radical? 51% of Christians in the United States consider themselves to be charismatic. This reporter may want to visit other a few other churches...

  • Posted By: benluclar @ 10/29/2008 9:45:04 AM

    PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION.
    There is NO resuscitation.
    Living human beings with nerves which feel pain are torn limb from limb to ABORT a HUMAN BEING that a woman CHOOSES to eliminate the responsibility after having performed an act whose outcome she KNEW BEFOREHAND. She could have CHOSEN AT THAT TIME to protect herself.
    BARACK OBAMA AGREES with her SECOND choice. She DOES NOT HAVE to have the RESPONSIBILITY of this HUMAN LIFE. It is HER CHOICE to TEAR THE LIMBS from this child she has helped to create.
    We have never had a President who blatantly AGREES with this.
    This man is a Christian?
    Convince me.

    • Posted By: larm1957 @ 10/29/2008 10:10:28 AM

      Thank You! I vote the Bible and could never support someone who thinks abortion is ok. For that reason alone I could never support Obama. However, he has given us many reasons to be leary of supporting him for president. He is one charismatic and scarry dued. I laugh at left wing media because they just don't get it and won't until they know Jesus Christ! We are out here living our lives and worshipping our Lord and I can't wait to see God call upon us to vote. They are going to be blindsided just like last time!

  • Posted By: DaReal-Truth @ 10/29/2008 9:57:58 AM

    You all are upset because of a video slamming Palin? What about all of the false accusations and slamming they've done of their opponent? That's real "Christian-like! The Bible says; How can you pull the mote from another's eye when you have a beam in yours. Or how about do unto others as you would have them do unto you? or How about We should love our neighbor as ourselves? You all need to quit it with all of your hypocrisy! They established the tone of this campaign and now want to complain when they reap what they've sown.

  • Posted By: amero @ 10/29/2008 10:09:23 AM

    This presidential election will be remembered in history as an journalistic embarrassment. The entire profession should be ashamed of themselves. Journalist have a duty to their public to fair and balanced, which they failed. You people are a disgrace to your profession. I dare you transpose Palin's name with Obama's name. I dare you to question a Muslims or Jewish belief.

  • Posted By: flemingx7 @ 10/29/2008 10:09:09 AM

    Srutinize her believes all you want. We, the people, deserve to know what the believes of a candidant are so we can decide for ourselves if we think those beliefs will help or hurt their ability to serve their country. Just do so unbiasly and be educated about what you are trying to report on. Your ignorance about what millions call their beliefs is embarrassing on your part.

  • Posted By: Childrex @ 10/29/2008 10:08:23 AM

    Hey Newsweek, I have a news flash for you. In your world (and everyone else's) "God intervenes in people's lives." As a Christian it always amazes me when people write about beliefs they consider extreme, odd, or out of the mainstream, when they are straight out of the Bible. Read the New Testament. "Born again" is straight from Jesus. The Second Coming is discussed from the Gospels through Revelations. Jesus cast out demons, and gave power to his disciples to do so also. If you do not believe in Christ that is your choice as God has given you free will. But do not claim Christianity is what you want it to be rather than what Christ teachs.

  • Posted By: Queace05 @ 10/29/2008 8:30:00 AM

    As an African- American,college educated man,and former college athlete I am used to adversity and having to play on a team. America is still a place where ideals can be a source of hatred. As a nation,we have yet to put aside our lust for hatred. We could be an example to other nations for good,not just negativity. We have to learn that we are not all going to be happy at the same time. We can elect one of two men that promise to make a change,but are failing to realize that they are just that! MEN! You can't put your faith in MAN! I believe in GOD,but will never understand why things happen the way they do...I don't think that babies deserve to die in car accidents,I don't think that a woman deserves to be raped,I dont think that race should make someone hate or distrust someone-BUT,it is out there! These are all facts of life. I bring up sports because this country has many problems,but they can always fall back on sports to take the pain away. We pay athletes more than teachers,and for years more money has been spent on stadiums and arenas than schools and new books. As soon as we get those priorities right-AMERICA will be better off. I dont support McCain because of personal and political reasons. I dont agree with his platform,but I dont hate him. I support Obama for personal and political reasons,but I will never know which things were for show or for real about his campaign. NOBODY WILL for either candidate. All I want is for this kind of media garbage to stop...focus on the politics,what each person can and will do for America!! JUST VOTE,dont be a NOV 5 Hater....

    • Posted By: averageguy40 @ 10/29/2008 10:08:00 AM

      Well said. I support McCain for personal reasons just as you support Obama, but I respect your right to do so and do not hate Obama or think that he is evil. I wish we could rise above the pettiness as Americans and learn to co-exist. And I hope, that as in my childhood, and unlike in recent times, both sides can respect the office of the president, whoever should win this election.

  • Posted By: Loviejoy @ 10/29/2008 9:42:21 AM

    I thought that as Americans we are supposed to have freedom of religion. Why are you bashing Sarah Palin for her beliefs? The problem with this article is that whoever wrote is does not understand what being a "true Christian" is. I'll bet you never read the Bible. Why is everyone so threatened by someone who believes that God should be the "one" we go to in prayer for guidance. Clinton claimes that he is a Christian and that he prayed for guidance when he was President. Unfortunately, he committed adultry just like King David in the Bible. God did punish him but David restored his relationship with God through repentance and prayer. I wonder if Bill Clinton did the same thing. I don't care what anyone says but this foundation of this country was built on the Christian faith. The liberals keep turning their backs on God and keep endorsing things like abortion and gay marriage. These things are not pleasing to God and our country is "reaping what it has sowed". Did you ever wonder what the real reason why our country is having extreme problems in every area such as people losing their life savings, unrelentless storms and fires, huge divorce rate, child pornography, children be murdered, etc...... Maybe you need to pick up a Bible and read about it. It is the inspired and written Word of God. If you don't believe what the Bible says, then you are not a true Christian. In the meantime, I will be praying for those who believe that Barack Hussein Obama is a Christian because he is not. If he was he wouldn't endorse killing babies and saying things like "everyone's god " is the same "true" God. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father except through me." If you don't believe, you are not a true Christian.

    • Posted By: Christian and Proud @ 10/29/2008 10:07:30 AM

      Enter Your Comment
      Amen! Couldn't have said it better myself!

    • Posted By: NannyinOhio @ 10/29/2008 9:49:02 AM

      I couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you.

  • Posted By: hmoo11 @ 10/29/2008 4:20:33 AM

    Obama says help the poor nad poor working class in America and she says it is socialism and wrong. Why the heck do you think I would care about her religion. She is a total fake.

    • Posted By: jazyd @ 10/29/2008 10:07:28 AM

      Enter Your Comment
      Amen! A total fake and I am a Pentecostal believer and belongs to a church similar to hers. She could not possibly believe in the same God I do, or read the same Bible I read. My bible teaches Love as the most important thing. My Bible teaches relationships as being important, not division. My Bible teaches to care for the poor or less fortunate, not preach against it and call it "socialism or spreading the wealth around." What is wrong with everyone who teaches, preaches, and stands against helping the less fortunate and loving one another? No wonder our world/country is in the moral, economical, spiritual, physical shape it is in. Palin is a fake, John McCain does not even know who is and people who stand up for their division, corruption, hatred and fear-mongering is just as lost and just as much of a fake!

    • Posted By: octobertime @ 10/29/2008 6:47:37 AM

      If Obama really wanted to help the poor and poor working class I believe he would have been doing so before running for office. The media that you Obama supporters have campainging for you gave a report on the fact that as far as donation's on his tax returns for the past year the only donations he and his wife made went to the one and only Rev. Wright's Church. Now we all know what that church believes about America and they also believe that the white race is to blame for every wrong that mankind has suffered.
      Be informed before you vote. Look for your own answers, we are experiencing a tidal wave of brain washing by media and the democratic campainge to usher in a man that we are not allowed to hear the truth about , and the reason is he is a radical with ideas that are not American. Media hasn't informed us,
      if you think so and fall for it we are in trouble.

      • Posted By: CrystalK999 @ 10/29/2008 9:51:44 AM

        Enter Your CommentUh, hello? He was a social organizer. That's what they do. He helped poor people in Chicago. This is what he was made fun of for doing. Don't go back now and say he never did anything for the poor. You were laughing at him last month for his organizing background. So which one is it?

  • Posted By: Joesteel @ 10/29/2008 10:07:17 AM

    I just find it funny that believing in Jesus and believing in witches are shown as being worlds apart. The supernatural is the supernatural , whether it is Jesus or spell casting witches. Seems hypocritcal to denounce one brand of spirit worship all the while participating in another.

  • Posted By: CC2112 @ 10/29/2008 9:57:54 AM

    Does the writer of this article even KNOW what the meaning of the words 'invoke' and 'rebuke' is?? Wow! I've never before seen such ignorance. Sarah Palin is a good woman and I will pray for her even more now because she is up against more than satan. She has to deal with stupidity coming from the mouths of left wingers.

    • Posted By: bronny72 @ 10/29/2008 10:07:15 AM

      If she is such a good christian then how can she sit their and kill someone's character, when her's is shady. Just like with trying to get her ex-brother in law fired because he and her sister got a divorce, now that is shady. Abuse of power, you guys need to stop. Then, we have all this negative campaigning and lying about have foreign policy experience when she does not have any at all. Or when she supported the bridge to nowhere and changed her mind once Congress shut it down. bridg

  • Posted By: flemingx7 @ 10/29/2008 10:07:14 AM

    Srutinize her believes all you want. We, the people, deserve to know what the believes of a candidant are so we can decide for ourselves if we think those beliefs will help or hurt their ability to serve their country. Just do so unbiasly and be educated about what you are trying to report on. Your ignorance about what millions call their beliefs is embarrassing on your part.

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