Jesus and Witches

H.L.Mencken once pointed out that there is nothing about any religion that exempts them from scrutiny and ridicule; that it was rather difficult to take seriously beliefs that hold fast to the idea that a gaseous vertebrate rules our lives. Now I am convinced there is something to this existence thing that merits closer consideration than has heretofore been applied-discoveries in physics, biology and the like point to some odd coincidences which, broadly interpreted, suggest the existence of a deity, such as it is. I hew to the funny side of it all, wherein the optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds and the pessimist is afraid that might just be so.
Considering the fact that we all have faith that the moment we trip the switch, the lights will turn on-assuming there's a fresh bulb in the socket-no one questions the existence of the stuff called electricity which, according to physicists, behaves more like a liquid than the energy it's purported to be, is actually quite the leap in faith. Yet we all make it, no?
The bottom line is merely this: few take to having alternative beliefs shoved down our throats-the durability of such passions as a flat earth, witches,
democracy, Hittite deities and so forth notwithstanding-and we make remarkable adaptations when they are. Yet this is precisely what the US was founded as a global sanctuary for. The one place on earth where you could find that elusive woman who would dress up in a skimpy Nazi outfit and hit you with a warm squash.
Sanctuary. Let's keep it that way. If you're festering to do otherwise, there are other countries more amenable to your tastes and I suggest you go there...

the bible clearly talks about witches... people need to know the word before they accuse people of .....i don't really get what point this is suppose to be about. Just because someone prays in a way that you don't...who is to say that you are "normal"....this is one of the most ignorant article that i have ever seen. Attacking a person's religion. Obama 08

All of us should repent for the some of the stuff we believe in. Our land was founded by God and he can take it away from us. Who are we to judge Sarah if she says she is sorry for what she has done in the past. We all have something we are ashamed of.

organized religion of any type is just another word for cult. It brainwashes people and creates conflict. The last thing this country needs is a fanatical VP who can't set aside her personal beliefs from her politics. It's very scary. Put someone like that in power and they'll try to push their own agenda. No thanks. Obama will have to do.

Is this the best you can do?? It is no "breaking story" that many Christians believe in a darker side. You don't need YouTube, you just need to read the bible. And I guess George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and so many others were "Chistian Right-wing nuts". Our Founding Fathers were Christians and they ran our Country quite well. In fact, all of our Presidents have declared to be Christians. The media trying to make an argument about her religion and being the V.P. is weak. You may want to do a real investigation on her back ground instead of relying on YouTube.

When all is said and done, a liar will not be able to stand before God. Neither Obama,John,Sarah,nor Biden

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.

whoever loveyjoy is...what on earth are u trying to prove?u are contradicting urself...freedom of religion rite?so only christians have it is it?why are u pinpointing obama's beliefs?everyone is god...there is a good side in everyone and a bad side...bad side=devil...i believe in what i see...not on spam books edited by tons of nutters over the years...endorse killing babies?u know anything about politics?and how the hell did clinton come into the topic??king david?typical pro christian mentality...trying to confuse the masses..stop trying to spread propaganda on christianity...

As I read the many posts on this article I am encouraged that there are so many that know the truth of God's word. Regardless of man's attempts to whitewash, downplay or discredit God's word His truth will stand forever. It we are to call ourselves believer's in God then we must apply these truths to every aspect of our lives.....Thank You Govenor Palin

I don't know about you but I do not want a religious lunatic who thinks the world is going to end in her lifetime with her finger on the nuclear trigger! It amazes me how blind we Americans are to religious fanaticism at home! Witches and demons? COME ON PEOPLE!!!! Didn't anybody read their 1st grade history books??? This isn't Salem and we are not "Pilgrims" anymore!!! Get over it! Religion has no place in modern day government. If everybody kept their religions to themselves we would be a lot better off!

Sarah Palin goes through her campaign as the typically conservative religious do and that is spreading the word with fear, hate mongoring and narrowness. There is no "reaching across the aisle" with either the Republicans nor the extremely religious. No moderation, no respect for other opinions or beliefs and certainly no tolerance. In the Palin world, as well as others like her, it's judgemental all the way, in the name of God. I left organized religion because I could not believe that way.
Sarah Palin became the hate-monger McCain's campaign wanted her to be, calling Obama every derrogative name she could think of. That's Christainity? So many of the worst atrosities in history were commited in the name of religion.
And it appears that Sarah Palin has jumped from chruch to church, in the name of politics, hoping to find one that will be in a better light of voters.
I am sick of the way McCain's campaign turned to such a hateful, fear-speading campaign. Shame on him and Sarah Palin.

Sometimes we think of a witch hunt as finding innocent women and torturing them on a burning stake. Witchcraft is a subtle power in this country and is under the guise of neopaganism. Spells are real and many politicians have used spiritual power to influence. Let us not take this lightly. I remind you that John Kerry was involved in witchcraft in Skull and Bones at Yale and our founding fathers were involved with masonry which follows ancient Baal worship. Open your eyes and see that the spirit world is real folks!

All of us should repent for the stuff we believe in. We need to go back to our roots. Our land was founded by God, and he can take it all away from us.

Sarah Palin is an ignorant loose moraled pagan. Her first child was born just eight months after she was married, so she was knocked up just like her daughter. Great moral example.

why does religious topics concern you atheistic people in the media? what gives you the right to single out a person for their religious beliefs? can you possibly try to pretend to understand things of God when you so blatantly deny His very existance. what if sarah palin was an atheist or a lutheran, methodist, or even worse yet a muslim? would you find as much an interest at poking fun of her as you do now. asking you to try to understand anything religious is like asking a lay person to do surgery or diagnose somebody with an illness and then treat them correctly. it just "ain't going to happen" and somebody is going to be messed up.you pretend to be so intelligent yet with stories like this all you are actually doing is showing your true ignorance. pathetic very pathetic

Our country was founded on God and even our money has in God we Trust. How she wants to worship is her personal choice. That 's the reason why man and women have fought for our country ,so we may have the freedom. Why don't you focus on how we can fix the problems at hand....

Articles like this confirm why liberal newspapers and magazines are becoming more and more insignificant.