Posted on 04/10/2009 12:58:31 PM PDT by EricTheRed_VocalMinority
I’m about to become the killjoy by saying I don’t think the hosting of a seder by President Obama is funny, or even appropriate for that matter. I firmly believe that Obama’s actions as president, such as the ones itemized by Mr. Witkov, and his voting record as senator clearly reveal that Mr. Obama is against the side of freedom. ...
In short, President Obama is the last person to attend a Passover seder, let alone host one. Unlike George W. Bush before him, President Obama doesn't know the first thing about freedom. And just because he is black—and especially because his black roots are not even American—he has no automatic right to claim to understand slavery.
As is the case so many Democrats currently in positions of power, when it comes to championing freedom and ending oppression, President Obama is no talk and no walk.
Make no mistake: When the much reviled George W. Bush left office in January, there was much more freedom and less oppression around the world than in
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Reminds me of the devolution of the Seder hosted by a liberal I know. It first became diverse. Then more radical BS thrown into the ceremony until none of the symbols of Passover were present and it became an annual free-format foodfight and looney bin. Finally the host dropped the mask and went full bore athiest, so thankfully the disgrace was dropped.
But but but he flew in a first rate pizza maker for the occasion.
yes, it’s sarcasm, I hope.
Here’s why Obama hosted a Passover Seder, like it or not: http://haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1034574.html
Presidents have to be the president of all of the American people:
Bush, First Lady celebrate Eid al-Fitr with American Muslims
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/usa/news/article_1211824.php
I guess I could see him being a guest at someone else’s Seder, but hosting one when you are a Muslim seems a little unclear on the concept. Ditto for Christians. Shouldn’t there be an actual Jew in charge, since it is, after all, a Jewish observance? I think this is another example of their thick-headed vulgarity and ignorance. It would never occur to a group of Jews to hold an Easter service with communion anywhere, let along the White House.
Point taken
For over thirty years, this Christian has been honored and priveleged to be invited to the Seder Table of some old, old friends’.
It’s a beautiful experience.
As I see and hear it, more than anything, Seder is about Liberty and Freedom. Tracing its traditions back to many centuries before most other nations’ beginnings.
The Last Supper that Jesus celebrated with his twelve was, in fact, a Seder—Passover—dinner table. This is where he took the bread and wine on that table, and gave them a new meaning.
I’m sure the ceremony they held then has changed a little bit over the many historic years since, but the power of it has probably gained, not lost, I believe.
As a Christian, and an American, it is hard for me to not be deeply moved by both the original and the new aspects of the thing. Jusus’ sacrifice has put new and additional meaning into the bread and wine present at the table.
But I have never felt unwelcome or improper or uncomfortable at that table each year. I’ve never thought the issue through, but if we fell out with our friends, or if they moved away, as head of my household I would feel it approriate and proper to conduct the service myself for my household. I hope I will not need to consider it again.
If you can get yourself an invitation to a Seder, but all means do so. You will be moved and feel honored to have witnessed and participated. Your Christian faith will be extended and enhanced by experiencing it.
As much as I may dislike Obama-—and I do-—I think he has every right to conduct such a service, and absolutely has every right to attend one.
If he listened, really listened, to the service and its concepts I think he would learn something new and valuable.
William of Barsoom
Leftist Jews elected this POS, now let them eat with the MF!
The 800 mile pizza guy was flown in by 0bama to serve pizza at the seder?
Thanks for those words. And if you’re ever in NJ for Passover, you have a standing invitation. - ETR
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