Edwards: Jesus Would Be 'Appalled' at U.S.

Fox News ^ | March 5, 2007 | Staff

[MadIvan]

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards says Jesus would be appalled at how the United States has ignored the plight of the suffering, and that he believes children should have private time to pray at school.

Edwards, in an interview with the Web site Beliefnet.com, said Jesus would be most upset with the selfishness of Americans and the country's willingness to go to war "when it's not necessary."

"I think that Jesus would be disappointed in our ignoring the plight of those around us who are suffering and our focus on our own selfish short-term needs," Edwards told the site. "I think he would be appalled, actually."

Edwards also said he was against teacher-led prayers in public schools, but he added that "allowing time for children to pray for themselves, to themselves, I think is not only OK, I think it's a good thing."

In the interview, the former North Carolina senator discussed how he lost touch with his day-to-day faith during college, but that it "came roaring back" after the death of his 16-year-old son, Wade, in 1996.

[Tanniker Smith]

I think He'd be more appalled at the way his name is being invoked for political gain now and will be stricken from the record should it be mentioned within a schoolroom, courthouse or other governmental entity.

TS

[onyx]

Let's see that photo of his house again. It's larger than some churches.

[pillut48]

"Edwards, in an interview with the Web site Beliefnet.com, said Jesus would be most upset with the selfishness of Americans..."

Yeah, the noive! Living in 28,000 sq ft homes and not sharing with the homeless!!

Can't believe he's playing the Jesus card this early in the campaign...

[MadIvan]

Interesting thought - Edwards has been climbing on the backs of the poor for some time; thanks to his (and others) ambulance chasing, health insurance premiums have risen beyond the means of the poor.

What would Jesus say about someone who engages in such a profession? Unlike Edwards, I decline to speculate. What I have to say is that he's a selfish little nit.

Regards, Ivan

[Ironclad]

You can't say the "J" word if you're a 'rat. The 'rat "base" doesn't like it. Regardless, he's still a faggot.

[LibKill]

Silky-pony has spoken! WE'RE DOOOOOOOOOMED!

[I got the rope]

I think that Jesus would be disappointed in our ignoring the plight of those around us who are suffering and our focus on our own selfish short-term needs..

Hmmm...like abortion...Mr. Edwards?

Nazis kill Jews,
Democrats kill babies.

[GreyFriar]

Ah, good old secular humanistic Jesus!

[Howlin]

I think I shrunk mine too much!

[Jean S]

This is very clever on his part. Christians will think he's pandering to them but he's actually pandering to muslims.

[Cincinna]

Speaking for Jesus, a bit presumptuous isn't it?

Was he speaking from his 50,000 square foot McMansion?

"Pride goeth before a fall"

[pissant]

No one care what you say, you little faggot Johnnie

[westmichman]

Roflmao! This is just another Dem who knows the mind of God.

[MadIvan]

His prognostication is precisely the kind that inspires getting a second opinion. ;)

Regards, Ivan

[onyx]

You're always considerate of the dial up folks. :0)

[highlander_UW]

Jesus would also be appalled at our murdering our children when they are inconvenient.

[MadIvan]

Actually, I take this as a sign that he's a complete buffoon.

Regards, Ivan

[msnimje]

I would not use Senator Edward's name and the word faggot in the same sentence.

But I will say this, he has no penis.

[mtbopfuyn]

Excuse me, John, but they are given time. Every morning at the end of the announcements they are given a moment of silence where they may pray or contemplate their navel or whatever.

[Argus]

I'm oficially sick of this sanctimonious little bastard.