(Hillary) Clinton preaches, then runs (didn't stick around to hear pastor's sermon)

AP via Yahoo! ^ | Dec. 30, 2007 | Nafeesa Syeed

[jdm]

DES MOINES, Iowa - Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered a campaign sermon Sunday, but didn't stick around to hear the pastor do his preaching.

"We're still at church. We're still going to worship no matter what," the Rev. Lee Maxey said as the Democratic presidential candidate, her daughter, Chelsea, and their entourage left Corinthian Baptist Church, the media pack close behind.

Clinton stayed for about 20 minutes and, when she spoke, noted her support for children's rights.

The New York senator also highlighted a chapter in her book, "It Takes a Village," that talks about every child needing a champion. She said most children have someone in that role and she'd like to fulfill it for the whole country.

"I think the American people need a president who is their champion. And I've been running to be that champion — to get up every single day and do all that I can to make sure I provide the tools that every single American is entitled to receive and make the most out of their own lives," Clinton said.

And with that, she hurried out.

The Rev. James Green took a poke at the just-departed Clinton as he began his sermon.

"When I first got here I was a little overwhelmed. All the dignitaries came in," he said. "I thought they were going to stay for service, but they're still campaigning."

Earlier this year, Democratic candidate Barack Obama also joined the mostly black congregation.

He, too, left early.

[PGalt]

It’s right in line with her awful Christmas commercial. I would cheerfully rip both their faces off.

Outrageous, disgusting, deranged Christmas commercial! You're my kind of FReeper, BTP!

[kcvl]

Liberal politicians can invade mostly black churches and the "Americans United for Separation of Church and State" will totally ignore it! Talk about HYPOCRITES!

******

Religious Right Research

The single greatest threat to church-state separation in America is the movement known as the Religious Right. Organizations and leaders representing this religio-political crusade seek to impose a fundamentalist Christian viewpoint on all Americans through government action.

Americans United, as part of our educational responsibility, regularly monitors the agenda and activities of the Religious Right. We share our research with journalists, elected officials and all Americans who care about church-state separation, democracy and pluralism.

Americans United for Separation of Church and State
518 C Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 466-3234 fax (202) 466-2587
americansunited@au.org

[Zero Sum]

The Rev. James Green took a poke at the just-departed Clinton as he began his sermon.

"When I first got here I was a little overwhelmed. All the dignitaries came in," he said. "I thought they were going to stay for service, but they're still campaigning."

Earlier this year, Democratic candidate Barack Obama also joined the mostly black congregation.

He, too, left early.

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice...

On the bright side, I'm sure that Americans United for Separation of Church and State, being as admirably consistent as they are in their principles, will be quick to condemn such politicking... but I won't hold my breath.

[kcvl]

In a church? Doesn't that violate some sort of leftist state separation law?

Not unless you are the "Religious Right" according to the website of the "watchers".

In other words they are HYPOCRITES and LIARS! It's not about 'church' it's about politics and getting liberals elected. It's just another liberal front disguised as a non profit organization.

Barry W. Lynn, executive director of Americans United. He is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, and a prominent leader of the American religious left. From 1984 to 1991 he was legislative counsel for the Washington office of the American Civil Liberties Union. After law school, he continued to work with the United Church of Christ in their mission to gain amnesty for draft dodgers.

Whenever you see that face remember he is a hypocrite and a liar!

"a non-sectarian, non-partisan organization"

Americans United for Separation of Church and State
518 C Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 466-3234 fax (202) 466-2587
americansunited@au.org

******

Lynn, president of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, has declared war on the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6, because it has been taken over by the "Religious Right."

Lynn's biggest complaint with the National Day of Prayer is not that he thinks it violates the constitution, but that "Religious Right forces are using the National Day of Prayer as a vehicle to promote a controversial religious and political agenda."

******

Barry Lynn is executive director of the liberal group Americans United for Separation of Church and State, which often urges the Internal Revenue Service to investigate ('right-wing') churches that engage in partisan political activity. Lynn says he has not yet determined whether the "pulpit-based electioneering" that took place in (fill in the blank for LIBERALS) Sunday violated federal law that bars churches and other non-profits from endorsing a political candidate.

[airedale]

It’s probably a couple hour long service that’s a long time for a candidate to sit still and not push their candidacy.

[Alex Murphy]

Ping to read later

[bannie]

Isn't it illagal to campaign at a non-profit organization's non-taxed location--like a CHURCH?

clintons CHEAT

[bannie]

Yup...the elite get to decide just what you "deserve."

blech!

[Salem]

[purpleraine]

Hides some turkey neck wrinkles.

[Libloather]

"Religious Right forces are using the National Day of Prayer as a vehicle to promote a controversial religious and political agenda."

I've read where leftists are praying that Hillary wins. Isn't that in violation of federal law?

[Tennessee Nana]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Does this mean that Hillary claims she is more famous than Jesus???

Just like the Beatles did????

[Ann Archy]

champion. She said most children have someone in that role and she'd like to fulfill it for the whole country,

OMG!!! She wants to be a GODDESS!!

[Ann Archy]

I thought Baptists were RELIGIOUS!!! Why would they have a PRO-ABORTION person like Hillary and even Obama DESECRATE their Church!!!

[Ann Archy]

That Rev. doesn’t mind BEING DISSED BY HILLARY!! He’s Democrat DOORMAT!

[Mr Rogers]

This is a black baptist church. Black churches don’t let their religious beliefs interfere with their political behavior. And the IRS would NEVER launch an investigation.

[Twinkie]

Buoy! If a Republican candidate campaigned at a church, he would be stomped on by the media for breaking the law wouldn’t he?

[advertising guy]

what about the media of camera and hairspray yappers going into the churches as well.......ain’t that worshippin the golden calf on God’s steps ?

[Aliska]

He’s Democrat DOORMAT!

Many are indeed that. Gradually some of them will come to see that they are being used and exploited. I will dare to hope for that. For me, it hasn't been all bad, bumps in the road, yes, with the current administration. I have never felt like a stooge for them or that I am being exploited in exchange for my vote, at least in the way these people have been.