Posted on 03/27/2008 4:40:22 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama suggested Wednesday that Jesus Christ is not the only way to heaven during a campaign event in North Carolina.
While answering a question about his Christian faith, Obama said he believes that Jesus Christ died for his sins and through Gods grace and mercy he could have everlasting life, according to the Los Angeles Times.
But he also believes Jews and Muslims and non-believers who live moral lives are as much children of God as he is, according to The Associated Press.
As an example, he spoke about his late mother who was not a believer.
"[S]he was the kindest, most decent, generous person that I have ever known," Obama said, according to the Times. "I'm sure she is in heaven, even though she may not have subscribed to everything that I subscribe to."
Obamas response amid the recent controversy surrounding his former Chicago pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, who made inflammatory remarks about race and America in sermons he delivered many years ago.
The Illinois senator, who has made religion a cornerstone of his campaign, has denounced the comments which included God damn America for its racism but refuses to distance himself from the pastor, whom he compares to an uncle.
During his response on Wednesday, Obama praised his church, Trinity United Church of Christ, especially its choir, and said it was very warm and welcoming and is like any other church in America in that it exists to praise God.
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Heck, I’ve heard O’Reilly say that, and he claims to be a Catholic.
OBAMA CALLS JESUS CHRIST A LIAR!
If Jesus is the only way to heaven, all those suckers born before his time or never heard of him are toast.
An Obamination, disputing the Bible.
Baraq Husayn ibn Mahomet was taught to lie to the infidel.
Yeah, we know that. In reality, how is that implemented?
The proper response would be, “I’m running for President, not Pastor. Do you have any political questions to ask?”
When the republican YouTube debate had that idiot with the KJV, I was hoping the candidates would reply like that.
AMEN!
I’m still not voting for him.
Or infant children in places where the Word of Christ is simply not part of their frame of reference.
If she was so kind why did she bail on you Barry?
All babies go to heaven
“John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
The bible is not without concepts open to interpretation, this is not one of them.
Then he’s definitely not a Christian.
Must be a Muslim after all.
Or maybe he missed John 14:6
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Maybe if the pastors aren't teaching it, he missed it while READING his Bible.
but before you do, answer this one: "What about all the people "BC" and others who haven't had the chance to hear about Jesus?
oabamama is the last person I want to see anywhere near the WH. He's a racist bigot - the polished, programmed puppet - or BLACK MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE of the militant blacks.
That said, I don't think this is an argument that should be pursued. Many will then just think that obamamama is Oh So loving to his fellow man - We have enough ammo to use.
This is the typical “pick-and-choose-what-makes-you-feel-good” religion of the day. It is NOT Christianity. Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father but through Me.” (John 14:6) And He said, “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life...Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” (John 3: 16,18) There is no other way of salvation according to the Holy Scriptures.
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama suggested Wednesday that Jesus Christ is not the only way to heaven during a campaign event in North Carolina.
Well, that answers that - Barry is not a the born again Christian he claims.
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