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As US churches mark election, Obama skips services
AP ^
| Nov. 9, 2008
| DEANNA BELLANDI
Posted on 11/09/2008 8:58:26 PM PST by FocusNexus
His name was invoked at church services nationwide on Sunday, but President-elect Obama didn't attend any of them. He went to the gym instead.
Obama doesn't have a church in Chicago since he severed ties in April with his longtime pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. And his decision on which church to attend when he moves to Washington will undoubtedly be closely watched.
When he left Trinity United Church of Christ in May, Obama said his family would look for a new congregation. Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Sunday that the president-elect hadn't yet picked a church.
He knows the stakes when choosing one. Wright's fiery sermons from the pulpit caused Obama problems during his campaign. One video showed Wright saying, "God damn America."
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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bho2008; gym; homosexual; jeremiahwright; larrysinclair; obama; obamaandgod; obamachristian; obamaskipschurch; obamatransitionfile; showerstalls; trinityucc; wright
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To: FocusNexus
Why would a muslim go to a Christian Church?
To: FocusNexus
He should go to Catholic Mass. I’m certain he would be welcome to receive Communion.
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:00:26 PM PST
by
Jeff Chandler
(Chimpy ObaMao is not my president.)
To: FocusNexus
He’s just trying to find out which is the most hateful racist anti-American preacher in Wash. DC.....
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:01:43 PM PST
by
Enchante
(Sarah Palin is Worth Infinitely More to Us than Any Vicious RINO Anonymous Staffers)
To: FocusNexus
He didn't go to church because he “doesn't have” a church?
What nonsense!
Walk into to any church in this nation and your hand will be shaken, you will be handed a bulletin and you either find a seat or someone will lead you to one.
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:01:57 PM PST
by
BenLurkin
To: FocusNexus
Why does a “Messiah” need to go to Church? Going to Church might show humility and a need for guidance....
To: Jeff Chandler
It is quite amazinv, that the Sunday after he wins the presidency, he doesn’t feel the need to go to church and thank God.
And here America is striding between dangers within and without — more than ever this is when our “leaders” should be seeking the aid of the Almighty.
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:03:46 PM PST
by
BenLurkin
To: FocusNexus
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:04:18 PM PST
by
BenLurkin
To: Jeff Chandler
He should go to Catholic Mass. I’m certain he would be welcome to receive Communion.
And in the hand, too.
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:04:38 PM PST
by
unkus
To: FocusNexus
This gym bullcrap is getting more than excessive. It’s obvious this guy is going to work out rather than work.
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:05:44 PM PST
by
Williams
(It's The Policies, Stupid.)
To: realcleanguy
he’s more likely an atheist
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:06:00 PM PST
by
ari-freedom
(So this is how Liberty dies... with thunderous applause)
To: FocusNexus
It is quite amazinv, that the Sunday after he wins the presidency, he doesn’t feel the need to go to church and thank God.Why should he thank himself?
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:06:30 PM PST
by
Jeff Chandler
(Chimpy ObaMao is not my president.)
To: BenLurkin
All the more reason we should be praying for him. Clearly he doesn’t know the Lord.
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:06:43 PM PST
by
gore_sux_2000
(From here on out, everything bad to happen in the next 4 years...OBAMA'S FAULT!!!)
To: Jeff Chandler
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:07:24 PM PST
by
SMCC1
To: unkus
Don't you know...why would someone as perfect as Obama need to go to church?
RightWingIt.com
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:07:40 PM PST
by
GaryLee1990
(www.RightWingIt.com)
To: ari-freedom
To: ari-freedom
The only reason he went to Rev. Wright’s Church was political.
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:08:34 PM PST
by
SMCC1
To: FocusNexus
I think he should attend a Messianic Judiasm Church....
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:09:06 PM PST
by
TaraP
(A Big Black Horse and a Cherry Tree)
To: SMCC1
Bill Clinton did.
And Monica was waiting when he got back to the White House.
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posted on
11/09/2008 9:09:43 PM PST
by
unkus
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