Posted on 11/23/2008 2:46:52 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY
President-elect Barack Obama has yet to attend church services since winning the White House earlier this month, a departure from the example of his two immediate predecessors.
On the three Sundays since his election, Obama has instead used his free time to get in workouts at a Chicago gym.
Asked about the president-elect's decision to not attend church, a transition aide noted that the Obamas valued their faith experience in Chicago but were concerned about the impact their large retinue may have on other parishioners.
"Because they have a great deal of respect for places of worship, they do not want to draw unwelcome or inappropriate attention to a church not used to the attention their attendance would draw," said the aide.
Both President-elect George W. Bush and President-elect Bill Clinton managed to attend church in the weeks after they were elected.
In November of 1992, Clinton went to services in Little Rock, Ark., on the three weekends following his election, taking pre-church jogs on the first two and attending on the third weekend a Catholic Mass with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, with whom he was trying to smooth over lingering campaign tensions.
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I am sure you have heard of the Ten Commandments.
One of them is “Keep holy the Lord’s Day.”
Basketball doesn’t cut it at all. It means going to church and praying.
Five times a day facing Mecca. He’s just being multi-cultural.
So... 43 other president-elects didn't respect fellow worshippers? It's his choice but the aide's excuse seems lame.
Do you think people who work on Sunday are sinners?
> Real reason....Muslims go to services on Friday’s...
Got it in one! BUMP
> What exactly does he believe in?
Allah and Muhammad his Prophet. And the Five Pillars of Islam.
YOu missed the point. He is a bold faced liar and fraud and a Marxist. He played the Church card to sucker a bunch of do gooder church goers into voting for him . But then again the real Pres Soros is a twisted Jewish Jew hater.
I thought muslims were not allowed to enter places that worshipped Christ or they would be beheaded. Maybe 0’s having second thoughts now that he “rules” the US.
Me too. I didn't care what he did with his Sundays while running either. But those with Obama Derangement Syndrome just can't give us a day off. The man's every move or non-move must be criticized.
"Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful." (Seneca the Younger, 5 BC - 65 AD)
But then again the real Pres Soros is a twisted Jewish Jew hater.
And arguably a Nazi collaborator, albeit a soft one. There is a sizable population of Jewish liberals who can't stand him for this, among other reasons.
LOL!! I know that feeling!("Wait a minute...", you think to yourself suspiously.)
“Where in the Bible does it say you need to go to church?”
Christ worshipped each week as did the Apostles. After the Day of Pentecost the disciples went throughout the known world establishing churches and teaching the Christians about the Kingdom of God. He used His 3 years of ministry after His Baptism by John to teach the disciples how to establish the church and spread the Gospel to every tribe and nation throughout the world.
So, go to church!!
Obama attended church to further his political career in Chicago. No other reason. He has said the he believes that Christianity is not the only way to heaven. A Christian would not say that unless he knew practically nothing about the bible.
Though Satan, all things are possible.....
If George Bush or Sarah Palin spent as much time in the gym as Obama does, the media whispering out loud campaign would be in high gear.
What does this guy do in the gym.. every... single.. day ?
Smoking, escaping from Michelle ?
By now he should look like the Thing from Fantastic Four.
And why isn’t he cramming to understand the economy, the military, the war on terror, Iraq, Afghanistan and the million other issues facing a new administration ?
As Rush would say-there’s something very creepy going on.
You’re right.He never listens to the sermons; so there is no point in attending.
I'll bet this is true - - it is Hyde Park. When Obama and family get to Washington, they'll start going to church again.
I'll bet this is true - - it is Hyde Park. When Obama and family get to Washington, they'll start going to church again.
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