Posted on 01/04/2009 10:18:08 AM PST by governsleastgovernsbest
Imagine a liberal who had never voted for a Republican. He spends a year trying to live like Jesus Christ, after which he decides to vote for McCain, feeling that McCain best represents the teachings of Christ. What are the odds Good Morning America would have him on to discuss his experiences and political change of heart?
But when an evangelical Christian who had never voted for a Democrat spends a year trying to live like Jesus, then decides to vote for Obama, well, GMA devotes a segment to his story.
Rev. Ed Dobson is the evangelical in question, and let me begin by saying that he certainly seems to be a sincere and thoughtful person. A graduate of Bob Jones University and a member of the Moral Majority's founding board, Dobson was the pastor of Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, MI until retiring in 2005 to battle Lou Gehrig's disease. He is currently a member of the administration of Cornerstone University. Dobson explained that he was inspired by A. J. Jacobs's book, The Year of Living Biblically, in which the author describes his experiences spending a year trying to obey all biblical rules.
GMA weekend co-anchor Bill Weir interviewed Dobson, and the discussion eventually turned to politics.
View video here.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsbusters.org ...
Ping to Today show list.
Perhaps he decided he needed Socialized medicine?
Just my opinion of course.
This does not surprise me about Dobson.
He banned Christian voter guides from his church in the 80s and 90s.
After going to Washington DC and having dinner with then-president Bill Clinton, he came back and told his congregation that Christians needed to “lay off” President and Mrs. Clinton.
He also co-authored the book Blinded by Might with Cal Thomas, where he blasts conservative Christians for getting involved in politics.
He’s a glory hound.
During the Jimmy Baker/ Jimmy Swaggert scandals of the 80s, he wrote a book bashing charasmatics.
He will say whatever he needs to do to get/stay in the limelight.
This does not surprise me about Dobson.
He banned Christian voter guides from his church in the 80s and 90s.
After going to Washington DC and having dinner with then-president Bill Clinton, he came back and told his congregation that Christians needed to “lay off” President and Mrs. Clinton.
He also co-authored the book Blinded by Might with Cal Thomas, where he blasts conservative Christians for getting involved in politics.
He’s a glory hound.
During the Jimmy Baker/ Jimmy Swaggert scandals of the 80s, he wrote a book bashing charasmatics.
He will say whatever he needs to do to get/stay in the limelight.
yeah , that’s Jesus, “let Caesar do it.”
The special bonus for the left being that this guest shares the last name of “Dobson” with the evil James Dobson from the far-right, hate-church; Focus on the Family. (hope I don’t need the sarcasm tags.)
Jesus was concerned about the poor. The best cure for poverty is capitalism. Liberals hate capitalism
It’s amazing, the ripples into oblivion that the successful candidacy of Barack Obama has created.
Which only goes to underscore just how deeply and profoundly he has managed to scam an all-to-vulnerable American electorate.
It’s amazing, the ripples into oblivion that the successful candidacy of Barack Obama has created.
Which only goes to underscore just how deeply and profoundly he has managed to scam an all-to-vulnerable American electorate.
This boy must've flunked a few classes in school. I don't recall Jesus supporting killing unborn, or newly born, children for the sake of convenience.
These are only a few off the top layer, but my bible does not condone such behavior.
Jesus was about love and Obama is not about anything Jesus was about - most of all, Jesus was the “SON” of GOD.
Prayerfully God will deal with this man's heart and stop such people who are on the borderline of committing blasphemy.
Thanks for the background information. Puts things in perspective.
I am very sorry for this man’s pain and suffering. However, his disease has obviously affected his mental capacity.
So very very sad.
Please tell me he’s not related in any way to Dr. James Dobson.
No relation.
Now I understand why Cal Thomas has fallen off the straight and narrow.
Fame and fortune trump Christian values every time for the insincere and the hypocrites.
TG!
I used to work for a Christian political organization.
One year we paid Cal Thomas $7500 for a banquet speech designed to get Christians more involved.
They should get their money back.
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