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Lacking pastor, Obama assembles prayer group
New York Times ^ | 03/15/2009 | Laurie Goodstein

Posted on 03/15/2009 6:43:52 PM PDT by george76

President Barack Obama has been without a pastor or a home church since he cut his ties to the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. in the heat of the presidential campaign.

But Obama has quietly cultivated a handful of evangelical pastors for private prayer sessions on the telephone and for discussions on the role of religion in politics.

Pinning down Obama's theological leanings is not easy, the ministers said ...

(Excerpt) Read more at denverpost.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: barack; barackobama; bho44; first200days; obama; obamaandgod; religiousleft
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1 posted on 03/15/2009 6:43:52 PM PDT by george76
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Dial A Racist?


2 posted on 03/15/2009 6:45:54 PM PDT by digger48
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He can be his own pastor, all he needs is a telepromter


3 posted on 03/15/2009 6:46:13 PM PDT by shadeaud ("If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten." -- George Carlin)
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“Pinning down Obama’s theological leanings is not easy, the ministers said ...”

Surprise,surprise. The only reason he belonged to Jeremiah Wright’s racist hate-group was the political support it provided for him. He is his own god.


4 posted on 03/15/2009 6:46:14 PM PDT by kittymyrib
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To: george76
Moss, who once worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said of Obama, "I would simply say that he is a person of great faith, and I think that faith has sustained him."

Interesting choice of words. You wouldn't care to specify which faith sustains Pres--ent Obama would you?

5 posted on 03/15/2009 6:46:15 PM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. -- Texas Eagle)
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To: george76

>> Obama ...private prayer sessions ...

Obama with his east-facing face to the floor on a rug in the oval office — butt up in the air — is a visual that I don’t really want but I can’t seem to shake it now.


6 posted on 03/15/2009 6:46:38 PM PDT by Nervous Tick (Party? I don't have one anymore.)
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To: george76

I remember when liberals HATED “evangelical pastors.” They were rightwing nuts. Now, that they are backing the “messiah”, they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. Ask anyone in the leftist “media”, they’ll tell you.


7 posted on 03/15/2009 6:48:30 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Just being a "U.S. citizen" does not make one an American.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Libturds just love muzzies and their imams.


8 posted on 03/15/2009 6:51:02 PM PDT by bergmeid (Lay off Democraps first!)
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To: george76

Any evangelical who would support Barack Obama is a self-serving piece of garbage.


9 posted on 03/15/2009 6:51:37 PM PDT by SkipW
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I think this is nothing more than a cooked up publicity story. It’s not that hard to find a church that you like. BO is an evil man and will use religion in this manner to make himself look good.


10 posted on 03/15/2009 6:55:24 PM PDT by dandiegirl
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To: kittymyrib
The only reason he belonged to Jeremiah Wright’s racist hate-group was the political support it provided for him.

Wright's hate church was actually the vehicle for the money that hired him as a community organizer. So he probably figured wisely that he ought to make an appearance on Sunday once in awhile. While he no doubt shares Wright's race hatred for Whitey, I too doubt he ever gave much of a thought about "theological leanings."

Like all totalitarians, he uses religion where he can, attacks it when it suits his purposes, and ignores it the rest of the time.

This "group" btw sounds suspiciously like BillyBoy's "Spiritual advisors," all of whom turned out to be degenerate reprobates just like him.

11 posted on 03/15/2009 6:55:35 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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Hmmm . . . the role of religion in politics. Wonder what would happen if a conservative politician had those discussions in the White House. Would we hear screaming about the separation of church and state?

These discussions don't strike me as highly personal discussions. If I were seeking guidance in my own spiritual development, I can't imagine turning to 4 or 5 different religious leaders. However, if I were trying to figure out the best way to word things to manipulate the largest number of people, I might solicit input from more advisors.

12 posted on 03/15/2009 6:57:11 PM PDT by Think free or die (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money - M.Thatcher)
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Dear Molech,

I pray that those sacrificed on your altar of convenience and
“concern” for those suffering maladies, will be acceptable in your
sight . . .

Leviticus

18:21 You must not give any of your children as an offering to Molech, 29 so that you do not profane 30 the name of your God. I am the Lord!


13 posted on 03/15/2009 7:00:22 PM PDT by Lesforlife
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Denver Post? I thought he died.


14 posted on 03/15/2009 7:00:55 PM PDT by Jo Nuvark (Those who bless Israel will be blessed, those who curse Israel will be cursed. Gen 12:3)
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Here’s one he might like.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2206942/posts


15 posted on 03/15/2009 7:01:28 PM PDT by Krodg
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To: hinckley buzzard

If he hates “whitey,” he hates himself. Which is, by definition, the defining aspect of being a liberal.


17 posted on 03/15/2009 7:04:38 PM PDT by ican'tbelieveit ((Join FreeRepublic's Folding@Home team (Team# 36120), KW:Folding))
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To: F15Eagle

8-)


18 posted on 03/15/2009 7:05:11 PM PDT by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: Blogger
PING: Thought you might be interested in this --- hmmmmmm.

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Rev. Otis Moss Jr... Bishop T.D. Jakes ... Rev. Kirbyjon H. Caldwell ... Rev. Jim Wallis ... Rev. Joel C. Hunter (*Names dropped*)
But the group can hardly be characterized as part of the religious left either. What most say they share with Obama is the belief that faith is the foundation in the fight against economic inequality and social injustice.
Pinning down Obama's theological leanings is not easy, the ministers said in interviews.
Moss, who once worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said of Obama, "I would simply say that he is a person of great faith, and I think that faith has sustained him."

Faith? Faith in who or what? Fruit. Judge by the fruit.

19 posted on 03/15/2009 7:05:17 PM PDT by exhaustedmomma (All might be free if they valued freedom, and defended it as they should. Samuel Adams)
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To: Texas Eagle

Right. Faith in what? Faith in faith? What is that?

(With apologies to Del Tackett, of the Truth Project)

www.thetruthproject.org


20 posted on 03/15/2009 7:05:25 PM PDT by keats5
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