Posted on 04/08/2009 11:32:56 PM PDT by Ol' Sparky
(CNN) -- Joel Osteen is the senior pastor for the Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. It's America's largest congregation. His wife, Victoria Osteen, is the co-pastor there.
The Osteens, known for their optimistic outlook on life, visited "Larry King Live" Tuesday night for a wide-ranging interview that covered President Obama, same-sex marriage, the recent outbreak of mass shootings, the state of religion in America and more.
The following interview has been edited for brevity and clarity:
Larry King: Since you were last on, we have sworn in our first African-American president. What are your impressions [of Barack Obama]?
Joel Osteen: Well, I think he's doing a great job. I'm impressed with his skill, his calmness, his just strength under pressure. These are tough times for him.
King: And you, Victoria?
Victoria Osteen: I've been really impressed. In fact, I've been impressed [with] the first lady. She stepped up, and she's done a remarkable job.
King: Recent polls show 12 percent of Americans still believe Obama is a Muslim, and 35 percent say they don't know his religion, but to most of them it don't matter. Should it matter?
Joel Osteen: Well, it matters to me. It matters to me that I know he loves the Lord, and I think it's important that he has convictions from his faith. So to me, it matters when I'm making my personal decisions.
King: Does it matter to you, Victoria?
Victoria Osteen: It does. It matters to me. ... I believe he is a Christian.
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LOL! Priceless! LOL!
What do you mean BEFORE the Holocaust.
These two are praising Obama DURING the abortion holocaust in America.
If I ever had any doubts that the Osteens were phonies, I have none now.
"Mitt"?
Well, hell, as long as the OSTEENS are good with him, then who am I to criticize? They’ve got the seal of approval from Mr. and Mrs. Gimme All Your Money Please.
Isn’t Mrs Olsteen the “diva” who threw a fit on an airline and got booted off?
Sorry, but Osteen gives me a very bad vibe. Just does—but I’ve learned to trust my gut.
Elmer Gantry, pick up the white courtesy phone.
Osteen looks like a half-a-fag if you ask me.
“By their fruits...”
No more Osteen thread of the day for me.
And he didn’t go to a Christian one when he went.
Olsteen is Pro-Olsteen.
Every time I see one of those "Joel Osteen says..." threads on here I want to puke - I think it's sad that some Christians follow this apostate - they wouldn't if they spent more time actually reading thier Bibles.
“One starts to get turned off by “Christians”.”
A real one will turn you on. A real Christian, not a “Christian”, will turn you on to the peace and joy you’ve hungered for all your life. A real Christian.
All kinds of people are labeled Christian today. But you can’t tell the players without a scorecard.
The scorecard is the Book God has written, The Bible. Go by that.
Exactly... on what information are they basing these opinions? It's like the Jim Dobson "not a Christian" e-mail regarding Fred Thompson. In both cases, there is a total lack of corroborating evidence. To me, that strongly suggests deception, and yet, countless people will eagerly agree with these statements without a moment of critical thought.
This couple and Rick Warren are SHYSTERS! Who goes to these Mega Fun Churches?
I don't get my politics from Joel and I don't take every message provided each Sunday from my Catholic Church.
This is worse than Billy Graham sticking up for Clinton.These two are dense.
The IRS breathing down their necks but 0bama will call off the dogs for an endorsement?
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