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Report: Palin Asked Rick Warren For Advice
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Posted on 09/11/2008 10:31:31 AM PDT by Chet 99

September 11, 2008, 1:02 PM

Report: Palin Asked Rick Warren For Advice

Posted by Vaughn Ververs| Comments5

GOP VP nominee Sarah Palin called influential pastor Rick Warren earlier this week to ask for advice on how to handle the criticism that has come her way, The Hill reports.

In a California radio interview, Warren said that Palin had called him to seek help in dealing with the “unfair, unjust” attacks she said she believes had been launched at her since being tapped as John McCain’s running mate. Warren recounted the conversation, saying he responded by saying, “the question I asked her was 'how can I pray for you?'"

Warren said Palin asked him to “send her some bible verses on how do you deal with the unfair, unjust attacks and the mean-spirited criticism that comes in."


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008veep; mccainpalin; palin; pastor; rickwarren; saddleback
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To: time4good
Doesn't pass the smell test.

I agree. Warren should have been trained about confidentiality.

21 posted on 09/11/2008 10:40:43 AM PDT by mlocher (america is a sovereign state)
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To: time4good

Why in the world would a “pastor” divulge the contents of a private conversation with someone seeking guidance??

Someone needs to get this amateur on phone a straighten him out if true.

What an unethical breach of trust!!!!

Hopefully the last time Sarah calls this idiot.


22 posted on 09/11/2008 10:40:56 AM PDT by Alvin Poon
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To: bethtopaz

It says: See BS


23 posted on 09/11/2008 10:41:00 AM PDT by Cowgirl
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To: time4good

You are right. I have to admit that after so many years I am still unable to completely break the habit of assuming what I read is true and reacting to it. I had hoped I had finally gotten this under control but maybe not. This story could easily be a fabrication as are seemingly about 80% of the stories swirling around.


24 posted on 09/11/2008 10:41:00 AM PDT by scory
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To: Chet 99

Rick, keep your mouth shut...


25 posted on 09/11/2008 10:41:15 AM PDT by bahblahbah (http://explorations.chasrmartin.com/2008/09/06/palin-rumors/)
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To: Chet 99

Frankly, I’m a Christian, and I wouldn’t ask Rick Warren the time of day.


26 posted on 09/11/2008 10:41:19 AM PDT by Paperdoll (Duncan Hunter for Secretary of Defense!)
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To: Rumierules

Exactly- it would seem their coversation would be priveleged unless she gave instructions otherwise. If she didn’t, he’s a media clown like the rest.


27 posted on 09/11/2008 10:41:46 AM PDT by midnightson (Mama-the ultimate prognosticator- said there'd be days like this.)
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To: frogjerk
Is this going to be another story to be debunked?

Well CBS does have a copy of a memo.....

28 posted on 09/11/2008 10:42:07 AM PDT by Always Right (Obama: more arrogant than Bill Clinton, more naive than Jimmy Carter, and more liberal than LBJ.)
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To: scory
If true, it tells me Rick has an unhealthy need for attention...
29 posted on 09/11/2008 10:42:13 AM PDT by AmericaUnited
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To: Chet 99

..I don’t believe it


30 posted on 09/11/2008 10:42:35 AM PDT by WalterSkinner ( In Memory of My Father--WWII Vet and Patriot 1926-2007)
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To: Chet 99

Psalm 46:10 (King James Version)

10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.


31 posted on 09/11/2008 10:42:36 AM PDT by rlferny
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To: time4good
Doesn't pass the smell test.

No, it doesn't.....I get the feeling that Rick Warren is striving to be the Dr. Phil of religion.

32 posted on 09/11/2008 10:43:06 AM PDT by ErnBatavia (...forward this to your 10 very best friends....)
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To: Chet 99
In a California radio interview, Warren said that Palin had called him to seek help in dealing with the “unfair, unjust” attacks

She would be better served by seeking the advice of a bible believing follower of the Christ.
shalom b'SHEM Yah'shua HaMashiach Adonai
33 posted on 09/11/2008 10:43:12 AM PDT by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 78:35 And they remembered that God was their ROCK, And the Most High God their Redeemer.)
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To: Chet 99
In poor taste if you ask me. I don’t recall Billy Graham ever divulging the substance of conversations he’s had with politicians.

This is beyond poor taste IMO and I'm angry. It's as much a breach of pastor confidentially as a priest and someone in the confessional. Unfortunately she has to learn the hard way that even some of clergy will divulge personal conversations for their own enhancement. I hope Warren's congregation gives him the message that requests for help and prayer from anyone, no matter their status, remain confidential.

34 posted on 09/11/2008 10:44:02 AM PDT by CedarDave (Sign at Albuquerque rally: "Sarah, you had us at 'Hello'")
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To: Always Right
Well CBS does have a copy of a memo.....

Faxed in from Kinkos no doubt.

35 posted on 09/11/2008 10:44:15 AM PDT by dfwgator ( Go OSU, beat USC!)
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To: Cowgirl

I know, but if you follow the link - it goes to a CBS website.

Oh ... that’s right ... B.S.


36 posted on 09/11/2008 10:45:09 AM PDT by bethtopaz (Check out Obamafraud: http://wewillnotbesilenced2008.com/video/index.htm)
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To: Chet 99

Whoa. That is like Seinfeld’s “Rabbi Glickman,” who is constantly telling what is told to him in confidence to other people, and in the end tells George’s secrets to the viewers on his cable access religious show.


37 posted on 09/11/2008 10:46:35 AM PDT by Yaelle
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To: Yaelle

I was thinking the same thing...


38 posted on 09/11/2008 10:47:54 AM PDT by murphE (I refuse to choose evil, even if it is the lesser of two)
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To: Chet 99

Actually, I tend to think that the caller might have been someone other than Mrs. Palin, and that the whole thing is a setup.


39 posted on 09/11/2008 10:48:09 AM PDT by MainFrame65 (The US Senate: World's greatest PREVARICATIVE body!.)
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To: Rumierules; Chet 99
Strange that he would share the details of their convesation.

No kidding! What happened to confidentiality?

I just emailed Saddleback church and asked if this report is true and when Warren made the comments and on which radio station. I wonder if I'll get a reply. If so, I'll let y'all know.

40 posted on 09/11/2008 10:49:18 AM PDT by Jen (Read my lipstick! VOTE McCain-Palin 2008)
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