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John McCain rally in Iowa marked by partisan prayer
Los Angeles Times ^

Posted on 10/11/2008 4:37:20 PM PDT by WilliamReading

Rev. Arnold Conrad, in delivering an invocation at a rally today for John McCain in Davenport, Iowa, apparently didn't get the word from the candidate about elevating the tone at such gatherings.

Conrad, who appeared before the crowd before McCain had arrived, offered a prayer that seemed to urge divine intervention to prevent Barack Obama from winning the presidential election -- and cast the outcome as a referendum on differing religions.

The Times' Maeve Reston was at the event, and she passed along the key passage from Conrad's words:

I would also pray Lord that your reputation is involved in all that happens between now and November, because there are millions of people around this world praying to their God -- whether it's Hindu, Buddha, Allah -- that his [McCain’s] opponent wins for a variety of reasons.

And Lord I pray that you would guard your own reputation, because they’re going to think that their god is bigger than you, if that happens. So I pray that you would step forward and honor your own name in all that happens between now and Election Day.

Oh Lord, we just commit this time to you, move among us, make your presence very well felt as we are gathered here today in Jesus's name I pray.

Some in the crowd greeted the prayer with applause.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Iowa
KEYWORDS: ia2008; mccain; pastor; prayerrequest
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To: teletech

I cannot over emphasize the power of prayer. God DOES hear the prayers of HIS people!

I suppose . . but it sure didn’t help devout Christians with the Black Plague during the Middle Ages, or the Jews during the Holocaust.

Prayer combined with concrete actions make a difference. Just praying has no real effect, at least in my opinion.


21 posted on 10/11/2008 4:48:07 PM PDT by WilliamReading
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To: WilliamReading
Conrad, who appeared before the crowd before McCain had arrived, offered a prayer that seemed to urge divine intervention to prevent Barack Obama from winning the presidential election

Good, I have the same prayer.  

 Dear God don't let the Muslim in our White House.  Amen.

22 posted on 10/11/2008 4:48:19 PM PDT by scratcher
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To: WilliamReading

And a big “AMEN!” to that prayer.


23 posted on 10/11/2008 4:48:52 PM PDT by Redbob (W.W.J.B.D. - "What Would Jack Bauer Do?")
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To: teletech

“I cannot over emphasize the power of prayer. God DOES hear the prayers of HIS people!”

Bttt


24 posted on 10/11/2008 4:49:38 PM PDT by scratcher
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To: HokieMom

The LA Times isn’t fit to line a birdcage.


25 posted on 10/11/2008 4:50:07 PM PDT by T Lady (The Mainstream Media: Public Enemy #1)
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To: madison10
“Oh, Lord, hear our prayer...”

AMEN!!!!

26 posted on 10/11/2008 4:50:39 PM PDT by pollywog (I will lift mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord...Ps 121)
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To: WilliamReading
I looked at the blog and some of the replies. This comment was posted and is used frequently by uneducated secular and even by some CINOs:

"Jesus asked us to preach tolerance."

Not when it came to other Gods or idols...

27 posted on 10/11/2008 4:50:48 PM PDT by NewLand (Squirrel Brigade: now hiring to gather ACORNs)
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To: WilliamReading

Any the good Rev. Wright isn’t partisan?


28 posted on 10/11/2008 4:51:11 PM PDT by machogirl (i)
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To: indylindy

Seems like all we are hearing is the angriness and bitterness coming from those evil Republicans at their rallies. So how is the behavior at the 0bama rallies? All very open minded and respectful, I’m sure.... HA HA.

Of course as far as anger and bitterness, it is the religious people in flyover country that feel that as the cling to their guns. 0bama told us so. But even after that insult, plenty of them are voting for him. Brilliant. Can’t wait to say we told you so when things start going down the drain.


29 posted on 10/11/2008 4:51:22 PM PDT by TNCMAXQ
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To: Onerom99

Update: Just got this response from a McCain aide:

“While we understand the important role that faith plays in informing the votes of Iowans, questions about the religious background of the candidates only serve to distract from the real questions in this race about Barack Obama’s judgment, policies and readiness to lead as commander in chief.” - Wendy Riemann, Midwest Regional Communications Director


30 posted on 10/11/2008 4:51:42 PM PDT by WilliamReading
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To: WilliamReading
This is part of what's wrong with this country. We treat politics as if it's part of our religion. It isn't. God is neither Republican nor Democrat nor any other party, and to try to make it seem like he participates in partisanship of this sort is utterly worldly and unBiblical.

We can never forget---this world is not our home!

31 posted on 10/11/2008 4:52:24 PM PDT by MarcoPolo
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To: WilliamReading

Read the Old Testament... God HEARS PRAYER sir... GOD HEARS... this is a spiritual battle this election. God will HEAL OUR LAND if we cry out and repent.
There was a prayer right before the Convention acceptance speech.. or after, with the SAME TONE!!! YES, it makes a difference!


32 posted on 10/11/2008 4:53:19 PM PDT by pollywog (I will lift mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord...Ps 121)
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To: WilliamReading
I suppose . . but it sure didn’t help devout Christians with the Black Plague during the Middle Ages, or the Jews during the Holocaust.

Prayer combined with concrete actions make a difference. Just praying has no real effect, at least in my opinion.

I wouldn't presume to know what God has in mind between now and Election Day. I will just keep praying and let Him take care of the rest.

33 posted on 10/11/2008 4:53:44 PM PDT by teletech (Friends don't let friends vote DemocRAT)
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To: MarcoPolo

“God is neither Republican nor Democrat nor any other party”

And you know this, how?


34 posted on 10/11/2008 4:54:15 PM PDT by WilliamReading
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To: WilliamReading
Interesting.

While in confession today, I spoke to my priest about my anger in that not one candidate was speaking out against abortion.

He basically told me to pray and fast that God would spare us the nightmare of Obama.

35 posted on 10/11/2008 4:54:56 PM PDT by mware (F-R-E-E, that spells free. FReerepublic,com baby)
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To: WilliamReading

Nowhere near Rev Wright high marks ... Maybe he should have just run Rev Wright video.


36 posted on 10/11/2008 4:54:59 PM PDT by Tarpon (Barrack Obama will ban all the guns he has the votes for ...)
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To: WilliamReading
Can a prayer like this actually help?

Only God knows- I don't know. I know it made me cringe.

37 posted on 10/11/2008 4:55:09 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: teletech

Why bother voting then? Your prayers alone should see McCain through . . ./sarc


38 posted on 10/11/2008 4:55:12 PM PDT by WilliamReading
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To: WilliamReading

If you have time to pray, God has time to listen.


39 posted on 10/11/2008 4:55:34 PM PDT by chippewaman
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To: WilliamReading
Three little words that say it all.

God. D@mn. America.

Cheers!

40 posted on 10/11/2008 4:56:07 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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