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To: jlallen who wrote (18516)	3/20/2008 2:28:39 PM
From: pompsander	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25737

Well, that did apply to one of the guys as it regards McCain.Here's the quote from Buddy's post: .Reverend Rod Parsley believes America was founded to destroy Islam. Since this is such an outlandish claim, I have to add for the record, that he is not kidding. Reverend Parsley says Islam is an "anti-Christ religion" brought down from a "demon spirit." Of course, we are in a war against all Muslims, including presumably Muslim-Americans. Buts since Parsley believes this is a Christian nation and that it should be run as a theocracy, he is not very concerned what Muslim-Americans think. John McCain says Reverend Rod Parsley is his "spiritual guide." But I agree the whole thing is neither here nor there. Obama will now be criticized for distancing himself from the guy, just like he was criticized for not distancing himself earlier. It always made me a little queasy when the "political" reverends would push the republican establishment and get plenty of access to do so. Falwell and Robertson are somee of the tamer ones.... Goodness, the things they said <g>

To: jlallen who wrote (18516)	3/20/2008 4:57:39 PM
From: DuckTapeSunroof	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25737

Re: "I don't think it has much relevance unless those clergy are on the campaign team, like part of the candidates family and referred to by the candidate as "mentor" and spiritual advisor...." Well... as best I can tell, NONE of 'em are actually directly and formally "on the campaign teams", though quite a few of 'em get referred to as the candidate's "spiritual adviser" and such. (After all... they are seeking to turn the associations into VOTES. :-) (See below.) -------------------------------------------------------- Rudy Giuliani's priest has been accused in grand jury proceedings of molesting several children and covering up the molestation of others. Giuliani would not disavow him on the campaign trail and still works with him. Mitt Romney was part of a church that did not view black Americans as equals and actively discriminated against them. He stayed with that church all the way into his early thirties, until they were finally forced to change their policies to come into compliance with civil rights legislation. Romney never disavowed his church back then or now. He said he was proud of the faith of his fathers. Jerry Falwell said America had 9/11 coming because we tolerated gays, feminists and liberals. It was our fault. Our chickens had come home to roost, if you will. John McCain proudly received his support and even spoke at his university's commencement. Reverend John Hagee has called the Catholic Church the "Great Whore." He has said that the Anti-Christ will rise out of the European Union (of course, the Anti-Christ will also be Jewish). He has said all Muslims are trained to kill and will be part of the devil's army when Armageddon comes (which he hopes is soon). John McCain continues to say he is proud of Reverend Hagee's endorsement. Reverend Rod Parsley believes America was founded to destroy Islam. Since this is such an outlandish claim, I have to add for the record, that he is not kidding. Reverend Parsley says Islam is an "anti-Christ religion" brought down from a "demon spirit." Of course, we are in a war against all Muslims, including presumably Muslim-Americans. Buts since Parsley believes this is a Christian nation and that it should be run as a theocracy, he is not very concerned what Muslim-Americans think. John McCain says Reverend Rod Parsley is his "spiritual guide." Etc.... The White Preacher Double Standard: How Hagee, Parsley and the Rest Get Away with Everything By Cenk Uygur, Huffington Post Posted on March 19, 2008 Message 24425235