Showing posts with label Obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Obama. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Pastor DICK'S Inaugural Disruption
HOORAY! Bush is out of office! HOORAY! Obama is finally president! Hooray, hooray, hooray. Yesterday, we witnessed a great moment in history and politics. Simultaneously, not since Pastor Rick Warren's "purpose driven discussions" last summer, have I been so disturbed with American politics. On Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, the historical inauguration day of America's first African American president, Pastor Rick has once again managed to slither his way into the spotlight. According to CNN it was Obama's decision, which I'm sure came as a recommendation from his advisors, who sought to purify bad blood with the evangelical Christian right, floating behind in the wake of the brutal presidential election battle of 2008. Consequently, one of America's greatest days in history has been tarnished by Pastor DICK'S inaugural blessing. Why is it, that in the middle of a political triumph, a fundamentalist spokesman for Christianity must take the stage to demonstrate to the rest of the planet, that the United States of America is in fact a CHRISTIAN nation, while forcing millions of American voters of other denominations, creeds, beliefs, and non-beliefs, to participate in the Lord's prayer? To the Islamic extremists, otherwise known as "the enemy," that little stunt is the equivalent of one of our presidential predecessor's more famous lines, "Bring em' on." Why? why? WHY?... Is it so important to emphasize religion in American politics? It's disturbing! Am I the only one disturbed by this? What is going on? By tattooing Obama's presidency with the Christian stamp of approval, not only are "they" creating danger for Americans abroad, "they" (whoever "they" are) are promoting terrorism, and inviting more destruction. It's a happy day of change for so many people, including myself, and I wish not to spoil the fun and the celebration, but when are we as a people really going to wake up? Because until there can be politics without the intervention of organized extreme religion, "we" (whoever "we" are) are still very much asleep.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Was Jesus a Socialist?
Millions of people in this country base their presidential vote on personal financial gain rather than the welfare of humanity. Tragic, disgusting, unfortunate, embarrassing, inhumane, and sad.
How about the Christian fundamentalists who will always vote Republican based on the traditional connection between right wing conservatism and Christianity? Well, well, well.. Once again, I smell HYPOCRISY!!! Those who claim to be following the teachings of Jesus, and voted for McCain, are unfortunately, disobeying Jesus. Because Jesus wanted to share the wealth. McCain, AKA, the embodiment of Satan, encourages the philosophy, that those who are well off should gain more, and those with nothing are not worth anyone's time. Uh-- How many houses does he have again?
Anyhow, interesting that the Christian right overwhelmingly supports the McCain/Palin ticket, when it is actually BARACK OBAMA, who is exemplifying the teachings of JESUS, by suggesting a tax system in which the wealthy are taxed more and the poor are given a break.
If you're a Christian or a scripture abiding Jew, and you voted McCain, you're not paying very close attention to your God.
For example:
Matthew 19 : 21-24
21 Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.
23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
Likewise the Torah teaches that spreading the wealth is generally a good idea, expressed in Leviticus 25:35-37:
"If one of your countrymen becomes poor and is unable to support himself among you, help him as you would an alien or a temporary resident, so he can continue to live among you. Do not take interest of any kind from him, but fear your God, so that your countryman may continue to live among you. You must not lend him money at interest or sell him food at a profit."
Therefore, I suppose at this point, the conservative Christian right should come to terms with the conclusion that the Good Lord Jesus Christ was in fact-- a socialist.
How about the Christian fundamentalists who will always vote Republican based on the traditional connection between right wing conservatism and Christianity? Well, well, well.. Once again, I smell HYPOCRISY!!! Those who claim to be following the teachings of Jesus, and voted for McCain, are unfortunately, disobeying Jesus. Because Jesus wanted to share the wealth. McCain, AKA, the embodiment of Satan, encourages the philosophy, that those who are well off should gain more, and those with nothing are not worth anyone's time. Uh-- How many houses does he have again?
Anyhow, interesting that the Christian right overwhelmingly supports the McCain/Palin ticket, when it is actually BARACK OBAMA, who is exemplifying the teachings of JESUS, by suggesting a tax system in which the wealthy are taxed more and the poor are given a break.
If you're a Christian or a scripture abiding Jew, and you voted McCain, you're not paying very close attention to your God.
For example:
Matthew 19 : 21-24
21 Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.
23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
Likewise the Torah teaches that spreading the wealth is generally a good idea, expressed in Leviticus 25:35-37:
"If one of your countrymen becomes poor and is unable to support himself among you, help him as you would an alien or a temporary resident, so he can continue to live among you. Do not take interest of any kind from him, but fear your God, so that your countryman may continue to live among you. You must not lend him money at interest or sell him food at a profit."
Therefore, I suppose at this point, the conservative Christian right should come to terms with the conclusion that the Good Lord Jesus Christ was in fact-- a socialist.
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