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Meet the 6 Diverse Religious Leaders Obama Selected to Deliver Prayers at the DNC

Sep. 4, 2012 4:15pm Billy Hallowell

Last week, TheBlaze brought you an extensive recap of the diverse faith leaders who offered invocations and benedictions at the Republican National Convention (RNC). Today, we have a preview, as compiled by CNN, of what — and whom — Blaze readers can expect to see, at least on the faith front, when it comes to Democratic National Convention addresses.

Obama Selected 6 Diverse Religious Leaders to Speak at the DNC

President Barack Obama (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Considering the ongoing stalemate that the Obama administration is embroiled in with the Catholic Church over contraception, the issue of faith will likely be handled with care at the convention. We’ve already noted the surprising fact that Cardinal Timothy Dolan will be offering closing prayers – just as he did at the RNC last week. And, much like the Republicans, the Democrats will also have a diverse line-up of faiths represented throughout these speeches.

The diversified set of faith leaders who will be present at this week’s festivities are apparently intended to show the American people just how important religion is in the life of President Barack Obama.

“The important role faith has played in President Obama’s own life and the lives of many Americans will be reflected in Charlotte,” campaign spokesperson wrote in a release issued to CNN. “The Convention will include diverse religious leaders who are committed to the common good and understand that America needs a president who leads with values.”

Metropolitan Nicholas (Photo Credit: Detroit.GoArch.org)

On Tuesday, Metropolitan Nicholas, bishop of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Detroit, will be delivering the opening prayer. This mirrors the GOP selection of Metropolitan Methodios, a spiritual leader of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston, who offered the closing benediction last Wednesday at the RNC. The Detroit Free Press has more about Nicholas’ speech:

“It’s an honor,” Metropolitan Nicholas, 59, told the Free Press after landing in Charlotte today. “It’s a unique privilege….. To me, this is part of the American dream.”

Nicholas, who heads the Greek Orthodox Church in Michigan, said he’s politically independent and supports bringing people together. Scheduled for 5 p.m., his invocation tonight will be for all backgrounds, regions and faiths, not just Orthodox Christians, he said.

“Coming from a Greek background, I learned (from the ancient Greeks) that man is a political animal,” said Nicholas, whose grandparents were Greek immigrants. “Good politics brings people together. Bad politics is divisive. We have to bring people together.”

“I’m here to offer a prayer on behalf of everyone, not just Orthodox.”

In the evening, Jena Lee Nardella, the founder of the non-profit Blood: Water Mission, a group that serves to help those impacted by the African water crisis and works to combat HIV/AIDS, will offer the benediction. CNN reports that, “Nardella represents the young evangelical demographic that the Obama campaign is targeting in this election, knowing that older evangelicals are largely locked up for Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.”

Photo Credit: Blood: Water Mission

In a letter posted on the organization’s web site, two factors came up — one pertaining to timing and the other to affiliation. It appears the Obama campaign didn’t reach out to Nardella until last week, a fact worth noting. As for partisan attachment, Blood: Water Mission made it clear that Nardella’s participation isn’t politically-motivated:

Tonight, Jena will be praying for the country and for those we serve in Africa at the close of the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC. This invitation came at the end of last week as the President was looking for a Christian who was doing good and admirable work in the world, and they thought of Jena. This is an incredible honor for Jena to be invited to share her voice from this international platform. Her invitation is an example of the years of impact she has made in seeking health and healing for those we serve.

As an organization, we clearly see that our work in justice, health and hope are not partisan issues. It’s our faith that motivates and compels us to act and invite all who fight for injustice to work together, regardless of background or party affiliation. It’s at the core of our mission, and we will continue to bring people together to empower communities to work together, both here and abroad, to fight the HIV/AIDS and water crises in Africa.

Wednesday’s prayer will begin with Vashti Murphy McKenzie, a bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. McKenzie is the first woman to be elected bishop. Also, the denomination is the oldest black sect in the U.S., making her a unique choice. However, it was likely early on that she would be included in some way, considering the fact that McKenzie is an Obama campaign co-chair. The Tennessean has more about the faith leader’s overt support for the president’s agenda:

Bishop Vashti McKenzie, who led the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Tennessee and Kentucky for eight years, talked up President Barack Obama at a meeting of the Democratic National Convention’s credentials committee today.

“This is about the kind of people we want to be and what kind of America we believe in,” McKenzie said. “We are a diverse America. The president often talks about the important concept of, ‘I am my brother’s keeper, I am my sister’s keeper.’” [...]

McKenzie told committee members that Democrats’ mission this year is critical because their party and the Republican Party “offer two different visions for our future.”

“This is a moment in time when we must say to our president, ‘We got your back, we got your back, we got your back,’ ” she said.

First lady Michelle Obama gives a big hug to Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie before giving the keynote address to the African Methodist Episcopal Church general conference, Thursday, June 23, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Credit: AP

At the close of Wednesday’s event, Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, California, will offer the benediction. As an influential Jew — one who may actually have the most impact among his community members here in America — his presence is noteworthy. Last Tuesday, Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik, director of Yeshiva University’s Zahava and Moshael Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought, opened the proceedings with an invocation at the RNC. Cleveland Jewish News has more about McKenzie:

Wolpe said his prayer on Wednesday evening will focus on the ideals animating the United States. The prayer will precede speeches by Elizabeth Warren, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts, and former President Bill Clinton.

This year, Wolpe was named the most influential rabbi in America by Newsweek magazine and one of the 50 most influential Jews in the world by The Jerusalem Post. He is the author of seven books, and is widely known as a newspaper columnist and radio and television commentator.

On Thursday, The Rev. Gabriel Salguero, president of The National Latino Evangelical Coalition, will take the stage to deliver an invocation. Last week, the convention was closed out on Tuesday by The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, the president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Coalition. Hispanics are a key voting bloc for Democrats — and one that tends to be more in-line with the party at the polls.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan (Photo Credit: FILE)

And, in the evening on Thursday, Cardinal Dolan will make an appearance to deliver the benediction, solidifying himself as the only faith leader to attend both conventions. The president, as we noted last week, may be able to use the opportunity to try and convince voters that the situation isn’t as tense between the Catholic Church and his administration as we’ve been led to believe it is.

(H/T: CNN)

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Comments (147)

RightThinking1
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:23pm
So, are the atheists going to to boo these guys?

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- palerider54
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 11:23pm
  No booing, the warm fuzzy ear ticklikng sermons and speaches will have no thou shalt not in them and no toes will be stepped on over the sin issue. Kinda like back in the sixties, “if it feels good man, to it until it hurts.” kind of luv and acceptance.
  
  I was surprised to not see Obamas mentor of 20 yrs rev whright, teaching him how to hate whitey and downsize America wealth by giving it to the lazy who want to live like the middle class, BUT DONT WANT TO WORK, man cause we owe it to them. ya know.
  
  When they pray are they praying in the name of the anointed one, Obama his self?
  
  Don’t put any of the expensive pork bar b que anywhere near Obama, just in case God decides to strike him with a thunder bolt, we don’t want to over cook the pork.
  
  Well a bunch of farmers whipped the strongest military in the world when we formed this country.
  Guess we are a lot better armned and informed this go around. We even got some bad assed SEALS on our side. But our best weapon will be a righteous God ready to pour out his wrath on his enemies.
  
  MY BUNKER IS WELL STOCKED WITH AMMO, FOOD, AN UNDERGROUND SPRING AND A WELL GAS SUPPLY.
  A CONCRETE REENFORCED BUNKER WITH UNDERGROUND TUNNELS CONNECTING THE GUARD TOWERS.
  GOT ROOM FOR ABOUT 40 OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
  
  BRING IT, TWO STATE TROOPERS AND HALF A DOZEN DEPUTIES ARE WITH US.
  
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- TheCowardlyLion
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 1:28am
  Want to hear how the is no atheist god (Dawkins) well here it is
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL3kfDmHL5g
  
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- CatB
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 6:24am
  Please read with me now Senate Psalm 23, Obama’s Epistle to the Acorns:
  
  Obama is my shovel, I shall not work.
  He leadeth me to green bailouts
  To profitable public works projects, he leads me
  He refreshes my voter outreach budget
  He guides me in left paths for the children’s sake
  Yea, though I walk thru the valley of fiscal conservatism I fear no budget cuts for Obama’s bumper sticker is on my car.
  His hammer and sickle give me earmarks.
  
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- CatB
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 6:25am
  Obama is my shepherd; I shall not want.
  
  He will taketh from the productive, and spread the wealth around. Yea, He will spendeth record sums of money, but cutteth 95 percent of our taxes at the same time; verily, the loaves and fishes will seem beside this as childish play.
  
  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, with “free” health care; He leadeth me into the long waiting lines for medical care.
  
  He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me away from the Founding Fathers into the path of righteousness and collectivism; he endeth the American experiment with self-reliance; now Big Brother shall fulfill my every want.
  
  Yea, though I walk through the shadow of the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for Obama is with me; with the power of His eloquence, He shall make all war disappear with a speech.
  
  He prepareth a table for me in the presence of Al-Qaeda; they will love him as I do, as our cups runneth over with government benefits. With his rod and his staff He shall smite the conservatives, and rid their dissenting voices from radio and Internet, to “bring us all together” in dissent-free worship of The One.
  
  Surely government benefits and hand-outs will follow me all of the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of Obama, forever.
  
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- SOUNDTHETRUMPET
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 11:24am
  That would be all the Libs. they are all Godless heathens
  
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Sicialian Eyeball
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:21pm
Wearing religious vestments does not make one rightous in the eyes of GOD.

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- db321
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:33pm
  And these Men and Women (that is all that they are Men and Women) are OK with Gay Marriage, Non Support of Israel, and Abortion. Well then congratulations to each of them, they have all won the World.
  
  If you please the World, you will not please God. If you please God, the World will hate you. I kinda feel likes the World hates me right now.
  
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- WATER-THE-TREE
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:42pm
  Their prayers will not work anymore than the omming done in Wisconsin!
  
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- TEXASGRANNY73
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 7:06pm
  @DB321 Hey, quit it. Don’t feel sorry for yourself. Brush yourself off and read Job if you want to see a story of faith. Remember we were never promised a rose garden. It rains on the just and unjust and ours is not to reason why. I revere no man but is Reverend White going to be there? Obama”s g.d. America preacher? Think about after the election when Romney/Ryan win and the country can breathe for awhile. No–your country does not hate you.
  
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- chasbronson
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 9:48pm
  True you are.These bunch of self righteous, pompous blowhards are representatives of what the democratic party is.I am sure The Lord God Almighty is impressed with their dog and pony show.The foolishness of such makes me want to barf.(no pun intended).
  
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- bigdaddyt46
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 5:17am
  Jesus not all who cry Lord, Loed will enter the kindom of heaven.
  
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- CatherineUSA
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 7:45am
  So true!!
  
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- Houkster
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 9:20am
  Since the Dems have removed God from their dog and pony show, why are they having an opening prayer? Oxymoron or just plain moron?
  
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Walkabout
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:19pm
Mike Savage is listing the speakers at the DNC. One is a 3 star general who sued her way to the top.

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- babylonvi
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 1:18am
  Isn’t that hoe ALL the Progressive-Socialists do it?
  
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cloudsofwar
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:04pm
thanks blaze another story that makes me sick and angry. i need a drink.

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- TEXASGRANNY73
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:43pm
  To the Blaze: I did not watch the inauguration for Obama with the exception that I began to feel guilty, have never missed one so I decided that at least I would try. This was later in the evening and all I saw was Michelle Obama practically hanging out of their box and waving at a SEIU band. I thought she was going to jump out at one point. For sure a message to the Blaze. One, I won’t see any of those praying. Kids are not FREE to pray at a graduation, pray at a football game,or pray at any activity in schools and the scythe/aka lawsuit ACLU which should stand for Anti Christian Rights will not allow it. I would want to watch the biggest hypocrites in this country fake it til you make it? I am not a good Christian (although i try) because right now I hope a hole opens up and swallows them whole. God didn’t promise us a rose garden but he sure as shootin said He would stand with us if we stand with Him. Ain’t watching it. Period.
  
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- needmoinfo
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 7:38pm
  Even if he gets reelected he will be gone sooner or later. Watching the DNC to see who the hypocrites are who put their personal beliefs aside to back this rotten man. As our American beliefs, our lifestyles, and everything we accomplished get flushed by Obama I hope they know we will remember. They can lay low until he is gone or keep backing him and guarantee their careers and reputations go with him. He is a career killer. Who touches pitch (tar) is defiled. See if anybody has any guts in that party.
  
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cloudsofwar
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:58pm
cardinal Dolan your are being used by Obama please don’t go. may GOD intervene.

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- ButtersDurst
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:25pm
  Sorry God tried and then got kicked out of the convention :(
  
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- TEXASGRANNY73
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 7:15pm
  @uttersdust? What a name. God does not get “kicked” out of anywhere. People keep repeating this story from the beginning of time. HE will be there.
  
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- SonOfThunder
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 8:45pm
  Figures Dolan is doing the closing. He is catholic and in a cult. Dolan repent and put your trust in Jesus. Papacy is anti Christ. Catholics are being deceived. Turn to God.
  
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- TEARS FOR AMERICA
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 8:56pm
  Dolan is a doo-doo for dawdling with the murderous thugs that are responsible for the millions of unborn massacred by satan and his angels. May God have mercy on your soul.
  
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- Silver Lining
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 9:04pm
  Frankly, I’m a bit intrigued to see if Cardinal Dolan will give the DNC a good dressing down. I don’t think this man pulls any punches…especially as he essentially will have the “last word” at this little shindig. It could be entertaining.
  
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- Silver Lining
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 9:05pm
  P.S. The bees know….
  
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- apojoe69
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 9:13am
  Cardinal Dolan serves God so, if he does not speak to the sinners of the world, to whom does he speak?
  
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progressiveslayer
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:50pm
Wonder why the atheist in chief didn’t invite Peter Gilmore and Peggy Nadramia,they would’ve fit right in with that crowd.

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archangel265
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:44pm
All this is is windowdressing.Everything with these ******** is about apperances.We don’t care if it works(which it never does),so long as it looks good.Smoke and mirrors.
We are the true Christians and our faith is non-negotionable.

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- TEXASGRANNY73
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 7:26pm
  There is a name for the disease. It is called FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT.
  
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MarylousAmerica
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:35pm
Billy Graham lives right in state, but I guess that would be hoping for too much.

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SilverBlaze
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:20pm
Where is Jeremiah Wright. Did Obama dumped him? Where is the loyalty? Just asking.

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- cloudsofwar
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:02pm
  did you look under the obama bus?
  
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- CatB
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 6:27am
  Obama is my shepherd; I shall not want.
  
  He will taketh from the productive, and spread the wealth around. Yea, He will spendeth record sums of money, but cutteth 95 percent of our taxes at the same time; verily, the loaves and fishes will seem beside this as childish play.
  
  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, with “free” health care; He leadeth me into the long waiting lines for medical care.
  
  He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me away from the Founding Fathers into the path of righteousness and collectivism; he endeth the American experiment with self-reliance; now Big Brother shall fulfill my every want.
  
  Yea, though I walk through the shadow of the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for Obama is with me; with the power of His eloquence, He shall make all war disappear with a speech.
  
  He prepareth a table for me in the presence of Al-Qaeda; they will love him as I do, as our cups runneth over with government benefits. With his rod and his staff He shall smite the conservatives, and rid their dissenting voices from radio and Internet, to “bring us all together” in dissent-free worship of The One.
  
  Surely government benefits and hand-outs will follow me all of the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of Obama, forever.
  
  Can the REV WRIGHT GET AN AMEN?
  
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jocko
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:11pm
Figures – only minority religions of the US – not one of the big Protestant groups. Surprising he didn’t have a mozlem blessing him before his acceptance speech.

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- sablegsd
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:24pm
  What makes you think he doesn’t have a ********* “praying” with him?
  
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- yiska8
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:37pm
  Muslim prayer will probably take place behind the curtain. Just like he didn’t really swear on a Bible. Remember the two swearing in ceremonies? I’m sure a Koran was actually sworn upon that eerie day in January 2009.
  
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- possom
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:39pm
  The throwbacks already did theirs, then they beat their women, milked the goats and made sweet arab love to the camels
  
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- JimmyP
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:15pm
  Uh, Catholics are not a minority religion…
  
  Can’t wait for the prayers to end abortion at the DNC by Cardinal Dolan…
  
  I keep reminding myself that above this all, God is large and in-charge!
  
  As a friend once said, God always bats clean-up!
  
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- mtcountrygrl
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 8:17pm
  No Cathlics are not a minority religion, but the Catholics have a LONGGGG history of selling out their beliefs to bow at the alter of the Democrat party.
  
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alsj
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:07pm
Dolan’s a Judas giving aid and comfort to those who would force people of faith to comply with a corrupt,immoral administration that is denying them their right to practice their Christian beliefs. If I were a catholic I would demand that the Pope discipline this turncoat.

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- jcldwl
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:23pm
  this is to show the importance faith has played in Obama’s life then you see that they are taking reference to God from their 2012 platform. What gives? Oh I forgot. Democrats are a party of Satan. They were the origin of the KKK. They no longer support Israel. They continue to cater to the Atheist, They worked hard to destroy the family nucleus. They love to kill unborn babies, They are the party of homosexuality, If they are talking they are lying. Now they are coming right out and making art saying BO is Jesus Christ and prophecy is fulfilled. I am in disbelief that any true person of faith would deliver any type of prayer at their event. These people are evil incarnate period.
  
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- motocrossed
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:34pm
  Ezekiel:3-16
  We are all watchman, If we do’nt speak we will be held accountable.
  
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- by faith
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:26pm
  Mark 2:15-17a
  And as he sat at dinner in Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were also sitting with Jesus and his disciples–for there were many who followed him. When the scribes of the Pharisees saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, they said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” When Jesus heard this, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.”
  
  Nowhere in the Gospels is it explicitly stated that Jesus ate with prostitutes, but his
  acceptance of such can almost certainly be assumed for a number of reasons. First,
  Jesus’ statement in Matthew 21:32 that tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of
  God ahead of the religious leaders is a good indication that they were members of his table
  fellowship. Second, while at a feast he accepted the worship of the sinful woman who was most
  likely a harlot (Luke 7:36-50).
  
  Cardinal Dolan is following the example of Jesus.
  Let us pray he brings the medicine the sick need
  
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- WATER-THE-TREE
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:51pm
  How could Dolan pray for them, he must be of satan too, just saying!
  
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- PaxInVeritate
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 3:08am
  BY FAITH… once again, thank you for your presence. Hopefully some will listen.
  
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- by faith
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 9:04am
  Cardinal Dolan said he will “most likely, give the same prayer he gave at the RNC”
  
  Makes since, because both parties are in need of a return to the Lord
  
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- PaxInVeritate
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 9:35am
  Indeed.
  
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bpodlesnik
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:02pm
No Rev. Wright or Farrakhan?

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BurntHills
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:59pm
democrat posters distributed at the DNC have him fulfilling bible verses as the Son of God. wonder what these ‘religious leaders’ actually think of that.

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2SENSEWORTH
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:57pm
And Cardinal Timothy Dolan will pray, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

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- eyestoseeearstohear
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:12pm
  I’m not Catholic, but I am so disappointed in Cardinal Dolan.
  I am aware of the importance of “Brotherly Love, Peace and etc.
  BUT, there comes a time when the Religious sector has to STAND UP.
  
  I don’t see this in him.
  DOES HE NOT SEE OR DOES HE NOT WANT TO SEE? OR WHAT?
  I’ve got my suspicions and will reframe from saying –
  BUT, IT IS GOD HOW IS TO BE REVERENED…and NOT MAN.
  
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- alrunner58
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:16pm
  This ought to be interesting. Wondering if God will be used. I’m going to say yes, they have to pander to the “God” audience.
  
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- by faith
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 6:29pm
  The Cardinal is following the example set by Jesus
  
  Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
  
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Nanaswords
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:53pm
Words… And…Actions… Many are Speaking… FEW are Moving Upward !!! A Donkey Saw and Stopped… Finally he Spoke to his “Master” … Spoken words are not Always for the Upward Movement of Many !!!

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Chromo200
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:51pm
It puzzles me how these religious people can associate with a murdrous organization like the DNC. How can they pray with people that kill children by the hundreds, And Jena Lee Nardella who prays for rain while says nothing about the ills of abortion on nations, or ignors or not support organizations that try to teach abstenance in the fight against HIV/Aids. Does she think that the issue of global warming will stop the drought in Africa.

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- BIGWUN
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:04pm
  No, but it will enable the United Nations, DNC and African despots to get more of your tax dollars.
  
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dmerwin
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:47pm
That they have Christians at all is remarkable.

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- DIgnified
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:11pm
  I know right. Having american Christians is a bad idea, given their Nazi like behavior and general lack of biblical knowledge. Besides how wants to hear endless chatter about how they’re losing their freedoms peppered with demands to enslave/control everyone else.
  
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- thankfulness
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 5:25pm
  I could be wrong. But I got the impression that the Bible verses were harsh against the super religious pray on the street judgemental people of the time as well as those who totally rejected His teaching. Over and over again he put down hypocracy and out right rejection to the same degree. The rest He stood by. Though He tried to get through to. That is just an impression I got reading the Bible. Could be wrong. If that is the case…. it certainly makes sense that Christian leaders were offer a prayer at both conventions.
  
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Mike Benton
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:42pm
The other article says they took God out of the party platform; who are they going to pray to….Obama?

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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:48pm
  ding…ding…ding
  
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- floridareader
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:54pm
  They are selling calendars insinuating BHO is the son of God!
  
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- BurntHills
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:58pm
  yep. the democrats may as well start owning up to who they really are: communists, national socialists. all dedicating their actual lives to one living god: obama. obama the malignant strung-out coke-addled psychotic narcissist CRAVES this. the world saw this happen Feb 8 1934.
  
  Diensteid der öffentlichen Beamten.
  Ich schwöre: Ich werde dem Führer des Deutschen Reiches und Volkes A—– H—– treu und gehorsam sein, die Gesetze beachten, und meine Amtspflichten gewissenhaft erfüllen, so wahr mir Gott helfe.
  
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OldGeek72
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:36pm
Since the Dem’s have finally removed all references to God from their platform, will any of the above be allowed to reference Him? If they even believe in Him! Or will it be like any public school event where threats are used if a student dares to use the name of God or Jesus?

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- RossPoldark
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:46pm
  The First Commandment.
  
  And God spoke all these words, saying,
  
  I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
  
  1.
  
  You shall have no other gods before me.
  
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floridareader
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:35pm
EQUAL, you just got my exact own words.

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RJJinGadsden
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:34pm
Ahhhh, the DNC, where diversity is choreographed in a way that can’t possibly happen in nature.

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Eric_The_Red_State
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:33pm
Didya ever notice -
The Republicans have nobody “BEHIND” them when they speak.
The Democrats ALWAYS have people in the background.

I just noticed that…. and wanted to point it out.
PERSONALLY – I get sick and tired of looking at “Sheep” that clap at everything their Imperial Leader has to say.

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- mamatango
  Posted on September 5, 2012 at 4:19am
  Planned Parenthood’s Sex, Politics & Cocktail Party following DNC!
  
  http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2012/09/planned-parenthoods-sex-politics-cocktails.html
  
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ZAP
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:33pm
God can see the hearts of these people who try to sell themselves for their own cause

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SerikFox
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:32pm
Why are there ethnic specific churches? I’ve never understood that.

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- RJJinGadsden
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:38pm
  I’ve always wondered the same thing. Seems to work just fine for them, and somehow they claim diversity. But let an ethnic specific church exist in a conservative state, then we are all like little Hitlers.
  
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- TEXASGRANNY73
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 7:22pm
  Me either.
  
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EqualJustice
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:30pm
How will any of them PRAY without ever using the word “GOD?” I don’t get it?

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- Meyvn
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:36pm
  It takes a liberal mind of madness to make any sense of such things. Don’t even try.
  
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- kickagrandma
  Posted on September 4, 2012 at 4:36pm
  Or JESUS in WHOSE name we are told to pray.
  
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