AP Ponders: Will Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s Prayer Event Damage His Potential Presidential Bid?
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry
AUSTIN, Texas (The Blaze/AP) — Openly and deeply religious, Texas Gov. Rick Perry organized what seemed like a slam-dunk event for a politician in a state where religion and politics walk hand in hand: He would fill Houston’s Reliant Stadium with fellow believers in a seven-hour session of Christian atonement by some of the nation’s most conservative preachers, exhorting believers to pray about the nation’s moral decline.
Since he set up the event scheduled for Saturday, however, Perry has become the most talked-about almost-candidate in the 2012 Republican presidential field. But with only 8,000 RSVPs for a stadium that seats 71,500 people, virtually no politicians planning to attend, and a slate of organizers who hold out-of-mainstream views on religious freedom, gay rights and even Adolf Hitler, the event has become a potentially risky gamble if Perry is serious about running for the White House.
But, despite facing what some in the press are calling low numbers, the meeting‘s planners are saying that they aren’t concerned. CNN has more:
Eric Bearse, a “Response” spokesman and former speech-writer for the potential GOP presidential candidate, says attendance numbers are a non-issue.
“Not concerned whatsoever. We think it will be a powerful event whether it is 8,000 or 50,000. The only people concerned about numbers are press,” Bearse said.
Some conservatives suggested the overtly religious event, called “The Response,” could distract from Perry’s key selling points on the relatively successful Texas economy and could backfire in places like New Hampshire, the first primary state.
“One thing Republicans are going to demand this election is a candidate who can beat Barack Obama,” said Alex Castellanos, a Republican strategist who has worked for Perry opponents but is now unaligned. “The election is all about him. A candidate who establishes his identity on the fringe, talking about social and religious issues, when the economy is going over a cliff, risks marginalizing himself, becoming unacceptable to independents and unelectable. That would be the kiss of death.”
Castellanos added: “Perry should be trying to establish recognition as the minister of job creation. This leads him to build an identity as just a minister.” In a recent CBN interview, though, Perry touted both his economic accomplishments in Texas — particularly the job creation that has occurred under his watch — and his stances on social issues. Watch the interview, below:
During his dialogue with CNB’s Jennifer Wishon, Perry said:
“I support the federal marriage amendment and I also support the same with the issue of abortion. And I also that same process for a balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution so Washington will finally get the message of, ‘Hey, quit spending all the money.”
Mark McKinnon, a GOP consultant and former aide to President George W. Bush, dismissed some of the criticisms and explained that success will be measured in how Perry handles himself.
“He has quickly become a favorite of the Tea Party types and social conservatives,” McKinnon said. “The question will be whether Perry can calibrate his remarks in a way that makes him appealing to a broader audience.”
The gathering could give the Texas governor a chance to further demonstrate his bona fides with the Republican Party’s social conservatives, who are being aggressively courted by several candidates already in the race. Others worry a rally of Christian fundamentalism, and one involving several controversial religious organizations, could alienate independent voters and conservatives who are more focused on economic issues.
Perry is not expected to announce his decision on a presidential bid until sometime after the rally.
Perry, 61, began organizing the gathering in December. A month earlier, on the day Texas voters gave Perry a third full term in office, he told The Associated Press that he held many political views that were too extreme for a presidential candidate. The sponsors of the rally hold similar views.
In a video invitation, Perry says it was inspired by the Old Testament Book of Joel, with an apocalyptic passage on God’s army marching on the Israelites to punish them for their moral decline. Perry says America is facing a similar moral crisis today. In Joel, God calls on the Israelites to come together in a “sacred assembly” with “fasting, with weeping and with mourning.” Perry said Americans should do the same at the gathering at Reliant Stadium, where the 2004 Super Bowl was held.
“Given the trials that beset our nation and world, from the global economic downturn to natural disasters, the lingering danger of terrorism and continued debasement of our culture, I believe it is time to convene the leaders from each of our United States in a day of prayer and fasting,” Perry wrote in the invitation he sent to all of the other governors in the United States, members of Congress, the Obama administration and the Texas Legislature, among others.
But only one of those politicians, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, has said he will attend. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who is running for Senate, and state House Speaker Joe Straus, who is Jewish, have declined. About 8,000 people have registered for the free event, leaving the prospect of 64,000 empty seats in the stadium. By comparison, nearby Lakewood Church – the nation’s largest megachurch, headlined by the Rev. Joel Osteen – averages 30,000 worshippers a week.
The American Family Association is paying for the event – no public money is involved. The evangelical association is a nonprofit that describes itself as being “on the front lines of America’s culture war” and was previously known as the National Federation for Decency. The group, based in Tupelo, Miss., publishes a magazine and operates 200 radio stations. The group condemns homosexuality, opposes abortion rights and argues that the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious freedom only applies to Christians.
The Southern Poverty Law Center has labeled the association a hate group for spreading misinformation about homosexuals and transgender people. Perry has dismissed such characterizations and appeared on a Christian radio show with the association’s president, Tim Wildmon.
The prayer gathering “is not political, it’s not about promoting an organization. … It’s about people calling out to God,” Perry said on July 14. “I want God helping me, guiding me, giving me direction.”
Bryan Fischer, the association’s director of issue analysis, said after the massacre in Norway that suspect Anders Breivik was the Charles Manson of his country. But Fischer went on to argue that Breivik’s opposition to multiculturalism had some merit.
“Much of his analysis of cultural trends in Europe and the danger created by Islamic immigration and infiltration is accurate,” Fischer wrote. “Breivik’s angst was caused by the presence of so many Muslims in Norway and Europe, which he correctly observes is leading to `cultural annihilation.’”
Another group sponsoring the event is the International House of Prayer, a Christian missionary group based in Kansas City, Mo. The church’s founder, Mike Bickle, has called Oprah Winfrey’s tolerance and popularity a precursor to the apocalypse, and he has called on Christians to use “spiritual warfare” against legalized abortion and gay rights.
Another key pastor speaking at “The Response” is televangelist John Hagee. GOP presidential nominee John McCain rejected Hagee’s endorsement in 2008 after a recording from the late 1990s surfaced in which the preacher suggested God sent Adolf Hitler to hunt Jews so that they would go to the Promised Land.
Perry said “The Response” is designed to focus on God, not politicians. ”There will be folks who think it’s something else, that there are other motivations. But it’s not about me,” Perry said. “It’s about Him.”
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Comments (205)
TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:47pmAs one who is familiar with the Mormon Church, it is a real shame that Huntsman Jr. or Romney can’t own up to it being lifelong members themselves.
Report Post »If Perry has the balls to own up to his god more than the Mormon boys, I am more inclined to vote for him since he can show some sort of conviction.
The only faith Barry Obama can own up to is the one that he is speaking to in hopes of more campaign contributions at that moment.
LOOKING_BOTH_WAYS
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:03pmO i forgot ….. how do you like that money that the Gov’t sends you if welfare for your 15 kids ?
13th Imam
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:09pmBarry went to church , sat in his pew and didn’t EVER hear that Excrement Sandwich Jeremiah. Wright say any of the BS that he spewed. The AP never vetted Barry’s past but is right on top of Rick Perry. .Journalism is Dead in America. Thank God for Rush, Glenn Hannity, Savage and Fox News . Even the trolls and DEMOCRATS have a chance to listen to what the MSM used to cover on both sides. But will never admit it.
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:38pmOK Joel, get behind your governor and support his day of prayer. All churches in Texas should pour into this event. Its time for America to get on her knees and pray for our future. It will go down the tube unless we change our ways. Pray America and support this effort by Perry.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:01pmA friend of mine from Texas says he knows your friend in Texas and knows he is a knuclehead. Who am I to argue with someone from Texas
Report Post »mils
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 8:39pmFirst off..polygamy happens…outside the church…I don’t see a bunch of Catholics running from the church because some priests boinked some kids…
anyway….it is refreshing to see a politician stand for what he believes…if you don’t like perry, don’t vote for him…go spend your money buying obama a new prayer rug. we scream that our country is falling because we have left God behind, and we have…when a man steps forward , is praying to god…he is made fun of..where is the reasoning here?
Report Post »America bows to the minority. We have no future as things stand, in two years we will be a poor shadow of what we have been and could be. We make fun of each other, lie, steal (welfare) and do not respect the working man. We keep electing the same people to represent us in Washington, people that have special interests coming out the wazoo.. not our interests, but theirs.
we sit back on our computers and throw stupid religious remarks around..
Sicboy
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 9:40pmRick, pray all you want. Lead us Texans in prayer and the USA. God Bless you. Just stay the heck away from a white house run, you ex-democrat, wanna be conservative. Most Texans know your kind. Opportunist, self serving politician. By the way, how did you become a millionaire while in office. Wake up America.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 9:42pmPersonally, I wish we were a little more like Arab countries like Iran. The leaders talk directly to their God so they know what to do. Of course their God is false and ours is true. So you have to believe that if our guy was talking to the real God, we‘d be able to outwit and defeat all those people who are talking to a God that doesn’t exist, or at least one whose words they are misinterpreting.
A personal connection with God, who created the entire Universe, created Man in his image, and who can read the thoughts and motives of every single human being, and can control events on Earth (and the other bazillion galaxies, stars, planets, life, etc) is definitely a plus for Presidential candidate. Of course, God himself doesn’t get involved in elections -that’s a free will thing – but once elected, we could be assured that Perry is just going along with whatever God wants, and can fight with courage all the people who don’t really know what God wants. Like Perry does, having that connection with God Almighty. Jeez, who is going to vote against God’s ally?
Report Post »Grey Eagle
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 9:58pmLast time I checked, the US has freedom of religion. However, liberals and their media, will trash and make fun of Perry. Why? Because he has the best chance to beat Obama and liberals are terrified that their puppet in the WH will lose.
Report Post »IntransigentMind
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 10:10pmThe Prayer event won’t damage his presidential bid. HE will. I hear from folks all over Texas that this guy is an okay gov, but they wouldn’t want him as president. But what do I know?
Report Post »mils
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 10:59pmSICBOY
enlighten us..seriously…tell us …
Report Post »Roberto G. Vasquez
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 11:35pmI’m a Texas boy and down here we know and love Rick Perry! He is a Tea Party guy and just what this country needs as President!!!! And…………he can win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »FormerLib
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 11:40pmI often wonder when being a person of faith went from being an asset and a desirable quality in a politician to being the worst of all liabilities. Someone like a George Washington or John Adams or would not only be unelectable today, they’d be destroyed by the media. I guess the prophet Isaiah was correct when he said “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter” (Isa 5:20).Maybe our current woes are because of this. We have turned our back on God and he is letting us reap the reward of our doing so.
Report Post »IntransigentMind
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 11:42pm@ Roberto: pssst… there apparently a fair number of conservatives who don’t want Perry anywhere near the White House, like this guy, LOL:
Report Post »http://markamerica.com/2011/07/27/why-rick-perry-isnt-suited-to-be-president/
JJ Coolay
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 1:08amI’m a Texan who will be voting for Perry!!
One thing I can tell you though, as far as his event is concerned, their RSVP numbers probably aren‘t as good as they could be because the event doesn’t seem to be very well publicized. I’ve heard about it, but I didn’t know when it was or exactly where it was. That could be a factor. A little under the radar maybe?
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 1:34amMy prayers will be there even if I can’t….as far as my Vote it will be for SARAH when she gets IN.
Report Post »old white guy
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 8:12ammany this is an informal poll as to how well perry would do as a presidential candidate.
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 11:22amRick Perry or……
A true constitutionalist who isn’t sold to any special interest…..
hrmmmmm…….
Ron Paul 2012
Report Post »johnannegalt
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 4:22pmPerry is never going to win, nor should he. He has damaged my state of Texas far too much, and is another RINO out to deceive you.
http://markamerica.com/2011/07/27/why-rick-perry-isnt-suited-to-be-president/
http://markamerica.com/2011/06/09/why-sarah-can-win-and-how/
..Mark America has it right.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:39pmWho cares if it is 8,000 or far more. The important part is that many in this nation are finally realizing that to take our country back we better be taking GOD back in America again. I do find it hard to believe there would be only 8,000 but again if so – so what. GOD always hears our prayers – even that of one small child.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:52pmThat is probably still bigger than the enormous crowd that Al Sharpton had at his rally in DC last summer, according to the press, it towered over Beck’s crowd. Could it be that they are planting thinking seeds. “Now this is what you should think little sheep” , don’t you just love those “some would say” questions. Or maybe how about a “It’s been reported” a real classic.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:56pmActually I’m hoping the marxstream media try to use this against Perry. Then we can roll out Uncle Jerry Wright all over again…You know Obama’s “sounding board for his conscience”?
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 1:10amIt seems to be slightly under publicized– hence the smaller potential turn out.
Report Post »I personally haven’t heard much about the event before this story and I live just outside of Austin.
walkwithme1966
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 3:06amI am a Texan who does not support Perry but if he can have an all day prayer event and it breaks the heat and drought – I might even vote for him!!! http://wp.me/pYLB7-1dI
Report Post »BoyDawg
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:39pmThe power behind 8000 prayers might just surprize a couple of folks at the AP. If an athiest ralied 8000 fellow God deniers to a Texas stadium, how do you think the story would read?
Report Post »anna8
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:38pmI will be at the rally on Saturday,I am from San Antonio,but just happen to be in the Houston area. When I read about it I thought it would be awesome to be part of it,not even thinking of Perry running for President,which I will be surprised if he does,I do not expect him to,just as I do not expect Sarah Palin to.I just want to be with Gods people praying for our nation.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:34pmWish I could go, but I’m in Dallas area.
Report Post »StonyBurk
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 9:14amANNA8– Like others here– I will not be able to attend tomorrow–But rest assured I will be fasting and praying for ALL who attend– and for all associated with organizing this worthy event.If there is to be any solution to the many problems we now face–many brought on by our own self admiration–Prayer –fasting ,humiliation and Prayer are key to any resolution.Hope to hear good things from those who could attend –and from others like myself who will be praying too.
Report Post »mrnoparty
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:36pmWhy should it hurt him? Being a Muslim did not hurt Obama!
Report Post »Sicboy
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:43pmRick, pray all you want. Lead us Texans in prayer and the USA. God Bless you. Just stay the heck away from a white house run, you ex-democrat, wanna be conservative. Most Texans know your kind. Opportunist, self serving politician. By the way, how did you become a millionaire while in office. Wake up American this man is not who he pretends to be.
Report Post »mils
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 11:02pmSicboy
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:43pm
Rick, pray all you want. Lead us Texans in prayer and the USA. God Bless you. Just stay the heck away from a white house run, you ex-democrat, wanna be conservative. Most Texans know your kind. Opportunist, self serving politician. By the way, how did you become a millionaire while in office. Wake up American this man is not who he pretends to be.’
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SICBOY….give us your version and explain please..we , me , would like to know…details please
JJ Coolay
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 1:11amMils.. I don‘t think he has any facts to back it up because that’s the second post on this matter but he spews off and runs away.
Report Post »JackieG
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:36pmI personally find Rick Perry refreshing. A Man who is not afraid to speak his mind, whether it be Politics or Religion. Who cares what the Media thinks they are nothing but a group of Obama loving phonies! At least when he says God Bless America, I believe him.
Report Post »ccr
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 7:20pmI am for religious people leading our states and country. It is a principle the founding fathers understood.
However, for an elected official to organize a HUGE rally (that’s what they are hoping for) and solicit other politicians with the financial backing of religious groups that have their own agendas (be honest, they do), it is going TOO FAR.
I think it is perfectly WONDERFUL for Gov. Perry to ask his state to pray for their state, for their country……without convening a prayer rally, again financed by “questionable” religious groups.
If Perry, indeed, is such a religious man: 1) Has he called on Texans to pray for relief of the drought and extreme temps which can be done in their homes & place of worship? (as OK Gov recently did) and 2) How does he justify his executive order to mandate the HPV vaccine for young girls to protect them from a sexually transmitted disease? That is NOT safe sex as taught by our doctor (a religious man) when our girls reached puberty. We are not of the same religious beliefs, but I appreciated his input.
I’m sorry, but this just looks like using religion in an overt way to promote himself politically. I find it distasteful.
I am totally in support of him suggesting his state ask the Creator for the great help we need. And….in his own private life, continually seeking the Creator’s help.
Report Post »tckid17
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:35pmThe liberal media will try to Dodge, Perry, and Spin this viewpoint.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:59pmAnd we’ll just roll out Uncle Jerry Wright and his “G*d D*mn America” and then ask about why Obama was asleep in the pews for twenty years while Uncle Jerry denigrated the U.S and Israel. Let’s not forget, Uncle Jerry also visited Libya with Crazy Louie Farakhan. Farakhan calls Gadaffi a “brother”. Bring it on.
Report Post »doglady
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:35pmI wish I lived there I would definitely attend. Mr Perry you are what this country needs.
Report Post »Johnnyp1958
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:35pmRick Perry Who?
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:27pmAnother Head Up Posterior?
Report Post »olddog
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:34pmIt is going to take a Christian to beat the muslim…..
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:33pmGOD BLESS AND PROTECT Rick Perry, TEXAS and THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Grant us all strength and courage as we stand for our GOD, our STATE, our REPUBLIC.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:29pmOf course this is going to backfire and damage his electability!
Whenever a politician sets up a religious purity event just to promote themselves, it ALWAYS looks like exactly what it is – Bald Faced exploitation of the Lord Jesus Christ!
(hey but no one is perfect)
TEA
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:10pmYes of course it will…and what will educating the country that almost half the new jobs Obama keeps saying were “saved and created” were actually “saved and created” in Texas do? That sword hanging over Obama’s head is- jobs, debt and the economy, if he can’t shake it then he will indeed lose. Obama’s biggest problem is he now has a record. He can’t hide in the shadows of the Senate and make empty promises anymore. He can’t vote present anymore. Try facing the nation in a comparison with Perry while trying to sell that failed stimulus and “shovel ready jobs” buffoonery. Perry will have Zero in the foetal position by the end of their debates.
Report Post »CCTXCN
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:28pmIf a belief in God hurts a National Canidate then this Country is already lost! Perry maybe the only canidate that can beat Obama. It is his to Win or Lose !
Report Post »Chet Hempstead
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:36pmIt’s not believing in God, it’s associating with people who say crazy and creepy things about God that’s going to hurt him. You know, like the Oprah is a harbinger of the Antichrist guy and the God sent Hitler as a hunter to drive the Jews back to Israel guy and the Statue of Liberty is a demonic idol guy and the blackbirds are dying in Arkansas because gays are allowed to serve in the military lady.
Report Post »alleycat
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:27pmwish I could attend.. I hope the word gets out and they fill the place up. God Bless Him for doing this.
Report Post »LadyIzShy
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:26pmare they saying you cant Pray and beat BHO? hmmm I guess I just do not believe that. we are STILL a nation of Christains
Report Post »In a Bunker
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:26pmIs this a story? He hasn‘t even announced he’s going to run. I would back him 100%! First thing, this guy is a grown-up and a man.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:46pmAnd a fine man and a true leader.
Report Post »SlimnRanger
Posted on August 4, 2011 at 8:50amGod Bless Texas and God Bless Gov. Perry,i wish i lived close enough to attend that rally,but i will be praying here in my home ,The rapture of the Church could happen any moment,We can’t stop what lies ahead,Bible prophesy must be fullfilled,If any of you have sin in your life that you haven’t asked God to forgive you for, please do so quickly,I can assure you that you do not want to try to survive the 7 year great tribulation period.
Report Post »paulusmaximus
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:25pmIt won’t affect my decision. It’s great he knows who GOD is, Most of the politicians today think they are gods, but they just don’t (pan) out.
Report Post »Master_and_Commander
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:24pmRick Perry is a very brave man for doing what he is doing. He’s willing to sacrifice his political popularity to do what he feels is right, something very commendable for a politician. God bless him in his efforts. I really wish I could attend this…
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:23pm.
Report Post »No but being a RINO should……….
Stuck_in_CA
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:25pmOr maybe this…
Report Post »In a recent interview with the New Hampshire Union Leader, Governor Rick Perry reiterated his support for the Texas DREAM Act, a bill he signed in 2001. The bill signed by Governor Perry allows illegal aliens who have lived in Texas for three years to receive in-state tuition. Due to the Texas DREAM Act, qualifying illegal aliens attending the University of Texas, for example, pay $10,000 less in tuition costs, an amount that is thrown on the backs of taxpaying citizens in Texas.
In 1996, Representative Lamar Smith of Texas authored the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. Rep. Smith’s bill clearly prohibits states from offering in-state tuition benefits for illegal aliens, unless offered to all U.S. citizens and legal immigrants as well.
The Texas DREAM Act of 2001 that Governor Rick Perry signed and supports, is clearly in violation of Rep. Smith’s Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
Please send a fax to Governor Perry and ask him to reiterate his position on the Texas DREAM Act, and more importantly, to put taxpaying Texans first.”
NumbersUSA.com
Hisemiester
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:23pmI would surely hope he doesn’t care. If he does he does not need to be president and will just be another of those politicians who feed off of the american people. .
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:22pmI’m looking forward to seeing him in a debate.
Report Post »Mil-Dot
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:38pmHe will be just like GW Bush-An illegal alien loving moron. He and his ilk somehow think that if they let more illegal aliens in than the Dem progs let in, that the Gops will get their illegally cast votes. Nothing could be further from the truth. They vote for the commie dem progs 2 to 1.
Report Post »capitalismrocks
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:20pmThose morons just don’t get it, their ratings stink, their viewership is horrid and their answer is to move even more to the left and alienate even more of their viewing audience with more propaganda puppets…. guess the ratings over at Fox will just continue to go up as those viewers come over to see real news instead of la la land propaganda.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:20pmNot anymore than Obama’s birthday bash. They just can’t stand the thought of someone believing in someone higher than they are.
Report Post »EP46
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:48pmWish we could find out how much alcohol obama celebrates with…a few drinks are fine…but the ‘Rag papers’ say he has a Big problem with alcohol.
Report Post »Arminius23
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:20pmI back my governor 100%. If we can’t get the presidential bid for the US howabout fer the Republic of Texas.
Report Post »tckid17
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:15pmliberals prey on Christians.
Report Post »MONICNE
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:24pm“Pray”
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:32pmNo genius prey as in attack.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:41pmThat would be funny, if a Right Wing Christian, didn’t murder upwards of 80 people, mostly children because they were liberal.
The truthis Christians prey on those that dare think for themselves.
Report Post »TelepromoterNChief
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 5:48pmLoL @ GONZO.
Good stuff. :D
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:17pmGonzo..have some pity on Monacne. You should see the idiot try to struggle with “there, their and they’re”…oh the humanity.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:25pmEncinom…What are you alluding to? If it‘s Breivik you’re attempting to portray as a Christian then you‘re stretching credibility beyond it’s breaking point. You seem to be quite easily manipulated. This isn’t unusual for the groupthink mentality of the left however.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on August 3, 2011 at 6:48pm@AvengerK
He identifies himself as a christian, his writings and rants use christian symbols, he is as much a chrisitian as those that murder doctors in the name of God.
I understand that the truth and facts are strangers here at the blaze.
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Posted on August 4, 2011 at 12:23amAvengerK talking about the ‘groupthink’ of the left. This whole fundamentalist christian insanity is also a group think i.e. you all think the same. You shouldn‘t bring religion into politics they don’t mix well, it is something to keep at home with the family.
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Posted on August 4, 2011 at 2:03pm“pray for the souls of”
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