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Why Were Pastors ‘Laying Hands’ on Rick Santorum in TX?

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum stopped in McKinney, Texas, earlier today, where he met with evangelical faith leaders. During their time together, the pastors and congregants “laid hands on” the candidate and prayed for him, as can be seen in the below image:

Pastors Lay Hands on Rick Santorum in McKinney, Texas

Pastors praying around GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum

Santorum, a Catholic, is said to have performed very well among evangelical Christians in these three states. His conservative views on gay marriage, abortion and a multitude of other issues, make him a prime candidate for more right-leaning, socially-conservative voters. The New York Times reports:

All three states that held contests Tuesday have very conservative Republican electorates that are believed to include large numbers of the sort of evangelicals and Tea Party adherents who had flocked to Mr. Santorum’s candidacy in Iowa. It was a turnabout from four years ago, when Mr. Romney won in Colorado and Minnesota as the so-called conservative alternative to the man who became the Republican nominee in 2008, Senator John McCain.

So it seems Santorum may be capturing the attention of Christians and their leaders. When it comes to his meeting with pastors, some who fall outside of the Christian realm may have been confused to see Santorum standing with his head bowed surrounded by numerous pastors with outstretched hands on his shoulders.

This practice, known as the “laying on of hands,” is a form of worship during which numerous believers come around an individual and offer up prayers for him or her. The significance is both symbolic and literal, as the Holy Spirit and blessing are sought for the subject of the group prayer.

Below, see a CNN video that shows this:

The conservative contender will be making a number of stops in the Lone Star State, as he seeks out support following well-publicized victories in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri.

(H/T: Townhall)

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  • flatbroke
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:33pm

    To protect him from all the demoncrats!LOLOLOL!

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    • ConservativeCharlie
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:35pm

      hahahaha…. Here is another question, why did a space alien show up to a Gingrich Event? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLAOCemtB1g

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    • NHwinter
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:48pm

      The more prayers, the better! All prayers to God are heard and our candidates need our prayers.

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:05pm

      The Laying on of Hands has great significance as a Covenant Rite in the Bible. This is the method used to bestow a special Divine blessing or a special form of recognition. It can be a formal family/public announcement or blessing relating to a point of honor, or a special spiritual request. Even if there is no audience, the Angels are watching and recording.

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    • SimpleTruths
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:14pm

      Looks pretty gay to me.

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    • rangerp
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:14pm

      laying on of hands is Biblica. Nothing magical or spookey about it., You have Bible smart, real deal Christain men pray for you while putting a hand on your shoulder or head or back. No reason to get excited

      Funny how the MSM will get all worked up over some Christian praying for each other, but they see nothing wrong with OWS folks having group sex.

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    • WSGAC
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:20pm

      Many have poked fun at Santorum’s name…even Beck. But isn’t becoming obvious? Santorum is the true Godly candidate. Add a “c” and it’s SANCTORUM.

      If you know Latin, you know what I mean.

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    • techengineer11
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:31pm

      They are probably encouraging him to slaughter more Arab women and children for Jesus.. Seems to be the new MO for many Christians in the 21st century.

      Anyone got a Scripture for that?

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    • sndrman
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:44pm

      bitter clingers clinging to GOD and guns…….OHHHHH YEAAAAAAAAAAAA without GOD we‘re nothing well we’d be liberal,socialists,O‘kenyan is what we’d be… I have liked Santourm for a long time since the start i even posted watch him,he might be the dark horse….I really really have a hard time with massachusetts governor with liberal idea and deeds,i like Newt, if he has asked for forgiveness from his heart, it’s between him and GOD….newt is better than romney,at least NEWT will tell O’kenyan what needs to be said…….Santourm explains Conservationism well……

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    • WSGAC
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:47pm

      @TECH. – The people who slaughter more Arabs than any other are Arabs themselves. All Arabs should go back to their true homeland ..Arabia.

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    • Zcat
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:32pm

      LMAO….You better believe it! Evil is among us!

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    • db321
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:34pm

      When two or three are gathered together in my name – there shall I be in your mist. We have not had Godly Wisdom in the White House since Reagan. I trust Rick Santorum to do what is in the best interest of God and this county. I can’t say the same for Obama – not sure who he prays too.

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:46pm

      TECHENGINEER11 Or they are thanking him for not publishing 10yrs or racist newsletters like your guy

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 8:22pm

      Rick Santorum is anything but a conservative.
      Voting to RAISE the debt ceiling 5 times
      Voting to DOUBLE the federal Department of Education
      Urging more federal involvement in housing with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
      Voting for gun control
      Voting to give Social Security benefits to illegal aliens, while voting against an additional 1,000 border patrol agents
      Voting to give $25 million in foreign aid to North Korea
      Voting to send hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood – the nation’s largest provider of abortion –
      and hand out hundreds of billions of dollars in foreign aid to enemies of Israel.
      Advocates preemptive war.
      Supports the Patriot Act, which has done nothing but empower the federal government to steal our liberties!
      Condones the use of torture.
      Voted to double the size of the federal Department of Education.
      Named as one of the 3 most corrupt Senators in 2006
      Says that the Pursuit of Happiness is harming America.

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    • rreactor
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 8:28pm

      It’s disappointing that the “laying on of hands” has to be explained as if it were some weird ritual. Lifting others up in prayer should be common practice. We are strengthened when our brothers and sisters in Christ intercede on our behalf. God bless Rick Santorum, and anyone else bold enough to profess their faith and stand firm in the face of ridicule and persecution.

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    • txjb
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 8:46pm

      techengineer11 , get out of stupid . Get out of your liberal group , study the Bible but get help doing it .

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    • gemmeri
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 9:07pm

      ASHES, That‘s why it’s a gamble. They are all politicians. He is the most conservative of these candidates, that’s all. He is by no means a conservative statesman, which is what we really need. Know any running? ‘Cause I don’t. Better get active, we all better get busy. I hope he wins because my letters alone are going to give him & his administration headaches when I start demanding they turn it around & start eliminating waste. I‘ll line it out for them if that’s what it takes. Jerks. Will it work? Don’t know… Can only try. It’s not brain surgery. Make the cuts. Start with what’s necessary – Military, economic policy re-structure, limit government in our lives. Consolidate jobs & departments, lose slush funds. No more trading stocks or drawing funds other than paychecks while in office. Period. Do the job or get out. Disallow staffers unless necessary. Imposed term limits by the voters, they obviously won’t do it on their own. The voters need to start calling the shots. Adhere to a budget that makes sense or get out. They need us more than we need them.

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    • kryptonite
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 9:12pm

      @techengineer
      They are probably encouraging him to slaughter more Arab women and children for Jesus.. Seems to be the new MO for many Christians in the 21st century.
      ——-
      Wow, Tech, spoken like a true follower of Islam. Like Hussein, you claim to be a Christian, but you both just keep giving yourselves away. LOL.

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    • gemmeri
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 9:14pm

      I saw something similar in the movie ‘Avatar’… Go Santorum!

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    • ashestoashes
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 9:21pm

      @GEMMER1 I don’t know any but Ron Paul..He is the only one who has voted for us and our freedom..There are some things that concern me with him but we need a change because what we have had is not working.. I was ready to get my “WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF ISLAM” bumper sticker when Obama went in.. Rick supports the Patriot Act..which is very alarming and he has no plans to balance the budget..That he was named one of the most corrupt Senators was also alarming..not for the perks that he got for his family..but the correlation between ear marks and campaign contributions..made makes me think he is dishonest..but not as dishonest as Newt.. No one running beats Newt at that..But I don’t see anyone with a viable plan except for Paul.. Paul’ s plan would root out the Communist/Muslim government departments such as Homeland Security , the EPA and Dept of Education..Islam intends to overtake us with Sharia Law through education and government..The Constitution would eliminate that.. but I realize people don’t see this yet..

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    • kryptonite
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:33pm

      @SimpleTruths
      Looks pretty gay to me.
      ——-
      Maybe you are more familiar with simple lies than you are with simple truths. The laying on of hands is part of “the elementary doctrine of Christ.” (Hebrews 6:1-2). Is that how gays touch? The men form a circle, chain-touching on the shoulder toward the man in the center, heads bowed, eyes closed, all praying, while their wives also pray from the church pews? Really?

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    • mils
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:43pm

      They’re trying to cloak him ,as the poop is about to hit the fan for him with the mighty mitt superpaks….
      liberals want mitt…santorum is surprising them…so mitt‘s folks will be out stompin on santorum’s head really soon….oh, it doesn’t matter if they lie, just so mitt wins..

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    • Non-regulator
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:47pm

      I think you meant Progressives, which isn’t too funny.

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    • OklahomaBound
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:57pm

      Rick Santorum will be speaking here in OKC tomorrow morning and I plan to be there. Go Rick Go!

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    • db321
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 11:37pm

      Reagan came from behind in the Primaries about the same time Santorum has – and he never looked back – Go Rick Go. I will always stand for a Godly Man that ask for Godly wisdom.

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    • Chuck Stein
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 2:07am

      @ Gemmeri
      Well said. There are many others better than Rick Santorum to be out next President. Problem is — none of them are in the race!

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    • Captain Crunch
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 2:13am

      @AssestoAsses

      “But I don’t see anyone with a viable plan except for Paul..”

      Just another PaulBot…unwilling to look beyond the tip of their nose for fear that it might fall off.
      What did Ron Paul do to brainwash you guys. You all talk about the rest of us being led about by the republican establishment or the lame stream media, but I see even greater denial of options in the Paul camp.

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    • KTsayz
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 4:44am

      Well I‘m a Christian and I’m praying he DOESN’T win. He scares the heck out of me.

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    • grudgywoof
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:39am

      The laying on of hands is a very serious thing to evangelical Christians. We magnify the power of the Holy Spririt onto the brother or sister we are praying for sometimes for healing, safety, and other matters that we are in one accord in. For Rick I would say it’s for the strength to carry forward and for the blessings of a successful battle to win the nomination. We may loose this battle and if we do the powers of darkness will pour into this country like the waters poured through the hole ripped into the Titanic. Our children will suffer and God forbid may die in a country filled with hatred towards God and His son. We will be a rudderless ship sinking in the cold north Atlantic with not enough life boats to go around. I add my hands to that prayer that was prayed. In Jesus name.

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    • 000degrees
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:49am

      There is a thread out there propagated by mockers that makes it seem as though Catholic or Christian believers are perfect and without sin. Not true, sin is all around us and we are tempted like everyone else is. The key to it is that we understand that for all men that believe, sin has been overcome. We ask for forgiveness and we believe Christ has already ransomed us, we are saved. Why would others not even at least consider this in their reasoning? Who will you call on in times of despair? What man/gov’t agency will provide for you what Christ does? True, you may not understand some or even all of it but as a thinking people how can you entirely write it off? If you read this, know that Christ died for EVERYONE!!!!!…….and the only thing we have to do is believe.

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    • jeffersonian1776
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:54am

      As Ricky Santorum believes, his view of so-called “true conservatives” actually don’t believe in this Thomas Jefferson laissez-faire small “r” gov’t, nor a free market either, and that we need to be controlled, compelled, and coerced for our own good. Because, as slicky tricky Ricky stated, “There’s never been a society in history that has made it on pure individualism” (I’m paraphrasing here, but the context is still spot on); in other words, it takes a village to raise a child, as he believes. We must conform to the desires of the collective or be castigated.
      Well he is absolutely wrong on that note: what do you call the millions of immigants whom emigrated from Europe going back to Jamestown clear through the Victorian era. What about Manifest Destiny when we settled the West, the Gold Rush, and so on? If that isn’t rugged individualism then I have no idea what can be defined as, it sure the heck was not a form of collectivism. So Rick, YOU ARE WRONG! America is one such country that was founded on individualism and still is trying to, trying to, save itself and thrive through individualism, not right-wing progressivism which makes Rick a Progressive (that’s not my opinion, that is fact based on his sociopolitical stance and can be corroborated). But hey, when you make the claim that you are the good candidate whom Jesus stands with in the race (just let him tell you), then nothing more is needed, not even a Bill of Rights when you have his morals.

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    • techengineer11
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 11:04am

      WSGAC
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:47pm
      @TECH. – The people who slaughter more Arabs than any other are Arabs themselves. All Arabs should go back to their true homeland ..Arabia.

      You certainly wouldn’t find any resistance for that idea from me however, I was not the one who crafted the 1964 Immigration law. Remember before 1964 America actually had a rational and sane immigration policy but one group in America didn’t care for it.

      If only Patriots would wake up and understand who the real enemy of America and the US Constitution is.. Why is it so difficult for so many to see? I was blind to it for most of my life but when I saw it I mean I saw it.. I couldnt deny the facts and the evidence. How do you live with yoursleves? Are you really not capable of putting 2 and 2 together? I simply don’t get it.

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    • techengineer11
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 11:09am

      Furthermore I have no contempt for Christianity whatsoever. I’m simply at my wits end in trying to convince people of how insane and ludicrous our current Neo-Con directed foreign policy is.. And I’m especially bothered by how I see supposedly Christians being manipulated into supporting it by the Neo-Cons and Jews that control our Media.

      People are simply not thinking rationally!

      Finally I have no issue whatsoever with the practice of laying on of hands. The only problem I have is once again in the way the Blaze is trying to steer the debate.. lol

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    • GKS
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 12:21pm

      Santorum touts his Roman Catholicism so one wonders what authority he believes these pastors even have to be “laying hands” on him in the Biblical sense. I hate to think what he would tolerate at a Kali temple to win votes. As to “They are probably encouraging him to slaughter more Arab women and children for Jesus.. Seems to be the new MO for many Christians in the 21st century.” The Muslim Arabs slaughter their own women and children like butchering sheep just fine without any outside help, sadly.

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    • CptStubbing
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 1:07pm

      You guys decry Paul and his policies, when you don’t understand them. Everything Gemmeri said is true about Ron Paul. You can call Ron Paul’s Foreign Policy dangerous. But it is nowhere near as dangerous as Rick Santorum’s. Santorum has firmly stated he wants to bring back Manufacturing. I’m sorry to tell you manufacturing is dead in America. Attempting to force an industry is no better than what Obama is doing with green energy. If it was profitable to invest in manufacturing we would do it.

      His answer to this is impose tariffs. Tariffs on countries is a horrible idea, it will raise the price of virtually everything in the U.S. and will force other countries to not trade with us. It will also lead countries to be even more aggressive with us. As Bastiat said, “if goods don’t cross borders, armies will.”

      Finally, he has unequivocally stated he would attack Iran. We can’t afford a war with Iran, it would be a massacre on both sides. Iraqis somewhat wanted us there. Afghanistan, there wasn’t much opposition. Iran would have all 70 million Persians come up against us, and be willing to die to protect their country.

      I know you are used to having a dictator as the President, but I don’t think it is too much to ask to have Congress establish our foreign policy instead of a dictator. Paul doesn’t want to be a dictator. If you want a GOP dictator instead of Socialist dictator vote for one of the other candidates.

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    • Jubie
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 1:37pm

      this made me really uncomfortable. something this sacred shouldn’t be show on TV. I have been trying to find the full video to get context to see if it was impromptu but haven’t found it yet. if it wasn’t and everyone new cnn was watching and planned this before hand. I don’t like that. sacred things like this shouldn’t be done as a publicity stunt. if anyone knows where the full video is I would like to see it so I can get the context.

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    • techengineer11
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 1:52pm

      ashestoashes
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 8:22pm

      You also need to capture Rick’s disgust which he proudly displayed in one of the recent debates for Internet freedom..

      He said something like “Why do people think that they are entitled to freedom on the Internet to just do anything…say anything…” I‘m paraphrasing but that’s pretty close.

      He does have somewhat of a point but I wish he’d preface it all with “First and foremost our 1st amendment rights are sacred on the Internet as well; however, piracy…. ”

      No serious Conservative supports or condones piracy but ole Rick seems to have a little contempt for outright freedom of expression over the Internet… lol

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    • FRED BEAR
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 2:40pm

      for KTSAYS.. so either by fear or pride you will vote for Obama (the Anti- Christ) than for Rick Santorum, a man willing to live and die for Christ…se how that goes for you on judgement day.

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    • Dcjones
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 2:45pm

      Maybe you should read this:

      http://www.tomwoods.com/blog/26-things-non-paul-voters-are-basically-saying/

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    • Dcjones
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 3:01pm

      Captain , Republicorp and all other Mittens, Newt, & Santorum lovers

      See my post above. Read it. And report back your excuses.

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    • The Central Scrutinizer
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:36pm

      There is a picture of dear leader, president sport, floating around that shows him surrounded by his followers doing the same thing.

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    • DTOM_Jericho (Creator vindicator)
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 7:49pm

      To cast out his demonic view of vaccines.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT730Mh0A-s

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    • Captain Crunch
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:34pm

      @Dcjones

      You guys just want your mind numbing drugs to be legal and subsidized by the government. You aren’t fooling anyone. It’s just another drug fiend game.

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    • Patrick Henry II
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 11:48pm

      I have always liked Santorum. He may not be a Conservative as I like but he is for more Conservative than Romney. We should all get behind Rick at this time. He is the Conservative with the best chance to beat Romney. We cannot continue to do like 2008.
      For all you Ron Paul supporters; we need to take his lead and run with it at a more local and state level and force our freedom down the throats of DC. Top down is not going to do it. Think Rand Paul, he is starting to grow into presidential material.
      I hope Beck will still support Santorum. He has been knocking off all of the other candidates that have been in Santorum’s current place. We’ll see.

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    • rekindle america
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 12:20am

      This seems to make liberals very nervous. God Bless Mr. Santorum

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    • survivorseed
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:29am

      Because he reminds them of a ten year old boy

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    • PASTOR. DOUGLAS LEIFI
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 3:35am

      I thought prayer was a private deal ? Not to be made a spectacle for the public to see ? Are they praying for a man that promotes war ? Endorsed by rupert murdoch ? …… Walk by faith not by sight , then you would see that Dr. Paul stands on the side of Truth.

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    • Skan
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 8:35am

      This is the kind of sh t that’s going to lose the election

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    • Guardog44
      Posted on February 10, 2012 at 10:37am

      People who dont have faith dont have the wisdom to understand any thing about the laying on of hands. If you have faith in JESUS CHRIST as LORD or are seeking relationship with him to have a clue.

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  • cwrink
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:33pm

    Rick Santorum needs all the help he can get. Anyone who runs for president does. God bless Rick Santorum and give him the peace and strength that he needs. Laying on of hands is not only meant for evangelicals.

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    • SimpleTruths
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:13pm

      When do we get to see him handling snakes?

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    • PATTY HENRY
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:25pm

      Pity the mockers.

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:31pm

      Amen!
      Could it be that Divine Providence will choose Santorum?
      Could it be that he will be the “Obamanation’s” end?

      I’ve already said that in 2012 I am voting for Mr. Abo(anybody but Obama).
      It is amazing to me the freedoms that President Dunham is trampling upon in an election year.
      If he gets 4 more years we are BURNT toast. We’re already TOAST .

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    • VicksVaporub
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:31pm

      How many demons of Catholicism did they cast out…

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    • MS Patriot
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:34pm

      You none believers scoff at the Christians all you want. If we don’t turn this around we will be headed straight for the last days.

      All of you puddle of goo believers keep on making fun all you want. The believers know what lies ahead for those who have chosen the ways of Satan.

      Rick Santorum will take King Hussein down in 2012, if only by the grace of God.

      As long as we continue to believe and ask for his blessings, no matter how rotted the rest of the world turns he will deliver us from Satan and leave you to lie in his stench.

      Christians across America I ask that you include Rick Santorum in your daily prayers. I ask that you call for our Heavenly Father’s blessings to give him the strength, knowledge and courage to lead our country back to the center and away from the sins of the left. We are weak alone, but through his grace we are unbeatable.

      For the rest of you puddle goo club members, I will continue to pray that you receive our Lord’s blessing and pray that you realize there is a much greater force in this universe than you can ever imagine and he lives in the hearts and minds of all Christians who believe in him.

      One nation under God, has risen from nothing to the most powerful country in the world with the cast offs and refugees from others. Those cast offs and refugees held a common thread. They believed in the grace of our Lord.

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    • kryptonite
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 9:26pm

      @Lucy Larue
      I’ve already said that in 2012 I am voting for Mr. Abo(anybody but Obama)…
      If he gets 4 more years we are BURNT toast. We’re already TOAST .
      —-
      Spot on, Lucy!

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    • MS Patriot
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:40pm

      The next POTUS is going to need more than highly educated men to fix this country.

      Having someone who appears to believe God will offer guidance and grace in his decisions is more assuring than what we have had the last 24 years of elitism.

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    • superbyelich
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 2:57pm

      @MS Patriot

      “You none believers scoff at the Christians all you want. If we don’t turn this around we will be headed straight for the last days.”

      I am not sure how you come up with this conclusion. I think what we would be seeing is the fall of The United States of America if we continue down the road we are currently on. This has nothing to do with the last days. To say that if the United States falls that will bring on the “end times” is ridiculous.

      “But of that day and hour knoweth no [man], no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” Matthew 24:36

      For all we know it’s just another chapter closed on the history of the world…

      “All of you puddle of goo believers keep on making fun all you want. The believers know what lies ahead for those who have chosen the ways of Satan.”

      Very loving of you to say this.

      “Rick Santorum will take King Hussein down in 2012, if only by the grace of God.”

      I don’t think our salvation lies in any one man be it Santorum or Obama… Especially since God appoints leaders.

      “For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.” Romans 13:1

      “As long as we continue to believe and ask for his blessings, no matter how rotted the rest of the world turns he will deliver us from Satan and leave you to lie in his stench.”

      Who are you leaving to lie in Satan’s stench?

      “Christians across America I ask that you include Rick Santorum in yo

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    • superbyelich
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 3:01pm

      @MS PATRIOT

      “Christians across America I ask that you include Rick Santorum in your daily prayers. I ask that you call for our Heavenly Father’s blessings to give him the strength, knowledge and courage to lead our country back to the center and away from the sins of the left. We are weak alone, but through his grace we are unbeatable.”

      Shouldn’t we have been doing this for our current president? Shouldn’t President Obama be prayed for each and every day? To be shown the wisdom of God… to have his heart changed. One only needs to look at the story of King Nebuchadnezzar for a good example of this. Just read Daniel. We should pray for ALL of our leaders whatever their bias…

      “For the rest of you puddle goo club members, I will continue to pray that you receive our Lord’s blessing and pray that you realize there is a much greater force in this universe than you can ever imagine and he lives in the hearts and minds of all Christians who believe in him.”

      I don’t remember Christ addressing non-believers this way. I believe that he sat and ate with those who most people think to be “puddle of goo”. The only people I can see in the bible that Christ was uber upset with were the self-righteous…

      In the words of Stan Lee…

      NUFF SAID.

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    • Patrick Henry II
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 11:52pm

      YES, it is time to gather around Rick Santorum….. or hope to dragg Romney accross the finish line.
      I am sending money tomorrow. This is THE chance we have.

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  • HYPNOTOAD
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:31pm

    What has this come to when it’s news that Christians follow scripture and pray for each other. With CNN (communist news network) obviously showing it to show that Santorum is a religious nut. But for the blaze to put this up shows they are uncomfortable with Christians praying for each other as well. Maybe mormons don’t believe in the laying on of hands.

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    • ConservativeCharlie
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:39pm

      Oh, I doubt the Blaze is trying to smear Rick… I think they are showing this for his good. This could only elevate him with the blaze crowd… self included. But if we are in to asking questions, then why did a spaceman crash a Newt Gingrich Rally? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLAOCemtB1g

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    • P8riot
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:45pm

      @HYPNOTOAD – first off, I can’t help but like a person with the moniker of “hypnotoad”! lol. Anyhow, to answer your question, yes, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints do believe in the laying on of hands – but only by those holding the Priesthood.

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    • HYPNOTOAD
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:51pm

      Hi P8RIOT: I’m glad they do. If I offended you I’m sorry.

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    • ImMormon
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:51pm

      We do, and those with proper authority use it to give special blessings to those in need of one.

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    • Babeuf
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:02pm

      Patriot,

      I guess they forgot about about the Prayer Circle they did for Obama… I was able to find the picture here:
      http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/leftists-settle-on-election-narrative-attack-conservatives-on-their-faith-will-leftist-attacks-o/question-2111673/?link=ibaf&q=Obama+2008+prayer+circle+pictures&imgurl=http://reddogreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Obama-Prayer-Circle.jpg

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    • P8riot
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:02pm

      @HYPNOTOAD – I guess I came across as using sarcasm – but I was being serious – I really do like the moniker “hypnotoad” :) It sounds like a good name for a band! So, no – I wasn’t offended, sorry if I came across that way -

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    • LouC57
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:04pm

      Well, it’s not something most people see every day. I’ve never seen it in person. So maybe it’s considered an oddity.

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    • LouC57
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:04pm

      Well, it’s not something most people see every day. I’ve never seen it in person. So maybe it’s considered an oddity.

      I just saw news coverage of it and find it rather beautiful.

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    • LouC57
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:07pm

      Well, it’s not something most people see every day. I’ve never seen it in person. So maybe it’s considered an oddity.

      I just saw news coverage of it and find it rather beautiful.

      And he’s right, the admin is hostile to faith–oh unless you’re muslim that is.

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    • ModerationIsBest
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:10pm

      Uhh, CNN doesn‘t have to show that he’s a religious nut. He does an excellent job of it himself. Just look at his words.

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:34pm

      BABEUF: very good!. Worth looking up. Why didn’t the unbelievers make fun of Obama having hands laid on him?

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 8:03pm

      Hey MOD,

      Once again, we know you don’t like Rick.

      You have posted before that you do not think Ron Paul is competent enough to handle the job.

      So that leaves Newt or Mitt.

      I wonder which one are you voting for?

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    • HYPNOTOAD
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 8:14pm

      P8RIOT: No you did not come off that way at all. I should have checked to see if mormons believed in the laying on of hands. I have never seen it and assumed they did not. To IMMORMON: Christians can do all things Jesus did and greater things. John 14:12…I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

      God is not a respecter of persons and if we know who we are in Christ, we can do amazing things. We don’t need to go to a special human to pray for us or lay hands on us. We are the children of the King of Kings. He has given us ALL authority to use His name. I pray the body of Christ wakes up soon. I received two instant healings in the last couple of months as well as a friend of mine. God is the same yesterday today and forever.

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    • Cleigh
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:06pm

      Hypnotoad, I think you’re right. The Mormons believe that only an authorized person of the LDS church can perform laying on of hands. I find it suspicious that Glenn Beck/ The Blaze did not report the three state wins won by Santorum last night. Why? Is the Blaze promoting Romney only? Everyone else they seem to be covering in a different “light.” I used to love to watch Glenn Beck…watched him for two solid years…but then red flags starting going up when he started dabbling in “religion.” What are his motives? Again, clearly, the picture shown in this article of men praying for Santorum is presented in a negative spin.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:37pm

      @CLEIGH

      You must have missed this story.

      About 475 comments so far.

      http://www.theblaze.com/stories/santorum-scores-a-rare-triple-win-sweeps-caucuses/

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  • lisa2994
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:28pm

    It was nice to see him actually letting them perform a prayer.. I live about 7 miles from McKinney and didn’t realize he was even in town or I would have stopped by to say hello. Our current president claims he is a christian but he really isn’t! We all know what Obama believes you only have to dig around a little to find out! Of course some of us knew that from an interview he slipped up in and said my muslim faith and the person corrected him and said you mean Christian? GOD bless Rick Santorum!

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  • rosie1000
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:24pm

    Did you REALLY have to publicize what should have been a private moment Blaze??? Really???? The public does not understand Belivers and the role of prayer in our private lives and you are now contributing to their having ammo to fire at Santorum and use against him. Why don’t you work to just keep some things private? We all know the MSM wants to tear conservatives apart and you just fed them some ammo to do so with. Good going!!!! NOT!

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    • constantreverie
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:29pm

      Um….. Did you not pay attention to the story? There were clips from CNN. This was already a public story, everyone already knew about it. The Blaze didn’t leak anything.

      The Blaze posted this story becaue a great number of its viewers are religious, and it is a story they might find interesting.

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    • Miguelito
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:50pm

      Rosie, not to question anyones faith but why hide faith. Someone once said, ” If He is for me then who can be against me?” Hiding faith is why this country is in the mess it is in! God is the answer and I hope all the evil spirited people are paying attention. This country needs a man of God as it’s leader. We will know them by their fruits. You know, In God We Trust and we better mean it! The Bible is a great history book to read!

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  • afhveteran
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:24pm

    I agree…more prayer and less mud-slinging is a good thing. Very refreshing. God bless Rick Santorum.

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 1:15am

      AFHVETERAN, first I would like to thank-you for serving our country. I agree with you. We are coming to the last stretch of this race, and the time has come to end the bickering and work together and unite our poeople. We all obviously want to take our country back. We have a common goal.What I want is someone that will stand up for our constitution and represent the people. I want someone who loves his country, is proud to be an American,one who appreciates the men and women who have fought and died to protect our freedom.I want a president that will salute our flag and proudly say The Pledge of Alligience . A man that will reduce the spending and lower taxes, repeal the bills that BHO has forced upon us, close the borders,balance the budget, reduce the size of government, stand with Israel, unite the races, be a strong leader in foreign policies, and one that has the courage to clean up the greed and corruption in Washington. God help us to elect one. What is so wrong with laying hands on Santorum and praying for him? Whether you believe in God or not why can’t people accept the fact that allot of Americans do? We do not have to share the same religious beliefs to want what is best for our country. If I thought Romney were the best man for the job, I would support him regardless of his Morman faith. If I trusted BHO the fact that he is black would not influence me, I would support him as well. Values, morals , strength, courage,and integrity are what I look for.

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  • Fitz of DE
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:23pm

    The fools have denied GOD & the Heathen RAGES..1 Cor. 1:24-25 But unto them which are called, both Jes & Grentiles, Christ, the POWER of God, and the WISDOM of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God ((which there be NONE)) is stronger than men.” I as many others believe in Miracles. Let the rino’s sit back with Mc Cain & the others and watch what will be done. If Rick does not win, be sure that Mitt will allow President Obama boy of King George Spooky Dude to finsh the ruin of ONE NATION UNDER GOD !

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    • Miguelito
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:52pm

      Amen brother. We are one nation under God, not many gods!

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  • Marshabar
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:22pm

    We need a miracle in this nation that is under God’s judgement and cursed with Barack Obama. Maybe we’re seeing one.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXei0Zb3dxM

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  • Michael61
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:18pm

    Black ministers prayed with Obama as well in 2008.

    http://www.theblackdaily.com/2011/10/black-america-and-obama-the-cost-of-silence.html

    And Obama won. Now, it is Rick Santorum turn.

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    • JesusH.Christ
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:33pm

      So your saying that all Rick Santorum needs is the help of some Black Ministers to win the election?
      DAYUM!!! Why didn’t I think of that? Maybe they could help me win the powerball lottery!!??

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    • jay1975
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:43pm

      JesusH.Christ
      So your saying that all Rick Santorum needs is the help of some Black Ministers to win the election?
      DAYUM!!! Why didn’t I think of that? Maybe they could help me win the powerball lottery!!??

      LOL

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    • HYPNOTOAD
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:48pm

      To JESUSH.CHRIST: I find your user name highly offensive as a Christian. You are purposefully using my Lord’s name in the same way non Christians use it as a swear word. You will have to give account for that to God some day soon. I hope you have a good reason to be blasphemous.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:59pm

      Quit addressing him by that name.

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    • ModerationIsBest
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:14pm

      I thought Obama wasn’t a Christian?

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    • JesusH.Christ
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:20pm

      HYPNOTOAD,
      Yes, a number of people have expressed their displeasure with my choice of names and honestly, I can tell you that it’s not my intention to offend anyone, so much as it is to express my own distain for, not only the many hostile and racist monikers that appear on this web site, but mainly the extremely narrow minded, hateful points of view that permeate throughout this web site. I have never in my entire life seen so much blatant racism and hatred in one place at one time, ever. Ignorance, intolerance, paranoia, lies, bigotry, phobias galore! If you want to preach to me about righteousness and reverence, I suggest you start by denouncing the vulgarity and depraved indifference directed towards others that begins right here on the Blaze. You have no exclusive right to God because of your faith. I have just as much right as anyone and I think God understands why I chose this name. I‘m not concerned about what I’m going to say to God about it. I’m more concerned with what the rest of you are saying right now. In particular the things that are said about my and your President. You may not agree with his policies and that’s fine. But when I see people describing him as SATAN, MARXIST, (and every derogatory term in the book) the vicious ugly things that are suggested be done to him and his family,… it sends a shiver down my spine. My name pales in comparison to the offense I take. My name is not meant to offend, but It gets your attention, does it not?

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    • P8riot
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:34pm

      @JESUSH.CHRIST – Firstly, your moniker is very offensive, you really should change it. Secondly, all of your allegations were strawman arguments; you have no facts or examples.

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    • JesusH.Christ
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:52pm

      P8RIOT,
      You can’t be serious. All you need to do is read 1 days worth of comments and there’s your proof.

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:54pm

      @JESUSH.CHRIST,
      Hey Jesushi…,I see that you are here again posting your tres stupide comments! Etonnant!
      Your posting name does not upset me. It just shows me how ignorant you are.

      This country is in so much trouble Jesushi. You have no cares. You play what you think are clever games. Non Jesushi…..,Non!
      You are an imbecile Jesushi. You know nothing.

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    • ModerationIsBest
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:06pm

      @JESUSH.CHRIST

      You are obviously missing their point.

      They are always right, always just and always righteous.

      You are always wrong, always unjust and always unrighteous

      That point is very easy to understand.

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    • JesusH.Christ
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:12pm

      Oh Lucy,
      mon petit crétin
      vous m’incitez à rire

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    • JesusH.Christ
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:15pm

      @Moderationisbest,
      Don’t I know it! ;-)
      It was their righteousness that turned me into an icon.

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    • P8riot
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:24pm

      @JESUSH.CHRIST – lol – another strawman… I bet you looked for awhile before posting another baseless accusation.

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    • JesusH.Christ
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:35pm

      H8TRIOT,
      Baseless?
      would you care to elaborate?

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 8:06pm

      @JESUSH.CHRIST,
      Tres hilarious Jesushi…,tres hilarious!
      It is classic PROJECTION that you servir!

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    • rdietz7
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 8:37pm

      I agree with all the users re: this troll using the Lord’s name to get a kick. But, if we ignore it. It will go away.

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    • JesusH.Christ
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 9:35pm

      @RDIETZ7,
      “If we ignore it, it will go away”

      Spoken like a true Conservative with a highly developed sense of denial.

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    • TyrannyNoMore
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 1:45am

      @ JC
      TOLERANCE IS THE LAST VIRTUE OF A DYING SOCIETY. (Aristotle)
      So, I choose not to tolerate you, or your hero, Barrack Husein Obama a.k.a. The Usurper in Chief

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  • disenlightened
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:15pm

    Oh boy, the media’s gonna love this. Fits right into their narrative about him, that he’s an intolerant religious bigot.

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    • zorro
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:20pm

      Exactly what I was thinking. Did you hear the comment from the CNN anchor? “This is his base.” As if only people of faith supported Santorum.

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    • disenlightened
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:30pm

      Yes, his base. CNN put this clip on intentionally to reinforce the narrative about him. To them this is scary stuff and they’re warning their viewers. It’ll be on all night on both CNN and MSNBC.

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    • soybomb315
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:36pm

      i appreciate his morality – i really do. Of course, he is giong to be cast in the same mold as Huckabee from 2008. Nothing wrong with huckabee, but if rick is going to beat romney – he needs to be more than huckabee. rick needs to keep making the case to all amerians.

      The media knows that if they paint him in a corner, half of the republican party will not take him seriously

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    • JesusH.Christ
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:53pm

      You guys give way too much credit to news organizations for having the power to create or destroy a candidates image. The truth about a person eventually comes out wether they want it to or not. It’s not the media that has that power, it’s the person. The person tells the truth (especially if/when they lie) and the cameras are there to record it. You can’t escape the truth. It’s always there. Just ask Herman Cain. Or Bill Clinton. Or George Bush. If Santorum “paints himself into a corner” it’ll be by his own doing.

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    • soybomb315
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:03pm

      @Jesush
      Point taken. to stay on the analogy then… the media is in the tank for romney and wants to give us all a color-by-number canvas of santorum

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  • angelcat
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:11pm

    Catholics too bless each other, sometimes while laying hands on each other. I just came from a retreat where that was done.

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    • zorro
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:19pm

      Was it ACTS?

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:25pm

      Beautiful. God said it, I believe it. It’s the power of God.

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    • angelcat
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:27pm

      Yes, it was ACTS. I was a team member. I went on the actual retreat last year. What a wonderful experience – both times.

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    • zorro
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:16am

      Sweet. I’ve been twice myself and it was a great experience both times. God bless…

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  • garyM
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:10pm

    Oh Billy Hallowell, I suspect you have sold your soul!

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  • crazytalk
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:09pm

    Pretty cool.

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  • dfmcse
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:08pm

    God Bless Rick Santorum and those Pastors!! May God send his Spirit in abundance on Rick that he may be fortified for what is before him.

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  • Just in time
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:07pm

    Thank you Rick for giving us someone worthy of such praise.

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  • garyM
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:00pm

    24 hours after Santorum’s 3 state win, the Blaze decided to write a story about Santorum and portray him as a Holy Roller, yea Beck you are really helping Santorum now. It took your little deceptive mind almost 24 hours to figure out how to address this surprising victory over your brother Romney. Oh what a tangled web we weave!

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    • johnsell
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:10pm

      You seem to have a problem with having the truth known………maybe you would prefer that The Blaze only present a slanted view? Remember that The Blaze represents “Truth”, not only what you want to see…..

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    • soybomb315
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:11pm

      at this point in time – this is very dangerous in the hands of the msm

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:14pm

      Come on Gary, Romney has no odd religious beliefs does he?

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    • Jedidavid
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:16pm

      Actually, I didnt see this as a negative article, to me it shows that Santorum is actually going to do what he has said he will do. The thing that got me fully on his side was what he said on Glenn’s radio show about the consitution, that we only have the unalienable rights given by God if we live up to the moral responsibility that is mandated we follow to have those rights. To see him going and visiting with religious leaders, especially of other denominations, shows he really does intend to make this one country under God. Its a shame so many people will want to brand him as a “weirdo” for praying.

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    • reconmarine
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:37pm

      Boy are you clueless. Beck is a MAJOR Santorum supporter and has done so from the very beginning. Where do you get your facts. You obviously don’t listen to or watch Glenn Beck.

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    • maccow
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:50pm

      @GaryM if you would bother to actually listen to Glenn’s show, you would have heard them laughing at you today. Oh yeah, Glenn‘s little deceptive mind isn’t actually involved in the day to day operations of The Blaze either. Glenn doesn’t pick or write or edit the news stories on The Blaze, his company just pays those who do. Go back to your Huffington Troll Hole.

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    • MS Patriot
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:45pm

      Yes, less than 24 hours after his miraculous 3 state sweep Rick Santorum gathered with other Christians to give thanks and ask for more of his grace to lead our nation back from despair. “Through him all things are possible.”

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 10:51pm

      @GARYM

      I might be missing something here, BUT……..The story in the link below was posted at 3:44 A.M.

      What web are you referring to?

      http://www.theblaze.com/stories/santorum-scores-a-rare-triple-win-sweeps-caucuses/

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    • Jedidavid
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 1:32pm

      @MS Patriot I can’t tell… are you being sacreligious by infering that Christians that support Rick think he’s God, or are you saying the gather to pray for more of God’s grace? I couldn’t tell

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  • slr4528
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:57pm

    So now it is quite clear that the GOP wants to nominate a pastor in chief. The GOP is history and I see 4 more years of Obama on the horizon.

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    • garyM
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:02pm

      See Beck, you done convinced at least one sheep here to toss Santorum whom you say you support, you can tell by his comment SLR4528 MADE. I guess none of yall ever put your hands on anyone other than when you pray for them ceremonial. You deceiving suckers amaze me!

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:09pm

      We’re supposed to dislike the man because he prays? Since when has that been seen as a negative in a candidate?

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    • angelcat
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:10pm

      I’d rather have a pastor-in-chief than a liar and destroyer – in- chief anytime, though I don’t think that would Santorum would be. He would be a president 20000 times better than Obama.

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    • slr4528
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:19pm

      You all completely missed my point. I am a very conservative Christian who despises Obama and the idiots who are actively attempting to remove our freedoms with respect to religion.

      What I do not like are politicians who use religion to pander for votes. I believe in selecting the best person based on their record and experience not if they meet the right standards and definitions of Christianity as deemed by a specific group of pastors in Texas.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:25pm

      He shouldn’t hide his faith either SLR. I believe the man is sincere is his faith and I don’t think he should hide it. Now, if he runs that clip in a campaign ad, you might have a point.

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    • bullcrapbuster
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:37pm

      @garym….I would love to lay some hands on you.

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:41pm

      SLR, did you really expect him to tell those Godly men not to lay hands on him? REALLY? No need to explain anything to you, you’re weak mind is already made up to fight about it. God has obviously never touched you, or you would understand.

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    • hillbillyinny
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:46pm

      @ garrym

      If you have comments for someone who has input concerning what you are talking about, why not write directly to the author of the article or the editor of the BLAZE. Both address are available throughout the BLAZE. Stop wasting our time and space.

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    • circleDwagons
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 8:44pm

      Amen SLR4528. is little rick using “religion” for his political gain? i’m not judging just asking. i thought little rick was a Catholic? Protestants and Catholics have different believes. does Saint Rick believe in purgatory?

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    • Tx Spud Bar
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:08pm

      yes it is sad , we must pray ,lest Daniel 4:17,manifest. that is how we got obama,we must pray for forgiveness for our national sin against God or it will happen again

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  • USNVET66-70
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:57pm

    There are a multitude of Christians praying for this young man. Don’t even bring up his religion unless you want to talk about JFK. JFK settled this back in the 60′s. I call on all my Christian Brothers and Sisters to Hold Sen. Santorum up in prayer. Lets show what the Power of GOD can do. “The prayers of a righteous man avail much.”

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    • I.Gaspar
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:05pm

      Here’s a real human being, a man of values and a moral belief system who shoots from the hip…and people are compelled to attack him on his religion.
      I’m with you, Vet, and he has my prayers and my gratitude for staying in the race.
      Time to get the Godless heathens out of Washington.

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    • soybomb315
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:07pm

      i think its fair to talk about romney’s religion – as well as rick/newt‘s and paul’s. I would think it a good thing to talk about religion. What do you mean by all this JFK business?

      I do not want to see him brought down by the media either

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    • Conservative New Yorker
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:08pm

      Amen!

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    • spirited
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:56pm

      “Amen” seconded

      >

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  • thegreatcarnac
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:53pm

    The were praying for him. It is their business.

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  • iamHeidi
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:52pm

    Prayer is better than money. Go get em’ Mr. Santorum. Although prayer plus money is needed here too.

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  • Temporal
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:52pm

    Isn’t offering a sincere prayer better than all the mud slinging?

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  • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:52pm

    No offense to Santorum supporters, but I don’t think he will attract many independent votes. I could be wrong, but it is the independent vote we need to take away from Obama.

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    • qpwillie
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:01pm

      That’s the same thing the Republican establishment thinks. They thought the same thing in 2008 and gave us McCain. I think we all know how that turned out.

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    • Jedidavid
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:20pm

      No, I think you’re wrong. There are so many in this nation that recognize Obamanation is leading us to hell in a handbasket. If you’re going to vote for someone just because you think they have a better chance of beating Obama, you do not stand by your principles and have very little integrity.

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    • maccow
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:54pm

      True Conservatism works in an election every time it’s tried. Don’t believe the “Moderates won’t vote for him if…” crap. That is the lie of the media and Republican establishment.

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    • jay1975
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:57pm

      McCain could have won the independents in 2000, but by 2008, he was sounding just like any other establishment GOPer. I know many independents (myself included) that will vote third party over Obama or Santorum. Two extremes from opposite ends of the spectrum are not a good choice either way.

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    • soybomb315
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:20pm

      @jay1975
      no worries – its a wash then. I wish more people took a stand like that because then these two parties would stop triping over themselves going after those ‘elusive independents’. The reality is that the independents should have the option of a third party that truly represents their views. But we only have two parties… another discussion for another day

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    • martinez012577
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 6:49pm

      Yeah, Bush Jr. will not work. Obama will blame people like Santorum who voted for everything GWB pushed for the economic problems we face today.

      Santorum will not be able to differ from Obama on the new Iran war or our being global policemen of the world. They share that view.

      Santorum will not be able to fight Obama on big government since Rick supports big government with evidence in his voting record.

      Santorum cannot fight Obama on gun rights since Santorum has voted for gun restriction laws and has supported candidates that are anti gun over pro gun candidates.

      Santorum cannot fight Obama on taking away freedoms from American citizens because he himself support laws like the Patriot Act.

      This guy offers the American people nothing different from Obama on any issues that effect our economy or our constant wars. He continues the same polices that Obama wants minus the repeal of Obama care which all the others offer.

      We need make a clear difference from Obama to win this. Only one of these candidates can use his record to show he is in clear contrast from Obama.

      Santorum, Gingrich, and Romney have all been for gun control, unconstitutional wars, more spending, and less freedoms for American citizens.

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    • flipper1073
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 8:53am

      @ ANONYMOUS
      Kinda depends on your definition of Independents
      Many Independents are Democrats who left the party
      because they were Conservative,Pro-Life,So called
      Blue Dog Dem’s,Southern Democrats, Reagan Democrats.
      No place for them in Nancy Pelosi’s Democrat Party.

      The other Independents are like myself
      (I have to reregister every 4 yrs. to vote in Repub’s primary)
      The Washington D C Republican Elites don’t represent Me.
      So I Don’t Support them.The RNC used to send me fundraising letters.
      I wrote back an told then I no longer give money to the Party
      but do support Canidates I believe in.(Raul Labrador).

      The Independents will vote for a Conservative given the chance.
      I think Rick is mildly Conservative
      Newt used to be Conservative
      Ron is to the Right of Conservative (more Libertarian)
      Mitt can say the word Conservative.
      (maybe Ann Colther can teach him to use it in a sentence)

      I Trust the Independents to do what’s best for America an
      Get Rid of Barack Obama !

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    • flipper1073
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:05am

      Oh I forgot this is a Religion Story
      GOD bless Everyone, Amen

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    • Red1492
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 12:45pm

      “No offense to Santorum supporters, but I don’t think he will attract many independent votes. I could be wrong, but it is the independent vote we need to take away from Obama.”

      AGREED. If Santorum gets the nomination, I will vote 3rd party or stay at home. Obama or Santorum, there’s no difference. Only different approaches.

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  • ozchambers
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:52pm

    It’s called prayer. Many denominations use the laying of hands during prayer for a person. Examples of this practice are numerous in the Bible.

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  • soybomb315
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:49pm

    Does catholism practice this?

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    • Wayner
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:54pm

      What does it matter whether or not Catholics practice laying on of hands?? It’s Biblical.

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    • ozchambers
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:56pm

      I’m not sure, but if they do not, I’m sure a catholic wouldnt object to the practice as being anti-Christian. Just as my denomination doesnt have a priest place the sacrament in the parishioners mouths, but we wouldnt consider it a sin to do so.

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    • soybomb315
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:58pm

      yes i know that. its an honest question – you people are so sensitive

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    • soybomb315
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:01pm

      sorry – that was directed at wayner

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    • Country
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:10pm

      @Wayner Give me scripture on laying on hands.

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    • Bro. Chuck
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:36pm

      normally, no…..
      not “amongst the brethern, so to speak.

      The priest, or any of the Clergy would usually lay their hand on one’s head while “giving a blessing”.

      When you see someone “laying on hands”… or extending a hand “in prayer”, what you are witnessing is the observance of biblical teaching… read up in New Testament – Acts 8:14.
      It’s a way of praying together – in agreement, and in unity – and to show support for the one being prayed over….

      Its quite awesome. It also bonds the folks Spirits because of how you see the blessing conferred through all who perform the prayers.

      and you know something?
      whoever it is that gets the solemn resposibility to go against Barack Hussein?

      I extend my arm out to them in prayer ……..
      Baruch Eta Adonai,
      Eloheynu Melech Ha Olam…..
      Lord our God & Father find favor in him and give him that Spiritual wisdom, understanding, and strength…..
      Open eyes and reveal truths we need to wage this righteously, so that there is No Doubt that the glory and honor is all Yours. We know that you direct all and and You are doing a mighty work!
      Forgive us for not drawing closer. For getting distracted and not standing up & shouting out as we should. Have mercy on us and lift us up as You Will for us….
      Hold us close in Your Hand….
      and whomever You choose to fight this Obamanation, Bless him with Your Shalom…

      In YahShua’s Precious Name we ask, Father…..

      Be Bless’d

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    • JJW
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:37pm

      YES, I am almost 72 yrs old, been a Catholic my whole life and nothing new here.

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    • JesusH.Christ
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:42pm

      @SOYBOMB315,
      Make no mistake about it. The laying of hands (in Catholicism) has a very different meaning from what is being shown here. And it’s not particularly pleasant.

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    • Bro. Chuck
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:48pm

      @Country….

      Acts 6:5 -6 is actually pretty appropriate for this here with Santorum……

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    • Country
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:08pm

      Bro. Chuck Thank you. Do you know of a second scripture?

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    • Bro. Chuck
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 10:41pm

      @Country….

      There’s Ist Timothy, verse 14

      “Do not neglect your gift, which you were given through a prophecy when the body of elders gave you s’mikhah.” (laying on of hands)
      - that’s from the Complete Jewish Bible translation.

      It is extremely appropriate in context, when you read verses 9-16.

      here’s the KJV:
      “Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery”.

      Here’s an awesome site that i know will bless you….
      http://www.biblestudytools.com/

      I find it encouraging that Santorum (a Catholic) understands the appropriate-ness of the action of these evangelical pastors and elders (presbytery), AND would submit to this act of faith. Catholic doctrine points to the priests and clergy to “confer prayers / blessings“ usually ”one-on-one”….
      it is something not to take lightly….

      I can tell you though, when it is appropriate, and all are of one Spirit, humble, and submitting before the Lord, you will feel the Spirit of the Lord reveal Truth, confirm His will for someone….
      or pour out Mercy & Blessing.

      Mathew 18:19-20
      “19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask , it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. ”

      powerful stuff……

      be Bless’d in YahShua!

      Bro. Chuck

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  • bullcrapbuster
    Posted on February 8, 2012 at 4:48pm

    Sin is knowingly transgressing of Gods laws. God give us laws to protect us from danger and unhappiness. Unrepented sin brings unhappiness and spiritual death. If we want happiness we are dilligent in learning and keeping Gods laws.We must repent and seek forgiveness when we deliberately sin. Jesus suffered and died so that the consequences of our sins would not have to be borne by us if we are repentant.Repentance is the key that unlocks the door to he healing power of Jesus Christ.If we continue in deliberate sin then we throw the gift that Jesus offers us back in his face. So if we reject his suffering for our sin then we will do our own suffering which leads to terrible sorrow and misery. But our Savior as waiting and he is anxious for us to come unto him and be healed. He paid the price for our sins already. He wants us all to be happy,but we have to incorporate into our lives, the laws of happiness that he has given to us. If we do wrong we feel wrong If we do right we feel right. Jesus said that all of the comandments could be rolled into two: 1)love the lord thy god with all your heart mind might and strength. And 2) is like unto the first,love your neighbor as yourself. So how do we love our neighbor as ourself? When we hunger we feed ourself,when we are sick we take care of ourself.naked we cloth ourself. Also we should do so with our fellow man. Jesus said that if we do it unto the least of our brethren we have done it unto him. We love god by loving our fellow man

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    • garyM
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:09pm

      In one instance YOU LOVE GOD BY LOVING YOUR FELLOW Christian which the Bible calls brother, many people think that means biological brother, it’s spiritual brother. Jesus said to his disciples, who is my brother and my sisters, the ones that do the will of the Father. Jesus didn’t say those who suck up to everyone. As a matter of fact when a Christian does the will of the Father, most people will hate him/her!

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    • bullcrapbuster
      Posted on February 8, 2012 at 5:35pm

      Garym …..I can think of no other explaination for your bizaire comments other than you have some mental issues. You, are unfortunately, an excellent example for one to refer to that wants to discredit Christianity.
      Take your meds man.

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    • flipper1073
      Posted on February 9, 2012 at 9:26am

      @ BULLCRAPBUSTER

      GARYM hates Mormons but I’m sure you know that
      I’ve been putting up with the hatred all my life.
      My bestfriends Mom said I was the devils spawn
      an refused to let me be bestman at his Wedding.
      We have not spoken since (40yrs ago.)
      They were Catholic I’m LDS
      Religion is a Wonderful Thing
      Religious Bigotry ruins Everything

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  • Mable8
    Posted on February 9, 2012 at 6:26pm

    Unfortunately, wireman24, a closed mind does not allow for considering anyone else’s opinion and given your remarks about christendom leaves me to believe your mind is just as closed as the christians you accuse. No one is perfect and no one religion has the ‘right path to God,’ but it is what you believe in your heart that God cares about. I belong to no religious group, but I do respect them for their beliefs—I do not respect ANY group calling themselves religious yet believe all who are not one of theirs deserves to be put to death (that is NOT a religion–it is a murderous band cowards who simply want power over all men) and dehumanizes the woman God gave to man as a helpmate.

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