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Political "kingdom of faith" - religous left or right?

By ClayCountyCurmudgeon
Created Mar 13 2008 - 4:06pm

Here is one of those ‘Who said it?’ questions – Which candidate last year, while discussing the power and salvation of faith, asked a church audience in South Carolina to help him become “an instrument of God” and join him in creating “a Kingdom right here on Earth."

Guess one of those crazy right wing guys like Huckabee or Romney?  Wrong – Obama said that.  I know it is old news, but with more scrutiny being placed on Obama's unwillingness to answer pretty much any questions unless the anser is “change,” his religious beliefs are getting a thorough review. 

Before you say religion should not matter – just recall the scrutiny and attention garnered by Romney – aghast a Mormon, and Huckabee – a Southern Baptist (and preacher!!!) by the press and D.C. establishment.

Here is a dated article, look for this to become a bigger deal as more comes out about Obama’s church and his writings.  First two paragraphs are included, then the link for whole article.  More to follow I am sure...

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,300135,00.html [1] "Barack Obama has put his religion back into the headlines, trumpeting the power and salvation of faith and asking a church audience in South Carolina to help him become “an instrument of God” and join him in creating “a Kingdom right here on Earth."But the Democratic contender's talk on Sunday of breaking down religious and political differences has some critics questioning the Illinois senator's own beliefs — and those of the man identified as his spiritual adviser — and whether his messages of spiritual inclusion and tolerance have remained consistent."

 


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