Joel Osteen: Mitt's a Real Christian

news.aol.com ^ | DEC 28TH 2007 7:01PM | TOMMY CHRISTOPHER

[sevenbak]

WALLACE: And what about Mitt Romney? And I've got to ask you the question, because it is a question whether it should be or not in this campaign, is a Mormon a true Christian?

OSTEEN: Well, in my mind they are. Mitt Romney has said that he believes in Christ as his savior, and that's what I believe, so, you know, I'm not the one to judge the little details of it. So I believe they are. And so, you know, Mitt Romney seems like a man of character and integrity to me, and I don't think he would - anything would stop me from voting for him if that's what I felt like.

[sevenbak]

I'm posting this as an information and discussion piece only. I won't be debating on this thread.

[wastedyears]

I thought Christianity and Mormonism were different...

[wallcrawlr]

Let me help.

Insert 18 pages of discussion on whether its the same Christ, add in some name calling and ego’s, end with the moderator closing the thread.

there you go, i saved us all alot of effort

[duckman]

When was the last time a dems religion was the MSM’s preoccupation?

[pissant]

Is Osteen a real preacher?

[sevenbak]

And that, good sir, is one reason I won’t be debating here. It’s been done ad naseum. I only post this because Olsteen is pretty big and influential in the evangelical community.

Have fun with this yall!

[jdm]

LOL. Not sure if you were trying to be funny, but that was good. I needed a good laugh this morning. :)

[libh8er]

Can we be above the pettiness of what is a real Christian and what isn't? We are choosing a President, not a religious figurehead.

[sevenbak]

AMEN!! (no pun intended)

[ASA Vet]

So why didn't you post it on the religion forum then?
Food fights are normal and allowed there.

[arderkrag]

Yes, because Mr. Watered-down-faith Olsteen

[Bear_Slayer]

However, is Joel a real Christian?

[Sue Perkick]

Well, in his mind he is.

[Sue Perkick]

Seriously.

[sevenbak]

Because, as Wallace so aptly puts it in his question to Olsteen, it’s political, wither we like it or not.

As one who shares Mitt’s faith, I am amazed at just how far this “Mormon threat” has riled everyone up. When Mitt’s dad was running for prez, it wasn’t even an issue. He governed 3 terms in Michigan, never an issue. Mitt's faith was not an issue in Mass. The Religious right of the GOP is a relatively modern movement, and frankly, have hijacked the Republicans for several election cycles. I, for one am getting tired of it.

[Old Retired Army Guy]

1960. Kennedy’s Catholicism.

[arderkrag]

Edit: Moderator, please remove previous post, my browser is being dumb.

Yes, because Mr. Watered-down-feel-good-faith Olsteen would know the difference between a real Christian and a fake one.

[A.A. Cunningham]

I'm posting this as an information and discussion piece only.

That was already done here.

[svcw]

He is?
Huh?

[sevenbak]

I, like Olsteen would prefer to let Christ be our judge. Kudos to him for having the guts to say it, and let the chips fall where they may.

I’m out. Have a great Sabbath everyone!