Posted on 03/27/2008 4:40:22 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama suggested Wednesday that Jesus Christ is not the only way to heaven during a campaign event in North Carolina.
While answering a question about his Christian faith, Obama said he believes that Jesus Christ died for his sins and through God’s grace and mercy he could have “everlasting life,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
But he also believes Jews and Muslims and non-believers who live moral lives are as much “children of God” as he is, according to The Associated Press.
As an example, he spoke about his late mother who was “not a believer.”
"[S]he was the kindest, most decent, generous person that I have ever known," Obama said, according to the Times. "I'm sure she is in heaven, even though she may not have subscribed to everything that I subscribe to."
Obama’s response amid the recent controversy surrounding his former Chicago pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, who made inflammatory remarks about race and America in sermons he delivered many years ago.
The Illinois senator, who has made religion a cornerstone of his campaign, has denounced the comments – which included “God damn America” for its racism – but refuses to distance himself from the pastor, whom he compares to an uncle.
During his response on Wednesday, Obama praised his church, Trinity United Church of Christ, especially its choir, and said it was very warm and welcoming and is like any other church in America in that it exists to praise God.
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Heck, I’ve heard O’Reilly say that, and he claims to be a Catholic.
OBAMA CALLS JESUS CHRIST A LIAR!
If Jesus is the only way to heaven, all those suckers born before his time or never heard of him are toast.
An Obamination, disputing the Bible.
Baraq Husayn ibn Mahomet was taught to lie to the infidel.
Yeah, we know that. In reality, how is that implemented?
The proper response would be, “I’m running for President, not Pastor. Do you have any political questions to ask?”
When the republican YouTube debate had that idiot with the KJV, I was hoping the candidates would reply like that.
AMEN!
I’m still not voting for him.
Or infant children in places where the Word of Christ is simply not part of their frame of reference.
If she was so kind why did she bail on you Barry?
All babies go to heaven
“John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
The bible is not without concepts open to interpretation, this is not one of them.
Then he’s definitely not a Christian.
Must be a Muslim after all.
Or maybe he missed John 14:6
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Maybe if the pastors aren't teaching it, he missed it while READING his Bible.
but before you do, answer this one: "What about all the people "BC" and others who haven't had the chance to hear about Jesus?
oabamama is the last person I want to see anywhere near the WH. He's a racist bigot - the polished, programmed puppet - or BLACK MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE of the militant blacks.
That said, I don't think this is an argument that should be pursued. Many will then just think that obamamama is Oh So loving to his fellow man - We have enough ammo to use.
This is the typical “pick-and-choose-what-makes-you-feel-good” religion of the day. It is NOT Christianity. Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father but through Me.” (John 14:6) And He said, “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life...Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” (John 3: 16,18) There is no other way of salvation according to the Holy Scriptures.
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama suggested Wednesday that Jesus Christ is not the only way to heaven during a campaign event in North Carolina.
Well, that answers that - Barry is not a the born again Christian he claims.
Then Jesus's death on the cross was useless.
Every liberal probably thinks Messiaobama is the fastest way.
He absolutely is the only way to heaven, and those who never hear the gospel are indeed given a chance to make the right choice.
I truly feel sorry for people who choose to make fun or mock the most serious issue any human being will ever face, that being where to spend eternity.
MM (in TX)
Barry-
Your mom was an atheist. She rejected God’s invitation to follow Him. She may have been a delightful woman. A loving mother. She is not in heaven unless she made the choice to believe in her heart and confess with her mouth.
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name, under Heaven, given among men, by which we must be saved” Acts 4:12
Wonder where Obama got his philosphy or theology degree.
Obama and his church are most likely Mooseslimes.
The hate thing seems to be a red flag.
You didn't answer the question...which was:""What about all the people "BC" and others who haven't had the chance to hear about Jesus?"
Are you saying God condemns them all to Hell.
If you're going to respond, respond to the question.
I don't necessarily disagree with you, but asserting something doesn't make it true. Do you have anything to back up your statement?
His religion seems to be the church of envy; a light rewrite of Karl Marx.
Many people politely and with good intent speak about people going to Heaven because it is such a delicate time speaking of loved ones that pass away or simply because we dont know what people do in the quiet of the night or in their own prayer closets.
Christian faith is such a personal area. If you want to know his Theology, I am afraid he may be like the rest of us on that road to Heaven... we met a Savior, we walk with Him daily but, we don't know everything,we know this....God is good. God is merciful, God asks us not to judge, but love. I believe this is what he is doing loving his brother.
Please don't go down this road.
Yep, very popular and very wrong.
Any politician who says that only Christians go to heaven will be quoted as saying that Jews aren’t.
If Christ is the only way, then those Jews who refuse to believe in him are damned.
A remarkable number of people who claim to be Christian don’t seem to be able to comprehend this simple fact.
Marxists they are. What bothers me is their embrace of Islam.
Thats a relief!And the unborn as well,at least I am assuming you are including them.
“being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the spirit, by which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison.”
Acts 2:31 31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. (KJV)
Does’nt matter what we think,GOD takes care of it all.
Your dispute is not with those who believe in Jesus or who claim to have the answers. Your dispute is with what is recorded in the New Testament. No historical document has the volume manuscript evidence that verifies it's accuracy and veracity, including Shakespeare. Manuscripts dating to the 2nd century testify to the accuracy of what we hold in our hand today. The earliest Church Fathers all preached to the same Gospel put forth in the NT. Thus, each of us is left with 3 choices:
1. The NT is not true, and Jesus is not the Christ
2. The NT is partially true, and man must determine what is true in it
3. The NT is true in it's entirety, thus written words of Jesus are as he spoke them, and He is the only way.
Have you read the Gospel of John? What is the central message of that book? Who does Jesus claim to be? Forget what we say, what does the NT say? You then must make a decision to believe or not, just as I did.
Obama falls into the 1st or 2nd group above, and his fruit witnesses that he must not be a true believer. We don't know his heart, but we must observe his actions.
No one predates Christ. At a minimum everyone has certain revelation of Christ written on their heart. If this is the limit of their exposure this is the standard they are held to. The Bible makes clear one is accountable to the extent of God's revelation to them, however, the greater revelation the greater responsibility. All the elect are provided a path to Jesus.
Absolutely. This Obamalamadingdong dub is just trying to pander to as many dupes as possible.
According to Christians. Pathetic concept if you ask me.
No one predates Christ? What? A certain revelation written on their heart. Excuse me?
I take the C.S. Lewis approach to this subject. Just as no one can do evil in the name of Christ, no one can do good in the name of a false prophet (pick your poison). A person who lives a good life as defined by the Bible can get into Heaven — note I’m not saying will. This doesn’t mean that someone who knowingly rejects Christ but still meets the ten commandments will get into Heaven — that’s a horse of a different color.
Too tired to go into the theology I’m trying to expound — go read The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis.
maine-iac7
Let me try to answer that.
In the Old Testament you had the Ark of the Covenant (God’s presence inside) that couldn’t be touched and was carried by poles. The Ark was inside the Temple & Holy of Holies which was entered only by the High Priest on an infrequent basis. The Old Testament describes in detail all of the festivals and occasions in which the people of Israel gathered together and fasted, prayed, had feasts (first fruits being one of them) and had sacrificed lambs, birds, etc. for the attonement of sin. Very bloody. Jesus Christ was the High Priest who sacrificed himself for us for our sins. The Temple curtain was torn at his death (remember?) opening up the Holy of Holies and signifying that no more “God in a box” - we have direct access to Him and He wants in our hearts. I hope this answers some of your question. I’m not a theologian but I have been saved by grace which is free even though the price paid was beyond human comprehension.
Who let you out of your cage,?,,reckon your a muslim.
What's your problem. Read Chapter one of John - Jesus created the entire world. Jesus said "Before Moses was I AM." Do you understand what he meant by this? Are you familiar with the Biblical doctrine of the great "I AM"? Have you read Exodus? Further, have you read the first 5 chapters of Romans regarding the revelation written on one's heart and the extent of one's moral accountablility based on the revelation they have received whether that be natural or special revealtion? You need to read the book.
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