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Not So Fast, Barack
IBD ^ | June 3, 2008

Posted on 06/03/2008 6:22:45 PM PDT by Kaslin

Decision '08: Barack Obama is changing churches in hopes of changing the subject long enough to slip into the White House. But it won't change what he believes. Who'll pin him down?


A careful reading of the transcript of Obama's press conference over the weekend reveals that he neither denounced his church nor permanently quit it. He twice left open the door to rejoining Trinity United Church of Christ after the election.

He said he and his wife merely decided "it was going to be very difficult to continue our membership there so long as I was running for president."

Typical of the coverage of this candidate, nobody in the press followed up with tough questions. Nobody bothered to parse his words.

They just lobbed more softballs. "Do you feel like your faith and your church come under fire, more rapid fire, than other candidates in this presidential election?" asked one reporter. "How do you feel about that?"

We already know how Obama feels. He's frosted that this paper and others outside the mainstream liberal media exposed his militantly Afro-centric, anti-American church and preacher.

(Excerpt) Read more at ibdeditorials.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: democrats; elections; obama; trinityucc; tucc
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Like a typical liberal he thinks he can pull the wool over everyone
1 posted on 06/03/2008 6:22:45 PM PDT by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin
changing churches in hopes of changing

Get a new mantra, already...

2 posted on 06/03/2008 6:25:06 PM PDT by Izzy Dunne (Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line.)
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To: Kaslin; Das Outsider

More BARAKIANITY!


3 posted on 06/03/2008 6:25:12 PM PDT by Jo Nuvark (Those who bless Israel will be blessed, those who curse Israel will be cursed. Gen 12:3)
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To: Kaslin

Can you spell “worm?”


4 posted on 06/03/2008 6:25:38 PM PDT by yldstrk (My heros have always been cowboys--Reagan and Bush)
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To: Kaslin; potlatch; devolve; Grampa Dave; MeekOneGOP; dixiechick2000; LucyT; Ernest_at_the_Beach

5 posted on 06/03/2008 6:27:15 PM PDT by PhilDragoo (Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
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To: Kaslin

I don’t recall anyone asking him to leave his church.


6 posted on 06/03/2008 6:28:57 PM PDT by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote.)
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To: Kaslin

Profiles in Courage, Ch. 9


7 posted on 06/03/2008 6:36:12 PM PDT by patch789
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To: Jo Nuvark
"We don't want to have to answer for everything that's stated in a church," Obama complained.

You know, Magic One, some church bodies have confirmation vows that include acceptance of that denomination or synod's published confessions in toto

If the pastors are using their pulpit for the purpose of promulgating teachings that are in conflict with church doctrine, why stay and support it? If that is in the official doctrine, is this so-called church really much of a Christian Church to begin with?


8 posted on 06/03/2008 6:36:32 PM PDT by Das Outsider
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To: Jo Nuvark

Shall we read from the Prosangelia of B’rok ‘Bomma?


9 posted on 06/03/2008 6:59:47 PM PDT by Das Outsider
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To: Das Outsider; Kaslin; potlatch; devolve; Grampa Dave; MeekOneGOP; dixiechick2000; LucyT; ...

BARAKIANITY and Trinity United Church of Christ...

From their website: http://www.tucc.org/about.htm

United Church of Christ Statement of Faith in the form of a doxology

We believe in you, O God, Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, and to your deeds we testify: You call the worlds into being, create persons in your own image,and set before each one the ways of life and death. You seek in holy love to save all people from aimlessness and sin. You judge people and nations by your righteous will declared through prophets and apostles. In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, you have come to us and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to yourself. You bestow upon us your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races. You call us into your church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship, to be your servants in the service of others, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil,to share in Christ’s baptism and eat at his table, to join him in his passion and victory. You promise to all who trust you forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, your presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in your realm which has no end. Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto you. Amen.

We are a congregation which is Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian... Our roots in the Black religious experience and tradition are deep, lasting and permanent. We are an African people, and remain “true to our native land,” the mother continent, the cradle of civilization. God has superintended our pilgrimage through the days of slavery, the days of segregation, and the long night of racism. It is God who gives us the strength and courage to continuously address injustice as a people, and as a congregation. We constantly affirm our trust in God through cultural expression of a Black worship service and ministries which address the Black Community.

The Pastor as well as the membership of Trinity United Church of Christ is committed to a 10-point Vision:

A congregation committed to ADORATION.
A congregation preaching SALVATION.
A congregation actively seeking RECONCILIATION.
A congregation with a non-negotiable COMMITMENT TO AFRICA.
A congregation committed to BIBLICAL EDUCATION.
A congregation committed to CULTURAL EDUCATION.
A congregation committed to the HISTORICAL EDUCATION OF AFRICAN PEOPLE IN DIASPORA.
A congregation committed to LIBERATION.
A congregation committed to RESTORATION.
A congregation working towards ECONOMIC PARITY.

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Do not return evil with evil, or insults with insults.
Instead, pray for blessing. You were called in order to
inherit blessing..., (First Peter 3:9)

These people appear to hate Americans who are pigment
challenged. They deftly play the race / slavery card,
and yet it was not they who were persecuted, but rather
their ancestors.

Some from TUCC are not known by their love (as Christians
are to be known), but rather they are known as promoters
of vengence. To what profit?


10 posted on 06/03/2008 7:05:45 PM PDT by Jo Nuvark (Those who bless Israel will be blessed, those who curse Israel will be cursed. Gen 12:3)
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To: Das Outsider

[... Shall we read from the Prosangelia of B’rok ‘Bomma? ...]

Oh yes... please do!


11 posted on 06/03/2008 7:06:47 PM PDT by Jo Nuvark (Those who bless Israel will be blessed, those who curse Israel will be cursed. Gen 12:3)
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To: Jo Nuvark
From the book of Pusillanimity, chapter 6, verses 14-19:

At that time, B'rok 'Bomma was confronted by a scoffer who asked, 'B'rok 'Bomma, you say there may or may not be a God, and that Heaven is like your daughter. Tell us, is there life after death?'

To this, B'rok 'Bamma replied, 'In my kingdom, there will be no death, but everlasting health care. Trust in the Government, as you have trusted in me.'

Many in the crowd swooned.

12 posted on 06/03/2008 7:21:40 PM PDT by Das Outsider
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To: Kaslin

“so long as I was running...”

We need to pay attention to is, was, shall be, to be, etc. again.


13 posted on 06/03/2008 7:30:05 PM PDT by combat_boots (She lives! 22 weeks, 9.5 inches. Go, baby, go!)
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To: Das Outsider

[... ‘In my kingdom, there will be no death, but
everlasting health care. Trust in the Government,
as you have trusted in me.’ ...]

Your best BOSPEL yet!

Barak Obama (BO) + Go(spel) = BOSPEL


14 posted on 06/03/2008 7:30:18 PM PDT by Jo Nuvark (Those who bless Israel will be blessed, those who curse Israel will be cursed. Gen 12:3)
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To: Jo Nuvark
Barak Obama (BO) + Go(spel) = BOSPEL

A nice portmanteau, Jo!

I went with 'prosangelia' because what B'rok 'Bomma is offering is not 'evangelion.'
15 posted on 06/03/2008 7:35:12 PM PDT by Das Outsider
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To: Kaslin

sadly, he can, at least over 1/2 the country (sheep).


16 posted on 06/03/2008 7:38:32 PM PDT by enough_idiocy (Holding my nose in 2008. I disagree with McCain on lots of issue, but with the Democrats on more.)
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To: Das Outsider

Portmanteau???
I just learned a new word.
Thank you Mr. Wordsmith.


17 posted on 06/03/2008 7:39:15 PM PDT by Jo Nuvark (Those who bless Israel will be blessed, those who curse Israel will be cursed. Gen 12:3)
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To: Jo Nuvark
Portmanteau??? I just learned a new word.

We use them all the time, but few know what they're called.
18 posted on 06/03/2008 7:47:58 PM PDT by Das Outsider
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To: Jo Nuvark
A congregation committed to the HISTORICAL EDUCATION OF AFRICAN PEOPLE IN DIASPORA...

Oh, man...the gift that keeps on giving.

19 posted on 06/03/2008 7:49:29 PM PDT by gogeo (Democrats want to support the troops by accusing them of war crimes.)
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To: Jo Nuvark
While we're on the subject of the Magic One (much props to his name), I have to say that I hope he picks John Edwards as his VP. It would certainly bolster his Elmer Gantry cred. They could work together in a sort of tag-team Hour of Power.


20 posted on 06/03/2008 7:56:46 PM PDT by Das Outsider
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