"Is Obama afraid of the word 'Jesus' ?" - Chuck Norris

[ericire12]

According to a new national survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press 10 percent of Americans still believe Obama is a Muslim. Seven percent of Democrats believe it. And nearly 20 percent of evangelicals do.

That is how people across the country responded to the question, "Do you happen to know what Barack Obama's religion is? Is he Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, agnostic or something else?"

What I find fascinating is that the same study showed only 55 percent of Democrats knew or believed Obama was a Christian, even after nearly two years on the political trail for president spouting his views and beliefs on everything under the sun.

Moreover, 35 percent of all of those polled have no clue as to what religion the president adheres. That's one-third of the nation he leads. One in three people don't have any idea of his religious convictions. Should the percentage be that high? Religion might be a private choice, but should it be a secret one too, even for a leader?

While those stats say something about Obama's neutrality and respect for representing our nation's religious melting pot, they also say something about the politically correct climate across our land, in which people are afraid to stand up for their convictions so as not to be branded as intolerant or bigots. We have become a nation that fears opinion. Even Holy Week, once celebrated in the corridors of the Capitol, is now a clandestine commemoration full of holy hesitations.

I believe there are two extremes we must avoid in America regarding our religious convictions. On the one hand, we must avoid being fearful or so ambiguous about our beliefs that few, if any, know where we stand. On the other hand, we must avoid being so contentious about our beliefs that we stampede others. Even if we vehemently disagree with others, we must respect one another's views and rights to believe as we choose. That is one thing that has made our nation unique from its inception.

One thing is certain. About this, we can have no doubt. America's founders built this nation upon religious freedom. They valued denominational pluralism. They were unified in their diversity. They all believed in a Creator. And they were almost all vocal about their Christian beliefs. And we should be as well, especially during this week.

Let me tell you what I believe, so, if there is a poll taken someday about me, you all will know. My hope is, if I can tell the nation, you might remind your neighbor.

I believe in God, just as our founders did. As Benjamin Franklin noted in his 1787 pamphlet for those in Europe thinking of relocating to America: "To this may be truly added, that serious religion, under its various denominations, is not only tolerated but respected and practiced. Atheism is unknown there."

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[fightingquaker13]

You know, its a strange day when I actually find myself 80% in agreement with Chuck Norris.
FQ13 who will watch a rerun of walker texas ranger in chuck's honor

[Rastus]

Chuck hit the X ring. 

And it was a 1,000 yard shot.

[Pathfinder]

FTA: "Rather than ask what we believe about Obama's religion, maybe we should be answering what we believe about ours.

Whatever your religious persuasion, don't be ashamed of it. And don't hesitate to let others know where you stand, respectfully speaking. This is America. And that's one of the things that still makes us a great nation. In God we trust."

Amen, Brother Norris, amen.

[Rastus]

FTA: "Rather than ask what we believe about Obama's religion, maybe we should be answering what we believe about ours.

Whatever your religious persuasion, don't be ashamed of it. And don't hesitate to let others know where you stand, respectfully speaking. This is America. And that's one of the things that still makes us a great nation. In God we trust."

Amen, Brother Norris, amen.

Always on point there Pathfinder.  It would be nice if someone calls themselves a Christian, that they know what it means and not make wild claims from a point of ignorance.  People should not get their information from urban legend, reporters or politicians, but from actually reading "The Book" despite the differences in interpretation.   

[Sponsor]

[alfsauve]

Here the test question for Christians:  (or substitute any belief system)

IF Christianity were illegal, would your friends and co-workers be able to present enough evidence to convict you?

[r_w]

Here the test question for Christians:  (or substitute any belief system)

IF Christianity were illegal, would your friends and co-workers be able to present enough evidence to convict you?

OH SNAP!

[mortdooley]

 I believe BO is an atheist with Muslim beliefs, he appears to belong to a non-denominational christen church for political reasons! He has not shown me that he has one drop of pride in the USA and has been able to be sworn in without real proof of citizenship.

[Timothy]

Technically, an athiest does not believe in ANY deity therefor elimintating ALL religious philosophy.  Obama, more than likely, follows his fathers belief system as indicated by his incesant butt kissing in Europe, specifically Turkey.  It's predominantly Muslim and allthough an allied country, would turn like a rabid dog if provoked!

He even attended a muslim based school in southeast Asia as a child.  Some of that has got to sink in to his head...

[twyacht]

I think the Jerimiah Wright Rev. GD America, where BHO attended has an influence on his beliefs.

NOW as POTUS, he actually sent staff members to different churches in D.C. to find a church suitable to fit the "image" as a religeous person. One black church, one multi-cultural, one white, and another, to see which one will suit his IMAGE, not his pursuit of religious knowledge and/or spiritual enhancement.

A real phony.

Which appointment did BHO make to his Advisory Council?

Harry Knox. Real Winner, condoms should be in middle schools, abortion on demand, same sex marriages, you know,, traditional family religious value kinda guy,....

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/09/catholics-offense-obama-appointing-pope-basher-faith-based-panel/


A representative of a national gay rights group who was appointed by President Obama to a White House advisory council this week once described Pope Benedict XVI and some Catholic bishops as "discredited leaders" because of their opposition to same-sex marriage.

Harry Knox, director of the religion and faith program at Human Rights Campaign, a Washington-based gay rights group, lambasted the prelates in a gay newspaper last month for their support of Proposition 8, the successful November ballot measure that made same-sex marriage unconstitutional in California.

 "But Harry Knox is not just a critic. He's insulting. He used disdainful, disparaging terms to talk about the pope and the Catholic hierarchy. If someone were appointed using that language about homosexuals, he would be thrown out."