joelstrumpet

This news article really fires me up! I just can't believe that the liberal press is so ignorant to the Islamic religion that they don't see the fault in their comparisons and comments. Please read...


http://embeds.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/03 ... omparison/

McCain camp disputes Wright-Parsley comparison
by Mosheh Oinounou

Washington, D.C. — John McCain’s campaign is pushing back on recent allegations that controversial Ohio pastor, Rev. Rod Parsley, serves as a “spiritual guide” for the GOP presidential nominee.

As Barack Obama continues to take heat for anti-American and racially divisive comments made by his longtime pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, some voices on the left are arguing that McCain should be receiving similar scrutiny for provocative remarks made by Parsley.

The Ohio-based religious leader has made a number controversial statements about Muslims, previously calling Islam an “anti-Christ religion” based on “deception.” In a recent book, he also wrote that the prophet Mohammad “received revelations from demons and not from the true God,” adding that “Allah was a demon spirit.”

According to the campaign, McCain met Parsley for the first time three weeks ago, when the pastor served as an introductory speaker at a February 26 rally in Cincinnati.

McCain praised most of the leaders in attendance, saying of Parsley: “I am very honored today to have one of the truly great leaders in America, a moral compass, a spiritual guide…thank you for your leadership and your guidance. I am very grateful you are here.” (Coincidence note: This was the same event of the infamous Bill Cunningham remarks)

A number of blogs and magazines (inc. here, here, and here) are citing the “spiritual guide” line to make the case that Parsley is an important influence for the Arizona Senator. International publications are also picking up on the endorsement–a headline in the Tehran Times this morning screams, “McCain advisor: Destroy Islam.”

A campaign official disputes that argument, adding that any comparison between the Wright and Parsley situations is “totally absurd.” The official notes that Rev. Wright married Obama, baptized his children and has served as his spiritual adviser for 20 years, whereas McCain received Parsley’s endorsement at one event and has never attended his service.

Regarding Parsley’s comments on Islam, campaign officials point to McCain’s denunciation of similar comments made by Rev. John Hagee–noting that the presumptive GOP nominee was not endorsing Parsley by accepting the pastor’s endorsement and does not agree with all of his views. McCain has vowed repeatedly to run a “respectful campaign,” condemned any personal attacks on Obama and Clinton.

Additionally, Campaign Manager Rick Davis circulated a memo this week that called upon supporters to “follow John’s lead and run a respectful campaign focused on the issues.”

And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

Daniel 12:9-10

Great use of scripture Seeker!

It will not be too long before we see what direction our United States is going...

You know the scary thing is that I know some so-called Christians that are jumping on the Obama bandwagon. My neighbors are a case in point. I just don't know what's going on with this Obama-mania.

Hi Perdonado,

It all boils down to our treatment of Israel as you know. As long as we support Israel we are ok, I feel at least. I don't worry too much over politics. If I truely believe the words of God then it is He that appoints leaders and kings. The person that God wants to be our next president will be our next president. I am 100% confident of that. If the USA goes the way of the AC spirit then it is destiny to have someone to lead America into the arms of the AC. I accept whoever is in power as God's choice for leadership of this nation. Keeps me from fretting over things out of my control.

Peace,
Seeker