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Why Do Christians Doubt Barack Obama's Faith?
Religion is a topic that makes most journalists uncomfortable, unless they can expose hypocrisy - as in preachers who speak of virtue while carrying on an affair - or outrage such as Rev. Jeremiah Wright and the doings at Barack Obama's now former church in Chicago. Most journalists think taking religion seriously might require them to study the claims of various faiths and too many of them have already decided this might lead them to a faith higher than themselves or politics and they don't wish to take such a journey of personal discovery.That is too bad, because such an attitude exposes one of the main gaps between most Americans - who believe in God - and most journalists, who don't.
"I'm rooted in the Christian tradition," said Obama, who has declared himself a Christian. But then he adds something that most Christians will see as universalism: "I believe there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief that we are connected as a people."An exception is Chicago Sun-Times columnist Cathleen Falsani, who interviewed Obama in 2004 for her book, "The God Factor: Inside the Spiritual Lives of Public People "and asked him specific questions about his religious beliefs.
"I'm rooted in the Christian tradition," said Obama, who has declared himself a Christian. But then he adds something that most Christians will see as universalism: "I believe there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief that we are connected as a people."
Falsani correctly brings up John 14:6 (and how many journalists would know such a verse, much less ask a question based on it?) in which Jesus says of Himself, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." That sounds pretty exclusive, but Obama says it depends on how this verse is heard.
According to Falsani, Obama thinks that "all people of faith - Christians, Jews, Muslims, animists, everyone - know the same God." (her words)
If that is so, Jesus wasted his time coming to Earth and he certainly did not have to suffer the pain of rejection and crucifixion if there are ways to God other than through Himself.
Here's Obama telling Falsani, "The difficult thing about any religion, including Christianity, is that at some level there is a call to evangelize and proselytize. There's the belief, certainly in some quarters, that if people haven't embraced Jesus Christ as their personal savior, they're going to hell." Falsani adds, "Obama doesn't believe he, or anyone else, will go to hell. But he's not sure he'll be going to heaven, either."
"Any first-year seminary student could deconstruct such "works salvation" and wishful thinking. Obama either hasn't read the Bible, or if he has, doesn't believe it if he embraces such thin theological gruel."Here's Obama again: "I don't presume to have knowledge of what happens after I die. When I tuck in my daughters at night and I feel like I've been a good father to them, and I see that I am transferring values that I got from my mother and that they're kind people and that they're honest people, and they're curious people, that's a little piece of heaven."
Any first-year seminary student could deconstruct such "works salvation" and wishful thinking. Obama either hasn't read the Bible, or if he has, doesn't believe it if he embraces such thin theological gruel.
Obama can call himself anything he likes, but there is a clear requirement for one to qualify as a Christian and Obama doesn't meet that requirement.
One cannot deny central tenets of the Christian faith, including the deity and uniqueness of Christ as the sole mediator between God and Man and be a Christian. Such people do have a label applied to them in Scripture. They are called a "false prophet."I hope some national journalist or commentator with knowledge of such things asks Obama about this and doesn't let him get away with re-writing Scripture to suit his political ends.
By Cal Thomas
Syndicated columnist/FOX News Contributor
Reason #1: Obama Believes There Are Many Paths to Heaven
In a 2004 interview with Cathleen Falsani, Obama said, "I believe that there are many paths to the same place." Obama also said, "All people of faith-Christians, Jews, Muslims, animists, everyone knows the same God."
But Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." Nowhere in the Bible is there a reference to Obama's "many paths."
At a meeting of evangelical leaders in 2008, Obama was asked whether he believed Jesus was the only way to salvation. Obama replied, "Jesus is the only way for me."'
"In a stunning example of subtle, diabolical deceit, Obama affirms Christ as his own Savoir then negates Christ as the only Savior of the world."In a stunning example of subtle, diabolical deceit, Obama affirms Christ as his own Savoir then negates Christ as the only Savior of the world.
Jesus warned us not to be deceived by those who would lead us astray. "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it."
Jesus is the narrow gate and the only way to heaven. Obama's view says, in effect, that Jesus' death on the cross was unnecessary since there are multiple ways to God. The many paths of Obama are in reality just the broad road to destruction.
Reason #2: Obama Denies the Authority of the Bible
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God's people confess that the Bible is God's inspired and infallible Word and the Christian's final authority of faith and practice. In a recent speech Obama distinguished himself from those who believe in the authority of the Bible. "Now this is going to be difficult for some who believe in the inerrancy of the Bible, as many evangelicals do." Obama went on to disparage and denigrate the scriptures.
"In a very cynical way, Obama twists selective scriptures to advance non-Biblical lifestyles using the golden rule to justify supporting homosexual sodomy."In a very cynical way, Obama twists selective scriptures to advance non-Biblical lifestyles using the golden rule to justify supporting homosexual sodomy.
Obama even invokes the Bible by applying biblical pages to his campaign's theme of political hope that actually refer to the hope Christians have in Christ. "At this moment, in this election, we must pledge once more to march into the future. Let us keep that promise, that American promise, and in the words of scripture hold firmly, without wavering, to the hope that we confess."
Obama twists the Bible in an attempt to lend credibility to his agenda, even though he denies the Bible and it's clear moral teachings. Obama is even derisive of faithful African American pastors who treat the Bible with respect. For Obama, his opinion, not the scripture, is the final authority.
Jesus prayed to His Father, "Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth."
Reason #3: Obama Supports Homosexuality
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Barack Obama is an unabashed supporter of special privileges for homosexuals, a stand that flies in the face of the biblical prohibition on homosexual sodomy.
"In the sermon on the mount, Jesus affirmed that every "jot and tittle" of the Bible is true, including the parts that condemn homosexuality." In the sermon on the mount, Jesus affirmed that every "jot and tittle" of the Bible is true, including the parts that condemn homosexuality. In an interview with the homosexual publication, the Advocate, Obama attacked faithful black pastors who faithfully proclaim what the Bible says about homosexuality. "Most African-American churches are still fairly traditional in the interpretations of Scripture. And so from the pulpit or in sermons you still hear homophobic attitudes expressed."
However, Obama lavished praise on his controversial former pastor and mentor, Jeremiah Wright, for being "very good on gay and lesbian issues." Obama's former church, Trinity United Church of Christ voted recently to approve of homosexual marriage.
Obama dismissed as "obscure," the clear and definitive teaching of the Apostle Paul in Romans 1 that calls homosexual acts "indecent" and "perverse."
Obama has also promised to overturn the Federal Defense of Marriage Act and promised to reverse the "don't ask, don't tell policy regarding homosexuality in the US military.
When it comes to homosexuality, Obama opposes the traditional, biblical and historic standards of the Christian faith.
Reason #4: Obama Supports Abortion
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Appearing before a recent meeting of Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in America, Obama proudly said, "I have consistently had a 100% pro-choice rating with Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice America."
"Obama says, 'The first thing I'd do as president is sign the Freedom of Choice Act.' This act would stop states from restricting abortions of any kind, even partial birth abortion."Obama says, "The first thing I'd do as president is sign the Freedom of Choice Act." This act would stop states from restricting abortions of any kind, even partial birth abortion.
Throughout the history of the church, Christians have opposed abortion because they believe that life begins at conception. Abortion is as an attack on the innocent human life of a baby who is made in the image of God.
Obama recently said at a Forum hosted by Pastor Rick Warren that to know when a baby ought to have human rights it is "above his pay grade," but he is very clear that a baby can be killed anytime, even after it is born.
On four separate occasions Obama has voted against bills that prevented the killing of infants that are born alive, having survived an attempted abortion.
Reason #5: Obama Affirms Muslim Prayer
In a New York Times interview in 2007, entitled Obama, A man of the World, Obama fondly recalled the Islamic evening call to prayer as "one of the prettiest sounds on Earth at sunset."
"Christians believe that Jesus Christ is God's True Prophet, the full and final revelation of God. No true Christian can say the Muslim call to prayer is a 'pretty sound' because it is a direct challenge to the truthfulness of Jesus Christ as the Word of God made flesh."According to the article, "Obama went on to recite its opening lines with a perfect Arabic accent: "Allah is Supreme! Allah is Supreme! Allah is Supreme! Allah is Supreme! I witness that there is no god but Allah! I witness that there is no god but Allah! I witness that Muhammad is his prophet!" The article said this would "give any one living in Alabama a heart attack."
Christians believe that Jesus Christ is God's True Prophet, the full and final revelation of God. No true Christian can say the Muslim call to prayer is a "pretty sound" because it is a direct challenge to the truthfulness of Jesus Christ as the Word of God made flesh.
Mohammad denied that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. The Muslim call to prayer affirms that Mohammad is God's prophet. Jesus said, "For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice." John 18:37 NKJV
Reason #6: Obama is Associated with Black Liberation Theology
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- Romanian Obama hater Romanian Obama hater Sep 18, 2009 @ 6:42 pm
- Politikal konservatives & konservative GOPers, they dont getit that the USA they worship is being Afrikanized right under their noses. This is auspicized by the very deity they worship. Amerika is flocking to Afrikan idols. I am an ex x-tian. Obama is a muslim, has 5 aliases, stole the elektion, born in Kenya & his family there vouch for that birth.
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- cid50 cid50 Jul 8, 2009 @ 11:33 am
- WOW! Great lens! And it takes courage to post a lens like this! Heaven forbid if we say anything negative about the anointed one!!
I've said all along BO was not a Christian......and this lens looks like proof to me!
I'll be forwarding this on to friends.
Thanks for the good work!
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- totalsolutions totalsolutions May 13, 2009 @ 12:11 am
- I am an Australian and have not been aware of this information and the excellent videos from Defend Christians.
I will pass on your squidoo to others so they become informed.
I will continue to keep the US in my prayers and pray that Obama is convicted to speak the truth of the Bible.
We are saved by faith alone.May God continue to bless you as you powerfully witness.
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- AlienAlien117 AlienAlien117 Apr 3, 2009 @ 9:20 am
- To Whit....I'm not replying to myself...I was amazed today to read in the paper that Obama has a 66% rating world wide as a leader,the same figure as he has at home.I no longer enter into the 666 question, but it did give me a tingle.Just for the record Gods perfect number is 777....666 is the number of man ...Whit the sheer speed at which these amazing Old and New Testament "lenses" are coming to pass is astounding.......back to the subject ..Obama...did you see Obama and Michelle greet the Queen and Prince Philip?....Americas new "Camelot" meets the Royal House Of Windsor....the Obamas received a portrait of the Queen and the Prince.....the Windsors received an I Pod loaded with the Queens favourite music.The word on the street is that it was mostly Broadway music....wow that last spiel ended at 777 characters....I have tried to imagine dear old Queen Lizzies thoughts as she goes to sleep...Lord ..what is this World coming to...Lord we are at a crossroads.Jesus.God.let my Spirit Rest
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- AlienAlien117 AlienAlien117 Mar 30, 2009 @ 10:05 am
- What can I say Whit? I'll be reading these lenses........ all day such inspiration With todays breaking news..Obama re GM Chrysler..reading the 7 Reasons fully convinces me the President has no real Faith.Here is a man who has promised everything to everyone....sure he tickles every ones ears, he does not stand on high moral ground for anything... a gain sayer A year ago Obama was hailed by many in Europe as the "black Messiah" Today in Eurpoe as I type thousands are protesting against this man.......and that is the key Whit he's just a man...all we can do is pray for the man........I still fear for his life both physical and Eternal. The Obama cult and that's what is.... is so similar to the Mormon Cult a little salt a little sand....a little truth and a great orator... Joseph Smith (the Mormon founder) had the same "gift of the gab" he lured millions over time to join the Mormon cult.Even though the original cult of Rome is still going strong I'm sure this new cult leader will fit in
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