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Did Rick Warren compare Democrats to prostitutes?

warren.jpgPastor Rick Warren, who drew criticism from both the left and the right when he was chosen to give the invocation at President Obama’s Inauguration, explained on Hugh Hewitt’s radio show last night how he deals with being “a pretty big target” in public life. “My number one goal in life is to have a Christ-like ministry,” said Warren, pointing out that Jesus “hung out” with questionable people such as prostitutes and tax collectors. Warren then said that Jesus “would have hung out with Democrats” today. Before Warren could finish his thought, Hewitt interjected with, “and Republicans,” prompting Warren to include more than just Democrats in his comparison:

HH: But does it surprise you?

RW: No, because as much as I want…my number one goal in life is to have a Christ-like ministry, to treat people the way Jesus did. And Jesus hung out with prostitutes, tax collectors and all different kinds of people. Today, he would have hung out with Democrats…

HH: And Republicans.

RW: …and Republicans, and he would have hung out with gays and with…

HH: Illegal immigrants.

RW: …Muslims and Jews and Christians. And today, so much of the pickiness is look who he ate with, look who he associated with. And if you’re going to have a Christ-like ministry, you’re going to be criticized like Christ.

Listen here:



119 Responses to “Did Rick Warren compare Democrats to prostitutes?”

  1. rastaman says:

    Fourteen Defining Characteristics of Fascism

    #8. Religion and ruling elite tied together.
    Unlike communist regimes, the fascist and protofascist regimes were never proclaimed as godless by their opponents. In fact, most of the regimes attached themselves to the predominant religion of the country and chose to portray themselves as militant defenders of that religion. The fact that the ruling elite’s behavior was incompatible with the precepts of the religion was generally swept under the rug. Propaganda kept up the illusion that the ruling elites were defenders of the faith and opponents of the “godless.” A perception was manufactured that opposing the power elite was tantamount to an attack on religion.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVVa1IvHdKc


  2. penalcolony says:

    Memo to Rev. Warren: WWJD? Eat less.


  3. joe cantwell says:

    ***

    jesus and rick,

    just hanging out.

    :)


  4. tombaker says:

    not just “hung out with” Rick…

    …loved. And stood up for – against the priests, and against the royalty and the monied classes.

    Looks like Rick’s still got a ways to go to achieve that “Christ-like” appellation.


  5. Pennsylvanianne says:

    Somehow, I think Jesus would have had the same opinion of some Republicans as he had of the Pharisees: people who put on the outward appearance of religious devotion without having a similar feeling for their fellow men (and women), not to mention God, in their hearts.
    That begs the question: would he have hung out with Rick Warren? I’m just asking.


  6. tombaker says:

    wrong again, Mr. Dogwash, but Jesus loves you just the same.


  7. RantingTommy says:

    holy rollers are silly

    religion is a mental disorder and should be treated as such

    these people need help


  8. freeman says:

    MOST POLITICIANS ARE PROSTITUTES , EVERYWHERE !
    Even Jesus drew a line on the moneychangers in the temple of his time .


  9. Ape-Man says:

    @4 Dr. Moth Matt Says:

    apparently so. stand by…

    I’m OK with RW, but i’m not OK with the religious test the presidential candidates were put through! Let’s hope that mistake will never be made again.


  10. NOLIESPLEASE says:

    Hey ,…I’m hanging with Christ right now…Hey Jes…pass over the dubbi brother…just becuase you created it doesn’t mean you can boggart the joint….lol. I know, I know …the burning bush….LOL.

    Let’s see how long people like Rick Warren would be preaching if there was no MONEY involed ????? as long as it takes for me to finish this joint with jesus. Back to you jc…no hogging remember.


  11. Ape-Man says:

    Oh, and RW should stay out of politics completely.


  12. Purple State says:

    I find this to be a bit difficult to categorize, a bit of a stretch if you want to produce metaphors. Warren did not directly compare Democrats to prostitutes; he was basically saying that Jesus associates with all likes of people. It was perhaps his mistake to end on Democrats without including Republicans, but it might have been on his tongue when Hewett interjected.

    I take more offense that Warren’s comparing himself to Jesus Christ.


  13. deebaser says:

    Why is Rick Warren relevant?


  14. had enough says:

    It appears Warren, as so many like him, has to put more effort into staying away from the perverse and evil.

    Why can’t the goppers just relax and enjoy life?

    What is wrong with these people?


  15. 666cicadas says:

    watchdog Says:

    “He is simply stating that the democrats are least in line with core principals of Jesus teachings.”

    What were Jesus’ core principals?

    I know. I’m just curious if you’re any different from every other Republican who only thinks they know, but don’t have any clue.


  16. RantingTommy says:

    warren makes his living selling jeebus to unsuspecting rubes


  17. NOLIESPLEASE says:

    People …you do know that christanity was invented by the romans as a method of collecting taxes without having to kill people who didn’t want to pay. You know some 300 years after the story …a bunch of Romans sat and put the pieces of the religion together. For those who believe….why did jesus NOT believe in orginized religion?????

    It’s the biggest scam in history.


  18. Luis Chapulin M says:

    I’ll have to (painfully) agree with watchdog in regard to the title of this post. It seems a bit out of context. It could just as easily read “Did Rick Warren compare Democrats to tax collectors?”.

    watchdog says:
    He is simply stating that the democrats are least in line with core principals of Jesus teachings.

    And here I disagree. Nowhere is he stating that.


  19. Buckie Boy says:

    The mind set of conservatives like Warren are FAR from being even close to Christ-like.

    Their bigotry, general stupidity and ignorance will always hold them back.


  20. RantingTommy says:

    their supposedly all-powerful god sure seems to need a lot of salesmen – seems pretty weak to me


  21. raynman says:

    Short answer: No

    Long answer: It’s telling that when Pastor Warren was making his statement regarding the ministry of Jesus, that the first group that leapt off his tongue with prostitutes, tax collectors, etc. was Democrats. It may be that he would have added other groups like Republicans to his list had he been allowed to continue uninterrupted, but I actually find it hard to believe the Hugh Hewitt would leap to Warren’s rescue like that….


  22. katydid says:

    he didn’t say “he would have hung out with gays”

    he said, “he would have hung out with, uh, gahaays…”


  23. freeman says:

    washed dog ,
    Endless war , weapons sales , torture and killing for resources are Christlike attributes of Republicanism as is the endless hoarding of money and allowing the self interest of the free market to sought out moral questions .
    ?


  24. Purple State says:

    watchdog Says:

    He is simply stating that the democrats are least in line with core principals of Jesus teachings.

    I don’t get that from this quote alone. I get the idea that Jesus Christ would associate with people of different races, beliefs, and political affiliations. If anything, I have a feeling Jesus would have honored and respected the separation of church and state and viewed the common man and woman as humans in need of guidance.


  25. Max Anax junius -1 says:

    .

    The quesion for Pastor Rick Warren is…
    … Would Jesus have hung out with you?

    .


  26. AIO grasshopper says:

    Just another fat over fed false prophet.
    HH should have asked if Jesus would have hung out with Warren.


  27. had enough says:

    A child of 7, of no particular religion, asked me once years ago:

    Do these people need religion because they need more rules?


  28. pastcaring ceratopogonidae says:

    watchdog Says:

    Man TP is really hurting now that Bush is out of office, having to spin preachers words.

    Not any more than you, here, spinning our words.

    P.S.: Jesus loves you…but only if you’re a Democrat.

    :]


  29. Max Anax junius -1 says:

    NOLIESPLEASE,
    Jesus did not need an organized religion…
    … When it was He, who was that Religion.

    Jesus asked people to believe in Him…
    … No more and no less. Those who choose to follow, do.

    .


  30. Perry logan says:

    And Jesus would seek out Rick Warren and kick his butt.


  31. pastcaring ceratopogonidae says:

    And if you’re going to have a Christ-like ministry, you’re going to be criticized like Christ.–Rick Warren

    Too bad it hasn’t happened to ya yet Rick…must mean something.


  32. joe cantwell says:

    doggie,

    i don’t think jesus and rick would

    hang with you cause you’re a

    dude with a ‘tude.

    :\


  33. spearNmagicHelmet says:

    he’s just like jesus.


  34. Max Anax junius -1 says:

    .

    Can someone please take that watchpup out for a walk…
    … He’s using the board as his personal pee pad.

    .


  35. MrBrown says:

    if you want to be more Christ-like, Rick, then stop judging others and welcome them in.

    Stop putting up money for propositions that discriminate against a minority, and better yet, stop trying to *ahem* “convert” them.


  36. Uncle Ho says:

    Vitter and Jimmy Swaggert seem to know a lot about protitutes.

    snark


  37. Danny Noonan says:

    I’m actually reassured a bit by this. Warren is pointing toward being more open minded. More tolerant. Even if his word choice was a bit poor.

    http://www.pufferfishblog.com/


  38. Keith H. says:

    As near as I can tell, from the looks of things, the great all knowing Gawd would have been well served to keep the thought of his little baby Jeebus as just that, a thought.


  39. spencers butterfly mom says:

    PRick Warren proved himself to be a liar and a hypocrit on national TV just last summer. After promising that McCain was secreted in the “cone of silence” (liar) he went on grill Obama on his past while giving McCain a total pass on his adultery, his divorcing the disabled mother of his children for rich, young drug-addicted Arizona Barbie.

    Jesus had quite a thing about liars and hypocrits.

    Never gave a sh!t about PRick before that disgrace of a “forum”, couldn’t care less about him now.

    Purchase Driven Life indeed.

    PEACE


  40. Max Anax junius -1 says:

    .

    Pastor Rick Warren seems to have forgotten that he is part of the modern day, American style, Sanhedrin, who Jesus did NOT hang out with!

    .


  41. spencers butterfly mom says:

    Uncle Ho, don’t forget the great evangelical, Ted Haggard and his male hooker/meth parties!

    And wasn’t there some sex scandal involving McCartney, the founder of the Promise Keepers?

    Hmm. Both from the strongly *ahem* Christian Colorado Springs area.

    PEACE


  42. Hoodathunktick says:

    Snake oil is still snake oil. One should only buy it if they have a rusty snake.


  43. Max Anax junius -1 says:

    .

    Remember, the Sanhedrin colluded to sell Jesus for some shillings of gold so as to eventually hang Christ from a Roman cross.

    .


  44. Hoodathunktick says:

    Sorry, watchpup, didn’t mean to excite you there.


  45. Hoodathunktick says:

    Max Anax junius -1 Says:
    Remember, the Sanhedrin colluded to sell Jesus for some shillings of gold so as to eventually hang Christ from a Roman cross.

    Was that before or after Saruman turned to the Dark Side of the Force? /snark


  46. Imichael says:

    This man comparing himself to Jesus is typical arrogance from his type. Why doesn’t he do what Jesus asks him to do? Sell everything and give up everything and follow Christ.


  47. Rob says:

    Jesus hanging out with democrats?

    That explains why the religious right is always crying for his return


  48. pastcaring ceratopogonidae says:

    P.S. isn’t Gluttony one of the 7 deadly sins Rick?

    Just Saying’


  49. LibertyLover says:

    How egocentric of Mr. Warren… comparing himself to Christ like that…


  50. misscoleopteramolly says:

    Warren: And if you’re going to have a Christ-like ministry, you’re going to be criticized like Christ.
    ____________________________________________________________

    Rick Warren is either delusional or he’s spinning so much he’s going to need a chiropractor.

    Warren is criticized — yes. But not because he “hangs out” with prostitutes, Democrats, tax collectors, etc. It’s because of his bigotry and intolerance toward certain groups of people that’s made him a target.

    If he were to sincerely try and emulate Jesus Christ, I doubt he’d get much criticism at all. Except maybe from pompous evangelicals (today’s Pharisees).


  51. rmwarnick says:

    I’m waiting impatiently for the big Rick Warren Sex Scandal. The way he talks, you know it’ll come out someday.


  52. Crymeariver says:

    deebaser Says:

    Why is Rick Warren relevant?————————————————————–

    I’ll take it a step further, why is this story relevant? This ranks right up there with yesterday’s BREAKING NEWS of a caller to Rush Limbaugh’s show LOL.


  53. Skeeter1 says:

    People take offense when they are looking for it. To find offense in what Rick Warren said, you have to want to find offense.

    It seems that the GOP is the party of upper class white males and that the Democratic Party is the party of the rest of us.

    Based on that, I don’t take any offense to Mr. Warren’s comment.


  54. pastcaring ceratopogonidae says:

    rmwarnick Says:

    I’m waiting impatiently for the big Rick Warren Sex Scandal. The way he talks, you know it’ll come out someday.

    It surely would be sumpin’ to see this fool blubber on the t.v. box a la jerry falwell style now wouldn’t it?!


  55. obama-biden2009 says:

    Rick, we do wish you would “practice” more solitude for your voice or even the sight of your face, makes me a little ill. I screwed up inviting you to the inauguration and offending so many people who voted for us. Unlike the prior administration, I will make apologies when necessary and try to learn from my mistakes.

    Jesus would not be happy with how you treat your fellow man or woman by choosing your followers based on their skin color or for whom they sleep with or who they might be deep down inside. Jesus was not in it for the ALMIGHTY dollar.

    BHO


  56. Zimzone says:

    ‘Thou shalt not kill’

    Until faux Christians can live up their own creed instead of their own greed, they’re just flapping lips and feeding their egos.


  57. spencers butterfly mom says:

    pastcaring ceratopogonidae Says:

    P.S. isn’t Gluttony one of the 7 deadly sins Rick?

    Here’s the Big 7:

    Lust
    Gluttony
    Greed
    Sloth
    Wrath
    Envy
    Pride

    Far be it for me to judge, having so many logs in my own eyes, but I’d venture a guess that PRick is down for Gluttony and Pride, but I wouldn’t rule out Greed or Envy. Don’t know about Sloth or Wrath, and I have no interest in mental images so I won’t even comment on Lust.

    PEACE


  58. RantingTommy says:

    why do religious people feel the need to continue proving their insanity on a daily basis?

    all these jeebus salesmen are either delusional or just profiting off of other people’s delusions

    can’t we get help for people afflicted with the mental illness of religion?

    are we still such a callous nation that we would allow our people to believe in such obvious fantasy?


  59. Crymeariver says:

    obama-biden2009 Says:

    choosing your followers

    OxyMORON! My god, if you are going to try to be cute and clever, try to at least make some sense. More guilt by accusation with no basis in fact or any indication to support such a ridiculous statement. If you knew anything about this man, he is one of the most inclusive people I have seen. Sad.


  60. pastcaring ceratopogonidae says:

    spencers butterfly mom Says:

    Thanks! I knew it was in there somewhere.


  61. shoeless Chilopoda says:

    It must suck to be God or Jesus and have jackasses like Rick Warren always speaking for you.


  62. Purple State says:

    Crymeariver Says:

    deebaser Says:

    Why is Rick Warren relevant?————————————————————–

    I’ll take it a step further, why is this story relevant? This ranks right up there with yesterday’s BREAKING NEWS of a caller to Rush Limbaugh’s show LOL.

    I will admit that there might not be much relevance with this entry on Warren. I don’t see the point in reporting what he says as being notable, but one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

    As far as Rush is concerned, let’s not forget that ThinkProgress stands for “media accountability” and is not simply a news medium. You won’t necessarily find BREAKING NEWS here. If you want to read the news, buy a newspaper before the media empires collapse. If you want to read about the hypocrisy of the media, then read the entries located here.


  63. Mathazar says:

    Doesn’t Warren have it backwards ?

    Jesus didn’t choose to hang out with any particular category of persons.

    They chose to hang out with him. And he wouldn’t have turned ANYONE away.


  64. nigel says:

    If one applies the same logic used to ask if Warren compared democrats to prostitutes then Hewitt apparently compared republicans to prostitutes.


  65. Tim43 says:

    Rick Warren got it wrong. He is completely being unfair. Prostitues are not nearly as sleezy.


  66. erjeroco says:

    Hate to say it, but with that moustache and goatee I always thought he looks like the depictions of Satan that are out there. A couple of little horns and the look would be complete. He needs to either shave or grow a full Moses.


  67. Xisithrus says:

    Soooo, By Warren Logic Jesus Would Have Been At The RNC Hanging Out With The Hookers And Blow Band And Wearing a Pink Wig And A Pink Boa.


  68. Xisithrus says:

    Jesus Would Also Be Hanging Out With Ethically Challenged Congress Folks Such As Ney, Foley, Cunningham, Delay and Newt.


  69. Crymeariver says:


    Purple State Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    As far as Rush is concerned, let’s not forget that ThinkProgress stands for “media accountability” and is not simply a news medium.

    Fair enough and a good point but lets at least be honest hear…ThinkProgress stands for “Conservative media accountability”…there aren’t enough terabytes available to report KO’s “facts”


  70. tombaker says:

    Tim43 – You know that from personal experience?

    real “Christian” of you, buddy.

    stay classy.


  71. Xisithrus says:

    Warren is, I think, using Jesus to demonize people/groups he doesnt agree with and also using Jesus as a cover for the people/groups he hangs out with.

    Your not very clever Rick…


  72. tombaker says:

    you cry me a river,

    crybaby.

    i’ve got plenty of cheese

    to go with your whine.

    grow up, and do something responsible to help your country.


  73. Crymeariver says:

    tombaker Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    you cry me a river,

    crybaby.

    i’ve got plenty of cheese

    to go with your whine.

    grow up, and do something responsible to help your country.

    LOL, what is this even suppose to mean? You tell me to “grow up” and you break out that old hack bit…whine and cheese.


  74. Tim43 says:

    “Rick Warren got it wrong. He is completely being unfair. Prostitues are not nearly as sleezy.”

    Moreover, at least prostitutes understand free market capitalism unlike the democrats in power right now. Prostitutes are out there working for their money while the current democrats want to tax everyone and give away free money to corporations and lazy bums.

    Prostitute = Capitalist
    Democrat = Communist


  75. Xisithrus says:

    crymeariver said: You tell me to “grow up” and you break out that old hack bit…whine and cheese.

    Leave Glenn Beck Alooooooooone!!


  76. Xisithrus says:

    Tim43 Bilged: Moreover, at least prostitutes understand free market capitalism unlike the democrats in power right now. Prostitutes are out there working for their money while the current democrats want to tax everyone and give away free money to corporations and lazy bums.

    I guess you forgot how Bush/Paulson “saved the economy” with TARP bailouts and that it was Bush that saved the auto industry with bailouts?


  77. Xisithrus says:

    Wait, Tim43, I though democrats were wealthy hollywood actors and elitists?


  78. Purple State says:

    Crymeariver Says:

    Fair enough and a good point but lets at least be honest hear…ThinkProgress stands for “Conservative media accountability”…there aren’t enough terabytes available to report KO’s “facts”

    That’s what the conservative websites are for. I do suggest that people get both sides of the matter. This is “ThinkProgress” for a reason. Progressive thought. It should be fairly countered with “conservative thought” with details from other websites, as long as those websites present their entries in a similar manner.

    But those are on other websites.


  79. obama-biden2009 says:

    Crymeariver Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    obama-biden2009 Says:

    choosing your followers

    OxyMORON! My god, if you are going to try to be cute and clever, try to at least make some sense. More guilt by accusation with no basis in fact or any indication to support such a ridiculous statement. If you knew anything about this man, he is one of the most inclusive people I have seen. Sad.

    Excuse me, Crymeariver of Bullsh*t, I know some of Rick The Moron’s followers and they are about as inclusive as the KKK. I think you need to keep your head above water and out of your anus.


  80. Xisithrus says:

    Hey, Tim43, who bailed out the S&L folks to the tune of 500 billion?

    Can you say George Sr?


  81. dbadass says:

    I wonder what a democrat prostitute is?


  82. Xisithrus says:

    http://www.independent.org/images/article_images/charts/040624_spending.gif

    Oh my, just look at this generational theft [govt spending under Bush] Tim43!!!

    But its okay, Dick Cheney and Regan said deficits dont matter!


  83. Xisithrus says:

    dbadass Says: I wonder what a democrat prostitute is?

    Lol. I guess they have sex and then give away the proceeds.


  84. Purple State says:

    Tim43 Says:

    Prostitute = Capitalist
    Democrat = Communist

    So that would make pimps…what?


  85. Pachydiplax de St. Augustine says:

    Dear Crymeariverissippi:

    How are you today? Allow me to paraphrase Donald Rumsfeld:

    You and I agree on every single issue you brought to this forum except for the instances where you are still learning.

    Learn to say I don’t know, if used when appropriate you will it often.


  86. Xisithrus says:

    So that would make pimps…what?

    Banksters


  87. Tim43 says:

    Xisithrus Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    dbadass Says: I wonder what a democrat prostitute is?

    Lol. I guess they have sex and then give away the proceeds.

    I guess that would make them whores


  88. dbadass says:

    libertarian prostitutes?


  89. Zooey Lepidoptera says:

    had enough Says:

    A child of 7, of no particular religion, asked me once years ago:

    Do these people need religion because they need more rules?
    April 8th, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    Very astute child. :)


  90. obama-biden2009 says:

    The funniest part of this “Rick Warren” debate is, in another 50 years all religions will be laughed at like how the Egyptians worshiped their various idols and how others worshiped the sun. My personal feeling is, religion is for the weak minded, look at all the cults and groups like Osama Bin Laden’s. They are all sheep, same with the Fox Freaks. Easy to lead into the fire, no minds of their own, drink the Kool Aid, remember Jim Jones? Where is he when we really need him???


  91. wiley says:

    If he wants to impress me he’ll have to whip the CEOs and bankers.


  92. upright left says:

    ______
    MrBrown Says:

    if you want to be more Christ-like, Rick, then stop judging others and welcome them in.

    Stop putting up money for propositions that discriminate against a minority, and better yet, stop trying to *ahem* “convert” them.

    April 8th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
    ______

    He does welcome them, he just doesn’t excuse their sin. Jesus welcomed everyone. He didn’t excuse their sin, but He does forgive it if one asks. ;)


  93. upright left says:

    ______
    obama-biden2009 Says:

    The funniest part of this “Rick Warren” debate is, in another 50 years all religions will be laughed at like how the Egyptians worshiped their various idols and how others worshiped the sun. My personal feeling is, religion is for the weak minded, look at all the cults and groups like Osama Bin Laden’s. They are all sheep, same with the Fox Freaks. Easy to lead into the fire, no minds of their own, drink the Kool Aid, remember Jim Jones? Where is he when we really need him???

    April 8th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
    ______

    It’s not very respectful to call Barack Obama and Joe Biden weak minded. ;)


  94. Rodeskawler says:

    Warren is absolutely correct that Jesus would be hanging out with liberals, since he was one. What Warren failed to mention is it would have been people like Warren that would have crucified him.


  95. Eugene atrax robustus Debs says:

    watchdog Says: 5

    Yeah he lied and you are an idiot


  96. Eugene atrax robustus Debs says:

    Cryingmoron 55

    If you dont LIKE this site there are several million more out there. We most likely can soldier on without you. Better yet why dont YOU set up your own website and let us know where it is so we can drop by and tell YOU how to run it.


  97. Eugene atrax robustus Debs says:

    Timmeh you incredibly stupid punk. Did you drop by to remind us just how stupid you are? Good job there moron. Your ignorance is legend however we wont forget you that fast. Your stupid is vintage and impressive. Your grasp of reality non-existant. Dont you think rather than continuing to embaras yourself so consistantly it MIGHT be time for you to STFU?


  98. Eugene atrax robustus Debs says:

    Timmeh43

    No Rick got it wrong. He is like you that way he NEVER gets it right. The two of you share staggering stupidity and an astonishing lack of self awareness


  99. dbearton says:

    Rick Warren is a phoney …


  100. The Republic of Hymenoptera Stupidity says:

    upright left Says:

    It’s not very respectful to call Barack Obama and Joe Biden weak minded. ;)
    ____________

    Well, then I guess I’ll have to stick to calling YOU weak-minded, huh?

    Come here, ya li’l Christianist ragamuffin, you, so’s I can give ya a big hug.

    How come you’re not busy bashing gays someplace?


  101. The Republic of Hymenoptera Stupidity says:

    Rick Warren sez:

    And if you’re going to have a Christ-like ministry, you’re going to be criticized like Christ.
    _____________

    Well, lucky you managed to dodge THAT bullet, huh?


  102. upright left says:

    ______
    The Republic of Hymenoptera Stupidity Says:

    upright left Says:
    It’s not very respectful to call Barack Obama and Joe Biden weak minded. ;)

    Well, then I guess I’ll have to stick to calling YOU weak-minded, huh?

    That’s perfectly acceptable, bud. It’s these folks who insult our President who are being disrespectful. Like this one:
    RantingTommy Says:
    religion is a mental disorder and should be treated as such
    these people need help
    April 8th, 2009 at 2:40 pm

    I don’t know about you, but I don’t believe Barack Obama is mentally ill.

    Come here, ya li’l Christianist ragamuffin, you, so’s I can give ya a big hug.

    I would never be so cruel as to give you false hope like that, bud.

    How come you’re not busy bashing gays someplace?

    Because, bud, some of us can disagree with a person’s behavior without hating the person. You should try it. Get rid of some of that hate. You’ll feel better for it. ;)



  103. Max Anax junius -1 says:

    .

    #77 TimTROLL43 Says:

    Prostitute = Capitalist
    Democrat = Communist

    I know “WE” are, but what does that make you?

    .


  104. Max Anax junius -1 says:

    Hoodathunktick,
    Yes, well after the rebelion but just before the DeathStar II.


  105. Bostonian Queer in Dallas says:

    Hey Rick! Have y’all heard of the sin of gluttony? Girlfriend, call Jenny Craig.


  106. The Republic of Hymenoptera Stupidity says:

    upright left Says:
    ____

    Oh there there there…

    Stop yer cryin… We’re all just friends here, Wrongie…

    Geez, yer thin-skinned.

    Ya li’l Christianist hypocrite, ya.

    :-D :-D :-D ;-D!!!


  107. Max Anax junius -1 says:

    .

    FEAR…
    Head for the hills…
    There’s a storm gathering…
    Teh gays are coming…
    To take away your freedumbs…
    And your Rights are threatened…
    So that doctors can’t practice their love…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI261VU0AZA

    .


  108. Max Anax junius -1 says:

    .

    #97 upright left,
    Who determines what a sin is?

    YOU?

    RICK WARREN?

    ROMANS?

    Or, (gasp) GOD?

    Let God do what God does best, so that you can go do the best for God, K?

    .


  109. Max Anax junius -1 says:

    p.s. upright left,
    What was the lesson Christ taught about judging your brother?
    When you claim I’m the sinner, are you not judging me, then?
    No matter how well you mask that damnation with your false love of me, people see through that mask for what it hides…
    … A JUDGMENT OF ME!


  110. upright left says:

    ______
    The Republic of Hymenoptera Stupidity Says:

    upright left Says:
    ____

    Oh there there there…

    Stop yer cryin… We’re all just friends here, Wrongie…

    Geez, yer thin-skinned.

    Ya li’l Christianist hypocrite, ya.

    :-D :-D :-D ;-D!!!

    April 9th, 2009 at 1:59 am
    ______

    Still haven’t quite mastered the art of that response, eh bud? I do admire your persistence, though, and appreciate you being a consistent source of amusement. ;)

    You still failed to give your opinion of those who have suggested that our President is weak minded or has a mental disorder. I know that you disagree with them and that you have the utmost respect for our President and his intellectual abilities. ;)


  111. upright left says:

    ______
    Max Anax junius -1 Says:
    #97 upright left,
    Who determines what a sin is?
    YOU?
    RICK WARREN?
    ROMANS?
    Or, (gasp) GOD?
    Let God do what God does best, so that you can go do the best for God, K?

    p.s. upright left,
    What was the lesson Christ taught about judging your brother?
    When you claim I’m the sinner, are you not judging me, then?
    No matter how well you mask that damnation with your false love of me, people see through that mask for what it hides…
    … A JUDGMENT OF ME!
    ______

    Hey max, how’s it going? God and His Word are definitely the only valid source of identification of sin. Calling someone judgmental is usually effective in a discussion. It’s somewhat important, though, that the person has actually judged you. Feel free to show where I posted anything in reference to you. ;)

    Calling a sin a sin, as stated by the Bible, is hardly being judgmental. Otherwise, it would be judgmental to say that murder is a sin. I would be judgmental if I acted as though I’m free from sin or that the sin of another is any worse than my sin. Your sins and mine are equally abhorrent to the Lord.


  112. RealityCheck says:

    He was right…democrats prostitute their votes out every election.

    Just saying.


  113. Max Anax junius -1 says:

    upright left,
    Christian? Let go of the Old Testament.
    Christian? Follow Christ’s commandments.
    Christian? Hold on tight to that stone.
    Christian? Accept that judgment back.

    Look upright,
    No where did Christ say to judge your brother for their sins? No where. And the moment you take a position of superiority over what your brother does and lay a condemnation upon him for it labeling him a sinner, is the very moment you’ve judged him. For you do not know what God deems to be sinful. You only know what was written by man, edited by man, and published by man.

    Which is a greater sin, then…
    … Fornication or playing God?

    Now that you know my “sin”, will you tell us yours?

    .


  114. upright left says:

    ______
    Max Anax junius -1 Says:
    ——————————————————————————–

    upright left,
    Christian? Let go of the Old Testament.
    Christian? Follow Christ’s commandments.
    Christian? Hold on tight to that stone.
    Christian? Accept that judgment back.

    Look upright,
    No where did Christ say to judge your brother for their sins? No where. And the moment you take a position of superiority over what your brother does and lay a condemnation upon him for it labeling him a sinner, is the very moment you’ve judged him. For you do not know what God deems to be sinful. You only know what was written by man, edited by man, and published by man.

    Which is a greater sin, then…
    … Fornication or playing God?

    Now that you know my “sin”, will you tell us yours?

    .

    April 9th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
    ______

    Since you don’t believe the Bible is God’s Word, it won’t do us any good to discuss what we think He considers sin.

    You are right. I’m not called to judge you, so I don’t. I didn’t call you a sinner, the Bible does. We are all sinners. I don’t assume superiority over anyone. Perhaps you missed my comment that our sins are equally abhorrent to the Lord. I can’t make it much clearer than that. Talking about a sin doesn’t mean you are being judged. The difference is that I’m not asking the govt to legitimize my sin.

    As for my sins? They are largely the same ones of which the majority of people are guilty; nothing out of the ordinary. I assume you are looking to start a discussion of whether or not I adhere to the cultural requirements of the Jews in the Old Testament? I’m not Jewish, so, no I don’t. ;)


  115. Eugene atrax robustus Debs says:

    RealityCheck Says:

    No he wasnt right you are a liar and a fool. Republicans are so incredibly stupid they just spew out this kind of mental illness as if it had some connection with reality. You are a punk and a moron


  116. Rodeskawler says:

    To be more accurate:

    Pimp= capitalist

    Prostitute= indentured servant

    Republican=fascist

    Blue Dog or “Moderate” Democrat = Republican (transitivity applies)

    Real Democrat = Patriot


  117. RealityCheck says:

    Hey Fools…how is you’re choice for President…asking for millions of dollars…and keeping troops in Iraq…going over with you?

    Oh…that’s right…it’s just “W’s” war.

    hahahahahahaha


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