He was Right On! He stated that “while many faith communities around the world are inspiring people to lift up one another, we also see faith being twisted and distorted, used as a wedge – or worse, sometimes as a weapon”. He further stated that “no faith tradition is immune and every religion — has chapters its adherents are not proud of”. So, predictably some Repubs respond with nonsensical outrage and twist his words to suit their agenda, as Louisiana Rep John Fleming did on Fox News when he said, “President Obama’s speech — in which he drew a historical comparison between atrocities committed by Islamic fighters and past “terrible deeds in the name of Christ” were “un-presidential” and actually defended ISIS”. Fox News host, Eric Bolling, stupidly responded: “when you take Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, whatever, their combined killings in the name of religion — well, that would be zero”. How ignorant can anyone get?! Did these people actually pay so little attention in any history class they were ever in? They’ve never read or heard about The Inquisition or The Crusades?! Amazing!
Feb 19 2015
What did you think of President Obama’s address at National Prayer Breakfast on Feb 5th?
He was Right On! He stated that “while many faith communities around the world are inspiring people to lift up one another, we also see faith being twisted and distorted, used as a wedge – or worse, sometimes as a weapon”. He further stated that “no faith tradition is immune and every religion — has chapters its adherents are not proud of”. So, predictably some Repubs respond with nonsensical outrage and twist his words to suit their agenda, as Louisiana Rep John Fleming did on Fox News when he said, “President Obama’s speech — in which he drew a historical comparison between atrocities committed by Islamic fighters and past “terrible deeds in the name of Christ” were “un-presidential” and actually defended ISIS”. Fox News host, Eric Bolling, stupidly responded: “when you take Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, whatever, their combined killings in the name of religion — well, that would be zero”. How ignorant can anyone get?! Did these people actually pay so little attention in any history class they were ever in? They’ve never read or heard about The Inquisition or The Crusades?! Amazing!
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