Comments on: Obama, Faith, and Double Standards http://www.achicagoblog.com/politics/obama-faith-and-double-standards/ Living and breathing in the Second City Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:17:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Leslie http://www.achicagoblog.com/politics/obama-faith-and-double-standards/#comment-1526 Leslie Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:10:30 +0000 http://achicagoblog.blogivists.com/2008/03/17/obama-faith-and-double-standards/#comment-1526 When Obama referred in his speech to other churches and their pastors, that hit home to me, since I'm Catholic. Several Catholic bishops -- in my opinion -- behaved with close to criminal abandon in shuffling around and covering up for priests. If I ran for public office, I would not expect to be held to account for what I did (or didn't) do to speak up about that, or leave my church. Many of us have been disappointed by the clay feet of our own religious leaders. <em>Leslie's last blog post..<a href='http://openrecords.wordpress.com/2008/03/18/blogger-exhibits-healthy-cynicism/' rel="nofollow">Blogger exhibits healthy cynicism and other Sunshine Week links</a></em> When Obama referred in his speech to other churches and their pastors, that hit home to me, since I’m Catholic. Several Catholic bishops — in my opinion — behaved with close to criminal abandon in shuffling around and covering up for priests. If I ran for public office, I would not expect to be held to account for what I did (or didn’t) do to speak up about that, or leave my church. Many of us have been disappointed by the clay feet of our own religious leaders.

Leslie’s last blog post..Blogger exhibits healthy cynicism and other Sunshine Week links

]]> By: Robert Depper http://www.achicagoblog.com/politics/obama-faith-and-double-standards/#comment-1524 Robert Depper Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:02:39 +0000 http://achicagoblog.blogivists.com/2008/03/17/obama-faith-and-double-standards/#comment-1524 I have yet to feel comfortable with the microscopic attention to Wright's comments. Hell, I didn't pay much attention to them once I got the gist of his statements and the gist of the media attention. I don't think it's fair to judge Obama by the statements of his pastor. And it's certainly not fair to make all the wild polemic leaps made by many in the blogworld and the mainstream media for that matter to Obama's views on race or America. I watched the race speech that Obama just made and continue to be impressed with his classiness, directness, and rhetorical gifts. I have yet to feel comfortable with the microscopic attention to Wright’s comments. Hell, I didn’t pay much attention to them once I got the gist of his statements and the gist of the media attention. I don’t think it’s fair to judge Obama by the statements of his pastor. And it’s certainly not fair to make all the wild polemic leaps made by many in the blogworld and the mainstream media for that matter to Obama’s views on race or America. I watched the race speech that Obama just made and continue to be impressed with his classiness, directness, and rhetorical gifts.

]]> By: mike van winkle http://www.achicagoblog.com/politics/obama-faith-and-double-standards/#comment-1521 mike van winkle Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:26:10 +0000 http://achicagoblog.blogivists.com/2008/03/17/obama-faith-and-double-standards/#comment-1521 Interesting observation. We are the most segregated on Sunday mornings. I think you are exactly right about this. The question is though, does someone's "faith" matter. It is hardly the same that John Hagee happens to endorse McCain. But Obama actually goes to Wright's church, which means he, at least tacitly, endorses Wright? Right? <em>mike van winkle's last blog post..<a href='http://achicagoblog.blogivists.com/2008/03/18/beer-cures-cancer/' rel="nofollow">Beer Cures Cancer</a></em> Interesting observation. We are the most segregated on Sunday mornings. I think you are exactly right about this. The question is though, does someone’s “faith” matter. It is hardly the same that John Hagee happens to endorse McCain. But Obama actually goes to Wright’s church, which means he, at least tacitly, endorses Wright? Right?

mike van winkle’s last blog post..Beer Cures Cancer

]]> By: Beasley's Brother http://www.achicagoblog.com/politics/obama-faith-and-double-standards/#comment-1523 Beasley's Brother Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:12:59 +0000 http://achicagoblog.blogivists.com/2008/03/17/obama-faith-and-double-standards/#comment-1523 I believe that the speech from Senator Barack Obama today clarifies and raises consciousness about the Senator's relationship with Rev. Wright and explains where Rev. Wright are coming from. In due respect, McCain receives support from Pat Robertson, James Dobson, & the Late Jerry Fawell. Each one of those gentleman have a long history of racism and bigoted comments. Regardless, It is not helping matters when we engage in this dialogue. America is the most segregated on Sunday Morning when they attend church. There is alot of things that I disagree with in my own faith, but it is mine and I own it. Barack Obama owns his faith, and probably disagrees with many statements that are made. But it is a private matter. So we need to step back, breathe and go forward. I believe that the speech from Senator Barack Obama today clarifies and raises consciousness about the Senator’s relationship with Rev. Wright and explains where Rev. Wright are coming from. In due respect, McCain receives support from Pat Robertson, James Dobson, & the Late Jerry Fawell. Each one of those gentleman have a long history of racism and bigoted comments.

Regardless, It is not helping matters when we engage in this dialogue. America is the most segregated on Sunday Morning when they attend church. There is alot of things that I disagree with in my own faith, but it is mine and I own it. Barack Obama owns his faith, and probably disagrees with many statements that are made. But it is a private matter. So we need to step back, breathe and go forward.

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