Barack Obama : Call To Renewal - Faith and Politics 1of 5

[1LonePuma]

KennethHasUTubeCams2: I hate to say it, but even though Obama should never ever be compared with Abraham, the best thing that could happen to him is they impeach him asap! There is no doubt in the minds of Americans that Obama is an illegal puppet of the shadow government. He's a yes man kind of guy. He's a phoney pretentious man! And, I've heard tell, on YouTube, he's a major recast, he and his wife!! There is nothing good about this man and the sooner America tunes in, the sooner he'll be gone

[eleutheromaniac]

Jesus would've voted All of the Above. ;-)

[KennethHasUTubeCams2]

..the previous crap I was trying to post was just a joke for a laugh..(:

[KennethHasUTubeCams2]

Seriously, the thing is I like Allen Keyes too..

But Obama is better for the common good of all people in our country seeing the big picture..

If we let God sort out the morality matters, and just get busy loving our neigbor, the way we were instructed, we can persuade folks to appreciate our way of life..

That's not to say stand for injustices or lay down on those ideals corrosive to our nation's obedient posture to the Creator. But simply to be civil in debate, and fair in compromise.

[1LonePuma]

@KennethHasUTubeCams2

What you don't seem to understand, as the bible teaches us, there cannot be any peace as long as people listen to the dictates of the Devil. He's a liar and a deceiver, as to what is truth. Anyone not accepting what is truth in Christ and the Word of God is also a liar and deceiver and cannot be trusted to do what is right in the eyes of God. Obama is a Muslim and is recorded as recognizing Christians as stupid...wake up!

[Malkum77]

@1LonePuma Really? Where is your undenyable proof? I know muslims. Muslims won't waste their time pretending to be of another faith. If he is a muslim, why would he confess Christ as his savior? We know his former pastor, Jerimiah Wright. No muslim does that. Neither would he participate in Christian activities. IF we are followers of Jesus, we are to be about the truth, and not bear false witness against anyone, such as what you are doing!

[KennethHasUTubeCams2]

@1LonePuma Here's what I DO see: A bunch of Pharisees that have been asleep at the wheel for the last decade have suddenly filled with righteous indignation about the Liar President/antichrist, When for eight year prior, George W. Bush--a man who's been killing folks his entire political and military careers--initiates two Hollywood wars and kills more Americans than died in the whole of the Vietnam era. If the dung HE slung smells like lilacs, I don’t want a so-called awakening about THIS guy.

[KennethHasUTubeCams2]

There are two variables to consider as President--the welfare of the nation as a whole, and the importance of every citizen as individuals. I think he has the appropriate outlook for a world leader to have in our time. Now, it may not be religious to separate church and state, but it is scriptural. Jesus instructed us to abide by man’s law as we would His Father’s, in order to be the example of obedience the world needs to see. He tells us not to judge the iniquities of others; but our own.

[KennethHasUTubeCams2]

The President’s illustration of a man about to kill his son Abraham-style, and the reactions folks would have seeing such a thing take place in today’s world, is the best example of why a President must consider and protect freedom of beliefs for all citizens, unless such belief threatens the preservation of life. Otherwise we are just calling for anotheer sect war.

Christianity and facism: not good bedfellows.

[ShananagansOnYou]

Obama calls Eagles owner to congratulate him for signing Vick

I wonder if Bernie Mandoff had a second chance would you think obama would congratulate him ??

Answer NO hell no this is a black way of getting re-elected fucking scumbag

[Heyyyitsmeli]

So according to Obama God isn't real because he isn't seen or heard. Well obviously Obama isn't gonna hear or see God seeing as he isn't in the word. I will make a suggestion to you oh Mr. 'President' don't criticize and mock Christians with your ignorant words and disgrace a country that is built upon Christian beliefs but unfortunately that already happened when you were elected president. Its sad to think that people elected this 'man' if he can even be called that to be this nations leader..

[762submoa]

Obama is a reprobate that has made up his owne god that fits his beliefs. He will be burning in hell for eternity with his abortion doctors and faggots. I pray every day for the destruction of Obama and his entire family and his advisors that God will destroy them and send them to hell where they belong

[Gh0stblight]

@762submoa So uh, what kind of crap-god do you pray to? Instead of praying for peace you pray for death and suffering. Do you worship pagan gods that do this sort of thing? Congratulations. You win the "Dumbass Hypocrite Award"

[762submoa]

@Gh0stblight No if you knew the bible you would understand my comment and realize it was a biblical statement. Death and hell for faggots and baby killers and most importantly unbelievers. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. Know your a sinner worthy of hell and that paid for your sins on the cross and by believing on him for salvation alone. Faggots don't believe because of their reprobate mind given to them by God Romans 1 28-32

[Gh0stblight]

@762submoa You're funny, please misinterpret the your Bible more. Please also continue to worship your version of your God. Keep living as you've been living life as an ignorant retarded shit. Because eventually, your kind will die out. Well unless you keep inbreeding and forcing your children into your cult. Good luck with that.

[StrengthFromAbove83]

@Gh0stblight cult? Islam.

[BlackRepublican2010]

Barack Obama, the supposed Christian, is trying to reach out to Evangelical Christians by taking hostile quotes from the Old Testament, the Hebrew Bible, & asking them about it. The truth is President Obama shows his ignorance here. He Should know that the Hebrew Bible is more hostile because unlike the book of Christianity about Salvation & what the Lord God says, the Hebrew Bible emphasizes the sins of man more emphatically & demonstrates the need for Jesus to come & save our sins.

[escuingo2]

that's why religions are not good they just divide people religion=insane,,, atheist=sane

[BrocktonRod]

Obama is offended by the thought that Jesus is more important him.

Alan Keyes is AWESOME .

The most important thing I heard here was Obama admitting that he's a progressive

[cowboy123]

religion don't Accept or agree immoral things and avoid becoming involved in politics, even if that means that its members will be hated by some politicians?When Jesus was arrested and falsely accused of being a political agitator, he replied: My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.

[cowboy123]

That ancient city was notorious for its immoral lifestyle. Paul warned: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. Then Paul added: And that is what some of you were.(1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Imagine—good religion helped some who were formerly without moral standards to become clean and upright servants of God!

[Gabrielhunter666]

6/28/06

2-8=6

6/6/6

[XWOPLATINUM]

@Gabrielhunter666 lol you can add anything and look for stuff and u will find 666 and any other thing u wanna find dude but yeah hes a ignorant president

[Gabrielhunter666]

@XWOPLATINUM I know but there is more to it than that, 666 is the number of the beast and man's number, it's not just an individual, or empire but man attempting to be like God (AGAIN) Ref : Gen 11 - The tower of babel now read that look at the pictures that the men of old have on it in google or yahoo pics then google the U.N. building I bet you'll find what i'm pointing out. "Many languages, One Voice"

[acrislazoiu]

hitler should have shot himself he was half Jewish..

[unberyl]

@acrislazoiu lol, read some history. That's exactly what he did.

[TheILLUSIONIST93]

Enough about the Catholic Church already. It is the most powerful religious entity on the planet right now so its obvious that there will always be 1. Thousands if not Millions of rumors against it and 2. Some corruption. I for one have been to no Catholic Church that has constituted anything more to spiritual faith and the desire to help your fellow man. They have a different opinion of how God should be worshiped and advocate it fully. You simply cant judge Catholics or the Church as a whole.

[seanlinder]

You misunderstand me sir, I do not agree with the catholic religion because of the differences between what christ and the bible teaches compared to the paganism of the catholic church. Christ is the only mediator not the pope, that is blasphemy. We could spend hours and hours talking about that, but I don't single out the catholic church, because every religion has something derived from paganism. GOD isn't religious we are, we choose to believe the things that we make up, that don't count.

[seanlinder]

It sounds like you don't want to know about it, all you have to do is type in Hitler Catholic Church, and you'll find your information. There is a lot more to the history of the catholic church than that. I don't want to offend you, but if you are catholic, read the bible and see what the difference in the belief system is between the two. Research the crusades, Constantine,jesuits, and the pope and his inter-faith movement. The bible says that " My people perrish for there lack of knowledge".

[Eternaldream00]

And The Catholic church helped loads of nazi officers and leaders escape Europe..that is thr truth. But You have to remember that this was all done by people not god and it has nothing to do with what jesus taught..I'm not religious myself but cutting down a whole tree just because of a few rotten apples is a bit of an overreaction ^^

[cellolove7]

seanlinder: the actual teachings of the church are not anti-jew.

[seanlinder]

@cellolove7 If you are referring to The Church then yes I know. The bible teaches the exact opposite with definite judgements for those that do curse the Jew. There is a difference in The Church and the catholic church or any other. With the catholic church, they might not teach that anymore but their popes make decisions that will bring GOD's wrath down to earth.

[cellolove7]

@seanlinder

The Catholic Church was never, ever anti-Jew.

[seanlinder]

No, and just because he was Catholic doesn't mean he follows the GOD of the bible. That is a whole different story. Hitler was financed by the Catholic church. The Catholic church is responsible for killing millions of Jews and christians, among other things. A lot of people believe that if they believe in GOD they are christian, and then they do things that go against what biblical christianity teaches. A true christian has a love for everyone even if that person hates them, and is forgiving.

[seanlinder]

I didn't mean to attack you, I was defensive to some of your comments, either way, there is no logical reason to hate anyone because they believe in GOD. Whether you believe or not, common sense should tell you that if someone dedicates their life to doing right by everyone around them, by making a positive contribution to the world, then that is something good. I am not perfect, but because of my studies and relationship to GOD, I have made huge changes in my life, and only wish....

[seanlinder]

that I would have done it sooner.

[seanlinder]

I'm sorry sir, but that is historical fact. There is a lot more to their story as well. It isn't hard to find that out, it is all very well documented. From Constantine to now, look it up.

[dcarterfrom07]

if you would present some facts or proof then i'll look further into it.... where i stand, i have never heard shit about the catholic church having any connection to hitler or the nazi regime.... however i have heard that hitler was anti-religious and attempted to remove christianity from german culture... THAT is a fact...

[slytherinspy1960]

i think for hitler it was more about race than religion. and he was actually religious himself, he did believe in a god. and most the nazis were christian so no that is most certainly not fact. stalin was the one that was anti religious.

[keggerous]

im so glad we have a closet atheist president!! :) i understand why he cant come out either. i mean with ppl like *seanlinder* in this country.

[seanlinder]

It will be a sad day when you actually get a clue. The saddest part about it is that it will be too late. I hope that isn't the case though.

[keggerous]

why dont u take ur negative personal attacks else where..if this is what all religous ppl are like it only proves even more that there is no god.....

[keggerous]

seriously how can someone who claims to be close to god(who is all powerful and all knowing) be completely ignorant of evolution? its fucking amazing plp like u still exist. i though that shit only happened in like the middle east with those crazy muslims but i guess america is turning crazt aswell. im moving to europe i think. better health care and better, smarter ppl.

[seanlinder]

Once again, you say i'm ignorant about evolution with no proof. Just because I don't believe in your religion, you say i'm ignorant. If you like to believe that things just happen to appear and evolve then thats fine. I don't care, but don't say i'm ignorant of evolution, because it sounds like you are.

[keggerous]

wrong again buddy! i say ur ignorant of evolution BECAUSE U ARE or u wouldnt have said the dumb ass shit u said illistrating ur ignorance on the subject! gtfo with ur bs...just because u require religion and a sky daddy to worship doesnt mean everyone else does. in fact, id rather accept the scientific method and get actual answers!

[seanlinder]

There you go, I am not even arguing that GOD exists i'm just trying to explain to you that you are waisting your time with an impossible theory, but if that makes you feel better then have at it, its the people like you that persecuted the ones who didn't believe the world was flat.

[keggerous]

i KNOW u believe in god! if u didnt u wouldnt have such an uneducated and biased view on evolution! fyi its ppl LIKE ME that proved the earth was round! its called science and the theory of evolution exists because of the SCIENTIFIC METHOD! get ur head out of ur ass.

[seanlinder]

Whatever you say, it's obvious that your offended because I believe in GOD not because I don't believe in your theories. It is your theory that made Hitler feel good about killing the handicapped and the Jew. I am done arguing with you, I hope that you enjoy the rest of the time you have on this earth. I am sorry for any name I might have called you, you are right, I shouldn't act that way even if I am treated that way by the other person. Have a good day.

[keggerous]

Hitler believed in a different theory of evolution other then darwinian means (the theory originally appeared in ancient greece). however, that doesnt even matter...in fact, hitler was a roman cathlic that openly spoke of his beliefs and his destiny as the 2nd comin of christ. he did what he did because he hated jews and other ppl..not because he accepted evolutionary theory. he also accepted the theory of gravity also. i hope u dont think that makes gravity evil....

[hydin1]

spin it until you win it barack.

[packetscan]

Why is anyone listening to Alan Keyes, he's insane

[leemarqaan]

to me Barak seems humble when he's talkin about religion period... but i dont know if he is a person of faith.

But He is good at whatever he wants to present to the public. I personally like the way he uses words than any other politician but i dont agree to some of his never ending flip flops.

[spacecowboy95]

Thank you barack for speaking openly about religion.

Faith is not an intellectual position and CANNOT be tolerated as a valid argument. Religious people need to keep their superstiton to themselves when discussing matters of ethics or science. Its simply not good enough to invoke your unprovable god. We should live in a world where reason and evidence are fundemental to our conversation. Unfortunately some people will be on the losing side of history, they either need to grow up or get out.

[echnique1]

hypocrite. please keep all atheistic views to ones self. thank you.

[morphixxx1984]

As a believer I think we should listen to all nonbelievers out there even if we think they're wrong. How else can we have a discussion about it. So YOU shut up!

[spacecowboy95]

I dont know what you mean by "atheistic views". You do realise that the same kind of critical reasoning leads me to dismiss, magic, witchcraft, and the many other gods which lay in that mass grave we call mythology. You are an atheist with regards to most of that stuff right? Im sorry but if there is going to be discussion it will be based off things we can all agree on, like observable evidence. There is no room for your private faith any more than the next religious fanatic.

[donokanagan]

Typical American, shut up and don't say anything, but "LISTEN TO ME". fuck off.

[drroberson4]

God does not need to be proven, because He has already proven Himself to us... Just look around you.... Look at the sky....stars.....animals...US.­... And you mean to tell me you all think this just happened... come on... I am a college student and if any thing science came after God not before ;)

[spacecowboy95]

God doesnt need to be proven? Why not?

Why should we take your personal revelation seriously? Thats all it is isnt it? Im glad you think god has proven himself to you, are we all supposed to take your word for it? By this logic, mental patients who have seen phantasms and unicorns have just as much justification for claiming their existance, it had after all been "proven to them". ive looked at the sky and the stars and life on earth, and none of it suggests any kind of deliberate designer.

[seanlinder]

You obviously haven't look very hard.

[spacecowboy95]

A degree in phil and religious studies.

Ive heard all the arguments for gods existance, none of them are without flaw and are therefore, invalid. Sorry, ive looked as hard as anyone needs too.

[seanlinder]

I'm sorry to inform you that a degree on the subject is worthless. If you knew the history on the seminaries and college based learning on religion you would know that. Philosophy has nothing to do with GOD, neither does religion. With respect, I am telling you, not on my opinion, you cannot logically believe in the theory of evolution. You believe in man made global warming too don't you?

[spacecowboy95]

i can perfectly well logically accept evolution, just like the rest of the scientific community. dont wast time debating me on the topic, go right ahead and give us a replacement for the cornerstone of biology. ill even grant you that evolution never happened. go ahead and enlighten us,

[seanlinder]

First of all you say the rest of the scientific community, like all scientist believe in evolution. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, there are even atheist scientists that realize that it is a big joke that wastes plenty of time and money.

[seanlinder]

It is impossible from the big bang forward. The thing is and try and prove me wrong if you want, I encourage you, there are plenty of scientists out there that are embarrassed with the religious theory of evolution.

[seanlinder]

its funny that you say that since science has never proven that GOD doesn't exist. Evolution is an impossible and unproven theory, not science. The evolution theory goes against science and common sense.

[RoCkYaFaCe]

But a big booming voice from the sky is common sense?

[seanlinder]

yes, not to mention there is way more evidence for GOD than there ever will be for evolution. Whether it be historical, scientific, or other things. You don't have to believe in GOD if you don't want to, but you really have to get real if you believe in the theory of evolution. Either you haven't studied the subject enough or you don't want to believe in GOD and that is your only other option, to believe in the religious theory of evolution.

[keggerous]

ive never heard an argument for god that didnt include at least one logical fallacy...im not interested in hearing ur arguments just on the bases that i know u will do the exact same thing and probably not even notice or care. just thought id let u know everyone that reads ur comments thinks ur an idiot. like i said before ur a fool on purpose.

[seanlinder]

I say religious because it IS based on faith not evidence and because many scientists, journalist, professors, and teachers have been fired because they simply questioned the so called evidence of the theory of evolution. Which makes it a religion. I am sure that you can agree that science is based on things that can be observed. Have you observed an animal of one kind evolve into another kind of animal or species. I don't think so.

[seanlinder]

I don't want you to think that I have any ill feelings towards you in anyway, I don't even care to change your mind. But I enjoy these conversations so keep it coming.

[keggerous]

just because u dont care to educate urself of the evidence doesnt mean evidence doesnt exist. i dont get why all u ppl keep on saying nothing has ever evolved into another species.....u are literally ignoring over 200 different examples that exist. this wont change ur mind but i think if u dont at least look it up for urself ur just a fool and ur a fool on purpose.

[seanlinder]

Oh, I have looked into it, but until you realize that nothing can evolve into something else then you are the idiot. How dumb can you be, have you ever seen something change into something else?

[seanlinder]

If that is somehow possible, it is very convenient that it doesn't happen anymore. You probably need this explanation too, When something is deformed that isn't evolution, that isn't progress either, that means something is wrong, it doesn't make it better. Anyone that believes in this stupid theory is a fool or just ignorant of common sense or doesn't really know what the theory is about.

[keggerous]

what saddest about u is that u seem to think that ur smarter then thousands of scientists that work on evolutionary theory every day. that and the whole time ur claiming this knowledge u CLEARLY have no understanding of evolution at all...lterally at all. ..im sorry but iu NEED to research it before u talk anymore on the subject. seriously man....its sad how ignorant u look right now.

[seanlinder]

You keep saying that and without giving any reason why people should believe this THEORY. I am not wrong about what I have said, just because I put it into simple wording and it sounds as dumb as it is, doesn't mean I don't know what I am talking about. There are plenty of scientists that believe this theory is ridiculous and not all of them believe in GOD. They just have a little bit of common sense.

[gr4474]

There is nothing new or "refreshing" about what Obama is saying. It has been prophesied that we will have a one world religion and a one world government. ...But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:9

[oopsmybad707]

Just the way Barack said Jesus Christ would not vote for Barack Obama gave me chills.... It seems like there is feud between him and Jesus....

[heartsofspace]

How many Americans can see right through Barack (he's not fooling anyone)?

A few thousand?

Several million?

Every American 10+ years of age?

[oopsmybad707]

You got one right here LoL

[ArgonEva]

you do know he got elected right?

[stopjunkscience]

Obama is such a bad actor at times. Look how bored he is!

[Kizhakkenada]

it is a good video.Religion + Politics is a RDX mixture.Keep them separate.that is good administration for you!

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[Lilnevaeh2004]

to maggie4chr1st:

Barack Obama is a cult member of the Illuminati which is part of Free Masonry, which a vine of Satanism. He was not Alan Keyes was not lying about this. Obama has been taught religion through Muslums, Catholics, and Christians. But Obama claims to be a Christian even though in the bible, it says that there is only one God. How could he make a joke like that and tell us not to take it seriously? Barack Obama is a man far from God.

[Marchinski47]

whats really messed up is I can't tell if this is a joke or not.

[maggie4chr1st]

Christians are Christians by faith alone. BUT ... we CAN choose to accept wrong things, things of the world, like gay marriage & abortion, which God DOES say is wrong in His Word. It doesn't mean we're not Christians...but it DOES mean that we are not following God with our whole lives. If we say we are Christians (if we say we love Him), then we will follow His commands. (John 14, I believe) ... Also, Jesus says He didn't come for another religion but a relationship. Christianity isn't religion

[maryshybossy]

B arack is A pproving R ules A nti C onception, K illing millions of human beings. O bama is the B iggest A ssassin in the M emory of A merica

[elronxenu]

Obama speaks on the connection between religion and politics. This is a really good speech.

For a religious guy, Obama has a very good attitude and well

thought-out positions. I particularly like the part where he explains

that religious people act because their god speaks to them in their

heads, but different people hear different things - and for the purpose

of governing, one must act only on the things that _everybody_ hears,

i.e. reality rather than one's own religious beliefs.

[ScriffMcgriff]

This is all good, but have yall heard of vthov? Search "Vthov Obama Inauguration Song" This cat is going to be huge. Raw lyrics and he makes his own beats which are also fiyah. See for yourself if you don't believe me.

[7darkpureshan]

i cant watch this video

funny video lets chat DQ

[adevezar]

Poverty?

Poverty?

PovertY?

In America with all psychologists?

Poverty?

[spiritscense]

YES WE CAN and YES WE DID!!!

This was the first video I watched of Barack Obama and it changed my mind about America! I voted for him and I hope that all of you nay sayers just go back to the Bible like my evangelist Texan mother did and embrace the Father and BELIEVE.Just believe and give Obama a chance. I am a Northern spiritualist.

Mom and I decided to GIVE HIM A CHANCE GOD CHOSE HIM! Bless you all for your opinions

Lets start to live together and have some hope instead of fears.

Pam PA

[scopetek]

Your bible was written not by Apostles but by a King. A King who's interest was his own, not the people's. Whenever you find a "Bible" written by Jesus let us know ok? In the meantime I will listen to reason, not to spooky bedtime stories.Reason tells me you do not have to be "religious" to be a good person. It is not your job to "save" anyone, because there is nothing to be saved from. You preach an imperfect, jealous, savage god. IMOP we are God, all of us. We can be better than we have been.

[BBX118]

The message of Christ was spread long before "The Bible" was composed or His Disciples spread God's word. You're words have been said innumberable times over centuries by the close-minded. They mean nothing to us philosophically-minded and religiously-inclinde people, I'm afraid.

[onewomantribe]

If you are here because you have a sense of urgency, I encourage you to pick up the bible.

That's all.

[Frap357]

Religious people are crazy. Fanatics sucks. Christians and Muslim are the worst people on the face of this earth. Oh, and fuck the jews too.

[retardidiot]

sounds like you are better people than them.

[whosoever]

This is one of the most important speeches of his career. He also had a podcast in 2006 as a senator. He would brief his constituents (or subscribers) on the news of the moment and then offer his perspective & opinions. I'm sure he was at least partially laying the groundwork for his 2008 run, but he did it in a careful, nuanced, and narrative sort of way. Worth checking out.

usecanwetheforce:

Wolf in sheeps clothing?

Bizarre strategy. When cornered, call the opponent a fairy tale villain?

[usecanwetheforce]

How can obama give a speech like this when he was going to church and sit through some of Jeremiah Wright preachings. Rev. Wright should of been preaching good not hate shame on Rev. Wright, bring hate into a church. shame on Obama not leaving that church sooner then he did. Is Obama a wolf in sheep clothing?

[RMPalm2000]

do you agree with everything your best friend says? Do you believe and agree with everything your cowboy president says? I didn't think so.

[GodBlesstheWorld2008]

First off faith and politics do not mix. One is of God and the other evil. Politics do not have your best interest in mind. They are enslaving you. God is against governments, all governments. All of mankind was created free. It is all of mankind's birthright. All the USA presidents have been from blue blood. They were all aristocrats and so is Obama. Want a king to enslave you? Read the Patriot Act. It is an evil document just like the word patriotism.

[Dee3BoobTube]

I thought I recalled a scripture saying to respect the government and its laws. Why would God tell us to uphold something "evil"?

[Keruaran]

God does not "hate" governments.

"Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God" ~ Romans 13:1

It is worth reading the rest of this passage in its context and other verses which relate both to submission and resisting authority.

It is safe to say the Bible does not teach an unqualified obedience to government.

"We must obey God rather than men" ~ Acts 5:29

[bewlaybrutha]

ahhh, very compelling complete contradiction. odd how god can't stop doing that...

[Keruaran]

There is no contradiction as the Bible's exhortation to being obedient to authorities is not given without qualification.

It is our duty to submit to proper authority. It is also our duty to obey God rather than man if mans laws are unjust and/or persecute people for obeying God. Etc.

We are to obey the authorities, but God is the highest authority. This is not contradictory. I would have thought this was not difficult to understand.

[bewlaybrutha]

it's nice that you take the time to do the absurd mental contortions necessary to reconcile the obvious and direct contradiction of these verses. personally i'd rather take "god's" written word at face value

[Keruaran]

My posts were clear that these verses alone are not the whole picture and there is more the Bible has to say which does much to clarify the issue. It wont fit into a short post on YouTube & this involves no "absurd mental contortions" at all. Your dismissive presumption has nothing to do with taking God's word "at face value", because you won't take the time to look at the whole face, nor acknowledge that there are deeper considerations which don't conform to short sighted and shallow thinking.

[Beskargam]

Could you explain what "proper authority" is?

Moreover, could you explain how one comes by "proper authority"?

[Keruaran]

Merely referring to lawful governing authorities. Poorly worded if you are pedantic enough.

[Beskargam]

And lawful governing authorities gain their ability to lawfully govern from the people they govern, so any person who does not recognize their authority as legitimate would be free to disobey, right?

[apks2004]

Right On the money Video!

[saleemah31]

I read the transcript of this speech so as to get a full contextual and unbias opinion of it and found that as a Christian there is nothing offense about it.

The crux of what he's saying is to stand up for what you believe in and be aware that anything taken to the extreme becomes error.

Finding balance & commonality is the key to life and there's nothing offensive about that.

[camilus23]

Obama is probably the only politician in history to ever keep it real on a religious discussion, even when he himself is a religious person. You dumb motherfuckers dissing Obama over this video are so damn ignorant and racist it bleeds over the words you type into your computer. Even my college sociology teacher showed us this video IN CLASS, not because he wanted us to vote for Obama, but because he acknowledges that Obama is the only politician to have a clear & concise discussion on religion

[01Rae2U]

yeah obama when you were a community ORGANIZER with william ayers who bombed the pentagon and in 2001 said they didnt do enough...

we dont need your kind of community organization...

and we are not a covent

obama you are an idiot

[TonyaTko]

Nice Video!

I did one too about this whole debacle. I will send it to you. Tell me what you think.

-TonyaTko

[Suamarcos]

Looks like Alan Keys knew exactly what he was talking about.

[N1c2k3]

God is not going to bless Obama, nor this country if he runs it, because Obama is not a God fearing man. Who knows where his allegiances lie, but they surely don't lie in the Lord. Look at his history and the people he's surrounded himself with; how can you say this man's a Christian? Don't make the mistake of putting him in office. This country's actions will not be lifted heavenward if he is running it. I'm literally terrified for our future with this man at the helm...

[Anakinsella]

you're retarded

please get off my internets and out of my country with your "god fearing" bullcrap

Since when did a President's religion matter - seperation of Church & State, go look it up.

[preech7]

You need to research it pal. The separation of church and state was a "letter" written by Benjamin Franklin to "protect the church" from the state. before you call someone an idiot, make sure you have the facts.

[Smoores123]

Isaiah 53

[fthrcast]

Do we really all need to enter our neighbourhood church and spill our entire lives out in front of a priest , who will take it under advisement and refer you to some sort of civil servant who will provide you with the "rules" anthology? What rules do other people live by? None of course , they have rights. Well , Well , Well : perhaps it's time we all documented every piece of paper - every move - every statement - and ever reaction of these people and sent them "OUR BILL".

[fthrcast]

Oh , and by the way , all these civil servants and "goodbuddy" lists , have the innate right to feed themselves on a regular basis at the local grocery store. This innate right also includes the "goodbuddy" list's children as well , as a matter of communicable expenses. Low and behold , these innate rights include : gasoline , water and hydro , sewage , taxes , government services , favors , drugs & medication , doctor's care , and alike. Just think of how much is being saved or spent on [it]

[fthrcast]

Ask yourself how many people you know who have stated that "nobody cares". Is this the way of the churchgoing civil servant or politician? YES IT IS ! Changing the gaurd does not change the process or the outcome.

Show us your mortgage payment receipts which extend through decades of uninterupted payment schedules , and we will have the proof of your discriminating policies towards American citizens who have the "EXACT" same rights as your employees. MR. RELIGIOUS OBAMA! SHOW US NOW TODAY

[fthrcast]

Does the church go along with paying civil servants and politicians who ignore the average American citizen. No matter what?

Is it a matter of necessity to have a house , a Lexus , BMW , Mercedes or alike , and a politician who will immediately exercise one's rights on any matter? Is it a right? No it most certainly is NOT ! This is what civil servants have done to our country. They have filed a claim of basic necessities through their employer , while any other citizen CAN NOT !

[fthrcast]

Isn't it funny how empty silent rooms get serious speeches made , especially on the subject which is related to the surroundings.

Faith , is a matter of the heart , not of the mind , therefore we are moved by it's presence. Regardless , why are we being led to believe that the church can resolve everything. Meanwhile the church has repeatedly shown it's desperation everywhere by asking for charity from it's community worldwide. Is charity a measure of truth and justice for all?

[ashxf]

I wish people would stop quoting some 2,000 year old book of fairy tales and telling me I have to obey it even though I don't believe in it.How would you Christians feel if I read stories of the Greek gods and goddesses and told you we have to model our laws and behavior from it,even when you say you don't believe in it,or you'll spend eternity with Hades?"But those aren't real, Jesus is!"you say?Can't prove that any more than I can prove the Greek gods.So let's leave religion out of it entirely

[LiLDEzii408]

Mr. you should take a look at History and what she says about Jesus before you make such claims of no proof, Non Christian historians such as Josephus, Philo, even writtings from Pontious Pilate (the acti Palacti) are just to name a few. and their are over 350 prophesies concerning the Messiah, no other book on this planet can boast of such things. take a second look at the credibility of the Bible, Manuscripts, Prophesies, Archeology and the way the bible was painstakingly written is enuff

[ashxf]

350 prophecies couldn't fit in the bible,at best there are only 24 about the messiah,most contested,and only 13 are agreed upon as true messianic prophecies,the rest are allegories and implications.Jesus only fulfilled 3 of the accepted prophecies, and those three were forced, such as riding the donkey into town.Anyone familiar with the Torah could have arranged the event to happen and it's not hard to find a donkey in town at the time.Jesus deliberately set himself up to fulfill prophecy.

[trustno1]

You tell that Christians press their religion on you. Even if that is the case, which as for here I am not seeing right now. You ridicule other ppls believe on the basis of nothing, but your believe, that you are right, which you cannot proof or disproof in any way. Tell me, how then you are better then ppl you are accusing= I only see ignorance and intolarance in your rant. I can respect every atheist or agnostic, who chooses these things for himself and not for a false feel of rightousness.

[siralbone2001]

Oh lol, I just saw why you say I'm an idiot. You are 17 so you truly hold all the answers. I'm sure Green Peace has a place for you somewhere making salamander farms and ant colonies. Oh by the way, did you get your parents permission to be on here young man lol.

[imadermatologist]

your close minded bigotry is the abomination. i have no problem with religion as long as it doesn't actively attempt to make peoples lives miserable in the name of a "loving god". as long as my views aren't bound by a centuries old book i'll be damn happy growing salamander's and ants.

[siralbone2001]

For some to call themselves a Christian is to accept the Bible as the only truth. Abortion is murder and homosexual marraige is an abomination. I pray that this Senator and so called called "Christian" will open his Bible and read the whole truth. You can wear God on your sleeve while you are a wolve in sheeps clothing but in the end, the truth will come out. People we are faced with the lesser of two evils this election, we better pray hard for one of these two men to sell out to GOD and truth.

[imadermatologist]

you're an idiot.

[siralbone2001]

Well im sure your in the Hall of Fame of Geniuses imabozoologist. Have a nice day lol.

[gksprinter]

i for one am proud NOT to be a sheep.

[LiLDEzii408]

I hope your no goat!

[siralbone2001]

Matthew 24:24 "For there shall arise fasle Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch, they shall deceive the very elect."

No I dont believe Baraq Obama is the anti-christ but I do believe he is anti christ. You can wear God on your sleeve to deceive, but in the end you will be exposed for the beguiling of those who would fall for your rhetoric. If Baraq say "A man is a father at the point of conception", then what is a baby at the same point?

[mkmsmt]

Separation of church and state? Black liberation theology is not what I think of as a christian. Everyone please look up black liberation theology. It is what Barak believes in. He talks the talk but it is not the same walk. It is a change to the worse.

[Timofmars]

You're an idiot.

[mkmsmt]

Have any of you read what Black Liberation Theology is all about? The idiots is the one who wants change so badly that they are willing to close their eyes and minds. Barak is a mile wide and 2 inches deep. We all want better. We all want someone to lead this country. When Barak fails you because of his lack of depth, you will hate him. Times will get harder in the US. Will Barak's flash will fade and we will be in worse trouble.

Sorry but neither candidate is very good.

The Idiot.

[NullisInVerba]

Barack, you are a true inspiration!

[phatpat63]

haha, Barack's a good guy, watch the other 4 parts. that'd be a good idea

[bigcougar111]

Man of integrity.