Politics and The Pulpit: Jim Wallis on CNN

[dlahug]

Not just politics,but using Ministry money for personal gain. Audit all of those that teach prosperity.

[dlahug]

Not just politics,but using Ministry money for personal gain.

[kwmitch1]

How does Wallis claim that God is not a Republican or Democrat? He still making a claim about the nature of God. Of course He’s not registered, but to assume he has no interest in the issues is flat out wrong. Wallis repeats this all the time, but it more like, “God is not a Republican or a Democrat…oh yeah, by the way, He’s a Democrat.”

[feeldz2003]

why not ask Jim why those Pastors support conservatives.

[demsandlibssuck]

This fool is a liar. The bible says lots of things and Jesus has been misquoted and taken out of context more than anyone in history. You, sir, will be among those on His left that will be sent to eternal punishment. It is fitting that this president counts on him as an advisor. Jackass!

[PamCobb21]

If the churches want to continue to enjoy tax-exempt status, then they cannot endorse any one political party or candidate. Otherwise, let them pay taxes like all the rest of us.

[Ethan427]

Wrong the Constitution states that the "Church is tax exempt."

[dodgingcars]

@Ethan427 Can you give me the article or amendment?

[dodgingcars]

Go Jim!

[FreedomInAmerica]

@dodgingcars

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Get informed about Social Justice. Do you seriously think that the government taking away people's property forcing people into labor camps is a good thing? If you do give up all your money move to North Korea and starve to death with the other North Koreans under a dictator, and take Jim Wallis with you.

[dodgingcars]

@FreedomInAmerica Get informed yourself. The government has a right to tax and always has. If you don't like taxes then move to... umm... ok every country on Earth has taxes.

And... who in America (besides maybe convicted felons) is being forced into labor camps?

And... Is this really a response we should be having in a civil, democratic, society? Can't we disagree with each other about the role of government, etc. without telling the over person that it's "either my way or leave?"

[FreedomInAmerica]

@dodgingcars,

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Excuse me? Where did I say the Government doesn't have a right to tax? America hasn't initiated labor camps, yet. The American Government under Obama and libtard Congress now control 51% of private industry up from 19% last year, who do you think is going to fund federal employees when you've taken everyone's cash in the name of socialism, social justice, and Marxist ideologies?

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"The problem with socialism is you run out of other people's money"

-Margaret Thatcher

[dodgingcars]

@FreedomInAmerica You said the government was taking people's property. I can only assume you meant taxation. I guess I don't know what you mean then when you said that the government was taxing people's property and putting people in labor camps.

Can you back up the 51% (or 19%) number for me? Please link to a legitimate source. Neither of those sound even remotely plausible.

[FreedomInAmerica]

@dodgingcars,

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The whole aim of the Obama administration is a heavy and progressive taxation for redistribution of wealth as well as taking over private industries.

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Here's a breakdown of the 51%

watch?v=avMXWzfY6NI

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It's very plausible considering the goal of Obamacare 1/6th of our Economy will be nationalized.

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Keep drinking that Kool-Aid. We need stupid people to work in those labor camps who don't question their God Obama!

[dodgingcars]

@FreedomInAmerica So I just want to make sure... Michele Bachmann is your credible source? Where does she get her numbers? Do you bother to question her? Why the ad hominem attack? What did I do to deserve that other than have a different opinion than you? Why am I the one being duped? It sounds like you're not being skeptical of the extreme right's claims?

Why is it that you can't have a reasonable debate or discussion w/ someone who disagrees with you?

P.S. I'm currently working on my M.A.

[FreedomInAmerica]

@dodgingcar,

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Congrats on your M.A. I'm a licensed Civil Engineer with a BSCE. I know numbers and logic. so? Obama taught Constitutional Law at Havard, but he's thrashing our Constitution. Credentials don't necessarily mean much.

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I believe Michele Bachmann because she's sound and astute unlike idiots like Pelosi,"We have to pass the bill to find out what's in it".

The government in 2008 owned 19% of private industry

in 2009, 31%

now 51%

[FreedomInAmerica]

@dodgingcars,

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You state, "Why is it that you can't have a reasonable debate or discussion w/ someone who disagrees with you?"

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I am having a reasonable debate with you, nubcakes.

[dodgingcars]

@FreedomInAmerica You think referring to the other person as nubcakes (whatever that is?) is part of a reasonable discussion?

This is the second time you've called me names. What have I done to deserve that? Disagree with you?

[FreedomInAmerica]

@dodgingcars

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Oh I want you to give up your cash to starve to death in North Korea, so that you'll appreciate EXACTLY what freedom you had when you had it instead of subscribing to morons like Jim Wallis who want "spread the wealth" in the name of God.

[dodgingcars]

@FreedomInAmerica That's exactly what I mean. You think because Jim and I believe the government can play a part in helping the poor that we don't appreciate our freedom? How can you make such a giant leap? There's some serious ultra-reactionary stuff going on from the far right. You're being just as bad as the liberals who called Bush Hitler because he invaded Iraq.