Dumbest . . . Pastor . . . Ever!

crispfin · Postby **crispfin** » April 24th, 2008, 4:13 am

http://www.wspa.com/midatlantic/spa/news.apx.-content-articles-SPA-2008-04-20-0005.html
It doesn't matter how you feel about Obama, this is just asinine.

one love · Postby **one love** » April 24th, 2008, 4:21 am

OK first I dont feel church signs should promote anything relative to politics, I dont like that. If they make statements in another setting that is there buisness but I dont like people using the pulpit and churchs at all, it is a personal thing with me.

Yet how is that racist, dont see where he made any comment that made it racist, just a opinion of his faith....

free · Postby **free** » April 24th, 2008, 4:25 am

Go figure...It's a Church of God pastor!

Dr. Ron · Postby **Dr. Ron** » April 24th, 2008, 4:30 am

Wonder if they allowed Proxy votes? :lol:

crispfin · Postby **crispfin** » April 24th, 2008, 4:34 am

Yet how is that racist, dont see where he made any comment that made it racist, just a opinion of his faith....

I think that the assumption that because someone has a name that sounds Arabic, or "Islamic" as the pastor said (whether Obama is or is of African origin, I don't know) they must be a Muslim and I assume "not recognize Christ" as the Son of God (though Jesus is recognized as a prophet by Muslims). It may come as a shock to this pastor, but the majority of Christians in the middle east are not Jews or Europeans, they are of Arab descent and many have arabic names. That's where I can see someone making the stereotype connection of arabic name = muslim = not a Christian. I merely thought it was stupid.

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » April 24th, 2008, 4:36 am

Hey didn't Ted Kennedy say this a few times?

:wink:

one love · Postby **one love** » April 24th, 2008, 5:15 am

Oh ok i get it I thought it was more saying a racist statement regarding african americans, I can see the point, thank you :wink:

one love · Postby **one love** » April 24th, 2008, 5:18 am

Dr. Ron wrote:Wonder if they allowed Proxy votes?

Dr. ron I know that west wing is a left wing bias show but it is good and the 6 season bascially did what you say will happen that the two were to close and they nominated another person in the democratic convention, he did not win but it is interesting.

crispfin · Postby **crispfin** » April 24th, 2008, 5:21 am

Oh ok i get it I thought it was more saying a racist statement regarding african americans, I can see the point, thank you

No problem. Iron sharpens iron, you know. :wink:

RamboPreacher · Postby **RamboPreacher** » April 24th, 2008, 5:25 am

also causes sparks and fire!! woohoo!!

crispfin · Postby **crispfin** » April 24th, 2008, 5:31 am

also causes sparks and fire!! woohoo!!

Man vs. Wild. Go Bear Grylls!!! Toughest man alive.

forestwalker · Postby **forestwalker** » April 24th, 2008, 6:34 am

"His name is so close to Osama I have a feeling he might be Islamic therefore he doesn't recognize Christ," Pastor Byrd said.

Yeesh. I hope this kind of "logic" and judgment are not indicative of his theology and pastoral care.

PastorDaniel · Postby **PastorDaniel** » April 24th, 2008, 7:04 am

He's either stupid or a genius....this church has recieved more publicity off of this sign then it has ever seen or probably will ever see again. :lol:

You can't buy that kind of recognition!(and you may not want to) :lol:

However, I agree with you Crisp, I do not like the racial stereotype that an Arabic name means that your Muslim.

But I'm about to use a stereotype and say "Thats a redneck for ya" He probably never considered the ramifications of this.

By the way...has anyone else read or heard that Obama does have some islamic connections from his stepdad..or something like that...someone weigh in on that.

Dr. Ron · Postby **Dr. Ron** » April 24th, 2008, 8:04 am

Just for the record......He is really not the dumbest pastor ever.....I could tell you stories that would make this one pale in comparision.

But he is "right stupid"

Also for the record." I am part of the 2000 =clique" I wear my numbers with great humility......

And I am the President of the "cut and ran" clique on here.

So there!

RamboPreacher · Postby **RamboPreacher** » April 24th, 2008, 11:15 am

Dr. Ron wrote:Just for the record......He is really not the dumbest pastor ever.....I could tell you stories that would make this one pale in comparision.

But he is "right stupid"

Also for the record." I am part of the 2000 =clique" I wear my numbers with great humility......

And I am the President of the "cut and ran" clique on here.

So there!

can I join the cut and

Jude 2