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Why Gays Have a Problem with Rick Warren-- and Barack Obama
Why Gays Have a Problem with Rick Warren-- and Barack Obama
time.com — The evangelical superstar may not sound like Jerry Falwell but his ideas about gays and lesbians aren't... very different. What his choice to pray at the Inauguration says about Obama (more) Why Gays Have a Problem with Rick Warren-- and Barack Obama
The Problem for Gays with Rick Warren — and Obama
The Problem for Gays with Rick Warren — and Obama
time.com — About three years ago, a reporter at Fortune asked Rick Warren — the successful pastor whom the... President-elect has asked to pray at his inauguration — about homosexuality. "I'm no homophobic guy," Warren said. His proof? He had dined with gays; he ... (more) The Problem for Gays with Rick Warren — and Obama
President-elect Obama defends inviting Pastor Rick Warren to speak at inauguration. Transcript ...
blogs.suntimes.com — WASHINGTON--Pastor Rich Warren's invitation to speak at Barack Obama's presidential inauguration has sparked protests from gay rights... activists. While Warren is one of the most popular preachers in the country--Obama and rival John McCain were ... (more) President-elect Obama defends inviting Pastor Rick ...
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  • babka babka
    +1
    The Oprahfication of Amerika: to the tune of "Imagination"
    Oprahfication....is funny.... It makes a cloudy day sunny, Makes war-dead seem, like, funny.... Righteous spin.... Looney bin....  The Little Engine....that could... Makes us want to be part of the Good, Brainwashed and driven to "should", Programmed, numbed, knocked-on-wood.  Let us hope that O's can unify The shattered purpose of Most High, That it not be brand-name lock-step b.s. again. Til then:  May celebration, group think, Be worth way more than this ink, that "purpose" come from within, our Nation repent of its sin, and the Brave New Year begin.... 

    under the Mercy.
    Posted 12/20/2008 respond (flag)
  • Maajour Maajour
    +1

    I loved it when she said, "nice inaugeration, but why was that guy there that compared homosexuality to incest? What was he doing there?" 

     Great comment!  Love you bak!

    Posted 12/20/2008 respond (flag)
  • Maajour Maajour
    +1

    I loved it when she said, "nice inaugeration, but why was that guy there that compared homosexuality to incest? What was he doing there?" 

     Great comment!  Love you bak!

    Posted 12/20/2008 respond (flag)
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