McCain Rejects Hagee

[ishkabibble]

Let's see if the so-called "liberal media" jumps all over this like they did with Obama and his pastor. We'll probably hear about it for a day or so, and then it will fade into the background.

[Cold_Zero]

By no means do I defend guys like John Hagee. I disagree on almost every theological and doctrinal stance that he preaches. But this was a stupid attempt of the Obama camp to try and catch McCain in the same muck that Obama has been in with Wright. NBC ran a <5 minute blurp about this on Thursday. Its really stupid.1. Hagee is not and was never McCain's "Pastor." Unlike Obama who spent years in the pews listening to Wright.2. Yes, please Obama attack 'evangelicals' (used purely in a political voting sense) and give them a reason to turn out in mass to vote for McCain. Personally, if I were on Obama's campaign committee, I would advise him not to piss off the 'evangelicals' and sail to victory in November.3. The main stream media doesn't really get Televangelists like Hagee. Most Pentecostal, Fundamentalist and certain Evangelical churches have huge problems with the theological stances, doctrinal stances and the history of the Roman Catholic church. This is nothing new and to be honest, when the RCC recants the Council of Trent's condemnation of Protestants... then they can we all can have a dialog on this.4. NBC ran one sentence from one of Hagee's sermon, unlike Hannity and Beck who ran bigger clips of Wright's sermons, and insinuated that he was anti Jew. What they fail to understand is that American Pentecostals, Fundamentalists, Evangelicals and certain Baptists are pro Israel and pro Jew. This can be found in the doctrine of Dispensationalism. Again not a doctrine that Orthodox or Classical Historical Christian teaching and myself embraces. I dont think you can find a bigger supporter of Israel then Hagee in American Christian circles. Again not to defend the man, but that is pretty well established.

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[Cold_Zero]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21...77113

[ishkabibble]

1. McCain sought out and obtained Hagee's endorsement. Although not his pastor, it's still in the same league. Hagee is a nutjob. McCain either knew of this and went along with it anyway (likely), or was ill-informed on this just like he is on economics and the Middle East (unlikely).

[Cold_Zero]

Yeah, endorsement of Evangelical Mega Church pastors is like crack to Republicans. But there is a world of difference between an "Endorser" and being a persons Spiritual Leader. You have to admit that. So no its not even in the same league. Well, while all the candidates are at it.. Yes McCain can take a class on the Religion of Islam... and Obama can take an American Geography class so that he can learn there are only 50 states (51 if you count Iraq) and not 57. But hey, I am sure he was tired just like Hillary running from 'Sniper Fire.'

[Cold_Zero]

And unlike Rev Wright, Hagee will step back, not make a fuss and let McCain move on. I am willing to bet we are not done hearing from Rev. Wright...

[AZhitman]

Looks like desperation to me - No comparison between the two situations.

[ishkabibble]

It's in the same league from a news reporting standpoint. IMO, actively seeking out the endorsement of someone who has lost touch with reality is a big deal.

Wright's a nut, too. No denying that, an I'm not giving Obama a pass on it.

[Cold_Zero]

You are right in that respect. This is more similar to Obama being friends with William Ayers (founder of the Weatherman) then the Rev. Jeremiah Wright association.