My family includes wealthy Dallas Baptists who are anti-Obama. I rarely get mail from these people, but was just included on a huge CC to a horrible preacher's forward on why these brainwashed fools need to reject this President because he's . . . well, because he's not a Corporatist warmonger. Please follow beyond the fold to help me answer all these charges so I can return it to her, and all the people she included in the CC.
[UPDATE: I sent a mail back, included below the original. Thanks for the help!]
What should we do?
Should Christians Support Obama
This man was on Dr. Charles Stanley's program "In Touch" as a guest speaker.
I almost shouted "HALLELUJAH" when I finished reading.
Dr. David Barton is more of a historian than a Biblical speaker, but very famous for his knowledge of historical facts as well as Biblical truths.
Dr. David Barton - on Obama
Respect the Office? Yes.
Respect the Man in the Office? No, I am sorry to say.
I have noted that many elected officials, both Democrats and Republicans, called upon America to unite behind Obama.
Well, I want to make it clear to all who will listen that I AM NOT uniting behind Obama!
I will respect the Office which he holds, and I will acknowledge his abilities as an orator and wordsmith and pray for him, BUT that is it. I have begun today to see what I can do to make sure that he is a one-term President !
Why am I doing this ?
It is because:
- I do not share Obama's vision or value system for America ;
- I do not share his Abortion beliefs;
- I do not share his radical Marxist's concept of re-distributing wealth;
- I do not share his stated views on raising taxes on those who make $150,000+
(the ceiling has been changed three times since August);
- I do not share his view that America is Arrogant;
- I do not share his view that America is not a Christian Nation;
- I do not share his view that the military should be reduced by 25%;
- I do not share his view of amnesty and giving more to illegals than our American
Citizens who need help;
- I do not share his views that Radical Islam is our friend and Israel is our enemy
who should give up any land;
- I do not share his spiritual beliefs (at least the ones he has made public);
- I do not share his beliefs on how to re-work the healthcare system in America;
- I do not share his Strategic views of the Middle East; and
- I certainly do not share his plan to sit down with terrorist regimes such as Iran.
Bottom line: my America is vastly different from Obama's, and I have a higher obligation to my Country and my GOD to do what is Right !
For eight (8) years, the Liberals in our Society, led by numerous entertainers who would have no platform and no real credibility but for their celebrity status, have attacked President Bush, his family, and his spiritual beliefs!
They have not moved toward the center in their beliefs and their philosophies, and they never came together nor compromised their personal beliefs for the betterment of our Country!
They have portrayed my America as a land where everything is tolerated except
being intolerant !
They have been a vocal and irreverent minority for years !
They have mocked and attacked the very core values so important to the
founding and growth of our Country !
They have made every effort to remove the name of GOD or Jesus Christ from
our Society !
They have challenged capital punishment, the right to bear firearms, and the
most basic principles of our criminal code !
They have attacked one of the most fundamental of all Freedoms, the right
of free speech!
Unite behind Obama? Never! I am sure many of you who read this think that I am going overboard, but I refuse to retreat one more inch in favor of those whom I believe are the embodiment of Evil!
PRESIDENT BUSH made many mistakes during his Presidency, and I am not sure how history will judge him. However, I believe that he weighed his decisions in light of the long established Judeo-Christian principles of our Founding Fathers!!!
Majority rules in America , and I will honor the concept; however, I will fight with all of my power to be a voice in opposition to Obama and his "goals for America .."
I am going to be a thorn in the side of those who, if left unchecked, will destroy our Country! Any more compromise is more defeat!
I pray that the results of this election will wake up many who have sat on the sidelines and allowed the Socialist-Marxist anti-GOD crowd to slowly change so much of what has been good in America !
"Error of Opinion may be tolerated where Reason is left free to combat it." - Thomas Jefferson
GOD bless you and GOD bless our Country!
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UPDATE: THE REPLY
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Thanks for reading this drivel, and thank you SO much for helping me answer these with all the wisdom that the collective of this site has to offer!
I sent this CC to everyone in the original CC, as well as a couple a little further on in the mail. I was polite, cos' no reason to attack my own relatives for being suckers to a giant, disgusting con. I hope you'll feel that this was a good way to handle this. Attacking the messenger for the true radical he it, making the viewpoints seem as radical as they are. Enjoy :-)
This is interesting, [Redacted]. I've never seen anything quite like it. Dominionists and their ties to the Neoconservative wing of our government are such an interesting phenomenon. It reminds me of how a mutated cult of Christianity became so important a factor in the rise of Hitler to Chancellorship in 1933. Strange the similarities, this time kind of setting up the cult first and creating a throne to be filled. It's creepy from a historical perspective. It's sad to me, however, that our educational system has eroded so much over the last three decades that people are unaware of history outside of the framework publicized through FOX's Publicity Campaign of a "news" channel.
I personally support the opposition to the corporatist buyout of our legislature . . . the Republicans have thrown off traditional Conservatives, and are now a Neoconservative cult of a once proud party. They are responsible for all deregulation, funneling GDP to a plutocratic few while decimating our middle class, and giving corporations full reign over policy. It's nightmarish. Currently, the Democrats are the proverbial rebel fighters against this corporatist takeover of this country. There are more Americans than there are robber barons and their henchmen, so the only way they have been able to rise to power is by making wedge theological issues fuel for a "divide and conquer" campaign to keep us at each others' throats so we can't focus on the elephant in the room. They set up the vehicle for being able to air propaganda and outright lies by killing the "Fairness Doctrine," making it OK to lie, and have built an army of brainwashed Americans who actually believe the "Big Lie" frame that Joesph Goebbels introduced.
Below is a link to a TIME magazine history of the Fairness Doctrine, what it was; why every Western country has one like it; who abolished it in America; why; and what it's done to our national soul. And, below that, I had to address the horrid falsehoods this Cult preacher libeled the President of our country with. Thanks for reading.
http://www.time.com/...
Don't support Obama's "Value System?
The "value" system Obama seeks is a vibrant economy that looks after the weakest amongst us. Hand up. Jesus would have certainly done the same: making sure the poor don't starve and the sick don't die because they can't contribute to some GOP lobbying insurance company's bottom line? Jesus would scoff at all the horrible and soulless things the hijacked Republican party is trying to do right now, and he'd damn this Dominionist cult preacher where he stands for spreading such vile false witness. The "minister's" own wealth is influencing how he uses his ministry to make sure the $250K tax cutoff doesn't cost him an extra couple thousand dollars. Blasphemous. I hope no one here actually follows this man or believes this stuff.
I do not share his radical Marxist's concept of re-distributing wealth?
The Dominionist cult leader somehow would have you believe that Democrats stemming the tide of the Republican party's drive to fully de-tax the rich while destroying the middle class and turning this country into a caste system rivaled only by India makes our President Marxist? At a time when tax on the wealthy is the lowest it's been since the early 1950's and yet Bush cut them even more, driving out deficit to record levels? This is disgusting to even imply and frightening to believe there are people dim enough to be convinced it's remotely true. Marxist? That is Glenn Beck chalkboard lunacy. Please, Sharon, don't be herded into this sect of followers.
I do not share his view that the military should be reduced by 25%
These are very simply lies. Christians are NOT supposed to lie. I would like to see our defense budget cut, with more reliance on our allies to maintain peace in the world. So, I'm not particularly pleased that President Obama actually called for an INCREASE in military spending. It does no one ANY good to base opinions on lies by false prophets no matter what you hope to see our government do. This devil of a cult leader, in my opinion, is that unjust steward Jesus warned us about (Lk 16:1-8a b)
http://reportergary.com/...
I do not share his view that America is Arrogant?
Obama does NOT believe that we are "Arrogant." As we all know, we have acted this way in the past, especially as Bush has led the world into two preemptive wars that bankrupted our country (and made a lot of defense contractors and private contractors very rich through brilliant lobbying). But, we've been working with our allies and have repaired that damage. Obama was not saying we are arrogant, just acknowledging to our friends who are very aware of reality that we are working with them now. Please read about exactly where this cult leader's false claim comes from:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/...
I do not share his view of amnesty and giving more to illegals than our American Citizens who need help?
This is really just insane rantings meant to utilize xenophobia for twisted ends. If people actually believe this, it only reflects on the power of conservative think tanks to push false messaging. Our President is trying to fix the problem with illegal immigration. How?
• Creating Secure Borders
• Improving Our Immigration System
• Removing Incentives to Enter Illegally
• Bringing People Out of the Shadows
• Working to Promote Economic Development in Mexico and Decreasing Illegal Immigration
Please don't be fooled by the lies meant to keep you ignorant of reality.
I do not share his view that America is not a Christian Nation
This is very telling, as it comes from someone who believes that we need to become a Taliban nation of Dominonism. Insane, really, and frightening what this man intends for us. What Obama actually said was very patriotic: "One of the great strengths of the United States is that we have a very large Christian population -- we do not consider ourselves a Christian nation or a Jewish nation or a Muslim nation. We consider ourselves a nation of citizens who are bound by ideals and a set of values." It's dishonorable that this "Pastor" would turn such a positive and patriotic message into one purportedly pitting our President as the enemy of some heinous cult of Dominionism.
I do not share his views that Radical Islam is our friend and Israel is our enemy who should give up any land
This is borderline libelous. I hope that no people in our country are so brainwashed that they could do anything but laugh at the notion that our President supports anything radical against our country, Islam, or otherwise. And, to say Israel is our enemy is so incorrect it is disgusting. Israel is a country with a wide array of views, just like America. The leadership is currently very right-wing and as gung-ho on wars as Bush was. Obama does not support these extremists' views the same way he opposes those of the right wing of our own country. The US, along with the UN, enforces peace. For this insane pastor to imply that the President's supporting the UN in recognizing the rights of Palestinians and their claim to their land has something to do with our President being an enemy of our loyal Ally, Israel is borderline treasonous. I hope that no one reading this needed to even be told this.
I do not share his spiritual beliefs (at least the ones he has made public)?
Our President is a Christian. He has made this public, as much as any church going person makes their Sunday worship public. What this devilish man is trying to imply is that Obama is hiding his true Islamic self. This is a fear tactic, very unbecoming of a self-professed minister of Christianity. It says very much about him as a person and the cult he leads. His brand of Christianity is one that believes that every – every – element of our government and society ought to be structured in accordance with the Bible so that those who hold a ‘secular viewpoint cannot survive
He's from the cult of the Seven Mountains. He's a Dominionist who proposes a Taliban-like regime in control of the United States. He is making a mockery out of the Christian faith in the worst way. Jesus would NEVER stand for this man speaking in this way. It is blasphemous and vile. Please read up on this false prophet before the devil is seduced into your heart.
http://www.politicususa.com/...
Please tell me that by sending out this email forward, you were informing people how to recognize the evil of Dominionism, and more specifically of the threat posed by David Barton's Cult of the Seven Mountains.
Hope you're doing well in Dallas!
Best,
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