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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has chosen a pastor who opposes gay marriage as a speaker at his inauguration, creating a commotion over what inclusiveness will mean for his administration.
Obama chose Rick Warren, the evangelical pastor of the Southern California megachurch Saddleback, to give the invocation when he takes office in January. A gay rights advocate called the pick appalling.
He knows what he's doing. Whatever one may say of him, he is a man who understands the political ramifications of his words and actions. He is attempting to further establish himself as a centrist. The gay community will forgive him, I think.
The title is misleading (not the fault of the Original Poster because that is the title) . But this is is not Obama's new personal pastor.
This guy is just a choice at the inaugural top give a speech, nothing more.
This story has taken over the blogosphere. This is a good place for all of you libs and gays to vent your anger at Obama.
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Hows it going my terrorist friend? Where have you been hiding?
In an undisclosed location. With your mother.
Source: Reuters UK
Date: Dec. 19, 2008
Rick Warren will give the invocation at the Obama inauguration.
Obama's new pastor controversy -- at inauguration | Reuters
Rick Warren is a pro-life anti gay marriage evangelical. He advocated prop 8 ban on gay marriage in California. The gay and liberal community are furious with Obama for this choice.
Why is this such a surprise to the gay community? After all Obama is a Christian and during the presidential debates and throughout his career he has continually said that marriage is only between a man and a woman.
In an Interview with the Chicago Daily Tribune Barrack Obama said
"I’m a Christian. And so, although I try not to have my religious beliefs dominate or determine my political views on this issue, I do believe that tradition, and my religious beliefs say that marriage is something sanctified between a man and a woman".
On Aug 16, 2008 at the Saddleback Presidential Debate Obama said
"Marriage is a union between a man and a woman. I support civil unions for gay partners, giving them rights such as hospital visits with one another"
he also said " Jesus died for my sins"
Isn't religious freedom allowed in this country anymore or what?
Let the people who commit incest to create their "community" and let them protest of be concerned against the choosing of such a pastor by Obama.
This story has taken over the blogosphere. This is a good place for all of you libs and gays to vent your anger at Obama. Politico and the Huffington Post are ready to impeach Obama and he hasn't even taken office yet.
Rick Warren and Obama have been friends for years.Obama admires the work Warren has done for AIDS in Africa. So what if he is a homophobe all the gays are going to hell anyway. Im being facetious dont get your man panties in a wad.
Freedom of religion doesn't mean people are not allowed to protest decisions. Obama is free to choose who he wants, and people are free to protest it. That's the wonderful thing about the first amendment. Freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
Tell me where he is being "forced" to do anything?
So now you claim the gay community commits incest? What world do you live in?
Its must be cold and hard to breath down there. I didn't know you were a necrophiliac.
I thought Biden made clear during the VP debate that the Obama Administration opposed gay marriage but supported gay rights?
I thought Biden made clear during the VP debate that the Obama Administration opposed gay marriage but supported gay rights?
This Pastor is a great speaker and will attract the more conservative. I have attended a few Sunday's at the church. It's actually more of a stadium then a church and has a huge glass wall on one side.
It's a brilliant choice by Obama to cross the party lines. Gays may hate him for choosing this pastor but they will soon see this pastor's political views on gays has nothing to do with the speech he will give and have zero impact on the gay community as a whole.
Obama said something similar during one of the Presidential debates.
The Pastor hopefully will not be setting policy.
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