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OH! I’m a HUGE Jordan FAN!
I grew up in NW Indiana, and watched all those Bulls Championships!
Just saying, Charles had to be “OK”, to even be in the league at that time, with so much talent that was in the NBA back then.
The guy is a rock head, I never would have wanted him on my team back then, but he was still “OK”, or pretty good.
Chakra Hammer on February 16, 2008 at 1:22 AM
He must have attended the renowed Muhammed Ali school of eloquence.
Alden Pyle on February 16, 2008 at 1:24 AM
He had stats, I commend his hard work on the inside (where players don’t like to play because it is rough). I personally was never impressed. And seeing as how he only made ONE Finals appearance after all those years chasing the ring speaks volumes about his ability to win championships.
He was on good teams. The 76ers were good, Phoenix was good (that’s who he made the finals with), and he went to Houston the year after they won 2 Championships. It’s not like he was on bad teams and he didn’t win. He just didn’t win, and I never understood his hype.
It don’t really matter though, for the next 10 years the only name you’ll hear is Chris Paul. He’s the best I’ve EVER seen PERIOD. Even better than Jordan with his understanding of the game and what he can do with the ball. Chris Paul is amazing (and 22).
ThackerAgency on February 16, 2008 at 1:29 AM
Godzilla is an Actor, it was just a part.
Hey, don’t lump them together with Barkley
- The Cat
MirCat on February 16, 2008 at 1:31 AM
Charles Barkley was the best 6-4 & 3/4-inches PF to ever play in the NBA. He possessed bulk, athleticism, strength, and phenomenal jumping ability. I remember an Auburn-Kentucky game during Barkley’s college career, where he absolutely dominated the Kentucky frontline of Sam Bowie (who was healthy at the time) and Mel Turpin, who was known as “Dinner Bell.” Barkley never won a Championship in the NBA because the Celtics had the Number One Barkley stopper in Kevin McHale, the Lakers had Magic, Houston had Olajuwon, and the Bulls had Jordan.
Having said all that, it doesn’t qualify as a great exhibition of courage to criticize Christians in the U.S.
Christians are easy targets. No one screams about Christianophobia, when you criticize Christians.
Let’s see Barkley say the same things about Muslims, when he’s off visiting the Middle East as an example. Being a dissenter in the US doesn’t have the same impact as those whom risk their lives criticizing oppressive regimes.
Mister Ghost on February 16, 2008 at 1:35 AM
Charles Barkley realizes he’s a libertarian!
Film at 11.
The funny part is, McCain is probably the least conservative Christian/Mormon/Baptist/Protestant/whatever-Jesus candidate out of the entire republican field and yet even he is too much for Charles to figure out.
Man, Republicans are not going to win this election.
A lot of folks laughed at Fred! for not being what they wanted him to be, but he would be making dinner reservations with Barkley right now at some steak house in Alabama.
Instead we get to watch the Maverick get humiliated by the cult of Obama.
Time to put on a sweater everybody!
Tman on February 16, 2008 at 1:35 AM
For being 6’5″ he got lots of rebounds.
Chakra Hammer on February 16, 2008 at 1:36 AM
Pro-Choice, Pro Gay Marriage, refers to conservatives as “fake Christians” and running for Gov. of Alabama.
Yeah…and Ollie North’s going to be the next mayor of Berkeley.
I’ll give “The Round Mound o’ Rebound” props for his skills on the court, but in matters off the court, the guy’s a dope.
SuperCool on February 16, 2008 at 1:38 AM
Room temperature IQ
gstrickler on February 16, 2008 at 2:14 AM
Haven’t the people of Alabama suffered enough? They’re still recovering from Hurricane Katrina, and now they have to look forward to Hurricane Chuckie causing even more destruction in their state in the future? Sad.
Then again, anything that gets this guy out of Arizona is okay by me.
AZCoyote on February 16, 2008 at 2:46 AM
go ahead chuckie……whatever.
Dirthead on February 16, 2008 at 2:48 AM
Heh.
I’ll judge you, Charles. I’ll judge you because I’m smart. You’re an idiot who cannot wrap your head around the truth of the issue. You prefer to oversimplify everything.
But, what about the part in the bible that says you men shouldn’t lay with men?
But, what about the part in the bible that says “thou shalt not kill?”
Aren’t you judging Conservatives?
Chuckie, what would your mama say?
Black Adam on February 16, 2008 at 2:57 AM
Alabama, watch out. Barkley 2014!
Wow, good luck with that Charles.
DMeNTe on February 16, 2008 at 2:59 AM
With all the money this guy has been losing in the casinos the last few years, he’ll be lucky if he has enough cash left to file the nominating petitions.
Goodale on February 16, 2008 at 3:17 AM
I remember this guy, we were in a bar in San Antonio and I couldn’t get this guy off of my ass. I’m sure I’m one of a thousand. Sir Charles, you’re a whore.
TexasBella on February 16, 2008 at 4:09 AM
I love how he says he’s not afraid of fake Christians cause he “don’t work for them” while at the same time planning to ask Alabama’s large fake Christian population to give him a job as governor.
That being said, I’m all conflicted now. I’m definitely a conservative, AND a Christian, AND I forgive people AND my views on homosexuality and abortion have nothing to do with judging/looking down on the people who do them. So please, Mr Barkley, according to your standard, am I fake or the real deal? I wait with bated breath for your judgment in my case. Please don’t send me to hell.
tikvah on February 16, 2008 at 5:48 AM
Remember the expression “Dumbing Down”?
Barkley is the result.
Bicyea on February 16, 2008 at 6:27 AM
For homosexual marriage translates into “I support abnormal sexual behavior being placed on the level of equivalency with normal sexual behavior coupled with child rearing-family raising, as in the institution of marriage.
“I’m Pro-choice” does not mean “I am for everyone having their own choice” nor does it mean “am for choice of which flavor ice cream to eat,” or “I’m for which choice of vacation spot to choose,” or “I am for choice in which school you can send your children to (Public school districts often do not allow such a choice).
“I’m Pro-choice” translates into “I am an abortion choicer,” or “I am for the choice to kill a living human being via various methods of barbaric, cruel, inhumane methods, including chemical, pharmacological, cutting, tearing, crushing, pulling, slicing, and suctioning” an innocent, defenseless new human being, taking away HER or HIS “freedom of choice” and ensuring that he or she never has such a luxury as “choice.”
Choice for some, but not for all.
I am also pro-choice, “Life of baby” choice.
Regarding this comment about fake Christians and “Judge not lest ye be judged,” that is ridiculous! Everyone must judge frequently throughout the day, throughout their lives. If you did not use judgment you would associate with thugs, or thieves, or murderers, you would not discern good milk from bad milk, and you would not choose a school, a spouse, or a career which you find suitable to your interests, skills, and enthusiasm.
“Fake Christians?”
Compared to what? Compared to Charles Barkley?
William2006 on February 16, 2008 at 6:56 AM
Errrrr…..Charles, the Bible DOES say christians should judge others…..
But use RIGHTEOUS judgement..
“Judge not lest ye be judged. For with whatever measure you use to judge others, you will be judged with”…
In other words, if you criticize someone for promoting abortions…make sure your not performing them yourself…
Decipher it for yourself……..it is the SECOND sentence that the Heathen NEVER quote that qualifies the first.
PS: why didn’t he buy a house in Maine and try to run there instead of thinking he has a “slam dunk” with the Alabama black vote…..
awesum on February 16, 2008 at 7:17 AM
heh.. I guess as a “REAL CHRISTIAN” he has carte blanc to swing away with the judgmental hammer then?
Oh the irony.. wait to hear him scream and cry when the burka-brigades come to town.
UncleOlaf on February 16, 2008 at 7:20 AM
If Obama can do it, so can I. I hate the republics. And I am such a nice guy on the court.
RobCon on February 16, 2008 at 7:48 AM
Can we nominate someone who Barkley doesn’t have respect for.
RobCon on February 16, 2008 at 7:49 AM
everybodies a pundit these days.
RMC1618 on February 16, 2008 at 8:05 AM
He’s only doing what Bush did in 04′ (at the time I think Barkley was a “Re-pube-ican”), when he roused up the “religious vote” with the pervert marriage opposition promises (we won’t even go there on how a country that blesses perversion can fight off Islam or any other enemy but history has shown it has not been done to date). Sorta hard to blame that one on Obama. He learned from the “master” of fooling people and that “master” is still going strong.
TOPV on February 16, 2008 at 8:12 AM
Room temperature IQ
gstrickler on February 16, 2008
Got your thermostat set rather high don’t you ?
DoctorDentons on February 16, 2008 at 8:18 AM
Oh please . . . who gives a rat’s back side what this bum thinks or says?
rplat on February 16, 2008 at 8:28 AM
Thank god he was a great basketball player because rocket scientist was not in his future. These professional athletes make millions a year with a sixth grade education level, sad. I would love to see him on “Are You Smarter then a Fifth Grader”.
trs on February 16, 2008 at 8:43 AM
I do….
Because the MSM has him on saying his piece in order to do everything they can to decrease GOP votes and increase DNC votes come the general election…..
awesum on February 16, 2008 at 8:44 AM
Barkley is a fake Hall of Famer. You should NOT be allowed in the Hall of Fame without a championship ring.
ThackerAgency on February 15, 2008 at 11:44 PM
What a load, Mr.I can break down a basketball player point by point. Ever hear of Karl Malone (2nd leading scorer in NBA history) or John Stockton (career assist leader)? No, I am not a Jazz fan or even from Utah, so don’t go there.
Re: Barkley…looks like Sir Chuck let his mouth overload his ass…and that’s a lot of ass to overload.
FishFearMe on February 16, 2008 at 8:45 AM
Wonder who else Wolf can dredge up to give us their keen political insight. /sarc
txsurveyor on February 16, 2008 at 8:48 AM
I do….Because the MSM has him on saying his piece in order to do everything they can to decrease GOP votes and increase DNC votes come the general election…..
rplat on February 16, 2008 at 9:03 AM
Watching Mr. Barclay express his politics and ambitions bring to mind two quotes that hold true today, and are worth repeating in the hope of bringing rational thought to free thinking people.
“To err is human — but it feels divine”
Mae West
“The people I distrust most are those who want to improve our lives but have only one course of action.” Frank Herbert
MSGTAS on February 16, 2008 at 9:10 AM
Who is Charles Barkley?
ctmom on February 16, 2008 at 9:16 AM
G-d loves the sinner but with one stern admonition – don’t sin again. He loves everyone but for crying out loud – stop sinning! That crap about judging others is lazy thinking. If you keep sinning, you ain’t making past the pearly gates. That’s the ultimate judgment.
People judge others everyday from what neighborhood in which to live – with whom should my kids associate and to what party I ‘ll vote for. Each of those judgements are based on what one thinks about someone else. I’m sure that Barkley didn’t buy a house in undesirable neighborhood. G-d forbid he make a judgment about people who live in homes valued under $100,000.
Remember, those who were casting stones were about to murder someone – not prevent her from marrying another woman.
If Christians can’t make judgments, we should release every creep in prison – lest we be judged.
Berkely is a moron! Always has been and always will be…but I liked his style of basketball. But who am I to judge?
mcra99 on February 16, 2008 at 9:23 AM
um, isn’t he judging the “fake christians”? What a vicious circle.
ctmom on February 16, 2008 at 9:23 AM
That does it, I’m taking Charles out of my Five.
Dork B. on February 16, 2008 at 9:35 AM
He needs to stick with Basketball…it’s a perfect example of stepping OUT of your expertise. “I’m going to vote democratic no matter what!!!” Duh…..OK, is anyone surprised about that? ‘Stupid is as stupid does!’
Talk about fake Christian–Don’t care if gay’s get married and don’t care if babies are killed in the uterus. Who’s the fake christian? Oh wait, he didn’t say he was a christian did he???
rightwingpastor on February 16, 2008 at 9:40 AM
Think Charlie got too many elbows to the head while playing ball.
Wade on February 16, 2008 at 9:50 AM
Very nice.
Barkley better think about his delivery, before he relies on punditry or politics for gravy. He upsets too many people and sponsors and he’ll have to dilute himself to infomercials (see Chuck Norris).
Cold Steel on February 16, 2008 at 10:09 AM
And the height of his political rhetoric is…
wait…
Mocking and Ridiculing Christiains!
Yep. That pretty much qualifies him to be a liberal politician. Democrats are gonna love this guy.
Lawrence on February 16, 2008 at 10:11 AM
“Too Many Elbows To The Head” sounds like a nice title for a research grant application.
Dusty on February 16, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Hey Charley, which one of your children would you like to have seen aborted if they got in your wife’s way? Today’s law says you couldn’t stop her if that was her choice. 40 million + abortions since 1973, I bet that makes you so proud.
If you don’t believe gay couples behavior isn’t offensive, you haven’t been to San Francisco. Or maybe you have and that is why you don’t live there.
Do you understand that when Islam is law, and with your continued help that day is coming, it’s people like you and your entire family that will be killed first?
That’s right, your entire family. Because to them, your blood must be tainted to believe such things, so all who share your blood must be eliminated. No sh!t, that’s the way they think. My nephew was there for two years and seen it happen with his own eyes.
Bottom line Charley, you are even worse than they are. They make no bones how they think or what their intentions are.
But your type is like an insidious cancer that eats away at the moral fiber of this country from the inside. And everything you say and do is for the benefit of your political aspirations. Kind of makes you a whore, doesn’t it? And your use of self-righteous indignation towards Christians also is pathetically transparent and self-serving.
Ya, your a real piece of work Charley. By 2014 there will probably be 45 million murdered babies and SF gay behavior will become even more vile and disgusting, if that could be possible.
Well, at least you won’t have St. Peter to deal with, IMHO,you will never get that far.
leanright on February 16, 2008 at 10:14 AM
Stuck on Stupid.
sgt_rich on February 16, 2008 at 10:17 AM
leanright on February 16, 2008 at 10:14 AM
I see your point. Chaz’s problem comes with defining God’s will. Man can try and re-define anything, that is theirs through their own agency. One problem, however, is that there are consequences with every choice. God’s will/laws are unchanging. Regardless of whether or not one believes, or believes in error, God is constant: He is the same today, yesterday, forever. IMAO he interprets scripture and the will of God about as effectively as he speaks. Chaz, just like us all, will have to submit to God’s will in its entirety if he expects to be in His presence. Man cannot define God’s will/grace/salvation on man’s terms. Chaz will find that out in due time. The only thing that saddens me is using Christ’s name in an attempt to influence an argument. I feel it shows poor judgement and is an affront to Him.
Cold Steel on February 16, 2008 at 10:29 AM
I sat next to Chuck on a flight last year from Phoenix to ATL. While he was very polite to our “waitress”, we did have an interesting exchange re: politics. He was reading the NYT and out of the blue he said “look at that idiot” when referring to a picture of Bush on the front page. I looked at him and said “you and I are not going to agree on politics so let’s keep our opinions to ourselves”. He looked at me for a few seconds, nodded his head, gave me thin smile and went back to his paper. I don’t think he is used to people telling him “I really don’t give a flying F what you think”. He’s a basketball player ….. why should I care what he believes?
David in ATL on February 16, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Cold Steel on February 16, 2008 at 10:29 AM
I believe that Islam will be God’s tool to bring justice to the non believers. It’s a little scary to see how close we are to the beginning of the end.
People like Barkley have decisions to make. Sadly, they are too busy burning bridges to Christ to worry about their souls.
leanright on February 16, 2008 at 10:58 AM
I bet he’s not used to it. Celebrities and professional athletes think their opinion is worth more than the average person because their bank account is worth more than the average person.
txsurveyor on February 16, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Does Charles want me to quote the Bible at him? Does he REALLY want that? As he is judging Christians while lambasting them for being judgmental? Think about that, round mound.
Just another faded ‘celebrity’ missing his time in the spotlight. Running for Governor? Why? Because he can’t clean the glass anymore?
Charles, I’m a Christian, and I’m judging you…to be a jerk.
Doug on February 16, 2008 at 11:03 AM
I’m glad Charles doesn’t “judge” people like he says conservatives do or I would get the feeling he spent that whole segment “judging” all conservatives as bad people, but people like Charles don’t “judge” others, do they?
I do know one thing, all Charles has to do is replay his interview on CNN to find what a “hypocrite” is.
Planet Boulder on February 16, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Blitzer probably agrees with him.
Travis1 on February 16, 2008 at 11:51 AM
I frankly am impressed that he knew that buying a house in 2007 + a 7 year residency requirement = being able to run in 2014.
As for Wolf following up his “promise that he’ll run in 2014″ by asking “when will you run…?”, well, what a – um – howl (if you’ll pardon the pun).
Captain Scarlet on February 16, 2008 at 12:06 PM
I got just far enough to hear him take it upon himself to speak ill of Christians, and belly-ache about how they make him sick to his stomach, and I couldn’t get any further. As a Christian, black, Conservative, Republican, StraightEdger and Army veteran, I say Barkley is just as big a nobody to me, now, as he ever was. I just couldn’t be motivated to care any less about that classless, tastless, brainless cretin.
Virus-X on February 16, 2008 at 12:30 PM
[Captain Scarlet on February 16, 2008 at 12:06 PM]
Now that you mention that, did anyone else get the impression that Blitzer was not happy that his backroom clowns forced him to interview Barkley and was probably focused on mindbending the clock to tick faster?
Dusty on February 16, 2008 at 12:30 PM
while accusing Republicans of being “judgemental”, Barkley is being very Judgemental himself. what an idiot.
jp on February 16, 2008 at 12:56 PM
He’s not saying Christians shouldn’t be allowed to marry. He’s criticizing their efforts to legislate their religious beliefs in a way that affects gay people.
The guy did clean glass during a Hall of Fame career and he’s managed to become the most successful on-air personality for the NBA and TNT. He’s not a geat political thinker but it was All Star weekend and CNN producers needed something to keep Wolf’s audience from falling asleep.
The more the GOP focuses on the gay marriage issue, the more their divisiveness plays into Obama’s script of hope and inclusiveness. The GOP should drop the issue and figure out how they are going to make middle income families better off before they lose those families to the Dems.
dedalus on February 16, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Karl Malone in his prime was superior to Charles Barkley in his prime. Barkley was flamboyant while all Karl did was grab rebounds, shoot brilliantly for a big man and run the pick and roll with Stockton to perfection.
I recall what Scottie Pippin had to say about Charles. When Pippin went to Houston to play one season with Charles, Scottie was sickened by Charles’ lack of discipline, his refusal to practice properly and Charles’ inattention to detail.
Larraby on February 16, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Yeah, Karl Malone and John Stockton don’t deserve to be in the Hall either because they didn’t get a ring. Karl Malone was a better player than Barkley. Malone and Stockton stayed at the same team their whole career and almost won a ring there. Barkley went to teams because he thought they’d win.
And this is the point. It’s great that he had success, but the only reason it’s ‘amazing’ is because he was too short for the position. I commend him for getting the rebounds as he was willing to work inside on the low block where lots of people don’t want to go.
It’s the same argument that Mugsey Bogues was a ‘great’ NBA player. He wasn’t (and he went to WFU like me). The only reason he was considered ‘great’ is because he was 5’3. Bogues had no place in the NBA other than entertainment purposes.
The only thing you got accurate there was Jordan. This is why Chuck always wanted to be seen and thought of as ‘like Mike’. McHale was old and retired before Chuck’s prime. Magic never matched up with Chuck. Chuck was ON OLAJUWON’s TEAM after Houston won the two championships. Why didn’t he win ON ‘The Dream’s’ team?
The other argument would be for Patrick Ewing who was another great player who didn’t win a championship. Here again though, he stayed with the same team to try to win without being traded to teams because he thought they had a better chance of winning a championship.
It’s OK, I’m used to people not understanding what I’m saying. I’m sure that in 10 years everyone will be saying that they ALL thought Chris Paul was the ‘greatest player in the history of the league’ 20 years ago. When I say ‘I told you so’, they’ll deny that I said anything different from them. Let me ask straight up right now. . . have you ever even HEARD OF Chris Paul? Probably not. You will when he wins MVP this year, but you’ll wonder why he did.
I said about 6 months ago that Musharraf was not going to be in charge of Pakistan in a year. Everybody was saying how much effort we should put in to help him stay in power. He’ll likely get impeached and removed from office in the next couple of months. But everyone said I was wrong then too.
It is why I don’t care to interact with people. I don’t like to have to defend my accurate positions to people who only want to tell me I’m wrong. It’s been going on all my life. I don’t even know why I bother anymore. I can break down players because I love the game, it is the most beautiful thing on the planet to me. I have no loyalty to team or person or hype, only loyalty to the game.
ThackerAgency on February 16, 2008 at 1:26 PM
Did Scottie’s discipline include sitting on the bench when he didn’t like Phil Jackson’s play call in a playoff game against the Knicks?
I agree with you on Malone. He and Stockton were the best tandem in NBA history. Malone was the quintessential power forward and the best in history when he played. Though there are a bunch of 6-9 to 6-11 guys playing now that can score and rebound who are pretty good too–Garnett, Duncan and now that he’s moved back to PF from C, Amare Stoudemire.
dedalus on February 16, 2008 at 1:33 PM
Chris Paul is the best young point guard in the NBA. His matchup with Nash and the 132-130 2OT win last week was probably the best game of the year.
If Paul never wins a championship, he’ll still belong in the HOF. Big Shot Bob Horry with all his rings shouldn’t get into the HOF unless he buys a ticket.
dedalus on February 16, 2008 at 1:44 PM
Ummmm…Christians can’t judge other people????
So Christians have to accept anyone to babysit their children, they can’t judge the babysitter? So the 16 yr. old, heavy tattoo, smoking, drug taking girl comes to babysit, and we have to say ok, because now we can’t judge?
Guess Christians can’t be on a jury then…
How do Christians decide who to vote for, if they aren’t allowed to judge?
Why can’t people, who should know better, understand what judgment is all about.
and why can’t simple minded newsmen challenge them on this stupid statement “Christians can’t judge”.
right2bright on February 16, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Thackeragency: “It’s OK, I’m used to people not understanding what I’m saying. I’m sure that in 10 years everyone will be saying that they ALL thought Chris Paul was the ‘greatest player in the history of the league’ 20 years ago.”
Cool down now, tiger, cool down. He’s a great young point guard, but you’ve obviously got a man-crush. Watch for the end of the honeymoon period post All-star game. N.O. will hit more than a few over-due bumps (see: massive migration of talent to the Western Conference) and he will NOT be MVP this year. Oh, and did you see him get manhandled by Deron Williams the game before the Phoenix game? Deron always handles Paul head-to-head. Go back to college and you’ll see the same, although they’re best freinds. Your theory on Charles Barkley being overrated is laughable at best. Did you watch the man play? He was incredible. Unstoppable for a decade, back when the court was littered with hall of famers.
Parting question: should David Stern move Boston, Orlando and Detroit to the west and just cancel the Eastern Conference? I’m only partly kidding. It’s a shame that some of these incredible Western teams will be sqeezed out of the playoff picture.
INFDL on February 16, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Yep, or let Portland and Houston play in the East instead of NJ, Wash, or Philly.
Last few years the championship series seemed to be played between San Antonio, Dallas or Phoenix with the East being an afterthought.
At least this year the West winner will face a real challenge with Boston and the guys who moved East in the off season.
dedalus on February 16, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Thanks, Charles, but Alabama has its share of lugnuts already.
spmat on February 16, 2008 at 2:24 PM
I am pro choice too but Barkley comes across as a self righteous, intolerant, prig when he calls out other people for being “intolerant” and “judgmental”- projection anyone?
Hilts on February 16, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Charles who?
Is he drunk?
Mazztek on February 16, 2008 at 3:04 PM
a college athletes education+ego= Charles Barkley
irish_infidel on February 16, 2008 at 5:24 PM
I doubt if Chuck has ever read past the first page of the Bible. He is an idiot.
elifino on February 16, 2008 at 7:58 PM
The media perpetuates this mentality. Why do you think Blitzer had Chuck on to talk politics?
Even Congress brings in actors to testify as if they were experts.
jgapinoy on February 16, 2008 at 8:09 PM
I’m against him. I’m going after TNT/TBS advertisers, that pay this creeps salary. I’m starting with T-Moblile. Boycott T-Mobile!
bluestater on February 16, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Not sure about that..
He is probably referring to Matthew 7
Not sure, what Charles is talking about though, OR what his hangup is..
I’m, Pro-Choice… And Anti-Abortion.
I’m Still a Conservative
I believe in changing peoples minds into NOT having an abortion, rather than NOT allowing the option.
I’m for “Two People Domestic Partnerships”/”Civil Unions”
(And Sexual orientation, doesn’t even need to enter into the equation)
I’m a Still Conservative
I believe, that two sisters that are in their fifties that live together should get the same, tax benefits as a Married couple.
I may not be, THE Conservative, just one.
Chakra Hammer on February 16, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Just another one of those people who only know one verse of Scripture, “Judge not,” which they truncate halfway through and take out of context. On top of that, they ignore everything else the Scripture says about that subject.
All so they can judge anyone who makes a moral statement as “unChristian.”
News flash: Scripture says a lot about judging and judgement. Unfortunately, people tend to quote the parts they like and ignore the rest.
1) This verse in context, Mat 7:1
is directed at those hypocrites who judge people for doing wrong without living by the same standard. It says, that if you judge another, you will be judged by the same standard.
2) In the next few verses, Jesus specifically takes aim at the Pharisees for setting themselves up as judges of the common people on the minutia of Old Testament Law while forsaking the weightier principles of judgement, mercy, and faith. Compare Mat 7:2-5
with Mat 23:23-24
3) Scripture also says in John 7:24,
. How exactly does that fit into the idea that Christians are never to judge anything?
The point of all this is that Christians are supposed to judge when it’s appropriate, but they’re supposed to judge fairly, righteously, and without hypocrisy. I could go on, especially about the need for mercy in judgement, but it’s not possible to really cover the whole topic of judgement that easily.
In short, you can’t reduce the subject of judgement in Scripture to a soundbite.
theregoestheneighborhood on February 17, 2008 at 12:17 AM
Obviously, everyone “judges”, look..
Now obviously, that is directly under the part telling you NOT TO JUDGE..(sort of a contradictory, statement)
SO, It’s obvious.. that you MUST Judge to some extent, In your own fashion, as to what a “dog” or “pig” is.. So, for the same measure that you use against them or towards other people, that same measure is used against you.
It could be that peoples opinion on this could differ greatly, as to “what” a dog or pig “is”, or what type of person that would be.
If you are “really uptight” and feel that everyone or most people, are dogs or pigs, then you have set the bar very high for yourself and the odds of passing that test are slim..
Chakra Hammer on February 17, 2008 at 1:03 AM
This guy is WAY dumber than I thought he was…..he’s pro choice because it’s wrong to judge people who kill other people(babies)? What an absolute moron. He doesn’t have the IQ necessary to be a governor.
Livefreeordie on February 17, 2008 at 1:20 AM
We are talking about Alabama. >:}
D’oh!
Chakra Hammer on February 17, 2008 at 2:21 AM
The man just stepped into a world of darkness,with no morals,and ignorance of the bible.
He didn’t look happy like he used to either…
Buh bye Barkley…..hope you find your way back.
dec5 on February 17, 2008 at 11:47 AM
I’m a conservative and an atheist, so what does he think of people like me?
He’s just a dumb jock folks. Nothing more, nothing less. His opinions mean no more than yours or mine, he just has a louder sounding board to voice them. Once a dumb jock, always a dumb jock.
rayvet on February 17, 2008 at 12:56 PM
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