Mike Huckabee does not have the trust that these other men do. DObson is a Christian who speaks on politics. Huckabee is a politican who speaks on Christianity. This does not have to do with thier relationship to Jesus Christ, but the perspective they wish to come from.

Mormons also believe, according to Brigham Young, that Adam is “the god with whom we have to do.” young was also the “prophet” who declared that if and when one drop of African blood entered the ranks of Mormon clergy, it would be the sign that Mormonism was kaput.

Don’t Mormons believe that Jesus and Satan are Brothers?

Rusty Allen on March 3, 2008 at 9:54 PM

Yes, that is EXACTLY what they believe. They also believe that ALL mortals are brothers or sisters to Jesus and Satan. They believe in a pre-mortal heaven, as spirit beings, before being born on earth, Satan rebelled against God and was cast out to earth to tempt and torment man. Jesus on the other hand, was the faithful son who became the Only Begotten in the flesh.
There is absolutely NOTHING in the Biblical accounts to contradict these beliefs. It is a matter of interpretation of scripture where Catholics and Protestants differ from these tenets.

He’s got the national stage and isn’t going to give it up when the big dollars beckon. Perhaps a TV show,..a mixture of Ophrey, Dr. Phil, and Benny Hinn Hill styles?

a capella on March 3, 2008 at 6:04 PM

He reminds me more of Benny Hill.

They shouldn’t spend their time trying to figure out who disagrees with the Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Muslim, Mormon, etc. interpretation of the Biblical texts.
ThackerAgency on March 3, 2008 at 6:13 PM

I agree, but you can add all the religions to this statement.

Don’t Mormons believe that Jesus and Satan are Brothers?

Rusty Allen on March 3, 2008 at 9:54 PM

Study Mormon theology instead of listening to the Huckster and you might stumble onto your question answer.

Mormons believe everyone born is a spiritual brother/sister toe each other. You can hate Mormons, but you can’t get the Mormons to hate you.

CyberCipher on March 3, 2008 at 9:11 PM

This thread has not morphed into a denominational bash session. Its just turned into what every thread on HotAir that even marginally involves Catholicism turns into: an occasion for ThackerAgency to air his anti-Catholic drivel.

I think it is possible for a protestant to love his or her Catholic brethren and still have issues with the Catholic church. I don’t believe that this makes a protestant an evil person. Nor will you ever convince me that someone is evil simply because he or she is Catholic. Personally, I have issues with some protestant evangelical mega-churchs. Does that make me an anti-protestant bigot, too?

Some of the participants here have already labeled me an anti-Catholic bigot. That’s unfair. I would really like to “expand my horizons.” Could someone here be so kind as to label me an anti-organized religion bigot? Please?

exit question

With Robertson, Huck is about equal, but Huck is not in the same league as Falwell or Dobson.

ThackerAgency on March 3, 2008 at 6:13 PM

No you’re anti-Catholic because every and any thread to do with Catholicism or the Pope, or even threads that don’t, causes you to spew bile about Catholics and Catholicism.

You asked on a thread a few months ago why people should even pay attention to the Pope. Physician, heal thyself.

He’s so good with the media that we really can’t afford to spare him

He is “so good” because he hasn’t been challenged. He was never in a position to achieve front runner status, so as long as he is in the race the MSM will give him a pass to keep things interesting. Had he ever become a real contender, we would be looking at a different Huck. One that was demolished by the Media.

And the LAST thing we need is another HYPOCRITE running the religious right. Especially one with numerous ethical issues, a history of bad judgement and and horrendous political slandering while claiming to run a “clean and decent campaign”.

Here’s news for all you Huckster fans… the Good Lord does not want you using him (while claiming you’re not) to line your pocket. Case in point..the floating cross ad.

He uses the cross, then claims it’s not there. That is not what Jesus would do.

Huckabee pastored, served as a leader in the Baptist movement in his state, then parlayed this into a political career. He is not currently affiliated with any particular religious movement as a leader, that I’m aware of. Could he be hired as, say, the leader for Falwell’s group? Possible, but highly unlikely. He can build a group of his own, and has some influence and a following. I think it’ll take time, however.

As a member of Thomas Road (Falwell’s church which is being pastored by his son, Jonathan), although Huckabee got a huge welcome from everyone in the church, I can’t imagine a scenario where Huckabee would be offered a position here. Jerry Jr. is heading up Liberty Univ., and Jonathan is pastor of the church. The leaders around here are extremely talented and aren’t there as figure-heads, so I wouldn’t see the need here personally for anything like that.

I do think Huck on the ticket (as much as people dislike him around here) would be a net gain, though. He’s young and likeable, and would balance out John McCain’s hot-tempered nature. He’d bring at least some evangelicals to the table, although most people I talk to would certainly vote for McCain without a doubt even if Huck wasn’t on the ticket.

Allah, that means that whatever else Falwell, Robertson, and Huckabee are (or were), they still have/had a leg up on you when it comes to spiritual insight.

However, that does NOT necessarily mean that these evangelical leaders have/had a leg up on you when it comes to political insight.

isn’t he an asset overall?

Absolutely! You said Asshat right?

isn’t he an asset overall?

Absolutely….you said Asshat, right?

This self-centered arrogance is what is driving people away from the Catholic Church (other than the illegal aliens).
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The Christian Church outside of Catholicism doesn’t need people to be the ‘leader’. People in the Christian Church merely interpret what is written for the people to understand. . . not explain how they should live (a la the Catholic religion).
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. . . in fact, we should ask the Pope who the Republicans should vote for. . .
But oh yeah, I’m ‘anti-Catholic’ too for not ‘feeling your pain’….

You are anti-Catholic, Thacker. I hope you realize that and deal with it. You sound a lot like a bigot.

Btw, you’re wrong that it anything is “driving people away from the Catholic Church”. It is the fastest growing (non-tiny) Christian denomination.