Video: Pfleger screeches in defense of Wright and Farrakhan
posted at 3:48 pm on April 3, 2008 by Allahpundit
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A palate cleanser dirtier on a slow news day from a guy on the outer periphery of the Wright scandal but interesting enough in his own right to warrant a clip (and a photo on Obama’s endorsement page, natch). No less an Obama acolyte than Sullivan pronounced the Messiah’s cautious answer on Farrakhan to Tim Russert in February his “worst moment in any debate since this campaign started.” That turned out to be a sneak preview of how he’d handle the Wright scandal a few weeks later, criticizing certain statements while being careful not to go after the man himself. Contrast that approach with Michael “Hide like a rat” Pfleger’s here, lumping the two of them in with Medgar Evers, of all people, as glorious martyrs to the cause of civil rights. No wonder Wright chose his church, duly honored by Farrakhan with an appearance last year, to reemerge.
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Pfleger’s a nutjob we’re all too familiar with in Chicago.
playblu on April 3, 2008 at 3:53 PM
How dare we demonize him? A great Biblical scholar?
Did I miss some part of the Bible where Whitey is to blame for everything, the U.S. created AIDS, we deserved 9/11, etc.?
amerpundit on April 3, 2008 at 3:55 PM
I damn thee to hell!!
Geronimo on April 3, 2008 at 3:56 PM
14:59 minutes.
Almost up….
But ultimately might be worth a few $$. Start passing the hat around, fast!
moxie_neanderthal on April 3, 2008 at 3:59 PM
“Did I miss some part of the Bible where Whitey is to blame for everything, the U.S. created AIDS, we deserved 9/11, etc.?”
Barack 3:16, you must have an outdated bible.
NoDonkey on April 3, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Is there anything that won’t be demonized in front of the Liberation Theologists?
gabriel sutherland on April 3, 2008 at 4:00 PM
The reference to not letting them tear down Malcolm is particularly disgusting, given that Malcolm X was murdered by the Elijah-Muhammad/Farrakhan faction of the NoI.
Someone should seriously ask Obama what he thinks of Malcolm’s murder.
Alex K on April 3, 2008 at 4:00 PM
I have always imagined that’s how Jesus sounded when teaching his disciples.
mattshu on April 3, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Sorry, dude, they did it to themselves.
CrimsonFisted on April 3, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Why yes you did miss it, it’s all in the New Testament Part Due, written and endorsed by Wright and Farrakhan Publishing!
Liberty or Death on April 3, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Pfleger either needs exorcised or excommunicated, take your pick.
doubleplusundead on April 3, 2008 at 4:02 PM
They would all fit in on TBN.
richardcamera on April 3, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Indeed, aids and 9/11 were covered in Leviticus. I think there might be a chicken roosting parable in John.
Guess we know who slept through bible study.
moxie_neanderthal on April 3, 2008 at 4:03 PM
black liberation theology has found its eminem
jp on April 3, 2008 at 4:04 PM
No way, then my favorite comedy channel would be too annoying to watch.
doubleplusundead on April 3, 2008 at 4:04 PM
Yep, he’ll be damned.
2Tru2Tru on April 3, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Pop off, haters; Pfleger has a ghetto pass !
dm60462 on April 3, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Did Fox News just beep the word damn out? Sheesh!
Tzetzes on April 3, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Meh, he’s just another useful tool for the “America is the root of all evil” crowd and the always racist and bigotted Farrakhan.
The funny thing about this is Wright and Farrakhan wouldn’t think twice about throwing Pfleger under the bus or removing his head once he’s no longer useful to their hateful and racist ideologies!
Liberty or Death on April 3, 2008 at 4:09 PM
This man is a Catholic priest? How can he defend Wright?
spyman740 on April 3, 2008 at 4:10 PM
This is Pfleger’s one big chance for the spotlight, endorsements, autograph sales, DVDs, speaking engagements, etc. He won’t be denied,..and why should he be? Never throw away an opportunity to help your fellow man if you can do it with love in your heart.
a capella on April 3, 2008 at 4:10 PM
“A 30 second soundbite, to demonize him. You. Can. Not. Do. That!”
Uhh, Fox News just did it to you, ya freakin’ tool.
Badger in KC on April 3, 2008 at 4:11 PM
btw, next time anyone tries to make the claim that the Country was United after 9/11 and George Bush with Iraq divided us, blah, Blah…
we should simply refer them to Jeremiah Wrights Sermon the Sunday After 9/11 as well as leftwing academia.
also, when is someone going to ask Obama where he was the Sunday after 9/11?
jp on April 3, 2008 at 4:12 PM
This is not a racist statement, I am serious…do all black church attending people have a hearing problem???
right2bright on April 3, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Pfleger is an media-hungry idiot. We’ve been watching his antics in Chicago for a long time.
the wolf on April 3, 2008 at 4:17 PM
What is the Bishop’s stance on this, “Priest”?
PappaMac on April 3, 2008 at 4:22 PM
He’s correct. I cannot demonize Farrakhan and Wright. They have already shown themselves to be the demons that they are.
Bigfoot on April 3, 2008 at 4:22 PM
WHAT THE FRACK!!! I feel like I’m going CRAZY!
Is Chicago on an earthquake fault line by any chance? In the path of an incoming asteroid?
Agrippa2k on April 3, 2008 at 4:23 PM
These guys are seriously a disgrace to the body of Christ.
apollyonbob on April 3, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Hmm? Where are all the bible thumpers that clog the Hitchens posts? ………………………….
ronsfi on April 3, 2008 at 4:26 PM
What a Kook. I’m sure Wright and Farrakhan(Obama too?) just laugh their arses off at this stupid self loathing Honkie.
Lunkinator on April 3, 2008 at 4:27 PM
I bet Wright and Louie just cackle at this guilty white fool.
Hummer53 on April 3, 2008 at 4:28 PM
Oh uh, lemme try again.
*thumps bible*
THESE GUYS ARE SERIOUSLY A DISGRACE TO THE BODY OF CHRIST.
apollyonbob on April 3, 2008 at 4:29 PM
Douchebaggery is douchebaggery, whether its Dawkins, Harris and Hitch, or Pfleger, Wright and Hagee. Douchebags all.
doubleplusundead on April 3, 2008 at 4:29 PM
Thank God the Pope isn’t running for President this year. He’d be tarred by his association with this guy.
jim m on April 3, 2008 at 4:31 PM
Anti American black racist defended by an anti American liberal racist, never seen that coming. Hew.
leanright on April 3, 2008 at 4:31 PM
Wow! A white muslim dressed as a catholic defending four black muslims.
Maybe he’s not aware of the fact that Farrakhan and his “brothers” consider him a white devil who should be killed in jihad.
SaintOlaf on April 3, 2008 at 4:32 PM
Good call Lunkinator. Beat me to it.
Hummer53 on April 3, 2008 at 4:33 PM
Every time I think I’ve seen Pfleger at his worst, he proves me wrong. What a pathetic clown of a man.
The Catholic Church owns Pfleger in the same way Obama owns Wright. Around the neck, like a millstone.
Jaibones on April 3, 2008 at 4:34 PM
HAHA. They just won’t shut up.
Theworldisnotenough on April 3, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Pfleger is a media whore of the likes of Jackson and Sharpton. If there is a camera he’s in front of it.
He’s been in that parish for well over a decade which is against the Church’s rules (they shift Pastors and Priests so they don’t develop fiefdoms). Cardinal Bernandin and Cardinal George won’t deal with him because they’re afraid of him. The guys isn’t any more Catholic that Wright or Farrakhan are.
I’m so sick of hearing him on the local news.
Sensible Mom on April 3, 2008 at 4:34 PM
All of the churches are bankrupt. The next age of human existence will be atheistic.
revolution on April 3, 2008 at 4:36 PM
See, here is a church Obama could have gone to…
d1carter on April 3, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Marijuana? Methamphetamine? Cocaine? Crack? PCP? LSD?
Chakra Hammer on April 3, 2008 at 4:39 PM
That was my first thought. This must be the only way this “priest” can get anyone to listen to him.
cat-scratch on April 3, 2008 at 4:40 PM
What? No scripture?
ronsfi on April 3, 2008 at 4:42 PM
We are still here, dissing this guy, side by side with you jerks. Why do you ask?
right2bright on April 3, 2008 at 4:42 PM
I like a well tied fly….
ronsfi on April 3, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Typical white
moronperson.Akzed on April 3, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Ah yes, the biblically ignorant criticizing the biblically literate.
/poor potty training
Akzed on April 3, 2008 at 4:48 PM
if by ‘atheistic’, you mean irrational and illogical, perhaps.
on that note, Check out Ben Stein on his upcoming Documentary Expelled and the “Church of Darwin. Paticularly halfway through when they really get into the Epstimelogoy and Ontology of Atheistic Science/Naturalism.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4609561480192587449&hl=en
jp on April 3, 2008 at 4:49 PM
The guy is a raving lunatic. This whole affair has given me quite an education on church’s in large urban areas! UGH!!!!
echosyst on April 3, 2008 at 4:55 PM
Enough is enough, time for the Pope to yank his credentials. A once proud and dignified Church reduced to settling for priests like this. Ugh. My uncle was a priest, an esteemed scholar, and he would have taped this guys mouth and hands.
eaglesdontflock on April 3, 2008 at 4:59 PM
LMAO
brtex on April 3, 2008 at 5:01 PM
Check out this CV for Pfleger.
http://old.saintsabina.org/aboutus/pastor/pfleger.bio.txt
Notice the section for “Activism”. This guy got all bent out of shape over issues as diverse as the storming of Arafat’s compound to cigarettes to fruit drinks that look like liquor bottles but he could never bring himself to do anything post 9/11 to specifically protest the murder of 3000 of his fellow citizens.
He also has a couple of adopted kids.
BrianBoru on April 3, 2008 at 5:04 PM
If Jeremiah Wright is a great biblical scholar than I’m the Pope.
irish_infidel on April 3, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Let’s see. i won’t clog posts about the KKK or the Nazis claiming to be God’s chosen. I won’t clog posts about people claiming that Nazis were doing God’s work in massacring the Jews. Why should I? Why should I spend my life refuting something that has as little to do with Christianity as that? Why should I waste my time defending my faith to you?
Do you spend your atheistic life defending atheism from the accusations about Stalin or Lenin? Or the Chinese government? All their massacres, do you disabuse?
Newsflash, junior: These people aren’t Christians and I will not spin my wheels defending my faith if you’re too stupid to figure that out on your own.
mjk on April 3, 2008 at 5:06 PM
“And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.”
– 1st Jules 1:3
apollyonbob on April 3, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Doesn’t pfleger know that elijah mohammed and allah are going to return to earth in their spaceship and destroy all of the white devils? Does he really think he will be spared?
Farrakhan has even been on the spaceship. Twice he was abucted.
And the second time when he was abucted and instructed to make the “million man march”
SaintOlaf on April 3, 2008 at 5:07 PM
I’m a biblical scholar, with a ThM from a well-known, well-respected evangelical seminary.
Black liberation theology is heretical, in the true sense of that word. To hold to black liberation theology is to hold a view of salvation that denies the actual biblical one; therefore, holding to it prevents one from salvation as defined by Scripture.
psrch on April 3, 2008 at 5:09 PM
heh..a “30 second sound beat”? Must be a rap reference we average whities don’t understand.
Alden Pyle on April 3, 2008 at 5:14 PM
This little white boy doesn’t have the voice to carry off his weenie attempt to imitate a black preacher. We here in Chicago have watched this little wanna be for years. All he wants for Christmas is a deeper voice and black skin.
UnEasyRider on April 3, 2008 at 5:15 PM
Prsch, don’t people just have to believe in Christ as the saviour to be saved according to most Protestant/Evangelical/Orthodox Christian churches?
So how can black liberation theology do what you say it does?
jim m on April 3, 2008 at 5:20 PM
That reminds me of my red-headed high school Spanish teacher. She often talked about how much she loved Mexican culture and on St. Patrick’s Day one year wore a T-shirt that read “Irish I Were Mexican.”
Esthier on April 3, 2008 at 5:21 PM
Ahh. Clearly you are one of god’s chosen, and a gentle humble soul.
ronsfi on April 3, 2008 at 5:25 PM
Who is this clown?
Iblis on April 3, 2008 at 5:27 PM
This is John McCain…And, I approve this message
franksalterego on April 3, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Well, I already know what Christ will say to Pfleger on Judgement Day.
Matthew 7:22-23
I pity the man.
.
GT on April 3, 2008 at 5:30 PM
Dude. You get your scripture from Pulp Fiction? Nice!
ronsfi on April 3, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Seems odd for you to get offended considering your own comments at this site. Obviously Christians break their own moral guidelines by responding to you with insults and negativity, but Christians constantly get criticized for assuming atheists have no morals. Surely you have some kind of moral guidelines of your own that tell you to be kind as well.
Esthier on April 3, 2008 at 5:32 PM
No wonder the Cubs never win.
menoname on April 3, 2008 at 5:40 PM
Not offended, just greatly amused.
ronsfi on April 3, 2008 at 5:42 PM
Obviously you don’t read my comments.
ronsfi on April 3, 2008 at 5:43 PM
I don’t memorize them, but yes, I’ve read them. You show a huge lack of respect for those who aren’t atheists.
That’s not an excuse for others to break their own moral obligations, but it is an explanation why some do.
Esthier on April 3, 2008 at 5:48 PM
Thats one slow rhythm.. >:}
Chakra Hammer on April 3, 2008 at 5:48 PM
The next age of human existence will be atheistic.
revolution on April 3, 2008 at 4:36 PM
You may be right…..it will be called the Great Tribulation and almost half of all humans will be killed in a three and a half year period with widespread war, nuclear war,famine,disease etc.
The only religion more dangerous than islam is widespread atheism!
The fact remains that atheists via communism,socialism and facism have killed more people than even the muslims have.
SaintOlaf on April 3, 2008 at 5:53 PM
I don’t think that’s entirely fair. This is from a 2003 article at Catholic Citizens dot org which talks about a controversial visit from Rev. Al:
Last year, Rev. Pfleger was given a short term extension of his term at St. Sabina’s after he threatened to leave the priesthood if he was transferred from St. Sabina’s. Rotation of Catholic pastors to new parishes is standard practice in most Catholic dioceses across the country. On average, pastors serve 5 to 10 years in one parish before moving on to their next assignment. Rev. Pfleger has been at St. Sabina’s for 22 years, since 1981.
What Cardinal George will do next as a result of Sharpton’s appearance is unclear. He has already suggested to the media that Rev. Pfleger consider a career change. Many observers believe Pfleger is trying to provoke a showdown with the Cardinal, giving him no choice but to relieve him. Pfleger has already indicated that he would seriously consider leaving the priesthood if he were transferred from St. Sabina’s. After publicity generated by Pfleger’s latest stunt this weekend, the Cardinal may now be ready to take him up on his offer.
5 years later, he’s still at St. Sabinas. Gosh, I wonder why.
Buy Danish on April 3, 2008 at 6:01 PM
Not so. Just trolls and stalkers like you.
Sorry, it just wouldn’t work out.
ronsfi on April 3, 2008 at 6:07 PM
**yawn** did I miss something?
Hog Wild on April 3, 2008 at 6:10 PM
I’m a troll because I said you don’t respect people with religious beliefs?
Fine. I don’t need to converse with you anyway. I’ll try to remind myself of that next time. If I forget, you can call me a hypocrite.
Esthier on April 3, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Not really.
Esthier on April 3, 2008 at 6:12 PM
You would also take out Legions, yet if thats what it takes, I’m good to go..
Legions on April 3, 2008 at 6:30 PM
Don’t think I haven’t noticed you stalking me in other threads. I chose to ignore you. But you seem so pathetic I thought I would throw you a bone.
So now got to insult an atheist which all you really wanted.
Feel better?
ronsfi on April 3, 2008 at 7:08 PM
No that is not right. You are missing a vital piece.
To be saved you not only have to believe in Jesus Christ as the Savior but you have to repent and turn from your sin!
You can not be saved and continue in sin!
“God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all”
God is perfect and holy and requires us to be holy and righteous.
The reason why this is so important is because in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit one must be holy and righteous.
You can’t claim to be filled with the Holy Spirit and in the same breath commit sin!
There are many, many fake “Christians” who live in sin and are not saved.
When you are saved you will know it, as will the world.
God will give you a NEW HEART, a heart that wants to be obedient to God.
Sin will become “exceedingly sinful” in your eyes and your walk with Christ will take on a whole new meaning.
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you!”
“Put on the whole armor of God.”
Repent and turn from your sin. Place ALL of your trust in Jesus Christ, the Saviour who died for our sins!
SaintOlaf on April 3, 2008 at 7:10 PM
Let’s remember Barack Hussein Obama’s “dreams of his fathers” include “Reverend” Sharpton & “Reverend” Meeks & “Reverend” Wright & “Minister” Farrakhan & “Pastor” Michael Pfleger…
DANEgerus on April 3, 2008 at 7:17 PM
Sometimes it’s like there is a contest here in Chicago between Father Michael Pfleger and the Rev. Jesse Jackson as to who can get up there in front of the TV cameras and be the louder loudmouth.
pilamaye on April 3, 2008 at 8:02 PM
Another white-guilt, liberal demagogue. Nothing like a self-hating white guy. If he had a lick of sense, he’d realize that people like Farrakhan and Wright don’t like him; they like his subservience and compliance with their racist agendas, and his willingness to kowtow to their twisted beliefs.
Virus-X on April 3, 2008 at 8:13 PM
De-caf dude. Try it.
Talon on April 3, 2008 at 8:24 PM
The UCC Church has been getting threatening phone calls and written threats which is enough already.
It overshadows the real problems.
Nothing like a self-hating so and so making threats. That’s just downright wrong.
AprilOrit on April 3, 2008 at 8:27 PM
I know what would fix Pfleger — Five minutes with G. Gordon Liddy…
eanax on April 3, 2008 at 8:31 PM
Actually, you’re making it more complicated, than it has to be. Jesus says that the only way to the Father, and salvation, is through Him. Not through your own works. The false doctrine taught by these racists espouses that their way is paved by their own works, which are nothing but the sin of pride, as opposed to sheer faith in Jesus Christ:
Hebrews Chapter 11, verse 6: “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
These people preach and teach salvation through their own prideful works, and not exclusive sanctification of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians, Chapter 2, verses 8-9: “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
This best describes these peoples’ teachings:
1st Timothy, Ch 4, verse 1: “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;“
Virus-X on April 3, 2008 at 8:41 PM
Virus X,
I wasn’t saying anything of the sort please re-read.
It is impossible for the true Christian to be self righteous, as the true Christian knows that his righteousness comes from Christ and is supernatural, not natural.
Now man can ever by his own efforts keep God’s commandments.
The only way this can happen is thru a supernatural process, when the Holy Spirit comes and lives inside of you.
The point is, when you are truly saved Christ will give you a NEW HEART that seeks to be obedient to God!
The fact is if you continue in sin you are not truly saved!
One of the doctrines of devils you’re talking about is the one that leads Christians to believe that turning from sin is not a necessary part of salvation.
All sin is AGAINST God.
Habitual sin is a certain path to destruction and is prevelant in our society. It has no place in the life of a Christian.
SaintOlaf on April 3, 2008 at 9:13 PM
Well the Pope will be here this month, maybe we can get an excommunication?!
crabtree on April 3, 2008 at 9:59 PM
LOL!! I’d pay to see that.
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GT on April 3, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Sorry, I wasn’t trying to imply you were wrong, but I was just trying to make it more simple, and just address the false and satanic doctrine those people were teaching. As for the nature of sin, and Man’s part in it, I acknowledge that, most certainly.
Virus-X on April 3, 2008 at 10:52 PM
“Gott ist tot” – Nietzsche
Would it surprise anyone to find that this moonbat has a closet full of little boys underpants or pictures taken of him with a goat?
PatriotPete on April 3, 2008 at 11:38 PM
PappaMac wrote:
I’m thinking that he’s so popular in his church that Cardinal George would be roundly condemned as a racist for doing anything. Also, I’m thinking there’s a good chance the entire parish, including church and buildings, would try to schism(? secede?) from the Catholic Church.
“I’ll be damned if I’m going to sit back while you tear down Farrakhan and Jeremiah Wright!”
You’ve damned yourself by that tirade.
Like Wright, Pfleger is only nominally a Christian.
JimC on April 4, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Right here slick. Where are you?
labrat on April 4, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Nah, it’s not the caffeine, just the general insecurity and bitterness that seems to be inherent in many athiests.
labrat on April 4, 2008 at 1:13 AM
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