Video: Obama giving Rick Warren the runaround on embryonic stem-cell funding
posted at 8:50 pm on April 8, 2009 by Allahpundit
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Skip ahead to 5:50 or so unless you want to hear Pastor Rick compare the spike in church attendance during recessions to the spike in bar and movie attendance — a point which seems, oddly, more geared towards nonbelievers than towards the faithful. Consider this a follow-up of sorts to yesterday’s item about The One not having picked a church yet in time for Easter. Dude, my president is atheist. Awesome.
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This would have been so much more fun when Jim and Tammy Faye were still in business.
pcpower1 on April 8, 2009 at 8:55 PM
Actually he isn’t, he’s worse. He so sure he knows what God thinks he doesn’t even need church.
Rocks on April 8, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Rick Warren: Tool
CapitalistPig on April 8, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Obowa hasn’t chosen a church because it would be bad form to openly worship oneself.
Bishop on April 8, 2009 at 8:58 PM
did he just basically call religion a defense mechanism?
ernesto on April 8, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Is that what they call if when you worship yourself?
Spirit of 1776 on April 8, 2009 at 9:00 PM
“Why would I go to church, everybody comes to see me on Sunday and they love me too”
HarryStar on April 8, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Dude, your president is a Marxist. He worships the god of government power.
doubleplusundead on April 8, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Rick Warren who?
Repurblican on April 8, 2009 at 9:04 PM
That’s what you get when you have a Marxist in power.
Speaking of Marx……
And his ol’ pal Lenin…
Dude.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on April 8, 2009 at 9:05 PM
What is church but one guy who is so sure he knows what God thinks telling everyone else that they better believe him? By your logic every pastor is worse than those evil atheists.
Scrappy on April 8, 2009 at 9:05 PM
I’m actually pissed that I bought his book. He’s an opportunist. Plus, he got suckered into Obama’s inauguration which was meant to diminish him. Serves him right. Warren is a fake, which is totally sad. Where is Billy Graham?
suzyk on April 8, 2009 at 9:06 PM
If this is the results we get out of our first(?) atheist president, I think this is grounds to never do it again.
AbaddonsReign on April 8, 2009 at 9:09 PM
yep, he’s a fake.
The Wall on April 8, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Yes.
“I am the pinnacle of existence!”
jgapinoy on April 8, 2009 at 9:11 PM
Fine, you can have him.
AUINSC on April 8, 2009 at 9:15 PM
Talkin’ ’bout the Genuflector-in-Chief?
Stephen M on April 8, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Dude, my president is atheist.
Allahpundit
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Dude, plenty of people don’t worship in churches.
Jews, Hindus, Muslims …
Why assume he’s an atheist?
Maybe he’s figured out which window in the White House faces Mecca…
Mew
acat on April 8, 2009 at 9:28 PM
given his size, exactly how does rick warren manage to fit in that closet.
as always…..TRUST!
Ghoul aid on April 8, 2009 at 9:29 PM
It was probably this one.
Scrappy on April 8, 2009 at 9:31 PM
My president is an atheist.
My president is a socialist.
My president is a Marxist.
My president is a fascist.
My president is an elitist.
My president is a dhimmi.
My president is an appeaser.
My president is a megalomaniac.
Yeah, awesome!
Disturb the Universe on April 8, 2009 at 9:33 PM
Wrong. He’s muslim. No one will ever convince me otherwise.
Obama is not:
Smart
Bright
Cool
A great speaker
Black (he’s half-black)
my president
SouthernGent on April 8, 2009 at 9:39 PM
My gaydar is impeccable. I don’t get that from Warren. Obama, however…oh…and also Ty Lawson (guard on UNC team). Shepherd Smith as well.
SouthernGent on April 8, 2009 at 9:42 PM
“Right now, he’s so busy, he’s got his head down.”
Yeah, down in the Saudi king’s junk.
Roc on April 8, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Rick Warren: Tool
CapitalistPig on April 8, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Warren is a tool. He goes on Larry King and doesn’t seem to have a problem with gay marriage. Sorry Rick, you’re just another religious tool in a long line of them who are afraid to stick to your own alledged moral teachings. I’m not even religious, but to hear an alledged Christian leader not adhere to the Bible’s teachings (which I have read) is so over the top disengenous that is borders on heresey. Why don’t you go away Rick. You’ve lost any sense of credibility with your flock.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on April 8, 2009 at 9:55 PM
SouthernGent on April 8, 2009 at 9:42 PM
give this fraud cow another 5 years and we shall see what comes out of the wash so to speak. as for Obama, i agree with you. but seriously, after laying down with that amazon beast…..
Ghoul aid on April 8, 2009 at 9:59 PM
SouthernGent on April 8, 2009 at 9:42 PM
What, you mean that white guy who was alone with Bambi in that limo might have been telling the truth? And, as far as I’m concerned, all of the UNC guys are in the closet. Except for Roy since he used to coach my team. But only won national championships with UNC, hmmm.
FlyoverJ-HawkFan on April 8, 2009 at 10:06 PM
So Elmer Gantry isn’t getting any love now?
AUINSC on April 8, 2009 at 10:21 PM
Selftheist
Glenn Jericho on April 8, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Dude, my president is atheist. – Allahpundit
And you don’t have the sense to be ashamed of either fact.
tigerlily on April 8, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Rick Warren: Tool
CapitalistPig on April 8, 2009 at 8:56 PM
DITTO!!!!!!!!
flytier on April 8, 2009 at 10:54 PM
:) I couldn’t resist.
And as to Warren, I keep hearing “to deceive (if possible) even the elect” running through my head. The way people like Warren and especially Doug Kmeic have let themselves be taken in by Obama really make me think I’m not completely kidding about the whole anti-Christ thing. If Obama wasn’t so blooming incompetent, I might not be kidding. Unless of course that is some sort of deception…
pannw on April 8, 2009 at 11:00 PM
I doubt Obama has actually put that much thought into it, Allah.
He’s really not that deep.
Asher on April 8, 2009 at 11:01 PM
SO i guess Allah is an official Obamabot now.
malclave on April 9, 2009 at 12:04 AM
Wait, wait…I know this one.
That’s a quote from Mikhail Tukhachevsky, isn’t it?
29Victor on April 9, 2009 at 12:10 AM
I keep telling you guys, AP is clueless. He doesn’t even know what his name means.
TTheoLogan on April 9, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Nah. I see Warren as more the “making merchandise” (2 Pet. 2:1-3) or “ear tickling” (2 Tim. 4:3) type than a false prophet working false signs and wonders.
Of course, if he starts calling down fire from the skies on people who won’t buy the new edition of the “Purpose Driven [insert noun here]“, I’ll be inclined to change my mind.
Harpazo on April 9, 2009 at 12:27 AM
Sorry Allah, but Obama does believe in a God: himself.
BKennedy on April 9, 2009 at 12:42 AM
Love Cavuto’s quote (I paraphrase): Any time I see something like Newsweeks cover predicting the fall of Christianity in America, I go long on God.
Me too.
Christian Conservative on April 9, 2009 at 12:51 AM
My take from the video –
Pain is God’s megaphone
People are looking for meaning, connection, relief
blaming doesnt do good (blame = be-lame)
must be balanced by how many credits in his pocket
no credits, no credi-bility
stem cell – of course it troubles me
but changing subject, I baptized 800 people so theres ups and downs….
The mega preacher didn’t bring up God a lot. People seek ‘connection’. No wonder he is so popular, including with Obama
It doesn’t matter if Obama has not yet found the right church. The church will mean little unless he feels called to attend by his heart not a pollster. And if his heart calls, he can find a Bible at home and celebrate God’s love for man
entagor on April 9, 2009 at 3:55 AM
Rick Warren doesn’t represent Christianity. Possibly he represents the sorry state of the evangelical church in America, but, he doesn’t represent the invisible church worldwide. Yes, the embaressing truth is: he was used.
Therefore, Warren= tool.
Listen to the White Horse Inn to hear where I am coming from.
Mommypundit on April 9, 2009 at 6:19 AM
Warren will have much explaining to do.
I’ll listen today.
shick on April 9, 2009 at 6:45 AM
AP, If he is, he’s as loyal as Warren is to Christ. He himself said things like, “I believe in the power of prayer.”
I know they were “just words” that people want to hear but if he was a convicted atheist he wouldn’t compromise and say things like that.
It must make you proud knowing we have an atheist communist president.
The typical response is, “But he’s one of the many that give atheism a bad name”.
Us few of the many consistent Christians say the same thing.
So where does all this then actually leave us? Lets debate more substantive arguments.
shick on April 9, 2009 at 6:54 AM
So that’s what he meant by The Purpose Drive Life…
bluelightbrigade on April 9, 2009 at 8:16 AM
Actually, so do all unbelievers.
The serpent said to the woman, “You surely will not die!”
“For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” – Genesis 3:4-5
shick on April 9, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Before the election Rick Warren said, “Hey Barack, use me as a door mat or a stepping stone. Whatever you need as long as I am in the news”!!
Now Rick Warren is saying, “Hey Barack used me as a door mat or a stepping stone and NOW HE WON’T EVEN ANSWER MY CALLS and here I am on the news WHINING about it”!
Dogs and fleas my man.
Bicyea on April 9, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Man, you hit that nail so square on the head it was driven through with just one hit.
shick on April 9, 2009 at 8:53 AM
“…a point which seems, oddly, more geared towards nonbelievers than towards the faithful.”
Actually, that’s consistent with Warren’s mission. His is a church for “seekers” – nonbelievers or fence-sitters. This has pros & cons. On the plus side, Jesus came to heal the sick, not the healthy. Downside: pastors who cater to seekers often compromise their beliefs to incease appeal. Warren, unfortunately, has taken the low road way too much lately. Is that because he wants to bring more people to Christ? Or is it because he wants to increase his own stock, politically or otherwise? I won’t judge.
KS Rex on April 9, 2009 at 9:00 AM
This is what happens when we invest in people for our spiritual guidance. Rule #1: People are weak, frail and fallible and they WILL let you down. Go to church to reinforce your faith and be in communion with like-minded souls. But when people, like Rick Warren, become the church, you will be in for a letdown. I have not read his books and they may have great value when taken in context, but always remember rule #1. Keep that in mind and you can guard against putting men on a pedestal from which they are bound to fall.
SKYFOX on April 9, 2009 at 10:10 AM
He’s not an atheist. His bow to the Saudi king clearly shows his true beliefs.
ladyingray on April 9, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Rick Warren is no tool. He’s the real deal. Despite the success of his books, he doesn’t live in a mansion, or even drive an expensive car. When Purpose Driven Life sold millions of copies, Warren paid Saddleback Church back his salary for the previous 25 years. He hasn’t become the church, he’s the leader of one church, and he’s a very humble man. Why is he received with so much skepticism and hatred?
sgt_rich on April 9, 2009 at 11:24 AM
The Simpsons had a great take on this in an episode where a disaster was about to occur. They showed a scene of the church and Moe’s bar side-by-side. All of the people in the church came running out and went to the bar and all of the people in the bar went running to the church.
gregbert on April 9, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Rick at his core is a media hound. Look at me. Look at me. Once he got a taste of the spotlight at his townhall, he couldn’t forget his beliefs fast enough to get his fat rearend in the spotlight.
marklmail on April 9, 2009 at 11:29 AM
You get it.
You don’t get it.
It’s all about bringing people to Christ.
sgt_rich on April 9, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Allahpundit – A born again Christian girl could really fall in love with someone as provoking and honest and sweet as you.
Sweetness0726 on April 9, 2009 at 11:54 AM
IMHO Obama used Rev Wright’s church to get ahead in Chicago. I have never believed he gave a damn about his faith. Nothing in his life shows he walks the talk of a man of Christian faith. Obama got what he set out to get and the MSM is on his side covering up his shortcomings and mistakes so he does not need to be a pretend Christian anymore. He thinks he has the winning hand and right now he does. Only time will tell when the game turns on him and when God holds him accountable. Obama’s accountability clock is ticking, can you hear it?
Sweetness0726 on April 9, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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