Olbermann Compares Brit Hume to Jihadists
Posted by Jim Hoft on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 4:42 AM
Here’s the latest example of Christianity hatred from the democratic-media complex.
Keith Olbermann compares Brit Hume’s faith to jihadism.
Now the left is demanding that we not speak of our Christian faith in public.
The Examiner reported, via Free Republic:
MSNBC’s Keth Olbermann went after Fox News Channel’s Brit Hume for comments Mr. Hume made about Christianity this weekend. Olbermann’s comparison was so outrageous even his guest, Dan Savage, who was critical of Mr. Hume had to moderate Mr. Olbermann’s remarks. (VIDEO BELOW)
OLBERMANN: (2:15 in) Isn’t this the classic thing that your mother probably also pointed out to you about never discussing religion in public? You can discuss religion in public. Its like this that you’re not supposed to do it. This crosses that principle. Keep religious advocacy out of public life since the worst examples of that are Jihadists—not to mention guys who don’t know their own religions or someone else’s religion like Brit Hume.
Personally, I was never told to not discuss faith in public. This must be the new line by liberals and democrats to attack Christianity in our culture.
They not only are banning Christian symbols in public, they don’t want us to discuss Christianity in public either. It may offend someone.
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Daniel commented:
KO,
If you are free to express your pent up rage, er, opinion. Then I should be allowed the same courtesy, right? I mean, after all, this IS America – Land of the Free – yes?
So here it comes, big fella.
This Christian forgives you, because you know not what you do.
I won’t see you in the next life. Enjoy the extreme warmth.
Gregory of Yardale commented:
So, according to Noted Theologian Keith Olbermann, Christians are never supposed to discuss our faith in public. Matthew 5:15 says otherwise. I guess those religion courses at Cornell Cow College never covered that, huh?
John Steele commented:
I’ve always heard that you should never argue religion or politics. In my experience the only things worth arguing about are religion and politics.
RedBeard commented:
At one time I really despised Keith Olbermann, back when I thought of him as a serious but totally wrongheaded commentator. Over time, watching his on-air madness grow and fester and mutate into wild-eyed irrelevance, and coming to realize that he’s only a caricature of a commentator, that feeling has gradually changed to one of pity. In all seriousness, he must lead a very miserable life.
manateespirit commented:
God forgive me, but I would compare KO the Wizard of Oz. The blustering man behind the curtain. The only difference is…he is not behind a curtain, but he blusters nonetheless. He spews nonsense and assumes he has intellectual insight.
He thinks people are listening and he is full of knowledge and power. I think he needs to get in touch with the scarecrow. He has more brains than KO.
BigAlSouth commented:
Keith is such a troubled soul reflecting a madness that permeates Liberalism. Hey buddy, as long as the public figure is not an elected official acting in that capacity, let him express his opinion on religious matters. Sadly, KO is attempting to stifle the debate that he can never win.
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Cynic commented:
I have learned not to expect anything to be fair. However, if political correctness is going to be the rule then it should be embraced by Islam as well as all other philosophies and groups.
theBuckWheat commented:
The Jihadist Rule is an extension of the Hitler Rule: the first person to call the other a Jihadist loses the argument.
manateespirit commented:
Read The Anchoress’ take on Hume…
http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/theanchoress/
One of Jim’s fellow bloggers on First Things. She makes excellent points and mentions Jim as well.
Mumon commented:
It is “Christian faith” to tell untruths about Buddhism?
manateespirit commented:
#11…Pray tell, what untruth did Hume say about Buddhism? If you read the article referenced in #10, you will see Buddhists’ responses to Humes’ contentions. As I read their comments, Buddhism does not offer the forgiveness Humes references.
They agree with him. So…what untruths are you referencing?
JPL17 commented:
This liberal commandment, “Thou Shalt Not Discuss Religion in Public,” is new and must have been decreed during one of Soros’s recent breakfast conference calls. I think we’ll be seeing a lot more of it in the near future — at least until it’s been mercilessly mocked into obscurity, which is exactly what it deserves.
This is one of the stupidest, most-easily debunked official Liberal Talking Point I’ve seen in a long time.
chris commented:
If that is so, I demand that Keith end his show as I don’t want to hear him exclaim his constant worship of government on the air.
Deanna commented:
This is no big deal. Considering the few people who actually watch Olbermann it won’t have any effect at all.
syn commented:
“Thou Shalt Not Discuss Religion in Public,”
Unless thou is Pope Pelosi and Bishops Kennedy then thou can, from the Church of Big Government centralized in Washington DC, Thank God for Abortion while giving glorious praise for Government-Controlled Death Panels.
Move over Buddhist, there is no greater Proselytizing Church than the Religion of Eugenics and Euthanasia whose Popely Princess is the worshiped for her beauteous plastic-fantasitc botoxed faith that Government is the God to worship.
One more thing; Sorry Catholics your faith has become a man-made disaster brought about by Pope Pelosi and her evil Bishops of Kennedy.
Catholics, if you stop praying to the Godless Government to come and save you then you might just save for faith in the Kingdom of God.
Smarty commented:
Jews believe in never talking about religion in public, so there they go forcing thier religious views on us again…
kmacginn commented:
I’m sure if Britt had recommended transcendental meditation, scientology, yoga or Buddhism, the other panelists and media elite would have just swooned in agreement! Being “spiritual” — whatever that means — is OK … being a Christian is abhorrent.
kate commented:
As a Jew, I want Christians to be open, even loud, about their faith. No one else talks about God. No one else mentions our soul. You have to do this for us. Onward Christian soldiers? Let’s not forget your tradition.
Trish commented:
Okay, so between Grayson and this irrational clown, they are both poster children for the elitist, progressive, liberal movement. No class, no character, no clue.
They look down their nose at everything that middle Americans stand for. I am so tired of that attitude, and that belittling that I am not going to take it anymore! I hope they rot in their own private hells on earth, and then meet their maker for the determination of their own private eternity!
Corporal Vere commented:
The only reason I would turn on MSNBC would be to get a count on the number of villages that are mssing idiots.
The noted theologian, Don Imus, on FOX business this AM was discussing Buddhism. He said that Tiger’s gonna come back as a cockroach.
If Olbermoron had any working gray matter he’d know Christianity is superior. We believe in the forgiveness of sins not whatever they call getting punished in your next incarnation.
John Gargano commented:
As an independent Conservative I must say that the comments made by Brit Hume are just one example of how the “Moral Majority” is driving reasonable people AWAY from the Republican Party and Conservatism. Brit’s comments expose the hypocritical judgement employed by some Christians who believe their religion is better than anyone else’s. Even amongst Christians, we have those who believe that their specific brand of Christianity is better than others. This is absolutely counterproductive madness at best.
How is it possible, that as Christians, we cannot afirm the worth and validity of other religions? We live in a world in which millions of educated people have given serious consideration to their religious beliefs. Its no longer a land of Pagans out there and we need to acknowledge that people hold their religious beliefs to be sacred. To tout Cristianity as superior to other religions is offensive and disrespectful. This type of dialog in which people place the value of one’s beliefs above their behavior denigrates Christianity.
John Gargano
Boca Raton, Florida
RedBeard commented:
Hmmm…..
John, speaking as the near-heathen that I am, I still have a problem understanding how one can be a devout Christian and not think that Christianity is better than the other alternatives. Sounds rather non-devout, actually. CINO, if you will.
Also, I would be interested in some statistical proof that “reasonable” people (whoever and whatever they are) are being driven away from the Republican Party and conservatism by religion.
aprilnovember811 commented:
OLBERMANN: (2:15 in) Isn’t this the classic thing that your mother probably also pointed out to you about never discussing religion in public? You can discuss religion in public. Its like this that you’re not supposed to do it. This crosses that principle. Keep religious advocacy out of public life since the worst examples of that are Jihadists—not to mention guys who don’t know their own religions or someone else’s religion like Brit Hume.
Personally, I was never told to not discuss faith in public. This must be the new line by liberals and democrats to attack Christianity in our culture.”
I was never told this either. I was always proud of my Catholic faith. Geez, they don’t get this crazy about Islamic jihadist’s beheading people. That’s something we Catholic’s don’t do Keith. Get some help, you’re nuts!
Pat the First commented:
John Gargano
January 5th, 2010 | 8:09 am | #22
Did you listen to what Brit said? Did you listen to either videos? It is pretty clear Brit was not putting down any other “religion”.
Christians will NEVER give the same weight to any other “religion” because they believe they are false and are misleading. The only “faith” that they will support is the Jewish “faith” because we come from the same tree.
Christ went against all “religion” that did not glorify God. He even went against His own faith . . . the Jewish leaders of the time. He believed that they were misusing the Temple and pointed out their hypocrisy very, very clearly. As you remember, the Jewish leaders of the time didn’t like that one bit.
The “live and let live” philosophy when it comes to faith is exactly the same kind of approach that Christ said is being “lukewarm”. It is the “lukewarm”ness that He said would be spewed out of His mouth.
Christians cannot diminish their faith in order to be politically correct. Being ashamed of Christ will only lead us down the downward path. We can and should accept the person, but not necessarily their faith.
CoolCzech commented:
SOOOooooo….. Liberals have decided that Christianity is the New “C Word”, huh?
What I was told about speaking of religion in public was to never, EVER, utter vicious anti-religious smears against people of faith. Smears such as:
“Keep religious advocacy out of public life since the worst examples of that are Jihadists—not to mention guys who don’t know their own religions or someone else’s religion like Brit Hume.”
My Mom would smack me upside the head even today if she heard something like that pass through my lips.
Baxter Greene commented:
Another fantastically smart liberal who apparently has not heard of the 1st Amendment.
…..by the way…..has Olberman whined and complained about Obama administration officials teaching and pushing reading material that promotes fisting,pedophilia,and young kids pissing on each other.
….I don’t believe I have heard him call out “Mr. NAMBLA” yet but super smart Olberman can’t handle someone on TV talking about Christianity.
Typical idiotic liberal pretzel logic….
pjean commented:
Ah, Jihadists. Now they typically will saw the head off non-believers, right? So, Keith, I don’t mean to call you into question, but isn’t that an unfair exaggeration? Dolt.
Ryan commented:
“Brit’s comments expose the hypocritical judgement employed by some Christians who believe their religion is better than anyone else’s. Even amongst Christians, we have those who believe that their specific brand of Christianity is better than others. This is absolutely counterproductive madness at best.”
I respectfully disagree with you John. I am a Bible believing, born again Christian saved by Grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). You can throw religion out the window as I could care less about it. Religion is nothing more than man’s vain attempt to reach God, while Jesus Christ is God’s way of providing salvation for fallen man. I do not hold any religion to be superior as they are all vanity. I serve Jesus Christ.
“How is it possible, that as Christians, we cannot afirm the worth and validity of other religions? We live in a world in which millions of educated people have given serious consideration to their religious beliefs. Its no longer a land of Pagans out there and we need to acknowledge that people hold their religious beliefs to be sacred”
Jesus Christ clearly reveals that all religion is vain. Salvation is through Him alone. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6. Man can worship anything he wants, doesn’t mean it is right or has to be respected. Jesus, when having a conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well discussing the proper way to serve the Father made it clear to her that she was wrong. “Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.” John 4:22. Jesus Christ said plainly that she was wrong and that she didn’t even know what she was worshiping. I could care less if people hold their religious beliefs to be “sacred”. Let God be true but every man a liar (Romans 3:4).
“To tout Cristianity as superior to other religions is offensive and disrespectful. This type of dialog in which people place the value of one’s beliefs above their behavior denigrates Christianity.”
Simply put, speaking of Jesus Christ: “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12).
In conclusion to Britt Hume, amen amen amen.
Auntie Em commented:
Amen, Pat the First (#25)!!!!
That was GREAT to read this morning!!!!!!!
God bless you. My day is off to a wonderful start!
*hugs to you*
Tom Wannamaker commented:
Yawn. MSNBC circus has fire-eater Olbermann, to get folks to buy tickets and come to the three-ring show. That strategy isn’t working well apparently, with Olby suffering double-digit decline in viewers for 2 years in a row.
Re this or any other subject: Who cares what Olbermann thinks?
Auntie Em commented:
Thank you, Ryan!!!
Amen, Amen, AMEN!!
*hugs to you*
Thank you Lord for Your servants.
Pat the First commented:
Auntie Em
January 5th, 2010 | 9:02 am | #30
Thank you!
And Ryan, that was just awesome at #29.
Pat the First commented:
Tom Wannamaker
January 5th, 2010 | 9:03 am | #31
As a Christian, I care because by his words he is dismissing my Savior. I don’t particularly like it.
Brian commented:
American christians believe people of other religions are misled but we believe God will work in their lives to convict them, and we as good Christians deliver the message to those who are ready. One characteristic of corrupt belief is conversion by force, most notably practiced today by jihadists.
Tom63010 commented:
To Ryan Comment #29
What degenerates Christianity is people who claim to be Christians because they have taken their beliefs and found a “Church of Their Choice” that share those beliefs. The common theme running through the Epistles is that Christians are to reject false teachers and their teaching.
The Bible, namely the New Testament, teaches that Christianity is the one true religion from God. Eph 4:4-6. We are told to earnestly contend for our faith. Jude 1:3. We are told to follow Jesus even if it means making enemies of anyone including our own family. Matt 10:34-39.
I agree with Brit Hume that the only way Tiger Woods will save his family is to do some major repenting and become a Christian. I just hope he becomes a new testament Christian.
He gets one shot at saving his marriage, his wife is definitely free to remarry where he is not. Matt 5:32.
Keith Olbermann, like many liberals preach tolerance and are intolerant to those they disagree with. When they run out of argument they attack the message by attacking the messenger.
Mike commented:
As far as I’m concerned, Keith Olberman made a false statement comparing BH to a jihadist. As a former christian and missionary, now a Buddhist, I also disagree personally with BH comments on FOX. Salvation, redemption, and forgiveness is a very personal and private thing, not a superficial spiritual sacrament. I stand in awe and respect for some of my friends and co-workers who are Christians and live their lives honorably. I will gladly discuss spiritual beliefs with these individuals. If I hear them belittle me because my beliefs are different, then that is the end of the conversation. I will not ever belittle someone’s faith unless they are being a hypocrite about it. Every religion has their share of hypocrites that simply use religion as a pretty garment to cover their immoral and empty lives. If I do not like a national news television show that promotes salvation for one’s errors only through Christianity, well, that’s why God created the Remote. Love and light to all.
Christinewjc commented:
Why am I not surprised that Keith Olberdummy would spew such terrible rhetoric against those who hold to the Christian faith? Easy. I wrote about some of those reasons in my blog post at Talk Wisdom yesterday.
I must compliment most of the commentators here! Such wonderful comments!! I need more people like you over at my blog!
God bless!
In Christ,
Christine
Joanne commented:
The young fella in the video wants to hear from moderate Christians. What exactly is a moderate Christian? A Christian who doesn’t want to bomb a building, plane, or school? Mind-boggling ignorant.
Everyone who believes in anything believes that what they believe is the truth, and to state otherwise is dishonest. I believe the Word of the Old and New Testaments/Covenants are the truth and every other religion is false. People are free to believe whatever, but I know that whatever people believe, no matter how different from my beliefs, it is their truth, and it doesn’t bother me one bit….I am not offended. It seems to me that those who have no belief in a God are offended for all those with a belief in a God.
Christinewjc commented:
Jesus told us the real reason for every denial of truth: “Men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil” (John 3:19).
John MacArthur wrote:
“Here the Lord Jesus says people reject truth (light) for reasons that are fundamentally moral, not intellectual. Truth is clear — too clear. It reveals and condemns sin.
Therefore, “everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed” (v. 20). Sinners love their sin, so they flee from the light, denying that it even exists.
The war against truth is nothing new, of course. It began in the garden when the serpent said to the woman, “Has God indeed said…?” (Genesis 3:1). A relentless battle has raged ever since — between truth and falsehood, good and evil, light and darkness, assurance and doubt, belief and skepticism, righteousness and sin. It is a savage spiritual conflict that literally spans all of human history. But the ferocity and irrationality of this present onslaught seems quite unprecedented.”
That last paragraph describes Olberdummy and why he lashes out against Christians and the truth of the Bible.
John Gargano commented:
You may be able to quote Chapter and Verse, however, the literal translation of selected passages isn’t what its all about. Read the WHOLE Bible! and when you’re finished, take the entirety of it and just like we have an oath that says, “tell..the WHOLE truth…”, and then tell me how you get from the entire Bible that Christians believe they are superior to others. And don’t engage in word games by saying “its just my beliefs that are superior”. That’s nonsense.
You may get hung up in all the extraneous material that has made Christianity into a bona fide industry today, but you’re not fooling anyone but yourself. Its all about getting along with EVERYONE God put on this earth. And telling others that your beliefs are superior to theirs does NOT constitute getting along with others. That’s called judgmental arrogance and anyone with a modicum of consciousness and awareness would feel put down by your assertions. Its also hypocrisy and self-righteous superiority. And despite what you may say you believe, its your behavior that counts. And righteous statements about the superiority of Christianity are not what I get from the teachings of Jesus. He was NOT out spoken and an in-your-face kind of guy, he was a humble pious man.
Go ahead and engage in all the word games you wish. If you can say one thing and then behave in a fashion that misinterprets and contradicts the teaching of the WHOLE Bible, that simply reveals you to be a shallow critical self-righteous hypocrite. In my reading of the Bible I don’t see being that way as anything near the central theme.
Christianity in its essence is about tolerance, acceptance, respect, and humility. Its about everyone having a life of their own, not to be judged by others. If you think you are superior because you are a Christian, I would put forth that you may say you are a Christian, however, your behavior says you are really something else at heart.
Buffalobob commented:
Keith Olbermann. Something happened to this man after he went on MSNBC. He is vial, he is intolerant. How is it that a man this bias and critical of other’s views is allowed to be a sports reported in NBC? I thought the NFL didn’t tolerate outspoken social conflict?
Ted commented:
It’s a moot point. No one with a functioning mind is listening to Olberfreak or MSNBS anyways.
Chris Vehr commented:
Liberals have a problem dealing with reality.
Olbermann is a liberal…
Joanne commented:
Did any Christian say that they were superior, or is this just something non-Christians have decided to say about Christians because Christians believe the Word of God is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Just because a person believes that what they believe is the truth does not mean they believe they are superior to another person or their truths. A Christian knows that they are but a mere mortals, and Satan roams about devouring those who are weak, so a Christian must put on the armour of God every single day of their life.
Ephesians 6:12 “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.”
RedBeard commented:
From John G.:
“…and then tell me how you get from the entire Bible that Christians believe they are superior to others. And don’t engage in word games by saying ‘its just my beliefs that are superior.’”
John, do you really see no difference between those two things?
As a Cubs fan, I am not superior to a St. Louis fan, but my beliefs are.
On a more serious note, I am not superior to another human being who happens to be a liberal, but my beliefs are.
I have no trouble distinguishing between these things.
Tom63010 commented:
To: John Gargano (comment #44),
You have either directed your comment to me or Ryan as we are the only two that used Bible verses in our comment.
You advise that one read the whole Bible. I have and do. I look at your commentary and it seems like you have a view of Jesus Christ much as the hippies did in the 60s. That is a milk and toast man who lived and let lived. Even if you are a Red Letter Christian you will read of Jesus pronouncing woes on the Jews. If God speaks a sentence and after Woe to You your name appears it isn’t a good thing!
I marvel that people separate Jesus from the God Head. Do you think that all the wars that were conducted by the Jews, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and others who felt the wrath of God were not feeling the wrath of God the Father, Son @ Holy Spirit?
Perhaps I can make it easy for you. I believe that the Bible is the Inspired Word of Jehovah. I believe that if you cannot trace your religion back to the Bible then it is not of God.
If you want to call that narrow minded, arrogant, or unintelligent than so be it. As for me and my house we will serve God.
CowboyJoe commented:
John Gargano:
Wow, did that peg the irony meter, or what? That has to be one of the biggest pieces of judgmental pap on being nonjudmental that I’ve ever read.
Pat the First commented:
I have yet to meet any Christian who thinks he or she is superior to anyone. If anything, we are very aware of our fallenness. We know who we are in Christ and that alone is humbling all by itself. That Jesus the Christ would die for me is the most humbling thing that you can ever face.
However, we believe that what is written in the Word of God is truth, from Genesis to Revelations. We believe that the New Testament fulfills the Old Testament. That is not considering yourself superior. It is that we believe that our faith is as true and real as the sun rising in the east.
And regarding reading the entire Bible, John, I am on my third time through in 3 years. I do not say that as a boast, but as a thrill to my heart. I made a commitment to read through and I have now done it 3 times.
You know what is great about doing it. I have found that it is a “living” book. It changes to meet my needs in the most spectacular ways on a daily basis.
John, if you don’t mind, I would like your opinion of Billy Graham. Do you consider him arrogant and that he considers himself superior to anyone else in this world? I would like to know.
Pat the First commented:
Tom63010
January 5th, 2010 | 12:53 pm | #53
Awesome!
Blue Collar Todd commented:
This is proof of what the Religious Left, the modern day Pharisee wants to accomplish. They want to be able to dictate what are the acceptable expressions of faith and that excludes anything to do with Christianity. These Liberal Pharisees see President Obama as their Pastor In Chief and they want to make faith a private matter unless they are the ones pontificating about what they think is true or what ought to be.
Joanne commented:
Political correctness seems to have worked so far for liberals and socialists, so now they are just upping the ante. Now they are going to attack Christians for speaking about their religion…..it is all part of shutting Christians up, and if Christians won’t, they will make sure the noisy left does the job.
Joanne commented:
Just all part of political correctness gone wild.
Mrs. du Toit commented:
Geesh. I’m an atheist and even I got what Hume was trying to convey. It was very sweet, gentle, and thoughtful suggestion that Tiger might be able to recover his family through the redemption and forgiveness inherent in Christianity. With all the Tiger bashing and jokes, it was nice to see a man actually care about what he has lost.
BSKB commented:
I was raised with the understanding that one never raises the issue of politics or religion in social settings. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard of religion being singled out on that count. Clearly KO ignores the second warning as his show is obsessed with politics. One could make a fair argument that leftism is his religion as well.
Tom63010 commented:
BSKB (#61),
No, it isn’t Liberalism that is their religion it is Secular Humanism.
AuntieMadder commented:
I’m sure Olbermann’s 20 remaining viewers were in total agreement with him. That is, if they hadn’t already been given their meds and sent to their rooms for the night.
John Gargano commented:
We all have ethics and we should all thus make ethical judgments – about our own lives. We all have morals and we should all thus make moral judgments – about our own lives. Being a Christian does not, however, mean that we should judge others – I hope few would dispute this. And because I say those who judge others are hypocritical, that does not make me a judge – its nothing more than calling out a blatant inconsistency as simply what it is, and I am backing it up.
You can try to justify your belief in your own superiority by surrounding it with chapter and verse, however, I don’t accept the word games that YOU are one thing and YOUR BELIEFS are another in this case. The truth is that in this case, your behavior is judgmental and there is little getting around that.
How do those who criticize me interpret, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” [Matthew 7:12] in this context?. It seems by this passage, those who believe in the superiority of Christianity would thus welcome the evangelical efforts of the Muslim, Buddhist or Zoroastrian that wants to convert you to their religion and you would then follow through by acknowledging their view as you would have them follow yours. I have never seen this happen, nor do I think it is the appropriate response.
That said, by your own assertions, you would have us believe that Mathew has constructed a conundrum. It seems by your interpretation of the above passage by Mathew, its ok for you to believe your religion is superior and thus for you to diminish other religions by implication, but if someone from another religion, who holds their beliefs in the same high regard you do yours, tries to convert you to their view – how then do you react? If you do unto them as you would have them do unto you, you would then welcome the evangelical efforts of the other and thus convert. Again, I do not think this is the appropriate response nor am I saying that this is how to interpret the passage.
My main point is that in MY INTERPRETATION of the Bible and of the entirety of Christian teachings, it is anathema to think of ourselves, or our views or our religious beliefs as superior to the beliefs of other religions. I thus respect the beliefs of others. I thus humble myself to someone of another religion because I know if they feel as strongly about their religion as I do mine – that I should not say anything that places my religion above theirs. I thus do unto others as I would have them do unto me.
Now go one step further. Under my way of responding, how much conflict do you think there would be in the world? How do you believe we would all be getting along?
Tom63010 commented:
Mr. Gargano,
Nowhere in the Bible does it teach that it’s OK to have “religions”. Just as I said before Jesus established His church, not churches.
If you follow Buddha you are a Buddhist, if you follow Islam you are a Muslim, etc.
If you obey the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God then you are a Christian.
Please give me book, chapter, and verse in the Bible where God says that any religion is OK with him as long as we all get along.
Dee commented:
You always think that Keith Olbermann can’t find a new low, but he always can!!