Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

Padraig, Philadelphia — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:36:19 GMT

Perhaps we should applaud Obama for inviting someone who he doesn't see eye-to-eye on to give the invocation at his inauguration? This is the type of inclusion Democrats have been complaining about for 8 years that the Bush administration doesn't do. Then, Obama reaches across the ideological divide and the liberals are up in the arms?

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

MSierra, SF — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:38:08 GMT

No BIG deal, ut I prefer Rev. Wright

I get it, Obama is reaching out
This is all symbolism

Hopefully, the LGBT community won't be too upset

Let's look at the big picture

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

cindy, Las Vegas, Nv — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:39:08 GMT

I agree with Brody. I'm not a big fan of Warren's, it's the diversity I like in Obama's choices. Maybe if I was gay or lesbian I would feel different. From what I understand Lowery is for marriage in the gay and lesbian community. So, there are two sides to Obama's choices which I feel is very fair.

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

the Pajama Pundit — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:40:06 GMT

While I agree that Mr. Warren's stance on Prop 8 was incorrect -- I believe that having him in the ceremony is not a slap at the GLBT community. Rather it is trying to bring together people who do not always agree.

This is what America is all about: People living together, working together, despite differences in race, gender, sexual orientation and politics.

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Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

dl, exeter, nh — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:40:45 GMT

It is not just about "gay marriage" who in the he!! did not look at Rick warren's statements and beliefs that homosexuality is the same as pedophilia.

He has asked a man who believes that Homosexuals are the same as pedophiles to be the moral voice of the nation.

go look up his statements ...

anyone who has a loved one that is gay should be up in arms.

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

BJ, CA — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:41:25 GMT

PARTY TIME !...we need some fun in this country...

Gloom and doom go away...NOW!

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

Elmer, Seattle — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:42:37 GMT

"infuriated gay-rights groups." So what. Obama could have Lil' Abner and Cinderella speak and it would have offended somebody. Obama has the job now he is going to try and do what he promised and that is sew this mess together.

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:43:57 GMT

It's disgusting that Obama would select that creepy lying fool of faith "P"rick Warren. He is an insult to all real Americans who love our secular democracy. I'll definitely be switching channels when this creep is on. The only message the evangelical christian lunatic fringe deserves is to be told to shut up.

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

dl, exeter, nh — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:46:05 GMT

I walked through places in New Hampshire...in snow storms, was threatened by people for 2 years...people who hated me for being gay.

People who buy into Rick warren's statments that I am no better than a Pedophile.

Who believe I should have violence turned on me because I am gay.

2 YEARS I have fought for Obama...and now he...whose parents fought their own battles with oppression and violence toward them because of prejudices...

chooses a man who has enflamed the hate against me.

I am not super liberal
I am not a far left wing guy

I am gay

I was born that way.

I am a man a man who does not care about gay marriage really...

but cares about his country...and about equality for all...and gave so much to get this man elected.

It is an overwhelmingly hypocritical and offensive slap in the face to choose this man as the "new" voice of moral authority for the nation.

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

jawillie, Philadelphia, PA. — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:52:37 GMT

The problem that Obama has right now, and will continue to have at least in the beginnings of his presidency, is the expectations of certain groups who feel that he "owes" them. I'm not happy with Warren (who's not only anti-gay but anti-choice) giving the invocation, but I'm not a one-issue voter either. Plus, and lets be real here, you're not likely to find many preachers who are pro-gay and willing to put themselves on a national spotlight. I didn't vote for Obama on the issue of Gay rights (and keep in mind that he has stated that he too believes in the "traditional" definition of marriage), but what he can do for the country as a whole. Besides which, Bush campaigned in 2004 on a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage, yet said nothing regarding it in the four years since. I'm willing to give Obama a pass on this one in view of a larger picture.

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Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

Shocked Obama Voter, NYC — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:54:44 GMT

Willing to see both sides is one thing. Spotlighting stone bigots is another. Perhaps Obama can show us his ability to see both sides by finding a high-profile role for David Duke in the festivities? Or is it only anti-Gay bigotry that he embraces?

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

jeff D Evanston IL — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:02:29 GMT

as we see pres elect barack obama is holding to his promise to bring everybody together, something the dem's and republicans have a problem with, remember bush,either your with us or your against us, well with barack obama its, we may not agree with each other on everything but that's no reason to exclude each other from coming together for the common good, So liberals and conservatives, shut up and be nice together on that special day!!!
by the way i don't like rick warren, but i do agree with him being there.

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

avrds, Montana — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:33:29 GMT

Gay activists have every right to be infuriated about Warren, but I think there is a deeper concern here -- the separation of church and state, religion and the nation's inauguration.

This event should represent all of us, not just the evangelical, anti-gay, Christian wing of the democratic party.

If Obama wants to be blessed by a pastor, he should attend church with his family in the morning before the public events. Let's keep religion of all sorts out of the White House.

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

David Balog — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:58:37 GMT

Obama is making a great mistake in inviting Warren. Here is a man who morally compares gay marriage to pederasty and incest. This is an ugly statement on a day that should include all Americans. As one CNN commentator said last night, at one time we couldn't be having an inaugural like this because religious people quoted the Bible to justify slavery.

Jan. 20: Purpose-driven controversy?

mb-texas — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:38:56 GMT

Get over it.Get a life broaden your thoughts.