Comments on: AC360° Exclusive: Palin's former Pastor speaks

By: Lydia Rogers

Lydia Rogers — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:15:52 +0000

Nikki asked – I wonder what other countries think of us? In Europe, many want to like the citizens of the US – but they question our intelligence for electing George Bush not once but twice. They feel our aggression. through Bush's actions in Iraq, has jeopardized world peace, and placed all in danger of terrorists acts. I will be out of the country from end September to mid November, and the logistics of voting in this critical election are difficult. When our Italian landlord was asked if we could use his address to obtain an absentee ballot he said "I know you have to vote for your next president. In Italy we know everything about your election... in Italy we are for Obama" Our first hand international experience, sadly has shown the world's citizenry much more informed on American politics than or own citizens.

By: Scott P

Scott P — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:15:41 +0000

But what we REALLY want to know...
is she a snake handler???

By: Colin Evans

Colin Evans — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:14:51 +0000

Isn't it time we had a test before anybody can run for high office? You want to be a doctor – then study for years and years – become an intern, a resident and after at least a decade or more you might be qualified to practice. Want to be a lawyer? – get a degree, then another one, and take a very difficult Bar exam. And then become an associate for years and years (working 18 hours a day) and you might just make it.

You want to be a Governor or VP? Grab your lipstick and put on a good pitbull attitude and you can do want ever you want! Don't know a thing about economics, foreign policy, or the constitution (who needs that silly old thing anyway?) – no matter! As like as you can dress sharply, sound sassy and snarky, then you too can be a VP!!!

Is this really a Democratic country or are we in one giant Truman-like reality show? Do we wonder why the rest of the world laughs at us?

By: desertique

desertique — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:13:33 +0000

A public servant that ties her religious beliefs to what the tax payers fund is unconstitutional.

As a non christian tax payer I not only expect but demand that all religious beliefs be kept out the the business of the state and the American people who are the state.

This woman is not welcome in my countries government and I feel the same as many have expressed.

I would rather live in Iran where at least I know religion and politics legally intertwine.

By: Mauri

Mauri — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:13:15 +0000

There is only one consideration in the instance of considering Governor Sarah Palin's religion and that's if she is a Christian. That has been established by word and action, so end of discussion. This does make one wonder what else are they going to try to dig up that will sink this woman. Truth is, all this was tried on Hillary, but it's not going to work this time. Why? Because after all the trashing of the Clintons and the roar of the crowd for Obama NOT to name Hillary as his Vice Presidential running mate, everyone now wonders why he let such a jewel get away. It all comes down to the old saw, be careful what you pray for. Go McCain and Palin!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:12:25 +0000

You know, on one hand, I don't think this should matter. But the truth is, all the rules changed when everyone made such a big deal out of Rev. Wright's statements.

OK, if pastor statements belong in political campaigns, they belong there for both candidates. Let's hear Gov. Palin herself address the comments made by her former Pentecostal church as well as the comments made about Jews at her current church. Does she condemn those comments, will she quit the church? Let's apply the Obama standard.

What is fair is fair.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:10:06 +0000

First of all, the article states Palin left the Pentacostal church 6 years ago for something more mainstream, so she has apparently given some thought to views expressed ... and maybe the pastor of this church has a gripe with her leaving and its a smear campaign. We all know preachers, pastors, ministers, priests, and bishops are HUMAN even if they haven't figured that out. But, whoever or whatever is 'up there' and I know I shouldn't suggest there is actually a GOD, but I do pray from time to time and actually a few of those have been answered ... I would much rather have a VP who believes than one who doesn't. The role of VP, even President of the United States is not a dictatorship. Yes, policy decisions are made and a system of checks and balances is in order, and the Supreme Court is always there ... and nominations are scrutinized, so get off this idea that Palin is single-handedly going to ban abortions, allow creationism to be taught in schools (and what's wrong with a little bit of equal time with that?), etc. etc. Why is it we don't debate the right of the President to worship while he's in office? Every one of them has attended church services in D.C. Shouldn't we request that they put that issue aside for four or eight years? Maybe we should establish a guide on what the proper religious affilitation should be for our leader. Now that I think about it ... wasn't all that freedom of religion stuff our forefathers fought so hard for to ensure people could believe what they wanted and worship as they chose without being hung in public.

And for the record, I know a few Baptists that don't allow their kids to trick-or-treat, I even know one Baptist church that went so far as to have a Halloween carnival where the kids dressed up like angels and 'forgave sins' of other kids who went through the heaven and hell maize they'd set up.

By: ximena

ximena — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:40:46 +0000

Did this woman really say that the Irak's war is in God's plan???!!! What an abomination. This is an scary person...

By: Dennis Brower

Dennis Brower — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:40:35 +0000

It seems like gays, abortionists, liberals and atheists can't stand Sarah. A perfect reason to support her! The vast majority of our founding fathers believed in Jesus Christ so why are you so intolerant of this? I can't wait till she addresses the topic of religion.

By: Maryanne

Maryanne — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:40:32 +0000

The Rev Wright story was run for months over and over and over again.It is only fair to question Palin on why she was in the pew when that man talked about Jews deserving being attacked.And why she belonged to a church that believe Alaska is "chosen".This is way too dangerous and extreemist.Her pastor himself said he had no doubt she would use her religious beliefs to govern.She already said she wants to outlaw abortion even for rape and incest victims.This means if a 13 year old girl is raped or becomes the victim of incest that she has to have the baby.This is just too dangerous and too much.
WAKE UP AMERICA!CAN WE REALLY BE THAT STUPID?

By: Tish,NC

Tish,NC — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:40:25 +0000

Wow my kind of Blog!! This proves the American people have had ENOUGH!!! We are paying attention! We are not STUPID!! We will not let the GOP scare us this time! We will not accept MORE LIES!!!TIME IS UP!!!! OUT with the OLD!! In with the NEW!! OBAMA/BIDEN/AMERICAN PEOPLE 08!!! YES WE CAN!!! YES WE WILL!!! Don't believe the polls only the electoral map counts!! Obama is ahead! Get out the vote people!!!!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:39:28 +0000

Ok, when do we get the piece about Joe Biden's religious upbringing and an interview with his former pastor?

By: Darrell

Darrell — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:38:40 +0000

Someone, Some REPORTER, please ask Palin to quote the "establishment clause" of the First Amendment.

Then Someone, please require a test for these power hungry
politians to take. We don't know what they know. Make them
take a TEST to qualify for the positions they are seeking.

Make them PASS THE TEST before then can run, before they
are picked as VPs.

What am I missing here?

By: Jos

Jos — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:30:27 +0000

Religion has no place in government, unless we choose to include all 5000 religions in the world. None have a right to the truth more than any other. How can we have religious freedom if one particular view permeates our government? Keep religion in the churches.

By: Bill Steinbrueck

Bill Steinbrueck — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:29:37 +0000

Leave Sarah Palin alone! This is America or did you forget! Her religious beliefs are not for you to pick at. Why don't you do some real reporting. Thanks.

By: Aquinas Mediawatch

Aquinas Mediawatch — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:28:31 +0000

May I recommend that you spell Randi Kaye's first name properly in the "Program Note" section. We could accept such carelessness from FoxNews, but not from the great CNN!

As for my real comment, it is nice to see CNN investigative jouurnalism expose Palin for the evangelical whack job that she really is. John Ascroft lives on in a different tongue as a pit bull hockey mom–who is pretty good at throwing it around!

By: Michael DeAngelis

Michael DeAngelis — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:28:08 +0000

Are you kidding me???? Show me some video of her pastor spouting anything remotely as hateful/disturbing as Obama's former pastor and then you might have a story. The real question is how will Obama's time with Rev. Wright, Father Pfleger, WIlliam Ayers, etc. influence Obama's policy making. Better start asking the same questions of Obama or CNN will be the next network in need of a shakeup (cough...cough... MSNBC).

Mike D.
Registered Independent
"Bitter" Pennsylvanian

By: Rose Mayer

Rose Mayer — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:27:31 +0000

How can Palin believe in creation, be anti abortion, believe in war and hunting for sport all at the same time.????I'm so confused, what kind of Christian is she????

By: confused

confused — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:27:28 +0000

Palin in mainstream and so is her church.

As for her church, the Assemblies of God is one of the largest and most respected church denominations in the world.

The media will help Palin if they try to make an issue of her church, as it will rally the evangelical even more.

By: Marhya

Marhya — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:26:50 +0000

Finally, the mainstream media is investigating her church like they did Barack Obama's. I hope you guys make as big of a deal out of it. Not because I wish her to be judged unfairly...just because I wish her to be fully vetted, which includes how she responds to your investigations.