Rick Warren Scores Big: First Obama/McCain Forum at Saddleback
- Posted by: Todd
- Posted on: Sun, July 27, 2008
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What do you think? Good move on Rick’s part?
I’d love to hear your opinion…
Perhaps you've heard this already... but Rick Warren will host both Barak Obama and John McCain at Saddleback Church for the first presidential campaign forum between the two candidates. Rick will interview both men individually for an hour each. Here's more from CNN:
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Evan Blackerby on Sun, July 27, 2008
Great work, Pastor Rick! We all can disagree about so many things, but great job in bringing people together in order to make Christ more famous. Christians are not just Republican or Democrat. I care about God and care about people. That is my political leaning.
Pastor Rick is very wise in his political views. He can change the things that many of ‘our leaders’ have damaged. He can bring people together that were torn apart by the opinions and personal decisions of many power-hungry leaders. Christ will become more famous because of Christians actually caring about politicians and there policies alike, rather than criticizing and judging them.
Tyler on Sun, July 27, 2008
I’m fine with it as long as it isn’t during the main services Sunday morning. I think this should be a completely separate event.
Jim U. on Mon, July 28, 2008
It really sounds like a good event. I’d be interested in watching it.
But my question is, Is this the job of a pastor/church?
Gary Sweeten on Mon, July 28, 2008
Great thing, Rick. Be an infleuncer of all men and women. “Show an openeness to all political views in order to save some”.
Andy Wood on Mon, July 28, 2008
Jim, I would say it’s the job of an ambassador, a facilitator of change.
I am personally excited about it because for the first time in my memory, maybe somebody will ask the questions I am interested in hearing answers to, with a different format than the made-for-TV debate format that has dominated presidential races since 1976.
It also has the opportunity to frame both the election and the Christian church in ways that are meaningfully different WITHOUT compromising what is important to Evangelicals. (It’s that last part that some of us aren’t convinced of yet.) But I’m pretty excited about it.
Luke on Mon, July 28, 2008
This is absolutely fantastic. It is also great for him as a Pastor to do. This will open the eyes of Christians and non-Christians alike.
He is spot on with his view that Pastors should not endorse one candidate over another. When Christians are seen as bridge builders and reconcilers then maybe the world will see more of the Christ we cherish and love.
I am looking forward to watching these interviews. Maybe Rick will teach the media how it should be done.
Peter Hamm on Mon, July 28, 2008
“But my question is, Is this the job of a pastor/church?”
It might be if you’re a very high-profile individual. The non-partisanship of this event is what I like best, and is a must if it is to be done in a church like this, imho.
phill on Mon, July 28, 2008
This just tells us the type of influence a person of faith can have
Paul J. on Mon, July 28, 2008
Mega kudos for Rick pulling this off. I especially like what he said in the interview about doing this without buzzers and rebuttals. Maybe we’ll actually get TWO POLITICIANS ANSWERING REAL QUESTIONS!!! Hopefully Rick will be able to keep them away from talking points and scripted answers…I’m looking forward to it.
creativebun on Mon, July 28, 2008
we are called to be the light and salt of the world. If there is no other Christian leaders who can influence the world, then who is going to do it? of course the believer! Only Christian & church can influence the world because we have God’s presence and power live in us. Personally, I believe the church and pastor should play a role in influencing the world. So we shouldn’t ask, “is this the job of a pastor/church? but rather “how should I as a believer play a part? pray? support? ....
CS on Mon, July 28, 2008
At the 5:40 mark, Warren says, “I think you have to distinguish between faith and worldview.”
Then, just over a minute later, at the 6:56 mark, he says, “Faith is simply just a worldview.”
It’s this sort of double-talk that makes me believe that when he said that he wouldn’t give them any softball questions, he was probably lying.
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CS
Joe on Mon, July 28, 2008
It’s an interesting fit with this bit from the Washington Post:
Obama’s Religion
One overlooked item in the new WSJ-NBC poll is new evidence of growing public awareness that Barack Obama is a Christian.
Asked open-ended (without prompts) to identify Obama’s religion, 48 percent said he held a Protestant faith, an 11 percentage point increase from March, and up from 18 percent in WSJ-NBC polling in December. Another 2 percent said he is Catholic. (Obama is a member of the United Church of Christ.)
The percentage labeling him a Muslim in the new poll stands at 8 percent, down slightly from 13 percent four months ago. About four in 10, 39 percent, said they are not sure about his religion.
Fox News asked the question in a decidedly different manner in their new poll, but the answers were generally similar: “Some people believe Barack Obama, despite his professed Christianity, is secretly a Muslim. Others say that is just a rumor and Obama really is a Christian as he says, and point out he’s attended a Christian church for years. What do you believe—is Obama a Muslim or a Christian?” Fifty-seven percent answered Christian, 10 percent Muslim, 5 percent volunteered some other religion and 27 percent expressed no opinion.
helen on Mon, July 28, 2008
i think it is a great idea for rick to ask questions to the too that is running for pres. then he should put it on fox news and let everyone hear what is being said. and he should ask them some tough questions, not just the run of the mill. i do not see a problem with a high profile pastor asking them questions, we should know where they stand on a lot of questions, instead of the too trying to make the other look bad to get votes. well enough said
Brian L. on Mon, July 28, 2008
CS,
As soon as I saw the headline, I knew you’d be responding.
I wasn’t expecting you to call RW a liar, however.
I had a response typed out, but I felt God saying I should not stoop to that level, so I’ll just say that my heart breaks for you. I truly mean that.
Brian L.
Randy Beal on Mon, July 28, 2008
My hope is that Rick will ask questions of the canditates that matter to us such as their position on abortion, or same sex marriage, issues that if promoted and made easier seem to spell doom for our nation. If the canditate are soft of moral issues, even possibly anit-Christ on moral issue, it doens’t make much differnce what their economic policies are, or their views on the Iraq or radical Islam. Righteousness still exalts a nation and sin is still a disgrace to many people. I want a leader who fears God, not one that panders to man. I hope that Rick asks questions that will bring out their true beliefs on very important matters.
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