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THANK YOU – THANK YOU – THANK YOU! For the first time I’ve heard a balanced perspective on this whole issue which has literally torn my heart apart to see people especially Christians condemn, put down and not want to pray for or support those God has put in authority. This article is example of someone who has a heart for GOD and his People. May God open many doors for this type ministry and healing to take place for so many hurting people. Meetings filled with hate, rejection, persecution and malice accomplish very little but stir up more of these type feelings and emotions. This article was so needed and says it all!
What a great concise article to clear away some of the emotional baggage I and many have on this subject. I am sure I will be using it in the future to help direct my prayers.
So then because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth.
Revelation 3:16
The question I ask is: if POTUS were on trial for being a Christian?
Would there be enough evidence to convict?
We should all look in the mirror for that matter.
Blessings,
M.
It has been hard not to get on the bandwagon when all you hear every day is the direction our country is headed. My concern is, how do we clear our minds and focus on what God has intended for us to do? Is it the devil that keeps us from that, that we must try harder each day to keep the devil at bay? I’m finding that I am deluded with emails and prayer requests and newsletters which makes things seem so confusing at times. Not enough time in the day to get things under control and to think about family that have needs and work, and the list goes on. I just need time to catch my breath and make time to talk to God….anyone else with all this minutia in their daily lives?
I completely agree! Very thoughtful and well written.
Yes, I belielve President Obama is a Muslim.
No, he cannot govern America well because of those beliefs because the Muslims feel that we are infidels if we don’t believe in Allah. The Koran – what they live by – says that infidels must be killed. How can he have a heart for us and lead our country for our good when they – and he – feels we are infidels?
And, yes, since America was founded on faith and freedom to worship God – and His Son Jesus Christ – we are concerned when our President looks at us as infidels. We do not want to be a nation like the Muslims, mistreating and misusing women and children.
Thank you for this provoking article. Sometimes it is easy to get “caught up” in the thinking of those around you. Always keep your eyes on Jesus. I am interested in the quotes mentioned in the article by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson & Abraham Lincoln. What were these quotes? I would be very much obliged for your assistance. Thank you.
Michelle
I am one of those who does not believe our president is Christian. I do not believe he has our best interest at heart either. There are those who do convert to Christianity from Islam, but they ALWAYS have been tormented by their former religion, even threatened with death or killed for their conversion. This one fact makes me believe our president still leans toward Islam rather than Christianity. The acts Muslim all over the world. He does not take his wife into Muslim countries, as per their laws. He does not care for our laws, our constitution, but rather adheres to the Muslim side most often, when it suits his purposes. He apologises for our American-ness! He says our country was NOT founded on Christian values. So, if he is in total denial about a country he was more than likely NOT EVEN BORN IN, why on earth should I take his word for fact that he is a believer in Jesus Christ’s saving Grace? I do not think I will do so. If he looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, waddles like a duck, and swims like a duck, then he must be a duck!
Thank you for your wise, Spirit -led comments. Truly, I agree. As Christians we should be more concerned that we are letting our light shine in this world and be an example to unbelievers of God’s power working in and through our lives. President Obama has said that he is a Christian. No matter what his heritage is, where he grew up and went to school what church he worshipped in for 20 years -only the President himself and God Almighty know the moment that he accepted Christ; and whether or not he is living a life that is acceptable in God’s sight when he is not in the public view. Frankly, I am tired of hearing and reading all the negative comments and inuendos from Christians and non-Christians alike concerning the man that God has ordained to be in the office of our President. The word of God says in 1 Timothy 2:1-4 that …”first of all, supplications,prayers,intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men: for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” And also in Proverbs 21:1 “The kings heart is in the hand of the Lord, as rivers of water; he turneth it whithersoever he will.” Shouldn’t we make sure our own hearts are right with God first, humble ourselves, repent of our own sins, turn from our own wicked ways and seek God’s face for ourselves, our president, our nation and this world. Let’s all get real. Stop judging by our senses and let the Holy Spirit lead and guide us as we pray for our President as the Bible says. As part of the Presidential Prayer Team I believe we should pray for our president and the Obama house each day.
I don’t think Obama is serving this country to our best interests and I don’t understand how a muslim (which seems so obvious) could have gotten elected to this office much less the question of his being a natural born American and should be considered to be elected. I’m also getting sick of the racism being pushed every time a black person has a problem. It’s not all about race. It just shows how far off country has gone from following the Lord, which is a shame. We as a country are in terrible shape and our only hope is to turn back to following the Lord. It also shows how we can’t trust the news media since they pushed his election. We all need to turn back to the Lord.
We need to pray God will turn him around. The Bible says we will know them by their fruit he stands for everything God is against.
Here in Africa we have a serious conviction that Americans were to busy and ended up voting a bad leader-For sure However much some will argue seeking for evidence of whether Obama is a Muslim or not, Its very clear to us who are acquainted with Islamic strategies that Obama is a Muslim sympathizer and if Americans want to survive an Islamic ploy, he must be voted out immediately
I have seen an e-mail of President Obama taking his shoes off and preparing to pray in a Muslim Mosque; therefore I do believe he is of Muslim faith.
I also believe that this is causing him as president to lean toward anything Muslim sponsered creating a dangerous path for a Christian nation that the United States was founded. This battle between Muslims and Christians goes all the way back to when Jacob sent his mistress and son into the wilderness making them enemines of God’s chosen people. This battle will never end until Jesus returns.
Unfortunately, too many young people have turned their eyes from Christ and the courts have been infiltrated with non-Christian judges who do not believe in the beliefs that the Constitution was founded. Unless our country falls on their knees quickly and totally, the United States will cease to exist.
May God protect the true believers and may Jesus come quickly.
Well done. If we take the matter to the Lord, He will give us wisdom and discernment.
JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY!
Society feel that it has the right to judge, but ONLY GOD has this right. Should the President do anything against GOD he will be punish. Even though man kills us with his power on this earth. No one said anything about the other Presidents who claimed they where Christians but did nothing that a TRUE Christian or supposed to be child of GOD would do for the people or the country. Judge and you also will be judged and keep thinking that you won’t reap what you sow because if you know GOD you know his words and what to do and not do. People will never stop assuming because they have to much to hide but they can hide nothing from GOD.
I understand and agree that we can not know what is in someones heart and mind. But, how many professing Christians do you know that go around in public and on video saying things like I, we, and us, when referring to muslims and islam? Please watch this video link to understand what I am referring to as what Obama has said. This is some video clips of Obama speaking and saying things and referring to himself as a muslim. After watching this video ask yourself, would you say those words if you were a professing Christian?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCAffMSWSzY
Excellent perspective on the situation!
Thank you for this comment. There has been asomething nagging in the back of my mind concerning this issue and I think you have verbalized it for me. Prayer is the only answer. I appreciate your direction in my efforts.
This is one of those things I must leave at the cross. I do not see the heart of Jesus in this man, but it’s not my job to get exercised over his religious affiliation. It is my job to keep my eyes on Jesus and His Word, to pray for the president, and to repent because I have not been faithful to do that. If the Church would be faithful to her calling, God would be glorified. When we spend our time and energy looking at everyone else, we are not accomplishing what we were put on the earth to do. The Word says we will stand in judgement for “every idle word…”. That includes all of this grumbling and consternation about things we have no authority over. Let’s get ourselves in alignment with God’s purposes, and keep Peace in our hearts.
Actions speak louder than words, and therein lies the truth.
We are warned in the scriptures to be diligent and not stick our heads in the sand.
Be careful of what you try to lead others to believe as we are all accountable to Father for leading to truth or misleading to deception.
So then because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew you out of my mouth.
Revelation 3:16
The question I ask is: if POTUS were on trial for being a Christian?
Would there be enough evidence to convict?
We should all look in the mirror for that matter.
This morning after my devotional I opened my e-mail and I must say I am appalled by this artical. I do not believe there is any love behind it and also believe that it is motivated to further add to the fear and fervor that has come out of the so-called Christian faith. It is heart breaking to see what this group is up to. There have been hints of racism and distaste for the president in some of your articles and this article struck a negative cord in my heart. Your writer points out that President Obama does not attend a regular Christian church. Neither did President Bush. I followed President Bush and love him and his wife dearly. I believed him to be a true Christian because of his change from being involved in drugs and alcohol to a man who no longer required these crutches and was set free to walk a different road. His heart was sincere. Those he aligned himself were questionable people at best and I do not believe them to be Christian based on their actions and the words of their mouths. To quote one of my favorite Christian writers, attending a church (visiting or living in a country that is predominantly muslim as a child, or a communist country for that matter) does not make you a Christian any more that sitting in a garage makes you a car. Be mindful of how you slander people. According to Christ it is tantamount to being a murderer. You can not take your words back. This article does nothing to allay anyone’s fears about the President’s religious background and only further fans the flames. I have been a Christian for years and I don’t understand why the problem with racism has not been dealt with in the church yet. It is very bothersome to me. I have had friends who have referred to themselves as Christians (of course they were somewhat flawed; we all are), who have stopped visiting me, supping with me and assemblying with me since Mr. Obama became president. There is a problem in the heart of the so-called Christian Church of America. God is quite aware of it. Calling yourself a republican definitely does not make you a Christian. Being pro-life does not make you a Christian. Watching Fox news loving their writers does not make you a christian. Overlooking the fact that a certain fox news commentator has gotten away with rape and sexual harrassment by paying off the victims does not show you to be a christian when you choose to hold the president’s past pastor’s behavior against the president. When I have stayed in several bad churches much to my detriment and I have left a few churches because of the pastor’s views and after praying for him and speaking to him he did not change. It took us a year to leave because my husband did not think some of the offensive things he was saying or some of the twists he put on the word did not line up with the word of God as I knew and understand it.
You have a pen which is truly mightier than the sword yet you fail to use it to do the right thing. Racism is a dividing tool of the devil. It is based on Pride. White pride is a problem in America and will continue to erode the fabric of our society. America will not stand because it is a house divided. We are divided by greed and Pride. Jesus hung is head for such behavior and we have the power to overcome this if we put on the whole armour of God and ask God to let the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts be acceptible in His sight. God will show us our hearts. It is our prayer every day.
I understand that our Lord Jesus (God) who is now setting on the Throne and is even yet laboring to bring all things under the subjection of the Father’s will has put in the presidency Mr Obama. He is now President Obama. I also now and understand that Jesus has, does and will bring leaders into power for several purposes, to build or to tear down, for blessing or for judgment. The real question may not be what is faith of our president but rather, for what purpose has Jesus brought him to power? As our once strongly Christian nation degrades to lower levels of godlessness and imbibes deeper the glass of wickedness, what choice has Jesus to do with us? We have much to pray about but when the words of the Lord found in Ezekiel 14:12-23 “…if a nation sins against me…” If Noah and Daniel and Job can only save themselves, then who am I to compare with them and of what value is my voice or yours voice when sin has had its fill and Jesus has set His resolve? President Obama is not the problem, our people who are called by my name (Jesus’) however do bear responsibility. Lord Jesus be merciful to for I am a sinful man. Amen.
Thank you for publishing this. I did not vote for President Obama. I do not agree with everything that he does. But neither do I disagree with ‘everything’ that he does. So many people are so against him that they bash him in all that he tries to do. Jesus prayed that we would be as one, just as He and the Father are one. God cannot be pleased with all of this negativity especially among his people. There is good and bad in everyone. The President says he’s a Christian and Matthew 7:1 says ‘judge not’. End of story. Let’s pray for him to be the best President that we’ve ever had and pull together as a nation. United we stand. Divided we fall.
It is not my place to form and opinion about the President’s religious beliefs. We should give him the benefit of the doubt just like everyone else. Their is one thing that I would like to say. When we claim Christianity as our belief it is required of us by our Savior the Lord Jesus Christ to talk the talk, and walk the walk. Taking up our Cross daily and following Him no matter where He leads. It is not easy, and thats why as a nation we are struggling.
The most important thing that we can be doing at this time is praying for the President and the rest of our government, no matter what our political party or offiation may be. Wise decisions must be made, and we can not do it by
standing in favor of laws that would take us farther and farther away from our Christian heritage.
Sincerely
Rev Leonard A. Young
Amen Bonnie Krepp. I’m afraid that I fit into your description of grumbling about the president and his court. God forgive me, and help me to keep my eyes on you and to have super discernment when it come election time.
Strongly believe he is a Muslim——he wants the Ground Zero area to have a mosque on it. THIS IS NOT RIGHT….did he lose a loved one on 9/11 or himself jump out of a window to escape? Did he lose his job over losing a place to work?
He bows before Muslim leaders…he says Americans are arrogant,,,is this human being a GREAT AMERERICAN who never steps foot in a church? Not judging,,,God is the Judge,,,,why is our country NOT on the right track? LEADERSHIP????? and those around the President of the USA?
Thank you for this Biblically sound opinion on the speculation regarding our president’s faith.
One can only wonder – if he was a true muslim…would he even confess he’s a Christian?
I think if people, especially believers, will focus on Romans 13:1 and Galatians 5:22-23, and less on President Obama’s religious affiliation, things will fall into place.
Diane must not have noticed George Washington on the seal of Presidential Prayer Team papers. Our first president has been documented in prayer throughout battle for our nation and his presidential term. Abraham Lincoln has been documented as reading the bible by fire light and using references from the bible during his term. He was dedicated to the preservation of our United States. Thomas Jefferson, also, was noted to have prayed for the founding of our nation. The first sworn duty of a president is to defend, protect and secure the nation and the people from harm.
Thank you Diane Markins for turning our hearts and minds back towards GOD and His word. I like that you pointed out that we cannot know someone else’s heart. Only GOD knows. Our focus should be on GOD and not man. Discernment is hard enough, but when you said pray that we will possess supernatural discernment as we help elect our nation’s leaders! That’s powerful!
Trusting in Him!
Thank you Diane, for this article. I say ‘Amen’ to it.
Well,”The heart of the matter is a matter of the heart.”
Where is your heart? Pray for all of our leaders and in that its up to God to change all hearts.
To begin this article, Ms Markins, with biased statements is a form of gossip; many will read only the intro and buy into the frenzied belief that President Obama is a Muslim, when he has described in his own words how he walked the aisle to receive Christ. His chaplain at Camp David is an evangelical Christian; I learned this from PPT so the editors here are as guilty of gossip in printing this article as its author. As far as the heart of Jesus, Ms Krepp, I see a husband devoted to one wife, a father who adores his children, a lawyer who gave his career to community organizing, a President who cares about the poor and disadvantaged as well as the alien.
By the statement above saying that only 20% believe the President is a muslim…
To me that is not the truth, because to me there is about 80% Christians and
Jews believe ddifferent.
The President of the United States must state on the Constitution of America
and to truly understand that we are a “Christian Nation” under God who is the
“Creator” of this universe, PERIOD! Study the Scripture pertaining to this great
Nation that God Almighty (Creator) ordained in the book of Isaiah 55:5 please
read the Scripture out of the “King James Bible.”
Thank you much, and I do pray for the President to respond to the Scriptures of
our Constitution. That is if he hears at all!
Pastor Tom Brooks
I believe it was said that never before has a President’s religious beliefs been questioned. Most of this is done not because others believe he is a Musulim but because of his nationality which is so very sad. He said he is a Christian, but believe him or not he is still the President and should be respected as such. We must examine ourselves, we may claim to be christians but what faults do we have, lying, hateful, untrustworthy, deceitful, etc. but we carry the name christian and then judge someone else. As Boonie Krepp said
Let’s get ourselves in alignment with God’s purpose – there are alot of people dying who do not know Christ, children killing each other, people starving to death there are alot of things we need to turn our attention to and being judgemental is not one of them.
God Bless You all – may the peace and love of Jesus Christ rest in your hearts.
My name does not sound a “typical” christian name. I was not born here but naturalized. If going by name which is neither anglophone or Judaic sounding, I am not “your typical Christian”. But I received the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal savior on January 15th. 1970. It is important for Christians to be very careful in judging other based on names. If I bear a christian name and tell lies, I am a sinner. If I judge others I do not know very well, I am sinning!
For history sake, Africa and especially East Africa have had centuries of trade contact with the Middle-East. Swahili language developed from this centuries of contact.Therefore to have an Arab sounding name does not make any body of Africa descent an Arab and by implication, a Muslim. So Christians ought to be careful what we say and how we judge others.
The President, sadly like many people, seems to live as a secular man. He believes in God and has probably prayed and asked Jesus into his heart. But worship and attending church are not high on his list. However I believe his concern for the least of Jesus’ brethren is part of what has pushed him to enact health care reform. That Christians are called to care for the poor is a part of the Bible he has definitely understood. Thank you for a thoughtful, sensitive article. It is badly needed amidst the angry, name-calling polemics that make up so much of our discourse today. Thankyou for an example of speaking the truth in love.
A look into God’s Holy Word, we see that God has used non-believers, ungodly, heathen peoples to fulfill His plan against His own people who were ungodly at a particular era of the Israelite nation. Perhaps this is the direction the the USA is going. Life was not easy for the disobedient Isrelites. Their turning from worshipping their creator, our creator, God Almighty, cause the Israelites much grief. They had desired to be like their neighboring nations and allowed idol worship and dispectable acts of worship to go on. The young people took up the false religions and soon the majority of the nation were turning their backs on God. The Creator of the Universe allowed nations to come in and conquer Israel and take the inhabitants as slaves. When a person, a nation decides to be in control of their lives they are lyinhg to themselves for it is the Evil Enemy that is controlling them and thus, guess who is in control?
By looking into history, I forsee troubling times for the USA, as our young people are taught to accept all kinds of religions and are NOT taught God’s standards.
If we really beleive in prayer and that when we pray in faith our prayers are answered; then we have nothing to worry about or discuss. God is faithful and he still has all things in his in control. God is good…and we say the prayers of the righteous avails much, if we beleive that, then relax in him. Amen-Amen
Dittos – we must keep our eyes and heart on the Lord – it is through Him that we find our peace and joy and direction.
Why has the president not been faithful in church attendance if he is a Christian? Why is his birth certificate still a secret?
With the rise and control of Islam, I think it very important to know that he is Muslim. Islam is out to conqueor the world, and is growing!!
I believe a Christian nation should be led by a Christian.
It would be like a true Christian trying to be a leader in a Jewish nation. I’t just not comfortable for the masses.
Really good job of pointing us to the Bible in this matter! I appreciate your “unemotional” perspective. So many are “over the top” about this issue.
“Your concern should be to follow Christ and His ways so that it is easy for others to identify you as a believer. You should also strive, through your prayers and your vote, to help elect those who have historically lived their lives according to the fruits of the Spirit and surround themselves with people who do the same.”
I agree. I pray that together God and I can remove the planks from my eyes to see God’s will clearly when advocating a political position and voting for political candidates.
I think he’s like so many people – they believe and think they are Christians. They are deceived…to me Christian means a “follower” of Christ. Not just a believer. I saw a poster once when I was first born again – it was a picture of a man in stripes behind bars – and it read “if you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?”…..I’m still working on that evidence in my life. I want to be a reflection of Jesus so others will be drawn to Him.
I appreciate the article yor wrote regarding Pres. Obama’s religon. The fact is he is our President and we need to be in prayer for him as such. Praying for every aspect of his life and leadership as mandated in the scriptures. God is sovereign and Obama is president. Election time is when it is important to determine if we believe the candidate is a christian or not, (if that is an important criteria) and vote accordingly.
Your emphasis in the last paragraph on not KNOWING if another is a believer and making sure where we stand and our own obedience to God and then your prayer bullets was a great way to conclude your article. If God’s children were about the business God has called us to He would be glorified and the world would take notice. To love one another and to bring the good news of God’s love to a hurting and dieing world.
I personally believe that anyone that has no problem ripping apart what God has knit together in a mothers’ womb could be a Christian. Suppose grandma was knitting a special little outfit for one of her grand children. The little outfit had special colors and special designs and she couldn’t wait to give it to her grand child. She had worked for weeks on it and was almost done. Then someone walks in, looks grandma in the face, grabs that pretty little outfit, rips it apart and throws it in the garbage and walks out. That would be a great insult to grandma’s work and so it is with Gods’ work to throw away a baby. To say that one is a follower of the One who is the creator of all things and works for the cause of destroying His work does not seem plausible to me. But the greatest concern is what it says about us spiritually as a nation. It would be better not to claim to be “one nation under God” than to claim it and then not live like it. Maybe this site should be renamed, “Prayer and Repentance Team”. Let’s pray that God will grant to us repentance and help us stop bowing down to what our hands have made. Our stuff.
According to a Chicago Sun-times interview with the then Senator Obama, he believes no one will go to hell. He believes there are many ways to God and also says he doesn’t know what happens after death. Is this a Christ follower.
In an interview at Saddleback church about abortion, he doesn’t answer just above his paygrade. I believe he is a secular humaninist with collective salvation beliefs. Don’t be fooled by this guy. Look at what he is doing. His mother was an athiest and humanist and I believe this is where he stands and wants to fundamentally change the United states.
I think the point is that as the Body of Christ, we need to be praying for Obama. Not praying our own agendas or inserting our ideas of who we think he is, but seeking God’s face for how to pray and praying that. As the article said, God allowed him to get into office and I personally believe that the Father did so to cause His Church in America to pray as it never has before. In some ways, the Church is praying, but we are doing more back-biting and criticism than praying at this point. But initiatives like Dr. Charles Stanley’s are a good start (see his website at http://www.intouch.org).
I believe that God is in control and that even though the things that are going on in the hands of Obama appear to be really wrong, I believe that these things are signs of the end times and they have to happen for the Rapture to take place. I personally do not believe Obama is a citizen of the USA. I think the birth certificate was never produced and was covered up. God is stronger than the enemy and all of us as Christians already know the end of the book. God wins-not the enemy!
I would like to have an explanation about when George Washington( a devout man) and Abraham Lincoln’s Christianity was questionable. Thomas Jefferson was sometimes a little questionable, but he attended church in the Capitol and urged others to do so. I am not questioning President Obama’s Christainity, since he says he is a Christian, but he puts himself in this dilemma by some of the things he says and does (or does not do). I pray for him that if he is indeed a follower of Christ, that Christ will speak to his heart about his testimony.
I do see the heart of Jesus in President Obama: hunger for peace, concern for the poor, the “widows and orphans”, Matthew 25. Acquaintances who are close to the president are confident of his commitment to Jesus. Why not take the president at his word. I fear that questions arise more out of particular political persuasions, than out of thoughtful love for a brother. Yes, Romans 13:1 and 14:1, and Galatians 5:22-23
tHE lORD jESUS cHRIST SAID BY THEIR FRUITS SO SHALL YOU KNOW THEM. cONSIDER THE FRUITS OF SOME OF THE DECISIONS MADE THESE PAST EIGHTEEN MONTHS.
tO BE TRUTHFUL cHRISTIANS ARE UNDOUBTEDLY SOME OF THE MOST PERSECUTED PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY. wAS IS DONE AND LEVELLED AGAINST THEM AND OUR lORD WOULD NEVER BE TOLERATED IF DONE AGAINST THE MUSLIM RELIGION.
I AM 100% FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION – SO IS GOD!!! HOWEVER, LET IT BE FAIR ON ALL SIDES. WOULD THEY BAN PRAYERS TO ALLAH IN SCHOOLS??
It is not my job to decide whether Obama is a Christian or not. He ran for President saying that he was. However, when it comes to showing his faith, he has done nothing. In fact, he has gone out of his way NOT to, saying he doesn’t want to offend anyone. No celebration of the National Day of Prayer at the White House, not going to church, not going to any Christian events. On the other hand, while my son was in Iraq, worrying about what uprisings were going to happen during Ramadan (Islamic holy month), Obama went to a Muslim prayer gathering held on the grounds of a public building in DC, pictures were taken of him praying with all the other muslims. Also, he hosted a dinner at the White House for Ramadan. He obviously doesn’t worry about offending anyone when celebrating muslim events. Just saying.
I sincerely prayed and thought about this. I keep going back to “…render unto Cesar what is Cesar’s and Render unto GOD what is GOD…” having said that I do not mean to imply that what a political leader believes is not important; however, ANY political leader must follow his conscience and it is UP to the VOTERS to put someone in or out of office that is objectionable. NOW, regarding OUR current president – labeling anything on him is just plain wrong…he took an oath of office, and until he turns out to be a full blown traitor he is our president. How many former leaders have wrapped themselves in our flag, and thumped on their bible, just to turn out to be abusers, users and not what we would believe to be ‘Christian like” Those 20% who believe he is Muslim, what does it really entail? IS being a Muslim not being an AMERICAN? IF your are Polish American and a Roman Catholic, now does that mean you are NOT AMERICAN?Is it his color they object to? HIs NAME? – What if you were a Cumo, a Chang, A Rothstein, a Rodriguez, does that make you less American? What is the agenda of these 20%? Sadly, I believe, it is bigotry, hate, fear of ANY ONE OR ANY THING that is not their type of American. I say IF you do not like someone’s politics then fine, but to judge someone solely on a color, a name, is not only ignorant, and a bit insane but truly UNAmerican…that is not our core values…”ONE NATION UNDER GOD…” your GOD my GOD but GOD…
May our Lord watch over us all, give us peace, HIS love and understanding and patience for us all
Dear President Obama, hang in there! One thing we can count on and that is God knows the heart. Another thing we can count on is the fact that what ever anyone thinks you could be, by now you have had to learn the power of prayer. It is absolutely no way you would have made it this far without knowing God and learning how to talk to Him. So many people forget who is really in charge, I abide by the word of God something that “all” true Christians should and must do.
The bible says: “For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever, Amen” Romans 11:36 God has charge of all things dispite the devils presence.
To all of those that treat God as if He is asleep at the wheel of our lives and to all those that continue to say Satan has complete rule of the earth, you don’t know the word. Our God is Omniscient which mean He is “all Knowing.” He knows the beginning from the end and vice versa, nothing just happens. Let us pray that regardless of the presidents religious beliefs (which I agree he is a Christain) he will fall on his knees seeking counsel from the most high God at all times because we are in a mess and only God can bring us out.
By the way, muslims seldom if ever marry outside of their faith, and Mrs Obama is not muslim nor do they appear to be raising their children as muslims. Muslims have specific rules and instructions that they must live by and agree to maintain, if President Obama was ever a muslim, by now they would have disowned him for he certainly follows no centries old traditions that all true muslims follow. I am not a muslim either but as an outsider seeing muslims from time to time, they are never ashamed of their beliefs which than makes me ask why would a muslim become president and then suddenly stop, drop or hide his religion?
It would seem that just like many other muslim leaders, he would gladly exibit his choice and other muslims would surround him making their presence known. Please let’s get off this religious, where were you born, who is your daddy kick and join together praying that all is well with our leader. Pray that if he is not who or how you want him, he can be changed. Pray that while all of these negative things are going on, this president can keep leading and most of all keep standing in Jesus Name.
People can be so mean and abusive. I do hope that it is not followers of Christ that are saying these mean things for certainly they should know sincere prayer changes things.
Sincerely, Chaplain Dr. Elvira C. Zee-Handley N.D., M.H
Broken Vessel Ministries, Inc.
I think this article was very well written. I apprciated the reminder of what God’s Word says about submitting to those in authority over us. I agree with Bonnie (above) we have lay our concerns/fears about President Obama at the foot of the cross.
My problem with Obama is that I do see what’s coming…and it “IS” Gods plan. Obama just makes that all too clear. And frankly, it scares me. I want to be positive, but what’s coming is painful. I know it’s Gods plan and I know He knows what He’s doing. I look at all those I love and I’m scared for them. They are not ALL close to God…and I’m afraid. But, I’m trying to work out all of those feelings with God…And I know he’ll come through…He always does! He is such a Great God!
I believe we must not only profess to be a disciple of Christ, but that we must live our lives on a daily basis so that there is no misunderstanding of Who our Lord is. I don’t believe the President has done this. I believe he leans towards the Muslim faith, although I don’t think he is a “card carrying” Muslim. Neither, on the other hand, is he a “card carrying” Christian…abortion, embryonic stem-cell research, constant denials of America as a Christian nation, his sense of entitlement…all testify to a non-Christian ethic. He has also shown himself to lack a moral compass and is quick to equivocate his own words and actions. He truly lacks the self discipline to be a true follower of Christ.
I am going to first echo some of the words already said ‘I do not see the heart of Jesus in this man’but I do believe it is my job to have the discernment that Jesus has provided to me to sense evil when it appears and I pray to HIM not for this president, I pray from my son and others who have given up parts of their bodies and lives but not for this man. Another writer suggests that it is up to us to put someone out of office and we should because he has STIll not proven that he abides by our own laws and can hold the office he is in. Deception, lies, he already is a traitor in my opinion. Instead of being part of the body of Christ and working together to rid our world of this power we are standing by words that are not in our Bible. I will not pray for him as I would not pray for anything evil or satanic. He is the vessel that is leading evil in our world ‘one way’ thinking. His whole background is filled with communistic thinking. He still actively speaks to his radical muslim family and seeks guidance from them. Ethically in his or any position of power he should not put himself in a position to even be ‘questioned’ of any impropriety but instead he flaunts it and we let him. I pray for our nation, I pray our decisions for our country are true, I pray for our troops I pray for our God to intervene, but for this one man……..God forgive me I cannot pray for your adversary.
Shalom Charis
I just want to make one observation in a democracy, the authorities are… we the people.
I believe that IF the President is NOT Muslim – his heart is sympathic with them. You know what they say about blood being thicker than water, and I feel that since his father was Muslim – he has a strong feeling for the Muslims. Yes – God knows His plan, but we can also pray that His plan changes. What I am praying for is a Great Revival to sweep America much like it did in centuries past. I believe if we truly want that to happen, and pray fervently for that to happen, then God will honor our prayers. I think sometimes we give in too easily, thinking that whatever happens is God’s will. I don’t believe that everything that happens is necessarily God’s will, it is God allowing us to have what we want. The majority of people apparently wanted Obama for our President and God allowed it. That doesn’t mean it was His will – it was our desire and He will grant us the desires of our heart. The result is, we have to suffer the consequences of those desires. I think we must pray more than ever that God’s actual will, will be done for our country. God loves America, and I think He’s proved that over and over by blessing America. It is we Ameican’s that have abused those blessings.
President Obama creates the dubious speculation of his religious belief.
In the past he has declared himself a Christian. During his term in the White House, he has given very little support to that, i.e., rarely attends a Christian church service; no evidence of Christian pastors visiting our courseling him; no evidence his children are being raised as Christians.
In a recent NBC interview, he never really stated his position or gave a positive answer; he just used very vague answers. With nothing visible or declared, everyone can form her/his own opinion
Pam,
Mat 5:44 “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,
Pam please don’t stop praying for his salvation.
I do understand you ‘Trial’, but read James about trials.
Jam 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
Don’t know how to do it?
Jam 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Jesus doesn’t leave us without the strength, but gives more grace as we need it.
Ms. Markens notes, “It might also be helpful to remember that kings and presidents weren’t even God’s idea.”
This seems a non sequitur in the context of the article; but note anyway that the matter of it being outside God’s desire for Israel to want a king (so it could be “like all other nations”) is in the context of that theocracy, of which God was King. But even with Israel, there had been already a functioning, God-sanctioned hierarchical government of sorts, in the legal/judicial organization established by Moses (Exodus 18:13-26). Interesting that the judges were chosen based on their morality and ethics.) But even before that, the foundation of government by the state is found back in Genesis 9:5-6, with the God-ordained principle of capital punishment. Man is made in the image of God; God considers the taking of life as an assault on Himself, deserving of death. We see that the foundational purpose of government is to protect people against evil. Thus (as Ms. Markins notes Romans 13) government is granted the power of the sword, unlike any other of God’s institutions (such as the family, or the church). Let us pray that our leaders in Washington get a grip on their primary purpose—defending and protecting this country against evil; and quit overreaching into institutions in which they have little or no authority. Regardless of Barack Obama’s religion, I pray he will come to realize he is constitutionally bound to respect this.
I think you all have you opinion and indeed that is your right, but I think we need to know what we are talking about when we open our mouth. A wise old man use to say that we need to put our brain in gear before we put our mouth in gear. I think that is what we need to do in all cases. Be sure you are on a firm foundation and not on quicksand or you could find yourself making a fool of yourself. Some of you need to go back to the WORD and see what it really dose say for us to do about discernment in the BIBLE.
Sadly, there are several comments on this topic that are opposed to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Forgive us, Lord, we don’t know what we’re doing…
You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people. …Exodus 22:28 ESV Bible
In this complex situation, the Christian can never settle comfortably for the standard post-Enlightenment right-wing solution (where strong authorities rule subservient populations) or left-wing solutions (where revolution and even, ultimately, some kind of anarchy are seen as the ideal). The Christian…is thus under obligation both to honor the ruling authority, whatever it may be, and to work constantly to remind that authority of its God-given task and to encourage and help it to perform that primary task: to do justice and love mercy, to ensure that those who are weak and vulnerable are properly looked after.
…N. T. Wright, Evil and the Justice of God, 2006 p 122
It is easy to criticize and find fault with the conduct of kings, and write furious articles against them in newspapers, or make violent speeches about them on platforms. Any fool can rip and rend a costly garment, but not every man can cut out and make one. To expect perfection in kings, prime ministers, or rulers of any king, is senseless and unreasonable. We would exhibit more wisdom if we prayed for them more, and criticized less.
… J. C. Ryle (1816-1900)
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
…Paul in Romans 13:1-2 NIV Bible
Romans 8:28 God uses everything for God’s purpose. We humans get in the way when we don’t pray for GOD’S will in everything. I have my ideas on how things should be in this world, but they won’t happen if it is not GOD’S will. I have chosen to pray for all of our leaders that GOD will give them the wisdom to make the best decisions.
Yes – the Word of God is our only true guide for our thinking. We must all remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood. Ephesians 6:12, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” We are in a war and we are instructed to, “Stand Firm.”
I agree with and appreciated the words of Diane Markins. Our world has so much confusion, why add to it?! It only matters that our President believes in serving God. From my understanding, if he is Muslim (which I am not saying he is)that faith believes in God. God is in control and as long as President Obama does not have “666″ tatooed on his head (which as short as his hair is we would be able to see it), I say leave the man alone. The 20% that were polled need to stop looking for more confusion and concentrate on the beam in their eye. God bless America!
Thank you for putting the issues before and letting us know what and who to pray for. I think we should pray for Obama and his family. God allowed him to be our President maybe so we would repent as a nation and pray more. I have my doubts about him also but we are not to judge least we be judged. Maybe God will have mercy on us or move him out and put in a Godly President. but he also would be attacked by the people also. Remember what God did to the Kings and nations that worshiped Idols in the Bible. Myself I will not worship false God’s or Idols. We do not want to be surprised again like we were on 9/11/2001.
Thank you again for this website. God bless this site, you and yours. And God Bless America again.
President Obama needs our prayers. We are commanded by scriptures to pray for him because he is the leader of our country. It was easy a few years ago to be a member of the Presidential Prayer Team and pray for President Bush because I like him, I share many of the same beliefs and a common faith. I would listen to his speeches and watch him stand up for Christian ideals even in the face of opposition and I would applaud. But on the cold January day when George Bush flew away on Marine One with his beautiful wife, Laura; standing on the steps of the White House was a new sheriff, one I didn’t know, like, or vote for and, ready or not, I knew change had indeed come. Now comes a challenge, obey God and pray, honestly pray with a pure heart for this newcomer… or not. I prayed, I still pray, and now I’m becoming more determined than ever to pray for him because the more I learn about him the more I realize that he doesn’t care about the things I care about or value the ideals I value… It is hard, but I won’t give up….no, I am challenged to live up to the command God has given me…praying for Barack Obama and trust that the One who created him is trustworthy to fufill His perfect purpose through him in that most esteemed office.
I think for many Christians in this country, the faith of our President (or lack thereof) is important to us because the philosophies of those that govern us determine the laws that are passed which affect our lives. Can an unrighteous leader govern well? History reveals the answer time and time again… NO!!! Without relying upon God as the source of wisdom in governing, kingdoms fall. The fact that President Obama has professed a faith in Jesus Christ, yet consitently upholds the teachings of Islam is a concern because it is impossible to can’t stand firmly on the ideals of 2 diametrically opposing faiths and be loyal to both. When he was voted into office, no one really knew anything about this charming, articulate Senator from Illinois except that Oprah liked him. On election day, our citizens niavely placed their hopes and dreams in an ideal and a leader of their own imagination. When his policies and the ethics of his cabinet call in to question the real person, it is honesty and credibility that most citizens are looking for. If he professes to be a Christian, then, as a sitting President, one would expect a willingness to abide by the biblical teaching that commands us forsake not the fellowship with other beleivers and regularly attend church services. He, as a Christian, would tend to give speeches quoting the Bible, not the Quran. He would value what God values, things like the sanctity of life and that marriage should be between a man and a woman. He be discerning and sesitive to those who grieve and would think before he speaks out in favor of Islam on inflammatory issues such as the Mosque to be built in the shadow of Ground Zero. He would treat the President of Israel with dignity when he visited the Oval Office and not bow to the leaders of countries where it is illegal to profess a faith in Christ and who persecute Christians. I think many people feel duped and conned by a snake oil sales pitch which promised a sweet medicine for our nations ills adorned with a pretty label sporting the word CHANGE written in red, white and blue, but is, in actuality, a bottle of socialistic poison that is being shoved down our throats.
I think that many people have tried to call in to question the faith of the founding fathers as expressed in this article to discredit those who believe that our country was originally a Christian nation founded on faith in God. It is dangerous to try to rewrite a politically correct version of history.
Of the 3 deceased presidents named in this article, only one professed no faith in Christ even at his death and yet, that selfsame president valued the ideals of the Christian faith. Thier writings have often been misinterpreted or taken out of context to dispute their Christianity. There is a movement underway to deny the credibility of the faith of many of our founding fathers. It is an outrage that even those who profess a faith in Christ are willing to substitute fact for a universally accepted lie. Although it is true that some of our founding fathers weren’t Christians, no one can deny the influence of Christianity in their morals, ethics and selfless acts of service.
President Obama needs our prayers, so does his family. His office is one of honor and we need to offer it the dignity it deserves. This does not, however, mean that Christians should blithey stand by applaud his efforts to undermine the very core of our ideals under the auspice of tolerance. If we as Christians don’t speak out against unscriptural idealologies, then we are doomed to live under the tyranny of those who are opposed to our faith and freedoms.
I believe that God places every leader in office for His divine purpose. Barack Obama is president because God wants him to be. I think it is a wake up call for the Christian citizens of this country. Through apathy and complacency, we have allowed immoral leaders to be elected to public office. Now is the time to exalt the righteous leaders and expose the unrighteous. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12) Is the Lord our God?? Christians in America still have the privilege of answering that question in the voting booth.
Thank God for people like Loretta that understand this world was made by God for all people. She understands this to be true for all races, all religions, all sexes and not just for those that look, think or act alike. I keep wondering which Christian interpretation is the “true” church?
Ugo Gomez Astivia says: “in a democracy, the authorities are… we the people.”
I must disagree. That’s in a ‘free republic’ – in a democracy, it’s rule by the thugs of the majority, – better known as ‘mob rule.’
Loretta says:” labeling anything on him is just plain wrong…he took an oath of office, and until he turns out to be a full blown traitor he is our president.”
It looks to me as if he could do whatever he wants to do to whomever he wants to do it to, and he’s still ‘our’ president. Who among us has courage enough to stand up and say ENOUGH. How many times shall we stand in silence and ALLOW this man to attack Arizona? He just sued them again. Our nation is being overran with thugs and criminals ….. and yes, when a person ‘sneaks into your home,’ he is a criminal. We call it burgulary and/or breaking and entering …. except in Arizona, where it is called A-OK with Obama and his henchmen. Traitor? How many ways does he have to show it?
Sharon says:”I believe he leans towards the Muslim faith, although I don’t think he is a “card carrying” Muslim” – No, he’s a ‘card carrying communist,’ and if you will check your history you will find out that the communist believes in no god …. they are the bunch that have infiltrated our schools and removed all reference to God. How’s that working out for us?
Just remember: “The foreign minister of Hamas endorsed Obama for president. The Los Angeles Times devoted a lengthy front-page story headlined, “Allies of Palestinians see a friend in Barack Obama.”
Also remember: “He went to the Muslim world in Egypt to declare that America IS NOT A CHRISTIAN NATION while he heaped praises on Islam, where he compared the “plight” of the Palestinians to the Holocaust.”
Islam is having a “Mosqarade” here in America. Yes, the One and Only loving. living God says we must submit to authority, and yes we must pray for our leaders. But, we must remain eternally vigilant of the Deceiver, who goes about “seeking those whom he can devour!” (Ecc 2:14)
Scripture says, “By their fruits, ye shall know them.” I don’t see any evidence of true Christian faith (in fact, some of the things i have seen in speeches he has made tell me the opposite.) I also don’t believe that he is a true Muslim, but his actions make it seem obvious to me that this is where his sympathies lie.
That said, we need to remember that “The powers that be are ordained of God” and Mr. Obama is a ‘minister of God.” (Romans 13, 1-4) This was said by the Apostle Paul when Nero was in power. Perhaps God is using the Obama administration to judge America for the way it has corporately turned away from Him. May we be on our knees and use the armor given to us to stand against “powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6). As Nebuchadnezzar had to learn, “The Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will” (Daniel 4:32). We must remember to pray for all in authority (I Timothy 2:1-3) — again this was said when the despot Nero was the Caesar.
May we look UP as we see these signs that His coming must be soon . . . certainly our redemption draws near! (Luke 21:28)
We pray for our leaders. It isn’t optional. I appreciate the article.
Furthermore, if somebody confesses he is a Christian and we look at him and say, NO you are not a Christian, then we can wound the spirit of our brother. If he lacks understanding we can drive him away from that understanding.
Let’s just pray for him as we are told to do in the scriptures.
Like it or not, we are not a theocracy, so we must either accept or remove our leader by legal means. And at this time, Barack O’Bama is our president. The other night in his address, whether or not you agree with him, you can see the weight of the office on his shoulders. He looks thinner than he ever has.
I regret when I sin by failing to pray for him.
Mary
I struggle every day with my negative feelings about President Obama. I certainly did not and would not vote for him. It bothers me extremely that he seems to favor anything that Muslims want to do in our country, while ignoring or putting down Christian beliefs and efforts. If he is a Christian, he doesn’t fit my idea of how one behaves.The church he attended did not have a pastor who preached what I believe to be biblical truths. If he is a Muslim, he probably does not attend Mosque because, as president, he doesn’t dare to. Of course, we may not know what he does in secret. If he is a Christian, faithful church attendance by him and his family at the church of their choice would be a good example for the country.
I do not believe every Muslim is evil. I have a dear woman friend who is a Muslim. She prays 5 times a day at their prescribed times and faithfully attends Mosque, where she teaches a women’s class. She respects my Christian beliefs and has even attended an event at my church with me. She knows the Old Testament very well, but there it stops. She is very good to me and we love and respect each other as friends should.
All we can do is pray for our president and Congress that they will make decisions pleasing to God and that are in our country’s best interests. I think the president and his administration have made many, many serious mistakes with most of the legislation that has been pushed through since they have been in office. If they have wronged us who trusted them, God will punish them. We just heed to pray and leave it to Him who knows all and will work His plan regardless of what earthly rulers and presidents do.
It’s not so much his faith, it’s his inattentiveness to the country he is President of. Never have I heard a President apologize for his country’s concerns. Is our country perfect? NO! But it’s been the one founded on Christian principles, whether the President agrees or not. He needs to present his true birth certificate to determine if he should even be in the Presidency. Yes, we are admonished to pray for our leadership and that God puts them there. We need to pray more and he needs to stand for America and its Constitution.
I personally believe is muslim..he cannot have the interest of this country at heart nor lead this country on what it was founded on..He wants to look for his on..oh yeah..we heard his “christian” preacher on tv didn’t we? rev. wright.i pray for him..it was very hard at first..i pray this country will survive while he is in office..do i think he is dangerous??? yeah i do..pray..
God will be the judge of Obama’s faith. I only pray that his election to office becomes a wakeup call to all American believers that we need to be doing more to elect good strong believers into office, and to keep those who are not following the Lord out. I am a missionary overseas, and I am constantly aware of how amazingly wonderful our country STILL is! We DO need to be praying for Obama and everyone in office much more, and then, rather than badmouthing him, DO something about the laws or ways you feel are so bad. Every time I hear a believer say something like, “America is falling fast” I want to say to to them, “So, what are you doing to prevent that?” America is STILL the GREATEST country in the world by far, in my view, and I hope we all do what we can to keep it that way. Negative talk is NOT helping. Prayer and action are what we need to be doing!! Thank you, Diane, for this great article that helps put things into the right prospective!
What does it matter if the President is Muslim? Contrary to public opinion, he IS an American, and he has the right to worship how he pleases. His religion does not govern his administration, OR the country. If one would take the time to do actual research, you will find the Islam encompasses Judaism and Christianity. Mr. Obama was not reared by his Muslim father; he was reared by his loving Christian grandparents in America’s heartland. I think the Amreican people, who claim to be so Christian, are biased in their thought process. It all seems to come down to racism; we all need to pray about that.
I believe he is a Christian and I would bet that everyone who does not believe that is a political opponent. To use the Ground Zero issue to support this is ridiculous. Even Orrin Hatch supports the issue of religious freedom at Ground Zero. Keep praying. It is hard to carry political prejudice if you are earnestly praying.
I fell its our own personal choice, but it should not be pushed on any one else as the president is doing. we are not aloud to do as we choose, and he shouldn’t either. he wants to be a jurk so be it , but leave my life out of it. I choose to serve the LORD GOD AND I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO THAT FREELY WITH OUT THE GOVENMENT TELLING ME I CAN’T. WHO ARE THEY TO TELL ME THAT I CAN’T BE FREE TO DO AS THE LORD TELLS ME TO. THATS WHATS WRONG IN THE COUNTRY NOW, THE GOVENMENT HAS STOPPED
PRAYER IN THE SCHOOLS AND LOOK AT THE MESS IT HAS BECOME, AND LOOK AT THESE CHILDREN, THEY ARE IN CRIME AND EVERYTHING ELSE. LOOK AT THIS NATION, IT IS UNDER THE THIS president AND LOOK AT THE MESS HE HAS MADE OF IT. I COULD GO ON ABOUT A LOT OF THINGS LIKE MARRIAGE, HEALTH CARE, SCHOOLS, BUSINESS, JUDGES, AND SO FORTH.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THIS NOTE FROM ME
SHIRLEY
Why is this website called “A Presidential PRAYER Team”?
How can someone who says he is Christian agree to abortion and expect taxpayers to pay for it? If he is following Christ, he would be appalled at all the innocent unborn babies who are being murdered. God has a plan for this world and we should pay attention to the prophecies and warnings in the Bible – especially Daniel and Revelation. One who believes in God respects life. People have been blinded. I agree with all those who say America is founded on Christian principles and we should have leaders that will stand on those ideals. We definitely need to pray for the President and others in leadership positions.
That article was well written! What would Jesus do? Only God can see our hearts. We need to pray for our president and leaders, asking God how to pray for them. Psalm 37:4 says,”Seek the favor of the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Complete Jewish Bible)
Lord, please start with me!
Great article!
Thank you.
1Timothy 2:1-2.
In Jesus’ name.
He is the Word.
There is a larger question to consider: what is President Obama’s worldview? Then we can see how religion does or doesn’t fit in to that worldview. His policies are grounded in Democratic Socialist ideals of economic justice and standing up for the oppressed and opposing the oppressor. These might sound good, but with a humanist or Marxist view of human nature and the evolution of humanity, the solutions to economic problems look exactly opposite to the solutions America’s founders, who were profoundly influenced by the Biblical worldview, espoused. The bottom line is that President Obama views the world through the secular eyes of humanism and Democratic Socialism (twin sisters), but claims Christian affiliation with those who have combined Marxism and Christianty (it’s called Liberation Theology). Personally, I think his identification with Jeremiah Wright’s church and Christianity in general were motivated by a desire to win the involvement of Christians in Chicago when he was working as a Community Organizer and then political candidate. But his policies and speeches certainly show that he doesn’t believe the Bible is God’s Word, nor that the Koran is Allah’s Word. His foundation is not either Bible, but human reason. That said, the one world government he may be working for is not the Kingdom of God Jesus will bring (Isaiah 9), nor the universal reign of Islam, but a secular one-world government. And he needs Muslim cooperation and conservative Christian complacency to get it.
It does say that we will be known by our fruits. Keep in mind that President Obama declined to participate in the National Day of Prayer yet was at the Muslin day of prayer for the start of Rahmadan. Where do his loyalties lie? We are also told that God is the one who sets leaders in their positions and puts kings on their thrones. It’s our job to pray for them even when we don’t see the full picture, and really, we don’t see the full picture here. That tranparency thing is a bit muddied lately!
It doesn’t matter whether Obama is a christian or not or muslim or not. What matters is that he is in this place of terrible responsibility and we as Christ-lovers have a greater responsibility to PRAY for him.
Just because he says he’s a Christian, doesn’t make it so. By the words of his own mouth, he clearly separates himself from genuine belief in Jesus Christ.
I pray for him, but I pray in the manner of David and Jeremiah; that God would remove His enemy and my enemy from our midst, expose all his evil doings (which the Lord is decidedly doing), and bring the enemy down.
Vengeance is the Lord’s, not mine, but it is foolish to conceal the obvious evil of this administration with platitudes and nonsense. Anyone opposed to the true gospel of Jesus Christ is anathema to all believers.
GET REAL!!!!!! START PRAYING HIM OUT OF OFFICE.
America, America wake up before it’s too late. God did not call us to judge. He called us to love. How dare we lift ourselves above our leader and know that our hidden faults are far worse than that we would ever want people to know about. Our past presidents have been involved in scandal we dare not speak about. Were they Christians? Prayer changes things not our fault finding. Love should lead the way if we are Christians. Where is the love while we sit and criticize. Jesus is coming soon where will you be found?
I, too, believe that Obama is of the Muslim faith. That frightens me, however, I remember what God said “Vengeance is Mine. I will repay.” Perhaps this time of trial for us is to awaken in us our faith in and love for the Lord. We need to continue in prayer, confess our sins, admit that we are a sinful nation and ask the Lord to heal our wounds and cleanse us from our sins. When we get right with the Lord He is faithful to save us. Let us all put our faith in the Lord to take care of us and conquer the Evil one, the one called Satan. Then our Country will get back on the right track.