Christianity Today recently published this 2004 interview with Obama. It was done via a religion newspaper reporter and he addresses who he thinks Jesus is, that there are several paths to the same place and how he came about being calling himself Christian.

 

Interesting read concerning all the questions there has been on his faith.

 

I believe he is wrong on some theological issues but it is an interesting read.

 

http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctpolitics/2008/11/obamas_fascinat.html

Christianity Today recently published this 2004 interview with Obama. It was done via a religion newspaper reporter and he addresses who he thinks Jesus is, that there are several paths to the same place and how he came about being calling himself Christian.

 

Interesting read concerning all the questions there has been on his faith.

 

I believe he is wrong on some theological issues but it is an interesting read.

 

I haven't read this yet, but I will. But, regarding the bolded, you believe I am wrong on some theological issues as well.

I haven't read this yet, but I will. But, regarding the bolded, you believe I am wrong on some theological issues as well.

 

Yep. His disagreement is bigger as it involves Jesus Christ and who he is.

 

 

FALSANI:

Who's Jesus to you?

 

(He laughs nervously)

 

OBAMA:

Right.

 

Jesus is an historical figure for me, and he's also a bridge between God and man, in the Christian faith, and one that I think is powerful precisely because he serves as that means of us reaching something higher.

 

And he's also a wonderful teacher. I think it's important for all of us, of whatever faith, to have teachers in the flesh and also teachers in history.

 

 

 

 

From LBBC's perspective, the correct answer to this question HAS TO INCLUDE Jesus is foremost the Son of God who sacrificed himself on the cross to be our Savior and Lord. He left that part out.

This is interesting also.

 

 

FALSANI:

Do you have people in your life that you look to for guidance?

 

OBAMA:

Well, my pastor [Jeremiah Wright] is certainly someone who I have an enormous amount of respect for.

 

I have a number of friends who are ministers. Reverend Meeks is a close friend and colleague of mine in the state Senate. Father Michael Pfleger is a dear friend, and somebody I interact with closely.

 

FALSANI:

Those two will keep you on your toes.

 

OBAMA:

And theyr'e good friends. Because both of them are in the public eye, there are ways we can all reflect on what's happening to each of us in ways that are useful.

 

I think they can help me, they can appreciate certain specific challenges that I go through as a public figure.

It is traditional to show a new president-elect leaving church after attending services. I haven't noticed any footage on this one. Have I missede something?

It is traditional to show a new president-elect leaving church after attending services. I haven't noticed any footage on this one. Have I missede something?

 

There is an article on the same blog/article about different churches that O might choose in the DC area. Funny, comment, one kid said they really wanted the O's children in her Sunday School class.

 

http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctpolitics/2008/11/what_church_sho.html

Yep. His disagreement is bigger as it involves Jesus Christ and who he is.

 

 

FALSANI:

Who's Jesus to you?

 

(He laughs nervously)

 

OBAMA:

Right.

 

Jesus is an historical figure for me, and he's also a bridge between God and man, in the Christian faith, and one that I think is powerful precisely because he serves as that means of us reaching something higher.

 

And he's also a wonderful teacher. I think it's important for all of us, of whatever faith, to have teachers in the flesh and also teachers in history.

 

The correct answer to this question is foremost the Son of God who sacrificed himself on the cross to be our Savior and Lord. He left that part out.

 

So you disagree that Jesus is a historical figure? That he bridges the gap between God and man? That hs serves as teh means of us reaching something higher?

So you disagree that Jesus is a historical figure? That he bridges the gap between God and man? That hs serves as teh means of us reaching something higher?

 

I gave my answer in the un-italics at the end of his quote. I redid it to emphasize where I disagree with O.

I gave my answer in the un-italics at the end of his quote.

 

Not exactly. You said that you disagreed with him on this point. I am asking what is it that you disagree with.

 

My point is, you don't disagree. You just would have added in something that, in your opinion, is more important.

Not exactly. You said that you disagreed with him on this point. I am asking what is it that you disagree with.

 

My point is, you don't disagree. You just would have added in something that, in your opinion, is more important.

 

Not my opinion that it is more important.

I think the Bible would indicate that it is Jesus' who thinks the Way, the Truth and the Life and the ONLY Way to know the Father is more than a historical figure and teacher.

 

If Jesus is ONLY a historical figure and teacher than Jesus is also a crackpot for calling Himself the Son of God.

Not my opinion that it is more important.

I think the Bible would indicate that it is Jesus' who thinks the Way, the Truth and the Life and the ONLY Way to know the Father is more than a historical figure and teacher.

 

If Jesus is ONLY a historical figure and teacher than Jesus is also a crackpot for calling Himself the Son of God.

 

I find Obama's words in this section to be impressive. Instead of giving Sunday School lines, he gets at the heart of who Jesus is. Jesus was actually a living person, not someone unreachable. His significance is not that he is the son of God, but that he is the means by which we know God.

 

Obama's words certainly do not imply that Jesus was ONLY a historical figure and/or teacher.

I find Obama's words in this section to be impressive. Instead of giving Sunday School lines, he gets at the heart of who Jesus is. Jesus was actually a living person, not someone unreachable. His significance is not that he is the son of God, but that he is the means by which we know God.

 

So, these words in his first answer must give you cause for concern as he indicates here that Jesus is not the only way to know God.

 

So, I'm rooted in the Christian tradition. I believe that there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief that we are connected as a people. That there are values that transcend race or culture, that move us forward, and there's an obligation for all of us individually as well as collectively to take responsibility to make those values lived.

I didn't read the article because its really long and has a lot of big words, but I totally disagree with Obama's concept of Christianity.

So, these words in his first answer must give you cause for concern as he indicates here that Jesus is not the only way to know God.

 

So, I'm rooted in the Christian tradition. I believe that there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief that we are connected as a people. That there are values that transcend race or culture, that move us forward, and there's an obligation for all of us individually as well as collectively to take responsibility to make those values lived.

 

 

Yet, you have no problem with those of the Jewish faith? Or the Morman faith?

So, these words in his first answer must give you cause for concern as he indicates here that Jesus is not the only way to know God.

 

So, I'm rooted in the Christian tradition. I believe that there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief that we are connected as a people. That there are values that transcend race or culture, that move us forward, and there's an obligation for all of us individually as well as collectively to take responsibility to make those values lived.

 

You are taking great liberties in what he said. :lol: There are many paths to Christianity and knowing God.