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Obama's messed-up theology
Andrew Klavan, Pajamas Media...President Barack Obama gave some theological weight to his health care plan during a phone call to a group of Rabbis the other day. Referring to the belief that God decides during the Jewish New Year who shall live and who shall die, Obama told the rebs, We are Gods partners in matters of life and death. In response to this statement I would like to make a subtle theological point: No, were not. For those of you who arent versed in the finer points of theology, let me try to simplify that for you: No. Were not. Or to put it even more simply: No. We. Are. Not. Now, Im not a big Bible quoter. I understand its not everyones book of choice and doesnt constitute proof of anything to non-believers. But since the president is talking to Rabbis here and presumably referring to a God they would recognize, lets go the source and see what the big book has to say.... When facing death himself, Jesus a talented Rabbi in his own right asked God to get him out of his perilous situation, but then added, Not as I will, but as you will, which suggests to me that even Jesus didnt expect to partner with his father in these matters. Oh, but I forgot that was only Jesus. This is Barack Obama were talking about. Maybe I missed the Biblical exception At another moment, when Jesus stilled the stormy sea, his disciples asked each other, What manner of man is this? I would like to ask the same question about Gods partner in life and death Barack Obama: What manner of man is THIS? Somehow, I dont think Ill get the same answer as Jesus disciples. Posted by: Mike 2009-08-21 |
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