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| Kerry Criticizes Leaders Who Have ’Faith’ but ’No Deeds’ |
| 2004-03-29 |
| EFL John Kerry cited a Bible verse Sunday to criticize leaders who have "faith but has no deeds," prompting President Bush’s spokesman to accuse Kerry of exploiting Scripture for a political attack. Kerry never mentioned Bush by name during his speech at New North Side Baptist Church, but aimed his criticism at "our present national leadership." Kerry cited Scripture in his appeal for the worshippers, including James 2:14, "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?" Sure this isn’t an autobiography? "The Scriptures say, what does it profit, my brother, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?" Kerry said. "When we look at what is happening in America today, were are the works of compassion?" Uh.... in Iraq. What the hell are you smoking these days John? Bush campaign spokesman Steve Schmidt said Kerry’s comment "was beyond the bounds of acceptable discourse and a sad exploitation of Scripture for a political attack." As is using a Mass as a ’photo-op’. Kerry told worshippers in the largely black congregation that the country’s leadership has served the privileged while ignoring people across America who live in neighborhoods like theirs. Yeah! Kerry should know! He lives in a neighborhood where... uh... nevermind.... "Today we are told that, after 3 million lost jobs and so many lost hopes, America is now turning a corner," the pending Democratic presidential nominee said. "But those who say that, they’re not standing on the corner of Highland Street, where two 15-year-old teenagers were hit in a drive-by shooting last week." And this has to do with ’lost jobs’ how? Kerry is Roman Catholic So John... why are you a Roman Catholic again? Before church, Kerry stopped at Chris’ Pancakes & Dining, where his physical appearance seemed to be the top concern among diners who agreed that he looked better in person than on television. I’ll refrain from the St. Pancake jokes. Ok. So lets list all the ’deeds’ which the Maginificant Mr. Kerry (who, BTW is a Vietnam war hero.....) has accomplished. |
| Posted by:CrazyFool |
| #14 "What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?" -Kerry then added, "I know nothing of either but thought it sounded kind of cool to say, sort of like a hip-hop rap rhyme thingy." The Democratic candidate for president then gave a "shout out to all his hos in south Boston." |
| Posted by: Jarhead 2004-04-04 9:36:49 PM |
| #13 What if you go to church but don't really follow the church practices. You know like going to IHOP just before receivng holy communion. AHTER, DAH OAST IS STUK ON DAH CIRUP. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2004-03-30 12:11:46 AM |
| #12 Democrats can say ANYTHING they want about religion, because no one expects them to actually do anything about it, or thinks they actually believe any of it. For any Democrat to reach the level of national office, their real religion has to be the Party and the State (in that order). |
| Posted by: Robert Crawford 2004-03-29 8:36:51 PM |
| #11 The idea of a church pimping out its pulpit to a politician makes me crazy! |
| Posted by: debbie 2004-03-29 8:35:16 PM |
| #10 Isn't this sort of thing a violation of church/state separation? Or only when Republicans do it? Wake me up when People for the Anerican Way lodge a formal complaint. |
| Posted by: wuzzalib 2004-03-29 8:16:27 PM |
| #9 Not the faith vs. good works debate again. :( Hot damn 3rd party with bells on! And a purdy good corps de artillery. |
| Posted by: O Cromwell 2004-03-29 8:09:50 PM |
| #8 Was he wearing expensive ski pants this time? |
| Posted by: ex-lib 2004-03-29 7:21:44 PM |
| #7 Not to worry. The average American (at least one who isn't completely in left field) sees through this pathetic man. |
| Posted by: Bill Nelson NAM 67-68 2004-03-29 5:18:22 PM |
| #6 Kerry needs to lay off the Bible-quotin'. It'll alienate his European base. |
| Posted by: Angie Schultz 2004-03-29 5:16:31 PM |
| #5 Oh, good greif! Not the faith vs. good works debate again. :( Oh well, at least we now know Kerry is not one of those Lutheran heretics. |
| Posted by: N Guard 2004-03-29 5:16:07 PM |
| #4 Could Lurch possibly be a bigger prick?! (I suppose to make up for the one he doesn't have in his pants.) |
| Posted by: Jen 2004-03-29 4:39:34 PM |
| #3 Kerry's charitable contributions prior to this year rivals Al Gore's for stinginess. His tax returns up to IIRC, 96, are the only ones release. Check him out. Chutzpah works for Senator |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-03-29 4:37:21 PM |
| #2 Since Kerry has neither, what's he yammering about? Oh, that's right, I forgot - he's a HYPOCRITE. |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2004-03-29 4:37:06 PM |
| #1 Somebody should point out that the "work" (as in "Fide et Opera", my family motto) don't involve taxpayer money. Use your own moola if you want credit in heaven for charitable deeds, Mr. Kerry. |
| Posted by: mojo 2004-03-29 4:19:21 PM |