President Obama Visits Fort Hood

[FR7 Baptist]

Reporting from Ft. Hood, Texas - President Obama tried to console a grieving military Tuesday, telling the families of those killed in last week's shooting rampage at Ft. Hood that their "loved ones endure through the life of our nation."
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"No faith justifies these murderous and craven acts," Obama said. "No just and loving God looks upon them with favor. For what he has done, we know that the killer will be met with justice -- in this world and the next."

Obama added: "We're a nation that guarantees the freedom to worship as one chooses. And instead of claiming God for our side, we remember Lincoln's words, and always pray to be on the side of God."

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-fort-hood-obama11-2009nov11,0,5224531.story

I'm glad he visited and some very wise words from Mr. Obama.

 

[Revmitchell]

I know of no one who claims "God for our side." that is a liberal and false accusation.

 

[KenH]

I know of no one who claims "God for our side." that is a liberal and false accusation.

Where did President Obama accuse anyone of claiming "God for our side"? I see no one being accused of such in what was quoted. That is a conservative and false accusation.

It does remind me of a sentence from a song recorded by Johnny Cash - "Man in Black":

"And, I wear it for the thousands who have died,
Believin' that the Lord was on their side"

 

[Revmitchell]

Where did President Obama accuse anyone of claiming "God for our side"? I see no one being accused of such in what was quoted. That is a conservative and false accusation.

Ken read the quote in the op so as not to look foolish.

 

[KenH]

I kindly suggest that you read the quote in the OP, Pastor Mitchell, and answer my question - what person or what group are you accusing President Obama of having accused of claiming "God for our side"?

 

[abcgrad94]

I'm glad the president finally got around to visiting Ft. Hood. Better late than never, I guess.