The proof is from last night's debate.
Here's an excerpt:
SHARPTON: But, in many ways, I think that we can't allow the distortion, because Mr. Bush and some of his crowd have said they represent a Christian view against the Islamic. And I don't think Christ could join most of their churches.
(LAUGHTER)
So, I mean, I don't agree with the speech.
(APPLAUSE)
BROKAW: You said that President Bush said.
SHARPTON: I think that they called themselves supporters of the Bush administration.
BROKAW: Not the president himself?
SHARPTON: Not the president himself.
BROKAW: We're now one-for-one here.
SHARPTON: But many of their supporters talk about how they represent Christianity. I don't think they represent Christianity any more than some of these murderers, and mass murderers, represent Islam. So let's not blame the religion. Let's blame those that use religion to do some ruthless, deadly, wicked acts.
Now, having said that...
(APPLAUSE)
He goes on to bloviate on building relationships with terrorist nations. But there you go, Al Sharpton thinks that he knows who is and isn't "in with the Big J-C". And those who aren't, like, say, Franklin Graham, are just like those murderers who flew the planes into the Towers, the Pentagon, and the field in Pittsburgh. Hey, Al, I've got two words for you: Tawana Brawley. This guy is an idiot and an insult to all clergy.
Posted by Clifton at January 30, 2004 07:15 AM | TrackBackOkay, just gotta play devil's advocate here...sigh.
So, when we disagree with someone claiming Christianity in how they utilize or practice their fiath we are being intollerant?
That is what it sounds like you are saying. If that is so, then you and I do this all the time. Wanna clarify?
Posted by: Tripp at January 30, 2004 10:45 AMFiath?
Posted by: ron at January 30, 2004 11:22 AMNotes that the last I lived in NYC, no church actually claims to have ordained Mr Sharpton. That may have changed, of course. But Mr Sharpton's clergy issues seem to be the media's insistance on humoring the title.
Posted by: Huw Raphael at January 31, 2004 07:26 AMTripp:
The intolerance is not in disagreeing with the practices of other Christians, rather it is categorically stating that they are not part of Jesus' Church and are to be equated with pagan murderers.
Posted by: Clifton D. Healy at February 2, 2004 09:04 AM