Is Barack Obama the anti-Christ? (No.)
Posted 21 weeks 2 days ago byWhen I was in high school in the late 1980s, I -- like just about every other kid in my town -- attended Wednesday night church youth group. My youth pastor was a reasonably cool guy with long hair who played a mean bass guitar. His wife was a lovely woman who'd let us come over to their house and hang out most of the time. But she had one unfortunate trait: She saw the anti-Christ everywhere.
Mikhail Gorbachev was the leader of the Soviet Union and had that funny birthmark, so he was probably the anti-Christ. Then Manuel Noriega became America's sworn enemy in Panama, so he was the anti-Christ. And, of course, Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990 ... and Saddam Hussein turned out to be the anti-Christ.
Now Hussein is dead, Noriega is in prison and Gorbachev is doing Louis Vuitton ads. So I'm guessing none of them were the anti-Christ. My youth pastor's wife was wrong.
So I'm just a little amused to see that the "Is Barack Obama a secret Muslim?" thread taken over by people asserting that he's probably ... the anti-Christ, the dude who will bring about the End Times. The big evil kahuna.
Of course there was a time John Kerry was possibly the anti-Christ. Same for Al Gore. Same for Bill Clinton. It's funny how apocalypitic-minded social conservatives keep seeing the ultimate personification of evil in Democratic presidential candidates. Not funny: Utterly predictable.
So here's my advice to those apocalyptic-minded Christians: Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, and stop playing the anti-Christ guessing game. Even if you're right (and I doubt it) about how the End of the World will arrive, you're almost certainly wrong about who will be doing the dirty work. After all: You've been wrong every single time before.
Oh, and, for the record: Barack Obama is not a secret Muslim. We know this already. So please, move on.














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McCain is unelectable
Submitted on June 12th, 2008 by John 2000by his 'own' choices.
Amen again!
Submitted on June 12th, 2008 by AnonymousThanks so much for a rational and optimistic post. Honestly, it scares me that people can think in such hateful, fearful, irrational ways and then defend it by claiming to be Christians!?! What would Jesus think of them? What would He say and do?
I'm wondering if some of these posts are coming from 'Swiftboat' organizations. I hope the American people don't let these kind of lies scare them into doing something stupid... like electing McCain.
Prophecy of St Jim
Submitted on June 5th, 2008 by John 2000http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbI5K0AzN...
not hardly...pt 3
Submitted on June 5th, 2008 by Anonymous'keep peopl from identity theft..cause they cant steal the chip in your arm.' see and this was predicted two thousand years ago before there was technology. By someone others claim dont exist. God. Its all coming to a head god help us all. Technology -zero God-one . using cell sorry bout multi text
The apocalypse. After he is
Submitted on June 5th, 2008 by AnonymousThe apocalypse. After he is in place thats when everyting will take shape, and begin to happen. Look at this new direct tv thing. Just another way the govt can control us. To MAKE US WATCH A BROADCAST. Onstar in our cars .... Gps tracking on cell phones ... The internet . We live in a time when we are monitored and dont even realize it. Next will be a chip that is put in our skin to replace money. But the govt will downplay it and say its to
not hardly.?
Submitted on June 5th, 2008 by AnonymousWhat people are failing 2 see is that obama has officially changed history and it is unprecedented that he has made it this far as a black man. Fact is its part of the bible. He is setting the stage for christ to return. No hes not the antichrist nor is he evil he just happened to be the person to change history. Just like a chess game you get all your pieces in place and them check mate. He is just am important part of getting the world ready The apocalypse. After he is in place thats when everyting will t
Anti in Greek is "in place of"
Submitted on June 3rd, 2008 by Bull MooseThe Apostle Paul specifically said "you have heard the anti-Christ is coming, i tell you he has already come, having left the true doctrine we have taught".
Why is it so hard to understand Paul is speaking about people who put themselves either the same as Christ or above Him?
To be "anti" Christ simply means to take Christ place. And their is no shortage of applicants.
some appropriately unscientific
Submitted on June 3rd, 2008 by John 2000"# of google entries antichrist references" polling reveals the following living and dead anti-facts.
Obama - 803,000
Carter - 420,000
McCain - 359,000
B. Clinton- 354,000
Putin - 341,000
Hillary - 318,000
Reagan - 294,000
Nixon - 197,000
Al Gore - 127,000
Pelosi - 96,000
T Blair - 63,000
JFK - 43,800
Like the currently terminating #'s of delegates from the anti-democratic primaries, Obama is the One.
However, the general election looks different:
Republican - 961,000
Democratic - 637,000
I will update with Red/Blue state-by-state breakdowns later:
Rove - 78,600
Axelrod - 10,300
-later
is obama the antichrist..
Submitted on June 3rd, 2008 by AnonymousSo I guess no one understands that antichrist will come IN PEACE..His most identifying mark will be that he gives the impresssion that he is a messiah..He will fool all but the ELECT OF CHRIST...So for all you people who say Obama is not the antichrist, has it even dawned on you that you are one of the deceived ones..As for Obama being a Christian he is what the bible calls a wolf in sheeps's clothing.....Sorry to trample anyones toes but Christians do not sanction murder- (abortion), or vote for the marriage of homosexuals.Nor do they rebell against their governments as Obama's church teaches , and Christians are commanded to obey their masters, be it your boss or slave masters.BE YE IN SUBJECTION...America refuses to define the difference in good and evil so God in his wisdom has sent us something that looks good but it ultimate evil..and deservedly so...
The bible speaks of the anti
Submitted on May 26th, 2008 by AnonymousThe bible speaks of the anti christs of Johns day and the future anti christ..
All one has to do is read the doctrines of the idumean pharisees and the doctrines of islam to recognize who the body of antichrist is...These both claim to be sons of abraham but are not.. they claim to worship abrhams god but dont.. they deny jesus is son of god and they deny jesus death.. they both stone, wash often. circumsize, say long prayers, love salutaions..ANTICHRIST IS A SPIRIT.. HE INDWELLS THE FALSE MESSIAH AND HIS FOLLOWERS..then and now..Islam promises the return of the 12th imam messiah.. he is the antichrist..His name will be HUSSEIN.. same as Mohamad's gransons and most of the 12 imams.
Is obama the anti christ..
Submitted on May 26th, 2008 by AnonymousAntichrist is a counterfeit of jesus and his works..
Jesus was god in flesh and those who accepted him are liewise sons of god and indwelled by gods spirit..
Antichrist is satan in flesh and his follower will likewise be indwelled by this antichrist spirit of satan..hence, sons of perdition..
Jesus is the way, the truth , the light, the word of god, the intercessor, and the holy ghost comforter..
Mohamad was a couterfeit of all the above works of jesus..
Is Obama the antichrist of today....Well mohammad did says a man of his name (HUSSEIN AS MOST OF THE 12 IMAMS WERE NAMED) AND OF HIS BLOOD LINES... (kenya records show Obama's father to be an arab and his ancestors slave traders would appear to save islam..Yes Obama is the.anti christ...Most Christians recognized that when the masses started calling this little no body the messiah,, the one who walks on water... the new testament,, etc.
reply to amen
Submitted on May 26th, 2008 by AnonymousWHERE IN THE BIBLE DOES IT SAY ANTI CHRIST WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED BY THE LECT????It says quite the opposite.
Is Barack Obama the anti christ.
Submitted on May 26th, 2008 by AnonymousWHERE in the bible does it say no one will recognize the anti christ..???
It in fact says the contrary..
Jesus end time prophecies matt 24, mark 13 luke 21 all say WHEN YOU SEE THESE THINGS HAPPENING KNOW THAT HE IS AT THE DOOR TO RETURN..THESE THINGS Jesus was speaking of were the false christs and false prophets and false gospels and deception these would bring.. THE ELECT WILL NOT BE DECEIVED.. The non elect will be deceived and will follow antichirst like he is the messiah.. as many are doing today with obama.Better reread the bible and rethink your position on antichrist.
Is Obama the Anti-Christ?
Submitted on April 30th, 2008 by AnonymousDear Anonymous,
First let me say- You are quite hypocritical-
Anonymity represents the best in secrecy.
Next, maybe inexperience is the best qualification a candidate could have, insomuch the experienced ones have made a mess of our country (Bush, Chaney, etc.)
finally, militarism in a country controlled by culture is beyond solution, and beyond the comprehension of most Americans, unless it comes from within. The Middle East way-of-life was in existence way before our time.
How all of this relates to the Anti-Christ is ridiculous-- sounds like you are another "Big Spinner."
Jerald
Is Obama the 'anti-christ'
Submitted on April 30th, 2008 by AnonymousI think with the condition our country is falling into we are looking more at who the anti-christ is than who Jesus Christ is. No, I don't think Obama is the anti-christ but he scares me because of all that he keeps secretive and comments his wife has made. She drops some statements that leaves the impression she wants the black community to rise up and make the white people pay for what they did to them. Yes, I could and would support a black president but not this one because he doesn't come with any experience and we need someone with leadership and knowledge of national and international affairs. May God show us that person. We need to be looking at our own national resources instead of relying on other countries and we have to keep a strong military to combat the enemy, not run tail and let them attack us once again. This fight has been coming for a long time. Too many presidents have already shoved it under the other papers already instead taking care of this matter before.
If there is an 'anti-christ' ...
Submitted on April 30th, 2008 by John 2000I don't think it is an individual.
Obama
Submitted on April 30th, 2008 by AnonymousLike Obama or not the fact is that we know very little about who he really is. He has very little experience to be considered as Presidential material. Speaking well does not replace experience.
Is Barack Obama the Anti-Christ?
Submitted on April 28th, 2008 by AnonymousI don't think he is the Anti-Christ. However, I do think he is out of touch with the real problems of this nation. It doesn't need more Socialism which is the sister to Communism. It needs someone who will cut spending and reduce the tremendous tax burden on the average American. It needs someone who will use Government resources to creat markets for farm products in hungrey nations like China that has the money to purchase them. It needs someone to make the country energy independent by drilling shale and other sources we possess. It needs a leader, not a person who doesn't have any experience. He is not the answer with his liberal views and past. Neither is Hillery either but she is a better choice than Obama.
reply to hapzap
Submitted on April 28th, 2008 by AnonymousWow - I guess it's a good thing that YOU were born into the RIGHT religion because how would you ever get over the shame and guilt, not to mention the overwhelming pull of the theology of a non-Christian religion. I too am a Christian, but quite frankly it is people like you who have done little to enhance the Christian church.
obama
Submitted on April 28th, 2008 by Anonymousobama ia the anti-christ and the closest thing to being a marxist.
obama being the anti christ
Submitted on April 25th, 2008 by hapzapwhile it is true the bible says we will not know the antichrist until he identifies himself as the christ. does it say we will not know for SURE until that time? then guessing he is such could be correct. It could be wrong but it could be right. It is the could be right and the state of the country which has never been this bad, and the other factors of the end of time stated in the bible that are occuring that gives cause to concern.
Also is he a secret muslim, yes. I am a Christian and have been all my 50+ years. IF I changed my religion it would still be there to influence my daily life and decisions no matter what, he was raised a muslim and will always carry the teaching in his soul, heart and mind, no matter what. That DOES make him a secret muslim.
Nope
Submitted on April 24th, 2008 by John 2000I don't think he is The Anti-Christ, but perhaps if Barack is bold enough to risk another 'debate', one of the the moderators should be a skilled exorcist. He could thrust forward a large cross as he asked questions.
We could see if his eyes turned red. We could have body language experts on site to ask about his body movements.
Ratings would be sky high, no?
And? Having United Trinity
Submitted on April 24th, 2008 by AnonymousAnd? Having United Trinity Churchs nation-wide proves what? Rev. Wright in the Marines changes his hatred how? All this is common knowledge.
The point is obviously over your head. You're judged by those you associate with. So, let me ask you a question. Do you hang out with drug dealers? Would you hang with a friend that steals everytime the 2 of you goes to the store?
Unless you too are a drug user/dealer or a thief, you're going to refuse to associate yourself with this sort of scum. It is a known fact:
Birds of feather flock together
would Christ be anti American?
Submitted on April 19th, 2008 by John 2000John the Baptist?
Moses?
barack Obama.
Submitted on April 19th, 2008 by AnonymousYou are not a know it all. This is obvious. The United Trinity Church is nation wide with thousands of Christian members. Rev. Wright was in the Marines and the Navy during the Viet Nam war. I bet you haven't research any of this. So check out your own flawed character.
Feelings
Submitted on April 16th, 2008 by AnonymousNo one wants to hear about your feelings in politics.
thank you
Submitted on April 15th, 2008 by AnonymousThank you for spreading real christ
wow... see your doctor soon.
Submitted on April 15th, 2008 by Anonymouswow... see your doctor soon. I think your meds are in dire need of adjustment. I don't even want to know what you think of Bill Clinton after that diatribe...
obama
Submitted on April 15th, 2008 by sunshine308my dear.. where have you been.. Obama has a record I believe for the most lies ever told by a candidate for president.. I will list some of them here for you.. you need to know this now obviously you have missed a lot along the way...You say he laid it all on the table..?? you are one of the gullible ones aren't you.. He lied in his books about his childhood and his life.. he lied about his association with REZKO,he lied about his job as President at Harvard..he was editor..of the law paper.. he lied about his knowledge of what his pastor said and his beliefs, he lied about Farrakahn, he lied so many times it is unbelievable. He is the most untruthful person I have ever heard of..he has the reputation as a chronic liar. the only things he has told you is what he wants you to know.. so I guess I could say I feel sorry for you that you are so delusional. He may be wise and a good speaker but he is a pretender.. a wolf in sheeps clothing, a phoney, an elitist, an opportunist, an arrogant demagouge..in addition to being a racist and hate monger as evidenced by his long time membership in a racist church..and has an unpatriotic wife ..better do a bit of research.
Freedom of Expression and Religion
Submitted on April 15th, 2008 by AnonymousI recently saw the article from your newspaper in which Barack Obama was called the "anti-christ" - the author went on to quote from the Book of Revelations that the "anti-christ" will be a muslim, etc. The author of this piece is fearmongering.
Doubting all the while that this was the case, I nevertheless took the time to read, page by page, the Book of Revelations and nowhere in it is there mention of the "anti-christ" being a muslim, etc.
Fearmongering of any kind is indicative of paranoia and ignorance and one only has to read the newspapers, watch certain talk shows, etc. to "hear" how insidious the level of ignorance and paranoia we are blanketed with every day can be.
I am grateful every day for my faith in God and the fact that I can "see" fearmongering for what it is. I pray for those who can't do likewise, including the person who wrote the article.
What I am also grateful for is the fact that, notwithstanding the fearful times (compounded by the ignorance and paranoia of some of our "leaders") I live in a country where we have the First Amendment which gives everyone the opportunity to speak their piece.
Everyone in this country has the right to freedom of expression - as well as freedom of religion. If someone must quote from a book to spew forth hate and fear, I would appreciate if they'd find another Book and leave the Bible alone.
Alexandra
Brooklyn, New York
Obama
Submitted on April 15th, 2008 by AnonymousI feel that Obama would be a terrible president. He has very little experience and has had a horrible voting record in the Senate.
I do not feel he would be an effective president. He will lead us down a destructive path if he is elected.
I also feel that Clinton would not be an effective president. She is way too power hungry as usual.
I am afraid that we are doomed for another 4 years of a Republican in the white house. I only hope we survive it financially, morally, and politically.
God Save Us!
Obama
Submitted on April 14th, 2008 by AnonymousIam certainly voting for Obama.He has layed all of his cards on the table ,And exposed every facet of his life truthfully.For Individuals whom do not vote for Obama ,I feel sorry for you.He Is a truthful candidate,Not to mention a wise man.
is Socialism really that bad?
Submitted on April 14th, 2008 by AnonymousNorway has the highest standard of living in the world, and is, by many, considered a socialist country. I mean we may make a boat-load of money with our capitalist society, but our people don't even have health care. And we are partially socialist anyway... we have a public school system (should we get rid of that, too... let those who can afford education take it, and everyone else be left to let their minds atrophy and widen the gap between the classes even further).
I really just want to know why people are so afraid, ignorant, or repulsed by socialism. Sure we'd have to pay more taxes, but think of how much you'd save on health insurance (and the fact that you could go to the doctor for preventative medicine, increasing life-expectancy and overall quality of life)
it's always who you least expect
Submitted on April 14th, 2008 by Anonymousokay, so isn't the qualification for 'the anti-christ' someone who dupes everyone into thinking he's the savior? Thus, anyone calling him the anti-christ negates his candidacy?
the closest thing would probably be Hitler, in that many called him an Evil man, (but I doubt anyone called him the anti-christ until after he was dead) but he still duped the masses into following him wherever he wanted to go.
not that I even believe in any of this, I just think it's funny that people are 'looking everywhere' for this theoretical being of pure evil.
and McCain is not the nice old man he's painted out to be. There's a reason he's been nicknamed "Senator Hothead" (and Pat Buchanan said "He'd make Cheney look like Ghandi"). I have a feeling we'll get to know the real man soon (then maybe he'll be called the anti-christ, although I doubt it).
amen
Submitted on April 14th, 2008 by AnonymousI firmly believe that the world will see an anti-Christ. However, there is no way that anyone could guess who it will be. The Bible tells us that no one will know who the anti-Christ is, just as it tells us we won't know the time that Jesus will come back. So, as a Christian, I don't make assumptions. I mind my own business and just make sure that I am good with God. That's all I can do. God doesn't want us to live in fear, anyway. He wants us to be happy. Fear mongering and name calling is only hurtful, never helpful... regardless of your religious stance.
+1
So i take it you would prefer
Submitted on April 14th, 2008 by Anonymousmore of the same type of Strong right wind neocon conservative we have in this administration.
personally speaking no thanks I want to get as far away from this administrations policies as I can.
** faith frauds and deviant America
Submitted on April 13th, 2008 by Anonymous** in full flight from reason **
. . . ever since Jimmy (I lusted in my heart) Carter pushed believer-ship to the foreground, we've seen a parade of god's sycophants lusting for imperial purple.
George W our born-again post-modern Caligula rants about his delusional divine guidance in perfect harmony with Paul’s delusional anti-intellectual ravings in 1Cor1. Little Bush’s untreated (alcoholic’s) will-to-death still threatens us all. Turning to a fictional right-wing saviour was no substitute for psychotherapy and medication.
I hope that Obama’s xianity is just required hypocrisy. Clinton’s surely is.
The US is such an aberration -- in its affinity for religious self-delusion and in its failure to accept now elementary basic truths like evolution via natural selection.
I think that Necessity has already decreed the real election outcome for America:
“those whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make demented.”
bipolar2
Proof beyond a doubt
Submitted on April 13th, 2008 by BenBasically, you would need to completely disregard Obama's own statements, his campaign's denials, the reporting about his early life in Indonesia, a Muslim country where radical Islam is a fairly recent import. You would need to subscribe to any number of outlandish fictions. The "first time you heard of him" you went on an impression, and nothing more. I know what they say about first impressions, and far be it from facts to interfere.
What bothers me about this incessant rumor is that people who peddle it seem to believe that its "truth" is the only way to defeat Barack Obama at the polls or, conversely, Obama will dramatically reveal that he was a Muslim all along and ... do what exactly? Dissolve Congress and impose sharia law? Invite Osama bin Laden to the White House?
Whereas the real truth of the matter is, Obama can and should be beatable without this nonsense.
b.h.o.
Submitted on April 13th, 2008 by AnonymousHow can you prove beyond a doudt that he is not a secret muslim? The first time i heard of him, i thought he was and nothing has proved any differently.
TAC
Submitted on April 12th, 2008 by Anonymoushe is indeed the anti-Christ. He is a divider. First he will divide the races, and then the world.
Re: Serious
Submitted on April 10th, 2008 by JoelHi Chief:
I don't think all conservatives think Barack Obama is the anti-Christ.
But there definitely is a strain of thinking among some social conservatives that is constantly looking for the anti-Christ -- as I say, I know this because I lived with such people -- and, conveniently, often seems to find its target in whichever Democrat is most pre-eminent at any given time.
And finally, go over and look at the "secret Muslim" thread I mentioned. There are folks actually debating this issue. It's utterly silly and offensive, yes, but it's out there. So I addressed it.
Be serious...
Submitted on April 10th, 2008 by chief28.retI am a conservative and would never think of calling anyone the Anti-Christ. Although I don't agree with Obama on just about anything, I don't think this is the type of character assassination that is befitting this blog.
no need to worry!
Submitted on April 10th, 2008 by Anonymousdon't worry, folks. there'd have to be an anti-christ for obama to be him.
I love it!
Submitted on April 10th, 2008 by AnonymousI have finally found someone who is educated! KUDOS!
Rules for understanding New Testament
Submitted on April 10th, 2008 by Bull MooseAlway's keep in mind who is speaking, to whom are they speaking, and what is the subject matter.
Anti in the Greek meaning refers to "in place of".
These fundamentalist who pervert the meaning of anti-Christ evidently never read Paul, when he said even now the anti Christ are among you.
The Pope has multiple transgressions with his official title of the successor of Christ, Lord God the Pope,and other blasphemous salutations he answers to.
Many Protestant and their off shoots are just as guilty when they denominate that which is suppose to be one body,that being the church of Christ.
Please stop misusing the meaning of anti Christ for it is of no account and without basis in the teachings of the church.
To denominate means to divide, and Christ church consists of his believers,united in their faith and guided by the Holy Spirit to aid them on their journey.
A Christian Conservative/Centrist
Submitted on April 10th, 2008 by AnonymousI firmly believe that the world will see an anti-Christ. However, there is no way that anyone could guess who it will be. The Bible tells us that no one will know who the anti-Christ is, just as it tells us we won't know the time that Jesus will come back. So, as a Christian, I don't make assumptions. I mind my own business and just make sure that I am good with God. That's all I can do. God doesn't want us to live in fear, anyway. He wants us to be happy. Fear mongering and name calling is only hurtful, never helpful... regardless of your religious stance.
Obama is not the anti-Christ but is a Socialist
Submitted on April 10th, 2008 by AnonymousBarack Obama is not the anti-Christ, but he is indeed a fraud. His pretence as a unifier of all races, but in fact, is for only people of color. His staying in a church for 20 years, who's platform was based on Black Liberation Theology, but never realizing that it was. Is beyond belief! Obama flawed character and judgment is the issue. His form of politics is socialism, remember his call for shared prosperity, not capitalism. America cannot afford a weak far left wing President.