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Obama now supports religious discrimination

Sandhusker

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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP) - Reaching out to religious voters, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama called for expanding President Bush's program steering federal social service dollars to religious groups and - in a move sure to cause controversy - supported some ability to hire and fire based on faith.

Obama unveiled his approach to getting religious charities more involved in government anti-poverty programs during a tour and remarks Tuesday at Eastside Community Ministry, which provides food, clothes, youth ministry and other services.

"The challenges we face today ... are simply too big for government to solve alone," Obama said.

Obama's announcement is part of a series of events leading up to Friday's Fourth of July holiday that are focused on American values.

The candidate spent Monday talking about his vision of patriotism in the battleground state of Missouri. By twinning that with Tuesday's talk about faith in another battleground state, he was attempting to settle debate in two key areas where his beliefs have come under question while also trying to make inroads with constituencies that are traditionally loyal to Republicans and oppose Obama on other grounds.

But Obama's support for letting religious charities that receive federal funding consider religion in employment decisions could invite a protest from those in his own party who view such faith requirements as discrimination.

Obama does not support requiring religious tests for recipients of aid nor using federal money to proselytize, according to a campaign fact sheet. He also only supports letting religious institutions hire and fire based on faith in the non-taxypayer funded portions of their activities, said a senior adviser to the campaign, who spoke on condition of anonymity to more freely describe the new policy.
 

Mike

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If he goes anymore to the right, he'll be joining the Klan.

Isn't this sooooooooo easy to see through? :lol:
 

Sandhusker

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kolanuraven said:
All the ' faith-based' stuff....is a load of crap no matter WHO supports it.

The thread isn't about faith-based programs. It's about Obama's faith-based discrimination.

So what do you think about hiring/firing based on one's faith?
 
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Sandhusker said:
kolanuraven said:
All the ' faith-based' stuff....is a load of crap no matter WHO supports it.

The thread isn't about faith-based programs. It's about Obama's faith-based discrimination.

So what do you think about hiring/firing based on one's faith?

I got no problem with it, if its being done within the Church- which it is now- sure wouldn't expect a Southern Baptist Church to go out and hire a Catholic minister/priest :shock: And as long its not being done with taxpayer money, as was noted, it probably would not violate any hiring laws since Churchs do get a little more free rein on issues like that....
 

Mike

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Obamas'/Rev. Wrights church has gotten $15 MILLION of taxpayer money for faith based programs.

How would we know if this money is spent wisely?
 

kolanuraven

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Sandhusker said:
kolanuraven said:
All the ' faith-based' stuff....is a load of crap no matter WHO supports it.

The thread isn't about faith-based programs. It's about Obama's faith-based discrimination.

So what do you think about hiring/firing based on one's faith?


I think one should have NOTHING to do with the other.

What you believe in...and your work performance should have no connection.
 

Sandhusker

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kolanuraven said:
Sandhusker said:
kolanuraven said:
All the ' faith-based' stuff....is a load of crap no matter WHO supports it.

The thread isn't about faith-based programs. It's about Obama's faith-based discrimination.

So what do you think about hiring/firing based on one's faith?


I think one should have NOTHING to do with the other.

What you believe in...and your work performance should have no connection.

Another thing that you disagree with BarryO on. Are you keeping count?
 

kolanuraven

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Sandhusker said:
kolanuraven said:
Sandhusker said:
The thread isn't about faith-based programs. It's about Obama's faith-based discrimination.

So what do you think about hiring/firing based on one's faith?


I think one should have NOTHING to do with the other.

What you believe in...and your work performance should have no connection.

Another thing that you disagree with BarryO on. Are you keeping count?


I never said I was in lock-step with him.

I agree with a lot of what he says.....not with some things.

It seems that only Rep's agree 100% with their Chosen One...most of us 'liberal' thinkers don't follow that mantra
 
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