Come on, John McCain. How desperate do you have to be to pretend you're a different religion than the one you actually are? Did you think they wouldn't catch you on it?
In the video below we explain how John McCain pretended to be Baptist while campaigning in South Carolina when he is in fact Episcopalian -- and how he got caught and what his reaction was afterward:
John McCain sold his (political) soul to the devil a long time ago, so ironically, it might not matter what denomination he is when it comes time for that matter. By the way, how absurd are religions -- do you think God is really going to say, "No, I'm sorry you're Episcopalian, the correct answer was Baptist. You will now spend eternity in hell for that error. Tough break. Better luck next time."
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John McCain Forgets What Religion He Is
Posted Sep 18th 2007 3:00PM by Cenk Uygur
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16. Although I'm not a GOP supporter or big fan of John McCain, I'm embarrassed by fellow liberals who think that religious people are all nuts. Since when does one have to be a card carrying sarcastic Atheist to subscribe to liberal ideology? No offense to respectful Atheists out there but I'm sick of the left bashing anyone who thinks there is something greater than themselves who orchestrated this whole universe.
Kris at 1:05AM on Sep 19th 2007
17. "religion shouldn't matter in a presidential race---what you will do for the country is the #1 qualifier, or should be at least."
True. Personally, I don't care if a pedosexual is in the White House as long as he or she straightens out the mess with health care, gets us out of Iraq, start pushing seriously high taxes on the super-wealthy while lowering the ones on middle-class people and lower people, and start pushing for laws to be taken off the books that are discriminatory against people (drug laws, etc.).
Christopher at 12:43PM on Sep 19th 2007
18. I'm more concerned about John's working relationship with Feingold and the swimmer (Ted Kenedy) than in which way he wants people to think he worships. I might be interested in voting for McCain if he was less concerned with camera time and with what the antique media tells him is public consensus (As if they knew anything about americans).
IRONBLUEEYES: Actually, Hillary was jewish earlier this year. I believe it was the week before she was black. ("ah ehnt taaaard no way")
Eric at 9:22AM on Sep 19th 2007
19. Whatever denomination he claims to be, I believe McCain is Christian. And the current mood of Christians seems to be, "kill them all and let God sort it out". Pretty barbaric for a group that claims to be so compassionate and caring.
theogsters at 12:00PM on Sep 19th 2007
20. I truly believe you should be identified as the young attention seeking Idiot's.
Henry Gerra at 1:32PM on Sep 19th 2007
21. #5 dear Mato:) I think you just proved the younk turks point. So, why lie about wich branch of christianity you belong too. Furtheremore, I hope and pray that G*d is not as narrow minded to actuall say that if you "do not believe in Jesus being his son" you reject him??? Maybe, some people feel that way, sad very sad, very scary!!!
Anyway, the point here is the McCain lied about being a Baptist. For what??? Political gain??? That is very sad!!!
Patty at 2:50PM on Sep 19th 2007
22. 20. I truly believe you should be identified as the young attention seeking Idiot's.
Henry Gerra at 1:32PM on Sep 19th 2007
Wow Henry, why so angry at the messanger??? It seems to me we could use some of that anger towards the politicians that continue to lie to you, me and every American just to get our votes!!!
Idiot is as Idiot does.....
Patty at 2:54PM on Sep 19th 2007
23. The Colbert Nation Shall Rule the Earth!
Long live Stephen Colbert!
Dante at 2:42AM on Sep 21st 2007
24. Yea, Cenk...
Christianity is all about whether Jesus died and came back to life...
...if you believe that Jesus became a zombie... you're in.... got that???
pboyfloyd at 1:00PM on Sep 23rd 2007