Reply #31: In most cases, child molesters aren't public about their molestation ... [View All]

[KneelBeforeZod]

Thus the congregation would not be responsible, because they didn't know. In this case, the offending statements were made publicly, and in full view of the entire congregation. It would be as if the congregation KNEW their pastor were a molester, and continued to seek his spiritual guidance.

At the very least -- even IF Obama doesn't agree with a word of this, this indicates a SEVERE lack of judgement on Obama's part. He's a political figure with high aspirations, he should know better than to attend a church where such things are being said regularly. Playing this off as a "crazy uncle" won't work either -- you don't choose your crazy uncle, you select your pastor. And, presumably, if you attend his church for 20 years, you agree with his doctrine.

This is a mess.

Z