WTF? What's your favorite Bible verse? What the HELL!?!

[Subdivisions]

What a stupid question!

GREAT! Our potential new president has to show how Christian they are! Which means that our new president has to believe in some unseen "God". Why does Timmy have to ask about Bible verses? Do we require that our candidates be delusional?

[Poll_Blind]

1. I'd love it if they asked "What's your favorite quotation from ANOTHER holy book?"

  I see mostly blank stares in response, but it would give something useful to the viewers, I think.

PB

[Bonobo]

2. No! He didn't!!

On edit: Did that fucker really say that!

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

53. Yes, the fucker did say that and it was so creepy to me. eom

[cali]

3. man, do i share your outrage on that

i can't think of another question that would piss me off as much.

[Bonobo]

4. Cali, you and I are on the same page all right.

[nadinbrzezinski]

5. Isaiah 1:8

and they shall plow their swords into plowshares


and make war no more

Do you think that is what they would expect?

[southerncrone]

WTF!!!! Russert attempts to make Dems into Neocons!!! Russert sux!

:wtf::thumbsdown:

[southerncrone]

12. We should flood MSNBC w/mail complaining about Russert asking those types of questions!

Whose w/me?!?

[rurallib]

23. I am planning on it

[Cha]

18. The joke's on them because they

knew what he was gonna be like..timmy fucking ge russert?!! meet the press monster who serves up hot pokers to dems and lets repukes sliiiiiiiiiiide.

[renie408]

6. So much for no religious tests for officeholders....n/t

[uppityperson]

7. separation of church and state. I can't believe they'd ask that.

regressing faster and faster. Fundies rule!

[Lars39]

8. Even the Devil can quote scripture when needed.

[mvd]

9. I'm spiritual, but that question was inapropriate for a Presidential debate

Perfect ending to an inappropriate moderating job by Russert.

[depakid]

10. What does anyone expect from Russert?

He's one of biggest weasels of them all.

Hard to imagine why on earth that the candidates would agree to have that shill as "moderator."

[scarletwoman]

11. So I guess the old Constitutional rule that "there shall be no religious test" to run for office

is no longer operational? Is there anything left of our Constitution that IS operational?

Didn't any of the candidates say "fuck you, that question is out of bounds, you disgusting fuckwad"? Because that's the ONLY correct answer to such a question!

:mad:
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[Subdivisions]

22. It's not so much the Bible part of the question as it was

the backdoor tactic to try to make our candidates look like losers to the Jesus-freaks who are currently rudderless (after being cornholed by shrubco) in this cycle - attempting to drive them back to the right.

There, for sure, is much wisdom in the Bible. But I don't want anyone else running this country that uses some imaginary "God" as his/her guide rather than summoning the wisdom from within him/her-self that should be a hallmark of a true leader.

[scarletwoman]

28. It's much worse than that to me. It's Anti-Constitution, no ifs ands or buts. (nt)

[Subdivisions]

29. There is that too. n/t

[nofurylike]

59. exactly! and yes, much worse. thank you. eom

[liberalsoldier5]

62. Most Democrats believe in that "imaginary God" you speak of.

Including myself, and a ton on people on this board. You're in an enormous minority in our party and in general. You're take on God makes it seem like you don't get out enough.

[Freddie Stubbs]

56. Legally, there is not religious test, but that does not bar voters from doing it

[LiberalFighter]

13. Someone should ask the asshole what is his favorite bible verse.

And maybe posters here should come up with some that fit tweety twit.

[LiberalFighter]

42. Here's a possible verse for old fart Tweety

Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.

Let him chew on that.

[LiberalFighter]

44. Here's a verse for death penalty supporters

At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.


And American law was based on Christian law?

[LiberalFighter]

48. Here's one for Ghoulini

The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.


Keep bringing this one up continuously if he gets the nomination and make sure his right wing nut followers know it by heart.

[Cha]

14. I got one..something about..

"And say the truth and it shall set you FREE"..mofos

[Blue_Tires]

15. lol...someone should have broken out Ezekiel 25:17, ala Pulp Fiction

[Lars39]

19. lol

[JVS]

40. Most of what is quoted in that movie isn't there Ezekiel 23:19-21 is better

19 Yet she became more and more promiscuous as she recalled the days of her youth, when she was a prostitute in Egypt. 20 There she lusted after her lovers, whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of horses. 21 So you longed for the lewdness of your youth, when in Egypt your bosom was caressed and your young breasts fondled.

[Warren DeMontague]

16. "riverrun, past Eve and Adam's, from swerve of shore to bend of bay, brings us by a commodius vicus

of recirculation back to Howth Castle and Environs."

Thank you, thank you, thank you, and FUCK YOU, Tim.

[TheUniverse]

I'd quote Matt 22: 21

"Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's."

and then I'd insult him for asking such a stupid question.

[Arugula Latte]

17. What bullshit. I'm so damn sick of religion and what it does to people.

Stupid Timmy. :grr:

[Cha]

20. And he was going to be different

than he is every week on his ge show meet the whorepress?

Maybe this is the last time they do timmy?

[Arugula Latte]

26. You'd think they would have learned after Timmy was so blatantly partisan

in debates of yore (giving Repubs. softball questions, etc.).

I really can't stand Mr. Potato Head.

[Cha]

30. Maybe because he's one of the most

vile, heinous, presslut's on tv.

[spoony]

66. And falling off the starboard of the boat is as bad

as falling off the port.

[DavidDvorkin]

21. Did any of the candidates have the guts

to attack him for asking such a question?

[Cha]

31. Brawawwawawaawawawawhahahaa

Maybe Mike Gravel? :)

[DavidDvorkin]

39. No, I guess not

Pandering is something they all do well.

[Canuckistanian]

24. Matthew 6:5-15

When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites. They love to stand in the synagogues and on the street corners and pray loudly. They want people to see them pray. I tell you the truth. They have already have their full reward. When you pray, you should go into your room and close the door. Then pray to your Father who cannot be seen. Your Father can see what is done in secret, and he will reward you.

[IndianaJones]

25. Austin 3:16. nt.

[C_U_L8R]

27. thou shall not kill

nuf said

[JVS]

32. Some of my favorites

Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry. 1 Corinthians 7:1

10 Samuel told all the words of the LORD to the people who were asking him for a king. 11 He said, "This is what the king who will reign over you will do: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots. 12 Some he will assign to be commanders of thousands and commanders of fifties, and others to plow his ground and reap his harvest, and still others to make weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. 13 He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers. 14 He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. 15 He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants. 16 Your menservants and maidservants and the best of your cattle and donkeys he will take for his own use. 17 He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves. 18 When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, and the LORD will not answer you in that day." - 1st samuel 8:10-18

Finally this
So he called him in and asked him, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management, because you cannot be manager any longer' Luke 16:2

[Ezlivin]

33. Judges 19:29

"And when he was come into his house, he took a knife, and laid hold on his concubine, and divided her, limb by limb, into twelve pieces, and sent her throughout all the borders of Israel."

[Cha]

41. Oh that's a

good one.

[murray hill farm]

34. Hill said.."The golden Rule"

I do not believe that is a bible verse!!!! Anyone know?

[yodermon]

46. yes, it is.

Matthew 7:12

[mahatmakanejeeves]

35. I can think of two - actually several.

John 8:32

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

For one thing, it was the motto of the old Alexandria (Viginia) Gazette, at one time America's oldest daily newspaper. Two, and I love this, it concisely shows the correct use of "ye" and "you."

More, more. OK, one from "Moby Dick."

Matthew 6:19-21

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

I think that is so good.

Once upon a time, people would read books and know where these words came from.

It was not considered an sign of ignorance.

[tyedyeto]

36. Mine....

thou shalt not kill.

[Greylyn58]

37. What I would have said is my favorite quote by Thomas Jefferson

Not a bible verse, but relevant considering there is suppose to be a separation of church and state.

"Say nothing of my religion. It is known to God and myself alone. Its evidence before the world is to be sought in my life: if it has been honest and dutiful to society the religion which has regulated it cannot be a bad one."

~Thomas Jefferson

[mahatmakanejeeves]

51. One from the Jefferson Memorial:

"Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever:...."

More:

Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia: ch. 18

[Dukkha]

38. blessed are...

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

60. Obama said The Sermon on the Mount.

[Glorfindel]

43. Isaiah 32:8

"But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand." }(

[LostInAnomie]

45. Ezekiel 23:19-20

Eze 23:19 Yet she increased her harlotry, remembering the days of her youth, when she played the harlot in the land of Egypt

Eze 23:20 and doted upon her paramours there, whose members were like those of asses, and whose issue was like that of horses.

[ecstatic]

47. When he wasn't asking DUMB ass questions he was ranting inappropriately about his own personal views

as opposed to letting the candidates discuss the issues.

[neverforget]

49. I'd say "I'm not running for Preacher but for President of the United States."

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

50. "Mary had a little lamb"

I'm sure that's in there somewhere.

[RedCappedBandit]

52. I don't know.

My roommate doesn't believe in evolution.

WTF is the world this country coming to?

[JohnLocke]

54. Proverbs 29:18.

[superkia]

55. My mouth dropped open, What kind of political question was that?

Separation of church and state.

[soothsayer]

57. Jesus wept. (learned that one from The Walton's Christmas..!)

[aaronbees]

58. Someone should've chosen a "Song of Solomon" passage

That would've steamed things up ... :D

1 How beautiful are thy feet with shoes, O prince's daughter! the joints of thy thighs are like jewels, the work of the hands of a cunning workman.
2 Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor: thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies.
3 Thy two breasts are like two young roes that are twins.

[Swamp Rat]

61. When in the Course of human events...

My bible:
http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/declaration_transcript.html

[liberalsoldier5]

63. Christian = Delusional?

If so, please try and get out more. You're in a HUGE minority, and sound ignorant and uninformed (I'm sure you're not) when you refer to believe in God as such.

Most of our party, including myself, is Christian so I think it is entirely appropriate that they speak to their voters about our common faith. Good question, Tim!

[Jamastiene]

64. In the words of the great Johnny Lydon...

"Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?"

What a shitty litmus test for candidacy. :wtf: is right. I wish I could afford to move...to another planet...to get away from that shit once and for all.

[Heidi]

65. Completely inappropriate question. Recommended. (nt)