What Obama can teach Jesus

Ilion

fred_

DoD blocks youtube, summarize anyone?

Ilion

Fortunately, it's only 2 minutes, so I'll try to write a transcript: While Barack Obama is in the Middle East, he brought to mind another great leader who made waves there too: that's right, Jesus Christ. While many people think Obama draws inspiration from Jesus, I see it the other way around: I mean, what could Christ learn from Obama? There were times when Jesus was plagued with doubt and wondered if he was up to the task; but this doesn't happen with Obama. Some call it arrogance, but I call it 'spiritual confidence.' Seriously, would Obama have told God, "Sorry, Dad, I can't die for everyone's sins, I'd rather build canoes." No way! Obama just says, "Bring it on, God!" Jesus also took grief for hanging with paupers, thieves, even a scorned woman. But just marvel at the way Obama stuck by a controversial ‘life partner,’ as well as his pal in the Weather Underground; that’s loyalty, Jesus! And yet Obama also knew it was time to cut the strings, as he did with Reverend Wright. If only Jesus had done the same with Judas. Jesus was only 33, and aside from carpentry, what experience did he have in saving the world? Did he ever run a corporation, hold public office for many years, or fight in a war? No, no, and no; a holy trinity of nos, like Obama. But Obama is older than Jesus; he went to better schools, he can speak more languages, and he did narcotics! So, you could say, “he’s been there, and done that,” and that’s good. Some say Jesus flip-flops: on one hand he preaches forgiveness, on the other he mentions Hell. But by seeing how Obama shifts beliefs to gain political advantage, you can see how all great leaders are willing to change. I mean, if you keep falling down, maybe it’s time to buy a better cross. And sure, Jesus Christ had a funny name, but here’re some other funny names: Gandhi, Confucius, Obama, Pitt. Meanwhile, here’re some more common names: Koresh, Manson, Bush. You get the picture. And if you disagree with me, then you, sir, are worse than Hitler!

fred_

Ilíon wrote:

And if you disagree with me, then you, sir, are worse than Hitler!

or perhaps I think differently

Ilion

fred_ wrote:

or perhaps I think differently

You'll certainly fit right in. Yet: are you sure about that?