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Originally Posted by Knight

I'm struggling to figure out why this is such a big news story. Is this the best they can do to tarnish Santorum? And is it a wise criticism?

Doesn't Romney believe in Satan? How about Ron Paul?

We know that Obama believes in Satan.... he sees him in the mirror every morning when he brushes his teeth.

Glad I wasn't taking a drink when I read that!

Yeah, the best they can do is try and paint him as a "fanatic", and that is the goal. One is only allowed to be Christian if they are wishy washy and PC, at least according to the MSM.

Originally Posted by Granite

It may be considered newsworthy because Santorum's more outspoken and blunter about matters of faith than any other candidate. Hard to imagine Newt, Mitt, or even Ron Paul (much less POTUS) coming right out and talking seriously about the devil.

That is a strength, in my book. The erst claim faith, but they won't stand up and stick with it, regarding moral issues.

Originally Posted by Granite

Yes, if they were honest they'd say they did.

Says a lot, doesn't it? Personally, i find it sickening that people say it's wrong to question the president's faith (whatever that might actually be), wrong to question Romney's belief, and don't even mention Gingrich's faith, but they find it acceptable to attack Santorum over HIS faith. Double standards, anyone?

Originally Posted by MrRadish

Referring to 'The Devil' in a public speech to an audience that includes non-Christians seems to either imply a belief in a literal being or a poor grasp of rhetorical technique.

I'm only going based on what Christians I know personally have said to me. I didn't say that 'most' Christians have that opinion regarding Satan, especially not in the USA - I'm just saying that I know a decent number who believe in a figurative Satan rather than a literal being, that's all.

Well, I have a belief that Satan is a literal being. Don't see why that would be any more difficult to believe that a belief in God. If one accepts God, and the Bible, then one has to accept a real person that is Satan. God tells us He created that fallen angel, so it's logical. It's true, though, that some don't believe in a literal Satan. They are wrong, but they believe that way.

Originally Posted by Dr.Watson

Santorum's the perfect candidate to elect as president for those who drool in anticipation for America the "Brave and Free" to be turned into an oppressive, sexist theocracy. The Christian version of any Islamic Fundy Nation. Want your life dictated by the vapid interpretation of an ancient myth-book, from woefully ignorant and profoundly stupid men? Yes, with cherries on top? Than Santorum is the guy.

Your response is a perfect example of why they are going after Santorum in this fashion.

Originally Posted by Iconoclast

The liberals in the media believe that those who believe in either God or Satan are foolish people who can't except reality. People who are superstitious and see God or Satan behind everything. They believe that science has proven the bible is false because of evolution and thus people who believe in such foolishness are a danger to society since they are or will be making decisions based on a false premise. So to those in the media this is a total disqualifier for public office.

Exactly (and the quote above yours demonstrates this well).

Originally Posted by Sum1sGruj

You just don't know anything about religious affairs, that's all. As a Christian, I have a duty to not let some Judaic person go in office and turn the tides even further against Christendom. You are a rotten atheist

I think the dumbest thing Christians could do is put Jews over Muslims. I mean, Islam is the only other religion that includes Jesus period, and the Jews pretty much have their finger up at both and none of them have humility period.
But that makes me an anti-semite? You are a moron, Granite, go mind your business.

I think you should recheck your Bible, because it tells us that those who stand with Israel stand with God, and those against are against Him, because they are His chosen people. That doesn't state they do everything right (and in fact the Bible makes it clear they don't), but nonetheless, God chose them. Whether we understand His reasons or not, it doesn't matter. I find your statement a bit off myself. It's as though you fear them, and that seems to indicate a bias. Maybe I am wrong, but that is how it came across. Not trying to argue or offend, just trying to clarify and understand.