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22. I was disgusted at the phony God stuff that Trump tried to sell.

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Wed Dec 7, 2022, 12:25 AM

Dec 2022

Warnock’s faith is genuine.

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Pretty disgusted with all the god stuff in Warnock's speech (nt) [View all] NoRethugFriends Dec 2022 OP

Too bad. Cha Dec 2022 #1

Bwah! electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #78

Yes. It's that "Democrats can be too big of a tent" thing. betsuni Dec 2022 #142

As an athiest, I'll take talk about God over talk about vampires and werewolves any day! Towlie Dec 2022 #220

lol... well there ya go! Cha Dec 2022 #221

He's the pastor of Martin Luther King's church relayerbob Dec 2022 #2

Yeah get over it. What matters is, does he practice what he preaches. vlyons Dec 2022 #41

Yes! MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #61

Oh, I'd forgotten he's Pastor of MLK's church! Wow, righteous! electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #81

He's a pastor. What did you expect? Ocelot II Dec 2022 #3

Agree totally! He uses his Christianity the way it should be...loving all hating none PortTack Dec 2022 #137

He's a minister. MiniMe Dec 2022 #4

And he expressed love for his mother too. How outrageous. grantcart Dec 2022 #5

Beyond outrageous! H2O Man Dec 2022 #76

you have such a dry sense of humor CatWoman Dec 2022 #164

The frikkin' fact that she was picking cotton way back, and now her son has achieved a full Senate.. electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #83

He is a preacher Botany Dec 2022 #6

He's a preacher... Wednesdays Dec 2022 #7

Meh...he's a preacher... Wounded Bear Dec 2022 #8

Why? He is a preacher. Claustrum Dec 2022 #9

👍 electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #86

He's the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church (MLK's own church) hlthe2b Dec 2022 #10

OP sounds SO negative and not what the USA is all about. I wish this thread had not been posted Trueblue1968 Dec 2022 #47

Why? Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2022 #163

+1 Arazi Dec 2022 #166

True, but that does not prohibit individuals who are in government from being religious. Caliman73 Dec 2022 #195

Fully understand that. The issue for me is that it is exculsionary. Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2022 #197

I feel no exclusion. He is talking about his personal beliefs, which are shared by many. Caliman73 Dec 2022 #205

It's not that I don't have use for it; it's that it doesn't belong in our government. Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2022 #206

And our secular government allows freedom of speech even for lawmakers ripcord Dec 2022 #242

I agree.. it is a form of bigotry. Demsrule86 Dec 2022 #199

John Lewis was a member of that church LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2022 #128

Why? He's a pastor. GP6971 Dec 2022 #11

What's wrong with you? qazplm135 Dec 2022 #12

He's a preacher. Sogo Dec 2022 #13

That's just who he is. ananda Dec 2022 #14

You don't know anything about Sen Warnock, do you? SYFROYH Dec 2022 #15

👍 electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #92

Kudos to you..setting a high standard! PortTack Dec 2022 #138

That's odd since everyone knows he is a preacher. blm Dec 2022 #16

Yes I do NoRethugFriends Dec 2022 #23

It's who he is, so it's not faked like those blm Dec 2022 #53

Ty electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #95

Right. H2O Man Dec 2022 #80

I don't think railing against it helps Dorian Gray Dec 2022 #146

You do understand that religion informs people's worldview right? Caliman73 Dec 2022 #196

thank you Skittles Dec 2022 #228

He's not forcing his beliefs on anyone but he has a right ecstatic Dec 2022 #17

THIS!! Samrob Dec 2022 #56

You couldn't give us one whole night to be happy Glorfindel Dec 2022 #18

He has his god, I have none, just a choice Lemonwurst Dec 2022 #19

And Senator/Reverend Warnock is not insisting his god must be yours, Ocelot II Dec 2022 #28

That's all you got? ornotna Dec 2022 #20

Would you have prefered Walker? Polybius Dec 2022 #21

Post removed Post removed Dec 2022 #26

So is that a yes? Polybius Dec 2022 #33

Lol Sky Jewels Dec 2022 #108

I was disgusted at the phony God stuff that Trump tried to sell. tavernier Dec 2022 #22

I know it is NoRethugFriends Dec 2022 #29

If you know Warnock is genuine in his faith, why call him out? MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #54

Why bring that supernatural b.s. into a secular process? Sky Jewels Dec 2022 #109

Because everyone is free to thank god Dorian Gray Dec 2022 #147

Why not for once have someone represent what Christianity is SUPPOSED to be? AntivaxHunters Dec 2022 #157

Thank you! JanLip Dec 2022 #182

Ummm, because it's a free country? MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2022 #174

He's also free to not say it in a political context. He can save it for his parishoners. Sky Jewels Dec 2022 #184

Preach it! inthewind21 Dec 2022 #185

+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2022 #225

He made the choice that is his choice to make. Caliman73 Dec 2022 #204

Well, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. nt MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2022 #224

go to bed chillfactor Dec 2022 #24

I get as annoyed with people's reverence to magical creatures as anyone Hugh_Lebowski Dec 2022 #25

This thread equals dumb thread. MontanaFarmer Dec 2022 #27

Of course I supported him, and I do know his excellent voting record NoRethugFriends Dec 2022 #32

Right jcgoldie Dec 2022 #46

ok, you have a different agenda Shellback Squid Dec 2022 #30

What is wrong with you?? He's a pastor!! Pisces Dec 2022 #31

Pretty disgusted that you're putting up an intentionally divisive post Sogo Dec 2022 #34

As a Jew, I really admire Senator Warren LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2022 #131

This! AKwannabe Dec 2022 #134

He's also lifted up multiple Jewish people in the speech Clash City Rocker Dec 2022 #35

Not inclusive of atheists. NoRethugFriends Dec 2022 #40

Okay, so you just wanted him to lose Clash City Rocker Dec 2022 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author Hekate Dec 2022 #123

Do you even know who Viola Liuzzo & Chaney, Schwerner & Goodman were? They were murdered... Hekate Dec 2022 #139

Thank you for this background Dorian Gray Dec 2022 #148

You are more than welcome Hekate Dec 2022 #227

As an atheist personally, I'm loving this speech. Grown2Hate Dec 2022 #36

Great speech in general, but, yeah, I'm beyond sick of Sky Jewels Dec 2022 #37

Yes. Thank you. NoRethugFriends Dec 2022 #38

IMO, there's no need to bring supernatural nonsense into Sky Jewels Dec 2022 #49

Well, you know the old saying, MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2022 #175

*sigh* Please don't. nolabear Dec 2022 #39

There are Christian Democrats. I'm one! MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #42

i am too ... Rev Warnock is wonderful Trueblue1968 Dec 2022 #51

He is! So are many of our Dems! We all love Pelosi, MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #58

Totally agree! JanLip Dec 2022 #183

Elect a pastor, you get a sermon. Stinky The Clown Dec 2022 #43

This atheist loves Warnock. Pinback Dec 2022 #44

Fully agree with your last sentence. wnylib Dec 2022 #125

JESUS aquaman Dec 2022 #45

He's a preacher, isn't he ??? DemocraticPatriot Dec 2022 #48

We could use a few more religious guys like Warnock in the Senate. GoodRaisin Dec 2022 #50

I finally found the link... blame me DemocraticPatriot Dec 2022 #55

I do also. Demsrule86 Dec 2022 #200

Well I consider myself a Christian progressive mvd Dec 2022 #57

It wasn't. It was just a good man's acceptance speech. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #60

Agreed mvd Dec 2022 #62

There was absolutely nothing threatening in Reverend Warnock speech. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #64

I don't see it as derogatory. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #71

I'm sure you feel better now, go in peace. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #84

I don't, but peace be unto you too. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #87

I'm sorry, vetting is often cleansing. I thank you for wishing me also peace. MerryBlooms Dec 2022 #99

So inthewind21 Dec 2022 #189

Agreed relayerbob Dec 2022 #91

+1, uponit7771 Dec 2022 #172

While I'd rather see politics more secular as an atheist, since Warnock has no agenda... Silent3 Dec 2022 #59

I'm an atheist, Lefta Dissenter Dec 2022 #63

Ty 👍 electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #103

Some people will try to kill the joy in every moment marmar Dec 2022 #65

It's not a killjoy. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #68

And nothing he said indicates he's forcing religion on anybody.... marmar Dec 2022 #72

Not at all. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #77

Unless you're a Georgia voter you're not "hiring" him for anything marmar Dec 2022 #90

Do the things he votes on apply only to Georgia voters? FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #96

Agreed. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #66

Some people insist on pissing inside our big tent. Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #67

And some would like to throw out all who don't see things their way. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #69

Is that a confession? Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #70

Not at all. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #73

There is no "religious test" here. Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #79

You're wrong. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #82

LOL. Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #89

No, I clearly am the one who does understand that. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #98

You don't understand that someone speaking about their faith isn't a "religious test." Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #100

What does anyone's "faith" have to do with their qualifications for a job? FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #104

Changing the goalposts now that your argument about the Constitution crapped out? Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #105

I changed nothing, but of course you know that. FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #107

Denialism is strong with you. Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #112

Okay, allow me H2O Man Dec 2022 #121

Love you man! Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #122

He's no being "evangelical" he's not forcing you to believe electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #106

Do you know why that article says wnylib Dec 2022 #126

I strongly disagree with your interpretation of the Constitution LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2022 #129

No, you very clearly don't. Jedi Guy Dec 2022 #168

Are you saying that no politician can mention "God" in their speech? Polybius Dec 2022 #194

And just who is trying to throw anyone out of our big tent? MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2022 #179

Gosh. H2O Man Dec 2022 #74

Uhhhh... He's a Reverand... electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #75

Is the job of Senator FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #85

The speech H2O Man Dec 2022 #88

Is he not a Senator now? FoxNewsSucks Dec 2022 #94

Perhaps you are unaware, H2O Man Dec 2022 #114

Some advice inthewind21 Dec 2022 #193

This is his victory speech. Doesn't mean he's going to spend most or anytime "sermonizing" in The .. electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #113

It appears that H2O Man Dec 2022 #116

Got it. 👍 electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #118

I Think RobinA Dec 2022 #247

Exactly. Sky Jewels Dec 2022 #192

One person's "nonesense"... old as dirt Dec 2022 #210

Amen.... aquaman Dec 2022 #93

👍 electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #111

Biden often references God in his speeches sarisataka Dec 2022 #97

Personally, I wish he wouldn't. Sky Jewels Dec 2022 #187

Well it Is a free country. Nothing wrong with having faith. Demsrule86 Dec 2022 #201

"Faith" has done untold harm to this nation and to the planet. Sky Jewels Dec 2022 #202

Let's play shoe on the other foot, out of curiosity GusBob Dec 2022 #101

You know it. This is a pretty epic swarm we got going here in response Scrivener7 Dec 2022 #212

if i recall correctly, it was complete shoe on the other foot GusBob Dec 2022 #213

Personally, I have no problem with Warnock referring to god. Scrivener7 Dec 2022 #214

Agreed GusBob Dec 2022 #218

Why Would We RobinA Dec 2022 #248

But the reaction here has not been the same GusBob Dec 2022 #250

There would be actual criticism of Hucklebee. old as dirt Dec 2022 #251

This is still America, still a Democracy, and it still has a constitution which guarantees liberty lees1975 Dec 2022 #102

Ty! electric_blue68 Dec 2022 #110

Better coming from Warnock... DemocraticPatriot Dec 2022 #115

As a non-religious, it doesn't bother me at all XorXor Dec 2022 #117

Newsflash: Freedom of religion is in the very first amendment... brush Dec 2022 #119

He's a minister Hekate Dec 2022 #120

Listening now (rerun) & it is a great speech, full of the oral poetry of the Black South Hekate Dec 2022 #124

Welcome to DU. As an atheist, I'd rather have Warnock, who practices his belief's GoneOffShore Dec 2022 #127

Yes, horses for courses. Celerity Dec 2022 #132

A vote is a type of prayer for the type of world we desire LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2022 #130

I watched his speech when MSNBC ran it a second time. Senator Rev. Warnock is very special... Hekate Dec 2022 #140

He. Is. A. Pastor. AKwannabe Dec 2022 #133

Can anyone point to even one piece of legislation where he seems to broach Church/State? Kennah Dec 2022 #135

I don't think the OP has ANY friends! Cattledog Dec 2022 #136

Op has one or two here cheering on. nt MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2022 #181

I never heard it DFW Dec 2022 #141

He's being authentic. Thought that was good. betsuni Dec 2022 #143

Depends On What RobinA Dec 2022 #249

What does that mean? betsuni Dec 2022 #253

Sure, Jan obamanut2012 Dec 2022 #144

Perhaps NoRFriends needs us to call the manager? GoneOffShore Dec 2022 #153

Think positive and see it as a counterweight. KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2022 #145

Keep church and state separate malaise Dec 2022 #149

Has he not jeep (kept) church and state separate? betsuni Dec 2022 #151

This message was self-deleted by its author malaise Dec 2022 #150

Don't worry. You'll get over it in a minute or two. n/t LuckyCharms Dec 2022 #152

Pretty ecstatic that Karma13612 Dec 2022 #154

He's a pastor. AngryOldDem Dec 2022 #155

This thread may hold a record: PCIntern Dec 2022 #156

Possibly two records sarisataka Dec 2022 #165

If you were actually disgusted, you'd have stopped watching it. Kaleva Dec 2022 #158

Isn't he a Reverend? ellie Dec 2022 #159

Cope Tarc Dec 2022 #160

Sounds serious. Torchlight Dec 2022 #161

Here's the text of the offending speech in full. old as dirt Dec 2022 #162

Glad to see your comment receiving the scorn it deserves. Paladin Dec 2022 #167

Im not disgusted but I too wish there was far far less of this bullshit Arazi Dec 2022 #169

Amen Emile Dec 2022 #178

Same. Sky Jewels Dec 2022 #188

Shocking that REVEREND Warnock would be referencing God. Crunchy Frog Dec 2022 #170

He's a minister mcar Dec 2022 #171

Yeah? MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2022 #173

Post removed Post removed Dec 2022 #176

That's like being disgusted with all of the football stuff coming from Tom Brady. Renew Deal Dec 2022 #177

That's who he is and he isn't changing for you, me, or anybody. DemocratSinceBirth Dec 2022 #180

Isn't he, like, a Pastor? ismnotwasm Dec 2022 #186

The African American church is an essential crucible for political and social justice mobilization iemanja Dec 2022 #190

You'll be alright. Rub some dirt on it and walk it off. BannonsLiver Dec 2022 #191

Pretty disgusted by this post. Demsrule86 Dec 2022 #198

The post right above yours suggests you rub some dirt on it and walk it off. Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2022 #207

What? The Revolution Dec 2022 #208

"life begins at conception, which is not outrageous from a biological perspective" Yeah, it is Cuthbert Allgood Dec 2022 #209

Obviously The Revolution Dec 2022 #215

You should've been here around the time of Obama's first inauguration Rob H. Dec 2022 #203

Come to think of it.... That was strange on Obama's part. Willis88 Dec 2022 #241

He's a Christian minister. yardwork Dec 2022 #211

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2022 #216

One thing i really really believe here. bluestarone Dec 2022 #217

For this thread LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2022 #219

Good on you for raising this topic. Music Man Dec 2022 #222

+1 leftstreet Dec 2022 #223

+2 Emile Dec 2022 #226

I can see why people are hesitant to point it out Skittles Dec 2022 #229

Great post. Celerity Dec 2022 #230

+5 Scrivener7 Dec 2022 #232

Disgust with Sen. Warnock's culture... old as dirt Dec 2022 #233

Kay. Then by all means, keep up this absurd pile-on because you disagree Scrivener7 Dec 2022 #235

If you see my posting the actual content... old as dirt Dec 2022 #238

It's all about context with me. AngryOldDem Dec 2022 #236

I'm Throwing My Lot In With This Clique. ruet Dec 2022 #246

He's in the Bible Belt and needs the support of people of faith cherish44 Dec 2022 #231

No God, no Warnock, no senate majority. Count your blessings. nt oasis Dec 2022 #234

ok Francis Shellback Squid Dec 2022 #237

Why? kentuck Dec 2022 #239

Rev. Warnock was arrested for praying in the Rotunda in 2017. old as dirt Dec 2022 #240

I am honestly amazed at how many people wrongly believe they have a right to freedom from religion ripcord Dec 2022 #243

This is culturally part of the language of resistance in the African JCMach1 Dec 2022 #244

This is true of my wife's culture as well. old as dirt Dec 2022 #245

++ JCMach1 Dec 2022 #252

+1 Yes, the Democratic Party is not "too big of a tent." betsuni Dec 2022 #254