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Editor's note: Roland Martin is a syndicated columnist and author of "The First: President Barack Obama's Road to the White House." He is a commentator for the TV One cable network and host/managing editor of its Sunday morning news show, "Washington Watch with Roland Martin." (CNN) -- To those of my fellow evangelicals who are on the religious right, please, stop your fake trumpeting of biblical values if you're going to run roughshod over your biblical convictions and let your partisan views take center stage. When Mitt Romney was running for the GOP presidential nomination, many on the religious right were highly critical of his faith. The Southern Baptist Convention and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association characterized Mormonism as a cult. But Billy Graham's association scrubbed that view from its website in the wake of the Rev. Graham meeting with Romney. And at least one prominent Southern Baptist leader who called Mormonism a cult has put that aside in order to endorse the Republican nominee. The teachings of Jesus Christ are filled with examples of him helping the needy, feeding the hungry, healing the sick and wounded, and taking the haves to task for ignoring the have-nots. The Bible talks about Jesus spending his time with social outcasts and not basking in the glow of the 1%. So, Rev. Graham, why no mention of the poor, sick or needy in your newspaper ads? Graham, and so many others on the religious right, apparently want to narrow the Bible's teachings down to only abortion and same-s*x marriage. Does the rest of the Bible matter, or are we to tell Bible believers that one or two issues matter more than any other? I know the history of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, as well as Graham's son Franklin, helping the needy through Samaritan's Purse. But isn't it worth mentioning and advocating these issues to our presidential candidates? I wonder how Catholic bishops and nuns feel about Graham not advocating that Bible believers cast their ballots on the issue of health care? Should Bible believers not be concerned with Rep. Paul Ryan's proposals to massively cut programs that help the poor? CNN's Belief Blog: The faith angles behind the biggest stories Should Bible believers know about the fatherhood initiative launched by President Obama to shore up families and to confront the crisis of fatherless homes? Should Bible believers be concerned about the candidates' stance on guns and gun violence? Is that not a biblical issue, Rev. Graham? Should Bible believers be concerned about who prefers to end wars across the globe? Should Bible believers vote on who is best able to tear down the `-industrial complex that is destroying this country fiscally? Should Bible believers know who is more concerned about the rich getting richer? Seriously, Rev. Graham, are these not moral issues that should be considered? What has happened over the last 30 years is the religious right has perverted the Bible to fit its narrow view of what Christians should pay attention to. Abortion and homos*xuality. Nothing else matters. Well, my Bible is bigger than that. My faith is bigger than that. And my Jesus Christ cares about more than abortion and homos*xuality. Please, make your case about those two issues. But don't talk to me, Rev. Graham, Franklin Graham, or any other right-wing evangelical, about the sanctity of life when you are silent about such Graham, "America's pastor," has run full-page ads in national newspapers like the Washington Post and USA Today that are thinly veiled endorsements of Romney. In them, he shows he has forgotten big portions of biblical teaching. The ads read: "I believe it is vitally important that we cast our ballots for candidates who base their decisions on biblical principles and support the nation of Israel. I urge you to vote for those who protect the sanctity of life and support the biblical definition of marriage between a man and a woman." Billy Graham: Vote based on faith CNN Explains: Mormonism In a similar full-page ad that ran in Ohio's Columbus Dispatch on Sunday, Graham said: "We are at a crossroads and there are profound moral issues at stake. ... Please join me in praying for America, that we will turn out hearts back toward God." Graham is urging Americans to vote for candidates who base their decisions on "biblical principles," "support the nation of Israel," "protect the sanctity of life," and "support the biblical definition of marriage between a man and a woman." That's it. Nothing else. things as Trayvon Martin being gunned down or police brutality taking the lives of innocent Americans. I refuse to think the biblical and social justice issues touted by the Revs. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, Ralph Abernathy, C.T. Vivian, and countless other pastors during the civil rights movement aren't worth considering today. Support who you want, Rev. Graham, but don't dare limit the biblical values to what I can count on one hand.
Posted By: DAVID JOHNSON
Wednesday, October 24th 2012 at 6:17PM
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Hello to All,
Mr. Roland Martin complaint is a classic example of what I mean when I say that we Black Americans are the most ignorant people in this country and for good reasons. We are descendents of slaves and slaves are not intelligent people. Only God can handle our situation.
My point is that the Christian Bible does not belong to Mr. Martin because nowhere in this book is anything said about Black Americans. But, the Bible clearly expresses the events of the Jewish people and Mr. Martin is not a Jewish man, am I right. Any idiot could calculate from what I’ve just said that the Bible solely belongs to the Jewish people, would you agree?
Now, my second is this. Mr. Martin’s qualm with Mr. Graham based on the philosophy of the Bible Black Americans be treated better, am I right.
Well, I’ve saying that Black Americans only solution is that we become a sovereign people like the Children of Israel did.
This solution will put Mr. Martin’s Christian Bible back in the hands of White America where it belongs and would Mr. Martin in wonderful life of sovereignty in a country of our own that he would not have any more qualms with Rev. Graham, am I right.
Am I making any sense?
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 7:48AM
Harry Watley
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History, Scholarship and Science have revealed to 2012
Rev. Graham has ALWAYS supported the kingJames Version of european paganChristian thought that gave America, and the World, slaverAmericana 1492-1864......
Rev. Graham, Rev. Roland Martin ----- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, Ralph Abernathy, C.T. Vivian have ALWAYS supported the kingJames Version of european paganChristian thought that gave America, and the World, slaverAmericana 1492-1864......
Rev. Roland Martin ----- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, Ralph Abernathy, C.T. Vivian have always supported the slaverAmericana thought that the african MUST be thankful that the latinJesus --- slaverAMericana thought is a blessing
and as Judith A. Birt points out in her BlogSubject-------- Dividing To Conquer
Rev. Graham, Rev. Roland Martin ----- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, Ralph Abernathy, C.T. Vivian--etc----kingJames Version --- DID ' Divide to Conquer, Monotheism'
and there is NO HISTORY of yet, the jews, hebrews and Muslim Believers accepting the Division of the Family of Adaam(as) by------ kingJames Version
Believers' thoughts are governed by :
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Sûrat AzZumar
(The Different Groups, Communities) XXXIX
In the Name of Allâah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
1. The revelation of AlQur’âan is from Allâah, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
2. We have sent down AlQur'aan to you Mohamed in truth: So worship Allâah (Alone) by doing righteous deeds sincerely for Allâah’s sake only.
3. AdDeen of worship and obedience is for Allâah only. Those who take Auliyâ’ (idols, lords, gods, intermediators) besides Him say: "We worship them so that they may bring us near to Allâah." Allâah will judge between them concerning their differences. Allâah does not guide a liar, and a disbeliever.
4. Had Allâah willed to take a son or offspring, He could have chosen whom He willed out of those whom He created. But glory be to Him! (He is above such things). He is Allâah, the One, the Irresistible.
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 8:47AM
powell robert
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man is truly blind and it is no more evident in the response from Harry and Robert ,lets look at what they are trying to say so we can open their eyes to the truth and kill these fable stories .
Harry says ''BLACK AMERICA ''history started when we came to the shores of america in slave ships '' and black america worships a white christian bible,and black people in america needs there own sovereignty in a country belonging to black america and run by black america !
what is wrong with this picture from a scholarship perspective ?
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 11:11AM
DAVID JOHNSON
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ok now Harry says ''BLACK AMERICA ''history started when we came to the shores of america in slave ships is this true of false ? lets look at the facts and only facts ,,,
FACT 1 ,,,,,When the European comes to a country, the first thing he does is to laugh at your God and your God concept. And the next thing is to make you laugh at your own God concept. Then he don't have to build no jails for you then, cause he's got you in a jail more binding than iron can ever put you.
Anytime you turn on your own concept of God, you are no longer a free man. No one needs to put chains on your body, because the chains are on your mind,
FACT 2 ,,,,,,,When we gain knowledge of our past, it leaves an impression on our minds. This is more than just mere representation, but also has the power to inspire and direct us. When we discover ourselves, it provides a social and cultural context. Without clarification in our minds, of our origin, we cannot understand our current role in the world or the problems that are particular to us as a people.
More than just a collection of names, dates and dead things, history is a living, omnipresent thing. It is part of our everyday live
FACT 3,,,, Jewish people, are a nation and an ethnoreligious group, originating in the Israelites or Hebrews of the Ancient Near East. The Jewish ethnicity, nationality, and religion are strongly interrelated, as Judaism is the traditional faith of the Jewish nation.[3][4][5] Converts to Judaism, whose status as Jews within the Jewish ethnos is equal to those born into it, have been absorbed into the Jewish people throughout the millennia.
QUESTION ,,,,IF someone robs you of your history and your religion then brainwash you into believing that you have no history and you find out it was all a lie what are you going to do keep believe in the lie or find the path of the truth ?? do the math ,,,most will find the path of TRUTH.
HARRY here is a simple question for you and Robert ,,why is it that Ethiopia and Egypt are mentioned more than any other countries in the Bible. Ethiopia is known in the Bible as Cush. Egypt is known as Mizraim. Mizraim and Cush are two sons of Ham. Mizraim is translated–Egypt and Cush Ethiopia. …I know your view is common among African American studies-types, but it doesn’t seem to be borne out by historical record. rwmember the white man re wrote his-story not history for black america ,,,we all know it was a lie ,,,lets get past that now !
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 11:45AM
DAVID JOHNSON
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i will wait for you guys to answer this simple question !!
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 11:46AM
DAVID JOHNSON
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Americans and Europeans assume that the Bible is about them, but the Bible is about my ancient ancestors and me….DAVID JOHNSON
Modern-day Jews see the Bible as a record of their history because the King James Bible is centered on the history of Israel.
The Jewish people of Europe and America still carry African Tribal names. They carry the names of their ancestors who were Africans.
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 12:10PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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SORRY TO BURST YOUR BUBBLE HARRY AND ROBERT BUT FACT IS FACT ,,,,,,,Statistically, the Lemba people from Southeast Africa are more Jewish than European Jews. In a particular Lemba Clan known as the Buba Clan, 53 percent of the males carry the unique DNA signature of Jewish priests. Males form the Lemba Tribe carry a higher incidence of the Jewish priestly DNA signature than the European and American Jewish population.
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 12:12PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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We as Black People have been lied to for EVER! WE have forgotten our GREAT PAST due to european quest for money and control. Our true heritage started not here on earth, but we are Star Children from Star Races. 2012 may mark the time when our DNA and our righteous hearts prove how great we truly are. Ever wonder why they hate US so much? What did we ever in history do to them? We do not share the same DNA of the europeans that is why they have so much contempt and jealousy towards US. We are the best there is! Our bodies contain things that they will NEVER genetically contain. So how are we less than they are? Wake up my Great People. There is a diabolical plot to keep US from remembering who we are, to shame US into thinking we are less than them. They took advantage of everything they could to gain an advantage over US! Only to then turn the tables on US so that they could make US feel inferior, (not the key word FEAR). I have been fortunate to have been taught by some Master Teachers,,,and will keep the light of truth......on !
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 12:41PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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@ ROBERT ,,,,,Color does matter Europeans have tried to keep us from the truth, a lie goes a long way. That is why some black people still choose to go to church.
And that doesn’t even matter either, because as a person of African descent
I know that all religion originated from BLACK PEOPLE! I did my research, and I know the truth will set you free. And for all of you that ask, why does color matter I have one word for you MELANIN, now do your own research on that....
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 12:43PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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The original biblical and Hebrew Jews were a black African people. The present day counterfeit Jews are white people from Europe called “Khazar’s”, and they usurped the real Jews. However, the real black African and African American Jews can, and have proved that they are the descendents of the original Jews by way of Genetic testing-which has proven not only that they are the real and direct descendents of the original black African Jews, but a approximation of the tribe they are from, too.
The present white Khazar Jews are converted Jews-and are not even the descendents of the original black Jews of Africa-and DNA testing has already proven this-even after the Khazar’s tried to tamper with the testing in order to justify their immoral and violent occupation of north central Israel. The black Jews already have their established homelands in Southern Israel, and have for over 50 years now. No black can even enter Israel without being genetically tested to prove they are a Jew first.
Presently, there are over 5000 African Americans living in the black Jewish settlements of southern Israel, and millions more living in the various black Jewish settlements on the African Continent. The present converted white Khazar Jews of Israel can try and claim that anyone speaking negatively against them are “anti-Semitic”, however, they are not Semitic, but converted Jews who are unlawfully occupying Israel, and helping bring the American economy to its knees for their own economic goals, and to try and gain world power. They know they have to destroy the present super power, and they know that getting America embroiled in war is a quick way of accomplishing this.
The Khazar’s used tactics and strategies like this in Ancient times because they were successful-and they are using them today with America, while pretending to be America’s friend-because these tactics are successful. However, their future has already been foretold in the book Ezekiel…
…The original Jews in Africa 2000 years ago were a Black African people as an
ethnic group. (Massey: Egypt Light of the Word p.501) Many of them still are
Black, in northern Africa such as the Falasha Jews of Ethiopia.
A New York Times editorial (3/2/84) described them as “a lost tribe that has
kept its identity for more than 2,000 years in a remote corner of Africa.”
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 12:44PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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Ignorant
1. lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned
2. lacking knowledge or information as to a particular subject or fact:
3. uninformed; unaware.
4. due to or showing lack of knowledge or training:
Arrogance
offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride.
Stupid
1. lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
2. characterized by or proceeding from mental dullness; foolish; senseless: a stupid question.
3. tediously dull, especially due to lack of meaning or sense; inane; pointless: a stupid party.
4. annoying or irritating; troublesome: Turn off that stupid radio.
5. in a state of stupor; stupefied: stupid from fatigue.
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 12:49PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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Now we come to Muḥammad. Americans and Europeans have heard a number of stories about the Prophet which they have thought to be true, although the narrators were either ignorant or antagonistic: most of them were clergy; others were ignorant Muslims who repeated unfounded traditions about Muḥammad which they ignorantly believed to be to His praise.
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 2:12PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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NOW Robert Powell you will start name calling and using insults in order to blow smoke on this scholarship information but hay that what ( IGNORANT people like you do)
1. lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned
2. lacking knowledge or information as to a particular subject or fact:
3. uninformed; unaware.
4. due to or showing lack of knowledge or training:
So Robert despite your double down ignorance I will shatter you quest to defame my intl and bring forth light that produces ''life '' to the minds of my people ...
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 2:48PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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HERE IS ROBERTS RESPONSE TO THIS WHOLE POST ,,,,
please.......
History, Scholarship and Science 2012
ROBERT POWELL believes that MONOTHEISTIC belief has its GENESIS long ago
ROBERT POWELL believes that MONOTHEISTIC belief has its GENESIS with the Creator of Adaam(as) and Represents the Developement of the Family of Adaam(as)
ROBERT POWELL believes that the Creator of Adaam(as) did NOT make a 'blackieMan, or a 'whitieMan' or an africanEuropeanAsia------JUST MANKIND
ROBERT POWELL believes that the Creator of Adaam(as) has given His Words, AtTaurat, AlInjeel, AzZaboor, AlQur'aan--------to Great Prophets from Nuh, thru Ibraham, Yusuf, Musa, Isa.....to Mohamed(asam)
jews, hebrews and Muslim Believers agree
and NONE of these books, words or prophets of the Creator of Adaam(as) SPOKE or had ANYTHING in common with--kingJames Version of paganEurope thinking of Anything.....!
IN MY OPINION, and the HISTORY of the USA-----kingJames Version is the basis of slaverAmericana 1492-1864; genocidaNativa, colonization by Europe AND the 'blackie/whitie' RACIST Evil and Ignorance of PAST History.......
RobertPowell NEVER has SPOUTED anyKingJames version............from europe but i was born there.........
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biaKing, charmellLee, 68HARRY, revGraham, revMartin, revRomney, kkk, the 'blackSoldier'--RepAdamWest-etc. ---- all the SPOUT ---kingJamesVersion RACIST Evil nonSENSE......biaKing writes, "I know that all religion originated from BLACK PEOPLE!"------
-there were NO 'blackPeople' til European paganChristian Racialism MADE that up.....
i RobertPowell--- am NOT a RACIALIST----- LIKE, the 'blackGroup' of --biaKing, charmellLee, 68HARRY, revGraham, revMartin, revRomney, kkk, the 'blackSoldier'--RepAdamWest
youAll Racialistic Racists are the Evil in the concrete of paganChristianity......
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 9:39PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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IGNORANTS is at a all time high ,,, lol
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 9:41PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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STEVE ,Charmell ,IS a good friend of mine she was not talking to you so back off !
Thursday, October 25th 2012 at 10:07PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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Sorry, I didn't know.
Friday, October 26th 2012 at 1:00AM
Steve Williams
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This message will self destruct.
Friday, October 26th 2012 at 1:03AM
Steve Williams
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Hello David & Ms. Lee,
I never said that Black Americans came to this country on slave ships. I said that Black Americans came into existence in this country and not in Africa.
Before we can move forward you David and Ms. Lee must be truthful and honest, okay.
Friday, October 26th 2012 at 6:36AM
Harry Watley
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harry you need to stop now your trying to pinpoint things while your all over the place ,,we are moving forward ,with out you ,,you are truly out out your league you cannot deputes nothing here so your case is close sit down get a pen and learn the truth about black people and our history !,,sush,,,and keep the noise down, others are watching and trying to learn !
Friday, October 26th 2012 at 11:30AM
DAVID JOHNSON
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Graham, "America's pastor," has run full-page ads in national newspapers like the Washington Post and USA Today that are thinly veiled endorsements of Romney. In them, he shows he has forgotten big portions of biblical teaching.
The ads read: "I believe it is vitally important that we cast our ballots for candidates who base their decisions on biblical principles and support the nation of Israel. I urge you to vote for those who protect the sanctity of life and support the biblical definition of marriage between a man and a woman."
Billy Graham: Vote based on faith CNN Explains: Mormonism
In a similar full-page ad that ran in Ohio's Columbus Dispatch on Sunday, Graham said: "We are at a crossroads and there are profound moral issues at stake. ... Please join me in praying for America, that we will turn out hearts back toward God."
Graham is urging Americans to vote for candidates who base their decisions on "biblical principles," "support the nation of Israel," "protect the sanctity of life," and "support the biblical definition of marriage between a man and a woman."
That's it. Nothing else.
things as Trayvon Martin being gunned down or police brutality taking the lives of innocent Americans.
I refuse to think the biblical and social justice issues touted by the Revs. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Shuttlesworth, Ralph Abernathy, C.T. Vivian, and countless other pastors during the civil rights movement aren't worth considering today.
Support who you want, Rev. Graham, but don't dare limit the biblical values to what I can count on one hand,,,
Friday, October 26th 2012 at 11:32AM
DAVID JOHNSON
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Hello Ms. Lee,
Since you are a new comer I’ll personally tell you how we shall over come.
Our only permanent solution is to become a sovereign people on a reasonable and fertile portion of this continent that we can call our very own country with borders and it is going to happen in my life-time.
In other words, how we shall over come is developing the desire to become a sovereign people that we will have our hands on the wheels of our own destiny. Nothing is workable.
I am the way and beside me there is no other way for us Black Americans.
Friday, October 26th 2012 at 3:49PM
Harry Watley
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Harry nice way to avoid the facts i have set before you ,but here is the thing ,,,
facts dont change no matter what you do or dont do !
Friday, October 26th 2012 at 4:17PM
DAVID JOHNSON
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...and, does this fit the idea of 'different'...robert and Harry are forever reinventing other (making them different than what they identify themselves as) so rome not on "I" will refer to robert and Harry as Rev. or Minister. (smile)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA
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...oh and one more thing...REV. BILLY GRAHAM HAS BEEN THE MINISTER OF ALL OF OUR PRESIDENTS IN MY LIFE TIME...
BE THEY REPUBLICANS OR DEMOCRATS EXCEPT OUR PRESENT PRESIDENT PRESIDENT...HIS SON DID NOT GET BLACK CHRISTIANS DON'T GET TAUGHT THE WORDS OF GOD FROM OUT OF THIN AIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
ANY WONDER WHY THIS IS SO?!? (NUP/ SMILE)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA
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Actually if is too bad that so few people know that both Roland Martin and professor Michael dyson are Ministers. (smile)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA
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