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Billy email MADBillyD@aol.com on Friday, August 15, 2008 11:36:00 PM
The Rev. Rick Warren is so prominent and respected that just being seen with him is a boon for any presidential candidate. For Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama, their appearances at a forum Saturday night at Warren's evangelical California megachurch bring risks along with rewards.
The event will play to one of Obama's strengths, talking about his Christian faith, but it will also underscore the gulf between his views and those of the most conservative Christian voters.
Many of McCain's positions are more in line with the evangelical worldview, but he is uncomfortable — and some critics say unconvincing — while talking about his personal beliefs.
(I have mixed emotions on this. I believe the church should just be about preaching Jesus and teaching His word not a place for those running for office to get votes. At the same time Pastor Warren is one preacher who will never tell people who to vote for and if this appearance will get these two to talk more about faith, and values not to get votes but to tell us what they believe this will be something good. Read more on this story McCain and Obama face questions about their faith /)