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TODAY IN MR. PERFECT: WHAT OBAMA CAN TEACH JESUS
While Senator and Presidential hopeful Barack Obama has been touring the Middle East, he brought to mind another inspirational leader who made waves in that neck of the woods not too long ago.
That's right, Jesus Christ. While many people see Obama as someone who draws inspiration from Christ, I view it the other way around. I mean, what could Jesus learn from Obama?
I remember a time when Jesus was plagued with doubt, and wondered if he was up to the task his Father had given him. This is something, I sense, that just 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 every one's sins. Why can't I build canoes and coffee tables for the rest of my life?" Not on your life, people. Obama takes on such challenges with a hearty laugh, and a "bring it on" attitude. Jesus could learn from this, if he wasn't busy whining.
Jesus also took a lot of grief for hanging with the wrong crowd - paupers, thieves - even a "scorned" woman who went by the name "Mary Magdalene." Well, all one needs to do is look at Obama, and marvel at the way he stuck by a life partner with controversial beliefs - as well as his unusual friend in the Weather Underground. I think Jesus could learn a thing or two about loyalty, here. And yet, Obama also knew exactly when it was time to move on from a destructive relationship, as he did with Reverend Wright. If only Jesus had seen that coming with Judas.
When Jesus died for our sins, he was in his early thirties - far too inexperienced for such an undertaking. Aside from carpentry, what experience did he really have in making the world a better place? Did he ever run a corporation, hold public office for many years, or enlist in the military? No, no, and no. A holy Trinity of no's...like Obama. But Obama has roughly 15 years on Jesus, so you could argue he is more qualified to save the world. Plus, he traveled more extensively, can probably speak more languages and experimented with narcotics. He's truly a man of all people.
Many critics say Jesus flip flopped on issues - on the one hand he preaches forgiveness, on the other he mentions an eternity of Hell for those who do wrong against God. But just by looking at Obama, and observing the way he shifts beliefs based on how it will help him politically, you see that all great leaders become great through a willingness to change when they see fit. I mean, if you keep falling down - maybe it's time to find a better cross.
And sure, Jesus Christ had a funny name. Well, friend, here are a few other "funny" names: Ghandhi, Confucius, Zoroaster, Obama, Pitt. Meanwhile, here are some names that are very common: Koresh, Manson, Bush. You get the picture.
And if you disagree with me, then you sir are worse than Hitler.
TODAY IN MR. PERFECT: WHAT OBAMA CAN TEACH JESUS
While Senator and Presidential hopeful Barack Obama has been touring the Middle East, he brought to mind another inspirational leader who made waves in that neck of the woods not too long ago.
That's right, Jesus Christ. While many people see Obama as someone who draws inspiration from Christ, I view it the other way around. I mean, what could Jesus learn from Obama?
I remember a time when Jesus was plagued with doubt, and wondered if he was up to the task his Father had given him. This is something, I sense, that just 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 every one's sins. Why can't I build canoes and coffee tables for the rest of my life?" Not on your life, people. Obama takes on such challenges with a hearty laugh, and a "bring it on" attitude. Jesus could learn from this, if he wasn't busy whining.
Jesus also took a lot of grief for hanging with the wrong crowd - paupers, thieves - even a "scorned" woman who went by the name "Mary Magdalene." Well, all one needs to do is look at Obama, and marvel at the way he stuck by a life partner with controversial beliefs - as well as his unusual friend in the Weather Underground. I think Jesus could learn a thing or two about loyalty, here. And yet, Obama also knew exactly when it was time to move on from a destructive relationship, as he did with Reverend Wright. If only Jesus had seen that coming with Judas.
When Jesus died for our sins, he was in his early thirties - far too inexperienced for such an undertaking. Aside from carpentry, what experience did he really have in making the world a better place? Did he ever run a corporation, hold public office for many years, or enlist in the military? No, no, and no. A holy Trinity of no's...like Obama. But Obama has roughly 15 years on Jesus, so you could argue he is more qualified to save the world. Plus, he traveled more extensively, can probably speak more languages and experimented with narcotics. He's truly a man of all people.
Many critics say Jesus flip flopped on issues - on the one hand he preaches forgiveness, on the other he mentions an eternity of Hell for those who do wrong against God. But just by looking at Obama, and observing the way he shifts beliefs based on how it will help him politically, you see that all great leaders become great through a willingness to change when they see fit. I mean, if you keep falling down - maybe it's time to find a better cross.
And sure, Jesus Christ had a funny name. Well, friend, here are a few other "funny" names: Ghandhi, Confucius, Zoroaster, Obama, Pitt. Meanwhile, here are some names that are very common: Koresh, Manson, Bush. You get the picture.
And if you disagree with me, then you sir are worse than Hitler.