Hagee Apologizes To Catholics, But Not New Orleans

John Hagee, the uncontroversial Evangelical pastor who endorsed John McCain, will issue a letter of apology to Catholics today for inflammatory remarks he has made, including accusing the Roman Catholic Church of supporting Adolf Hitler and calling it "The Great Whore." (See the full text of the letter.)

"Out of a desire to advance greater unity among Catholics and Evangelicals in promoting the common good, I want to express my deep regret for any comments that Catholics have found hurtful," Hagee wrote, according to an advanced copy of the letter reviewed by Washington Wire. "After engaging in constructive dialogue with Catholic friends and leaders, I now have an improved understanding of the Catholic Church, its relation to the Jewish faith, and the history of anti-Catholicism."

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Comments

[haleywins]

An apology of convenience, something for Faux News to loop over and over again.

Apologize to New Orleans? Sure, right after George's.

[kanglecap]

"I NOW HAVE AN IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH"? What a prostitute this man is!

There wasn"t a "catholic" on the planet until Roman Emperor Constantine "invented" this IDOLATRY INFESTED "church" and Mr. Hagee is well aware of this fact! He does not have an "improved understanding" of the Catholic Church ¦ what he does have is an "improved understanding" of how our political system works and he, like all the rest of his spineless colleagues has, once again, sold out to that system!

The Hagees, Robertsons, and Roberts of the world have egos coming out their egos and would say that they now have an "improved understanding" as to "where babies come from" if they thought it would get them some national attention!

All "religions" are man-made and are therefore bogus having no Truth! Quite simply, "religion" is for the weak-minded. Only those living a "Spiritual Life" are able to understand just how worthless it is to follow a religion with all man"s trappings!

To learn more about "religion" go to: http://www.firstcenturywalk.com and read "The Preface" and "The Religion Level" in the study section.

[soylentgreenleftovers]

After all these years of spewing hate and ignorance, now he has seen the light? The tragic part of this whole story is that there are thousands of idiots that sit in the Cornerstone pews week after week and will continue to write him checks to keep up his lavish lifestyle. Keep that money coming, sheep!

[nolalily]

The apologee was totally lame and so was McLame's response to it.

[anastasiabeaverhousen]

Soooooooo, he comes up with a half-assed apology to the Catholic church and all should be considered forgiven?

What about the insane quote that Katrina was caused by God as retribution for the upcoming gay pride parade?

The man is clearly insane.

If "God" were in the business of smiting people for their sins, this asshole would be toast. What does the Bible say? Something to the effect "there will be those who say, but Lord, we preached in your name.....God says Depart from me for I never knew you".

[TrueIndy08]

Laudible??? I would say a better word would be LAUGHABLE!!!

The only reason this nutjob is coming out and apologizing is because the McCain camp is telling him to do so... that way they won't a Rev Wright situation come general election time!!!

If he really meant that apology, why did it take him this long to apologize, when McCain is running for POTUS??? Also, why doesn't he apologize to:

people of New Orleans
us teachers... whom he accused of teaching the precursor to witchcraft


HE ISN'T SORRY!!!! And shame on McCain for seeking his endorsement and then trying to make it seem like he cares about the diversity of AMERICA!!!

[edsel]

I'm catholic! Apology not accepted. Right wing rear mongering idiot.

[Meok]

Scattered thoughts...
1. I do not subscribe to guilt by association. It was wrong to drag Obama into Rev. Wrights politics, and it is wrong to associate Hagee's view with McCain.
2. The media never showed Hagee's attacks on the Catholic Church but they are showing the apology. I believe the media treated Obama poorly and -with the 24/7 coverage of Rev. Wright's rants- it looked like they were intent in making many people angry at Obama and his pastor.
3. I think McCain asked Hagee to apologize so that the "problem" can just go away. His apology is deep and heartfelt, but I do not think he had to repudiate his theology in order to endorse a politician.

[aj4321]

Too little, too late. I don't buy this apology.

[momofsix]

I'm catholic. Sorry Hagee, to little to late. I to am waiting for the continuous 24/7 loop on the news of his hateful preaching. John McCain courted this man for more than a year and sought out his money, friendship and advice. He should take some heat for that.

[jgalvan]

I live in the same city as this idiot and I have to say as a believer that he is the exact opposite of what Jesus taught his followers, this overweight, hate preaching, right-wing, hypocrite has a special space reserved for himself in hell.

[doyourownresearch]

You call it laudable, I'll call it laughable.

[wolf58]

That fat bastard and his followers are waiting for the end of days, hopefully it comes soon for them.

[ejay579]

One gasbag, John Hagee, sending a letter of apology to another gasbag, Bill Donahue.

[imusintheevening]

Hard to determine who is worse. Hagee for assuming the mantle with his idiotic proclamations, Donahue for his fervent Andy Gibbs imitation or McCain for kissing their asses for a few votes!

[huffnpuffn]

Hagee didn't appear out of nowhere to provide cover for Obama's Rev. Wright problem. Hagee built up a massive media empire over decades making apologies to pretty much no one for who he was and what he said. And now, now he decides to pick up a book or a phone and make a little effort to better understand the role of the Catholic Church in history? This apology may be sincere, but if so, I'm flat out amazed he didn't know any better. What's become of educational standards at the Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas?

[tompoe]

Don't be amazed. His apology is not sincere.