Inside Hagee's Controversial Summit; Reporter Forced Out (VIDEO)

In late May, after three months of deliberation, John McCain called Pastor John Hagee "crazy" and renounced his endorsement. But Hagee has come back stronger than ever -- thanks to friends like William Kristol, Joe Lieberman . . . and the public relations firm W5, which also represents Microsoft, Snoop Dogg and Pamela Anderson. This week in Washington, D.C., Hagee's non-profit organization, Christians United for Israel (CUFI), brought together five thousand supporters of the bedeviled pastor, and a new regime of media relations was much in evidence. Hagee avoided issues that have caused controversy in the past (Armageddon, homosexuals, God's purposes for the Holocaust, Hurricane Katrina, etc.). By pulling back the veil and conducting unauthorized interviews with several of Hagee's Christian Zionist followers, ANP reveals the fanatical ideology that still lies behind the CUFI's more restrained rhetoric. One CUFI member argues that "hard-core Jews deserve the anti-Christ." Another describes how the anti-Christ will take over the European Union, broker peace in the middle east, then destroy the world.

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[SharonB]

As a Christian, can I tell all of you who are not Christian what a huge embarasment people like, Hagee and Pat Robertson are to us?

Please beleive me when I say that they do NOT speak for all Christians. The founder of our religion has very little to do with the kind of remarks I have heard them say.

I was flabertghasted when they came out with the statement that Katrina was punishment for sins! If that is the case, then why is MY house still standing? If God is sending out hurricanes as punishment for sin, my neighbors would be in a lot of danger, because I live near them and I am in no way perfect.

[MissingAmerica]

I see no difference between Christian Zionism and radical Islamics. The arrogance of beings like Hagee and the ignorance of those who listen is overwhelming. I had little respect for Lieberman before, and his siding with these extremists has removed what was left. Why fear an Antichrist when we have people like Hagee who teach God as being separate, bigoted, judgmental and vindictive? It that were indeed what God is, then I congratulate them on their Godlike life! However, any sane person realizes that this hateful philosophy is frighteningly akin to that of Adolph Hitler. We need to remember the past in this case lest we be doomed to repeat it. As for Lieberman and the others who speak out for this hate-filled "pastor", SHAMEFUL!

[annie tx]

These zealots are dangerous because they believe the crap they are fed by their deranged minister. They need to be exposed. The press are very afraid of them and the power these irrational people have. Remember how the Dixie Chicks were treated for simply making a simple remark criticizing George Bush? Their religious thinking have made them totally unable to use common decent reason.

[BaileyWo]

Spread the word:

A word of prophesy has just arrived and it is confirmed in The Word. The Second Coming will occur on November 4th, 2008, between 7:00am Eastern Time and 7:00pm Pacific Time [cf. Rev:11-4-08]. You must remain at home under your beds or in your closets during this entire interval while the angle of the apocalypse passes overhead. Do not leave your homes. All those who can prove the temper of your faith in this manner will be caught-up to heaven during the Rapture, which will commence immediately after the polls close.

[mexicanamerican1948]

What's the big deal, it's called freedom of religion in the USA. Let Christians, Jews, Muslims, paganists, agonistics, etc, etc, believe what they want and how they want , no problema. As long as they do not want to kill others of other religions ,and only try to persuade, and not do suicide bombing, no problem,let them alone!! Go to an Shite Mosque and they also have a similar belief in the end, the reporter would not dare do that hachet job, would he get out alive???let's test him , the reporter first...

[MajorKong]

Jesus is a lot like Elvis. I love the guy, but the fans really creep me out sometimes.

[dac253]

hahaha! nice one

reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw;

"Jesus, save me from the Christians"

[HEYWOODRFLOYD]

Unfortunately not too far off from "mainstream" Christianity.

[PhantomAviator]

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Let's see how much coverage THIS gets on MSNBC.

hehe.....none?

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[HeevenSteven]

These people would be hilarious if they weren't so scary.

[BushSunkOurShip]

People like Pat Robertson and Hagee are very dangerous. Especially when they have a dictator as we now have.
Remember diciders use religion , patriotism as a campaign issue to enforce their dictatorial powers on a country.
Germany was a very good example of this type of policies to control and take over a government and a country.

[totaldisbelief]

I'm reminded of Stephen King's novel "The Stand" .There is a religious looney in it that wants to ruin what's left of the world.

[totaldisbelief]

the only people nuttier than Hagee are his "Followers"

[tel8034]

And included in this nutty group of followers is JOHN McCAIN.

[glesslib]

God Bless Them All. The Hagee foks are the epitome of "the low-information voter" and proud of it.
The government is never wrong, just as long as there is a Republican in the White House wringing his hands over gay marriage, gays in the service, abortion, and on and on. Their Republican president doesn't really have to do anything about these burning issues, just wring his hands.

Then they can go to services and pray that all who don't think their way will burn in the eternal fires forever and ever. Amen

[jdfast]

Like I have said all along, I hope the raptue happens soon so we will be rid of this kind. And besides, I need a new watch. I might have my choice then.

[ErnestineBass]

LOL! There should be quite a selection of Rolexes to choose from!

[sassafra]

meh.
i've seen scarier men than haggee.
why once i met this proctologist...
now lieberman scares me. he's a person who whenever i see he makes me throw up a little. why? because with his background he should by all rights know better.
lieberman used to be a democratic senator. i've lived in connecticut for years.joe's been mentored by some truely phenomenal connecticut politicians. indeed he interned under democratic ssenator Abraham Alexander Ribicoff a fairly progressive liberal in his own right who i believe gave george mcgovern's nomenation speech at the 1972 convention.
so when i look at joe on stage at the haggee.event it makes me feel like i'm watching invasion of the bodysnatchers or something...

[insanityfollows]

Lieberman's cheese has definitely slipped off his cracker. I used to really like him and agreed with a lot of what he said (not everything, I don't agree with anyone on every thing!). Talk about drinking the Kool-Aid! He obviously has. I just want to know who slipped it to him!

[levibatgirl]

I pointed out earlier that hagee is a major sinner against the buy bull in the gluttony department.

The mod squad chose to not post it for some odd reason. Maybe they are all church ladies.