Pastor Hagee: Katrina Struck New Orleans Because Of Homosexual Rally

Pastor John Hagee -- whose endorsement Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said this past Sunday he was "glad to have" -- told NPR's Terry Gross that "Hurricane Katrina was, in fact, the judgment of God against the city of New Orleans." "New Orleans had a level of sin that was offensive to God," Hagee said, because "there was to be a homosexual parade there on the Monday that the Katrina came."

On his radio show yesterday, right-wing talker Dennis Prager asked Hagee to respond to "the various charges made against him" in a fact sheet put out by the Democratic National Committee. Asked about his comments on Hurricane Katrina, Hagee said "the topic of that day was cursing and blessing":

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Comments

[standforpeace]

Why isn't McCain getting any pressure to denounce and reject rather than accepting an endorsement from this guy? Where are the mainstream media hacks on this? Why isn't George Stephenopolous asking McCain whether Hagee "loves America?"

[JFaye]

Perhaps greater than race or gender, RELIGION IS THE GREAT DIVIDE in our America. McCain will not get much pressure to denounce this most hateful and hate-filled man; rather he will find a way to diminish Hagee's visibility (which is a difficult task considering Hagee's love of the attention). The difference between Hagee and a Wright is the latter views his anger as righteous anger for the bigotry he has suffered through his life as a black man. On the other hand, Hagee is simply hateful.

Approximately 10 years ago, I awaken on a Sunday late morning to this man blaring hateful comments regarding then President Bill Clinton and his wife. In what he perceived as a joke, Hagee told a story depicting the death of these two human beings. It was the most shocking thing I'd ever heard from anyone, especially a minister, and the loud, corporate laughter from his audience/congregation was just as unbelievable. Committed that day to never listen to another word from his lips.

Organized religion has removed empathy, common sense, compassion and spirituality from an unspeakable and all encompassing love from God ... the creator of life: my personal belief. Organized religion is a major politic in our body of politics and McCain is betting there is a greater number of Evangelicals who agree with Hagee than Catholics. McCain can count on the so-called "working class" who will vote against Obama because he is a black man: a win-win for him.

[JFaye]

Religion supporting gambling and racism ...

Katrina struck New Orleans because New Orleans was in the path of this massive storm. Much of the devastating damage from flooding occurred because the LEVYS BROKE: This was human error and under-funding by the government for repairs, and not God's curse. God's part in Katrina is His presence, His inner peace to know, those who suffered lost (big or small) can believe and hope for a greater good in mankind, our government and themselves to bounce back stronger than before ... again, my belief.


Thank you.

[WaynesWhirled]

McCain isn't the only one with an anti-gay Pastor Problem:

Obama has another Pastor Problem of his own. This one is a FIRE BREATHING HOMOPHOBIC BIGOT (and he is also an official delegate for the Obama campaign) Meet James T. Meeks, he makes the racist Reverend Wright look tame in comparison.

http://www.gaywired.com/NewsArticle.cfm?Section=66&id=18614&CFID=21546521&CFTOKEN=37822081

[RThM]

Haggee should be grateful. The hurricane was actually aimed at him because God truely hates blowhards and hypocrits that mislead his people. His hand slipped at the last minute and, hurricanes being difficult to control, it went zinging off towards New Orleans. He sincerely apoligizes. Next time he'll use a volcano and won't miss.

[BPCentrisAmerican]

Pastor Hagee, I love this guy he makes Pastor Wright look down right rational. He is going to alienate 70 million Catholic voters with his Devil worshipers and great whores of Babylon BS. A better question for Holy Joe, is why is Hagee so pro-Israel, is it because in his twisted little mind, Hagee thinks that Jews are failed Christians, Christ killers, if you will and must accept Jesus to be saved or die when the nuclear rapture comes. I"m sure that will go over big with the Catholics are whores and Jews are failed Christians voter base.

[lippp]

Perhaps he can explain why the French Quarter was the least damaged by Katrina? Seems like God has a lousey aim if he was attempting to punish all the debauchery that prinicpally takes place there! Or maybe God just loves watching Madis Gras?

[Shanti]

You may be right! That makes as much sense as this pseude-religious, wacko, nut case makes!

[javaman]

To bad Chris Farley is dead, he could have done a great spoof on this dolt.

[going2ireland]

I will withhold any comment until I can hear the ENTIRE speech myself and THEN make an INFORMED comment.

[LaFilleEnRose]

From the following quote, Jesus -- who should be this man's authority -- states clearly that it is by knowing God better that we experience a better life, and it is NOT THAT GOD IS PUNISHING MANKIND for its sins. (Note: the word "repent" translated from the Greek actually means "rethink." So Jesus is saying we need to rethink who we are and who God is. That's "repenting." But he makes it absolutely clear that God (Love) does not punish sinners. Jesus may be saying that we punish ourselves by being separate from God but he's certainly clear that it isn't God punishing because of sins. Anyway, here's the great quote in Jesus' own words:

Chapter 13

1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?
3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Amen.

[RThM]

Scripture never works for these guys. If it did, they wouldn't be spouting their nonsense. My favorite line of all time has to be one I came accross in a small house museum: "And to my sister I leave my bible in the hopes that she will come to understand its spirit as much as its word." Maybe everyone should take the time and mail Hagee a bible.

[LaFilleEnRose]

That's a fantastic quote. Oh if only the spirit was more widely breathed in and out.

[Weathermaker]

Really? How about the churches that were destroyed as well?

[RThM]

Don't you know? They deserved it. They weren't the right kinds of Christians.

[huffnpuffn]

This isn't news anymore. McCain long ago decided to bed down with the agents of intolerance he himself condemned. Here's a flashback for you:

http://www.iht.com/articles/2000/02/29/bush.2.t_9.php

[Stretchumall]

Lets say that explains NO, what about the other areas that were hit? I suppose GOD believes in colateral damage huh! A$$wipes.

[liberalsrheros]

LMAO

[GravitonX]

Apparently, the Republicans have Reverend Wrights of their own.

[Chiang]

How would you like to be the intern assigned to record and monitor these radio shows all day?

[RThM]

They run through about five or six a week as they quickly go stark raving mad listening to the MSM. At least they're not using animals anymore, though.

[Goldie9]

Not only was McBush glad for the endorsement, but he actively sought that endorsement back a few months ago... I do believe McBush has a "reverend" problem here.

[Gabrielle]

supersticious evil bigotry

[Denni]

How sad. How very sad. ;-((( 21st century! Put the hate behind us, let's move on, together. Gays aren't a threat to us. Lesbians aren't a threat to us. Hunger is a threat. Wars are a threat. Disease is a threat. Pollution is a threat. Too much hatred, from people who should know better. We're better than that, aren't we?

[WaynesWhirled]

Between McCain's bigot Pastor, and Obama's love for anti-gay bigots like Donnie McClurkin it shouldn't be any wonder as to why the gay community overwhelmingly favors Hillary Clinton.

[CatLadyforObama]

That is simply not true. You're apparently not familiar with the phrase "I'm gay for Obama"? I am.

[GerryS]

Shades of Elmer Gantry.

I can't wait to see what skeletons pop out of his closet. Some not so pretty ones I would bet!

[RThM]

Hagee said.... "there was to be a homosexual parade there on the Monday that the Katrina came." Methinks he's been watching for these parades a little too closely. Perhaps he should get a more innocent hobby, like knitting, before he's overwhelmed by smoke inhalation.

[BethStuart]

There much more to Hagee (McCain's spiritual advisor) than telling the citizens of New Orleans they brought Hurricane Katrina on themselves. He's also a prime mover in the Christian Zionist Movement. Two weeks ago, he was in Israel meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu (leader of the right-wing Likud party) to give $16 million for the purpose of expanding west bank settlements. Take a look at: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/10052007/profile.html

[Bluedog12]

This nonsense is not only tolerated but praised by the GOP. Additionally this nut job is a friend of Joe Liberman. Someone needs to ask Joe about these comments. I'm sure they hit it hard over at Faux just like they do with Rev Wright. No?

[Trueheart]

Put the Reverends Hagee and Wright in a closed room with video cameras running 24 hours a day. Give each a Bible, and provide them a week's worth of food and drink, and keep them in the room for a month.

[RThM]

Personally, prefer the old-fashioned remedy of bricking up the door. Then they can go at each other until Kingdom come. I'll pass on the video cameras.

[outnow]

The GOP keeps these religious phonies under their "umbrella." It makes dollars and cents. Tax cuts for the wealthy, money for "defense", and faith-based BS. Religion is once again used for venal purposes - as it always has been. Tax church property. It's just a big business and a lie. You ever talked to God? I thought not!

[rich3324]

So why does the "liberal" media not go after this assbag like they did with Rev. Wright?

[harriscrl3]

McCain spiritual adviser. We shouldnt be worried about him cause he bashes gays and poor folks. I guess Hagee's God is OK with fascism running rampant in Washington. He is OK with a runway rogue executive endangering and killing 4000 young men and women not to mention the chaos and death in the lives of the Iraqi people. Yep Hagee's God doesnt punish that kind of behavior but apparently homosexuality and poveryt OFFENDS him.

The double standard in this country is seriously disturbing and mind boggling to me.

Carol

[MikeyG]

HA! This is why McCain told the North Carolina GOP to cool it on the Rev. Wright hate ads against Obama. If the Democrats have any stones they will lite up the airwaves with this.

[rollingdivision]

Good thing McCain didn't endorse Hagee.

[08timefortruth]

didn't he??????? Seems to me saying he was glad for Hagee's support and not renouncing the man says McCain does endorse him.

[rollingdivision]

So every candidate needs to review the beliefs and remarks of supporters and then be responsible to sort their supporters out by some standard and renounce accordingly? How would that work? Hagee endorsed McCain, McCain doesn't endorse Hagee.

[Mike169]

Why did god create such an idiot?

[OrcinusOrca]

Good question! I say Hagee is proof that there is no such thing as intelligent design...