#38 There actually are several more ministers who were there at the event who agree that that is exactly what Parker Griffith said, but as men of the cloth they are not interested in starting a shouting match within their religious organization, for obvious reasons.

The Christian Coalition of Alabama, by the way, splintered from the national organization and is run by left-wing people. They do not represent the Christian Coalition national people at all.

Griffith revealed his real feelings and I have no faith in his lies anymore.

I copied this from an AP article.

The Christian Coalition of Alabama also rebuked the ads, saying Griffith’s original comments were being taken out of context to “cast aspersions on his character, patriotism and even Christian commitment.”

Freedom’s Watch is funded by Sheldon Adelson, a casino mogul. The anti-gaming Christian Coalition called it “the height of hypocrisy” that the group would criticize Griffith’s comments, which the coalition said were “were well-rooted in scripture and demonstrated a true love of country and trust in our Lord.”

“In audio released by the National Republican Congressional Committee on Tuesday, Griffith can be heard saying during the forum on Sept. 15:

“I think America’s greatest enemy is America and its materialism. And I think that we have nothing to fear from radical Islam. We have nothing to fear from any other religion if we are strong on our own beliefs. I don’t fear radical Islam.”

On Tuesday, Limbaugh said such comments could help a Republican to pick up the seat left open by the retirement of Rep. Bud Cramer, D-Huntsville.

“According to Parker Griffith, America’s greatest enemy is America and its imperialism,” said Limbaugh, adding later: “So another Democrat echoing the sentiments of the Democratic party in toto.”

“Parker Griffith’s statement that there is “nothing to fear from radical Islam” went national Wednesday, earning airtime on Rush Limbaugh’s radio program.

Griffith, the Democratic candidate for Huntsville’s 5th Congressional District, has said the statement was taken out of context, that he was involved in a discussion with the Colbert-Lauderdale Baptist Association about Christian beliefs, not national security.

But his Republican opponent, Wayne Parker, disagreed with Griffith’s version of events.

Parker Griffith’s statement that there is “nothing to fear from radical Islam” went national Wednesday, earning airtime on Rush Limbaugh’s radio program.

Griffith, the Democratic candidate for Huntsville’s 5th Congressional District, has said the statement was taken out of context, that he was involved in a discussion with the Colbert-Lauderdale Baptist Association about Christian beliefs, not national security.

But his Republican opponent, Wayne Parker, disagreed with Griffith’s version of events.

Parker Griffith’s statement that there is “nothing to fear from radical Islam” went national Wednesday, earning airtime on Rush Limbaugh’s radio program.

Griffith, the Democratic candidate for Huntsville’s 5th Congressional District, has said the statement was taken out of context, that he was involved in a discussion with the Colbert-Lauderdale Baptist Association about Christian beliefs, not national security.

But his Republican opponent, Wayne Parker, disagreed with Griffith’s version of events.”

“Griffith said he was surprised that his comments had caught the NRCC’s attention a month after they were issued. He said the forum was about faith and family, and his remarks about Islam were completely from a religious slant.

“I don’t think anyone in the room misunderstood what I was saying,” Griffith said. “I was in a room full of Baptist ministers, and we were talking about religion, not matters of national security. The point I was making was that if we are strong in our Christian beliefs, that is stronger than any Islamic threat.

“I don’t know how this got so taken out of context. It’s just a baseless negative attack.”

David Carpenter, a Baptist minister from Florence, was the moderator of the forum last month. He said he was “shocked by the misuse of the quote from that event.

“I sat right between Wayne Parker and Dr. Griffith during the program and thought both did an excellent job discussing issues of faith and their views,” Carpenter said. “The response that is being used against Parker Griffith was part of his comment in a longer discussion of whether radical Islam was a threat to our Christian faith.

“I was there when he said these quotes and can tell you that they have been taken out of context, and it is unfortunate that anyone would misrepresent the truth in this way.”

Number 26 and 27 diverting attention yet again. Interesting how in #27, the cancer scandal and Griffith killing patients is a “non-issue” until they get a slanted story that is not fully reserached slant their way. Dead people can’t give interviews!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRO6mUkOvwM