@markknoller is that why he won't say Islamic extremist? The Crusades? Seriously?
— Redskins Lover (@RedskinsPower69) February 5, 2015
President Obama spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast this morning, as reported by CBS News White House Correspondent Mark Knoller:
Just before 8AM, Pres and Mrs Obama take their places on the dais at the National Prayer Breakfast. pic.twitter.com/WL7SWIHgtZ
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 5, 2015
The Dalai Lama is among the spiritual leaders at the Prayer Breakfast. "We're honored by his presence," says host Sen. Bob Casey, D-PA.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 5, 2015
Pres Obama listens as NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip delivers keynote address at National Prayer Breakfast. pic.twitter.com/fUlHZPOEWt
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 5, 2015
Pres Obama offers "special welcome" at Prayer Breakfast to the Dalai Lama. Calls him " a good friend." pic.twitter.com/jnzS6eS90V
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 5, 2015
Among the topics Obama discussed the rise of ISIS brutality as well as that other pressing modern-day problem: The Crusades.
Notice how Obama briefly cited horrific examples of Islamic terrorism we’ve seen of late and spread the blame to a different faith, no matter how far back he had to reach:
Pres denounces use of faith by ISIS – calling it "a brutal, vicious death cult"…perpetrating evil in the name of religion.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 5, 2015
Pres Obama also reminds that terrible deeds during the Crusades – and slavery – all too often justified in the name of Christ.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 5, 2015
Pres Obama tells Prayer Breakfast "we are summoned to push back against those who would distort our religion for their nihilistic ends."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 5, 2015
We assume Obama meant “our religion” in the general sense — in other words, all faiths share some blame for the likes of ISIS.
"Our nation is stronger when people of all faiths feel they are welcome," says the pres. "So humility is needed."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 5, 2015
“Humility.” Heh.
Pres Obama says we must acknowledge we can never fully know God's purpose. "We see through a glass darkly." pic.twitter.com/M4rXVHUNE6
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 5, 2015
Video of part of Obama’s speech:
https://twitter.com/BenHowe/status/563368723151470593
Suddenly the responsibility for ISIS’ barbarism is now shared with the Christian faith?
And just watch as Obama pulls a Sally Kohn. Via @markknoller
I have had with with equivocating. SERIOUSLY had it. pic.twitter.com/zW6NmeYk6r
— Stacey (@ScotsFyre) February 5, 2015
@markknoller wth?… Is he trying to rationalize their actions? We're doomed.
— Texas Guy (@Collinsdw) February 5, 2015
So Obama's not interested in fighting radical Islam today because of stuff Christians did in the 11th Century. #NationalPrayerBreakfast
— Mattphilbin (@Mattphilbin) February 5, 2015
Many are confused by the president speaking of “our religion” while referring to ISIS along with horrors “justified in the name of Christ”:
Which religion is this we're alluding to, chief?
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 5, 2015
Lutherans? Obama tells Prayer blfst "we are summoned to push back against those who would distort our religion for their nihilistic ends."
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 5, 2015
Which religions is he referring to as (his/ours)? Islam? Christianity? Bueller? Anyone? @markknoller https://t.co/HW7Crfbh1x
— TheRightWingM ?? (@TheRightWingM) February 5, 2015
"OUR religion"?!?!? https://t.co/dzgW7BdbcA@CuffyMeh @Cameron_Gray
Interesting….
— Beebo (@beebobaby) February 5, 2015
Wasn't aware we had a state religion in the US. #ourreligion
— MLH ♥️ (@just_mindy) February 5, 2015
@markknoller "Our" religion
Which religion is Pres Obama referring to again?— Sandy 〽️ (@RightGlockMom) February 5, 2015
@markknoller @mrzmazz "OUR" religion?
— Cruadin (@cruadin) February 5, 2015
@cruadin You also were not aware all Americans are of one religion now? I missed that memo as well. @markknoller
— Mrz ???Mazz (@mrzmazz) February 5, 2015
About the Crusades…
@markknoller anything more current than 1291AD?
— Mr Odell Hayes (@WOODROWNGUS) February 5, 2015
What were the Crusades in response to, again? I forget.
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) February 5, 2015
Yes, let's pretend Islam had nothing to do w/ the Crusades as well. Cool beans. @markknoller @SmokeNMirrors71
— J.R. Holmsted (@JHolmsted) February 5, 2015
.@markknoller When you have to go back that far for an example, you've made the point that Christianity doesn't engage in such behavior.
— Underdog (@rdbrewer4) February 5, 2015
@markknoller Exactly. Because 200-1000 years ago is SO relevant to SAVAGERY in THIS day and age. #JustTheSame
— tree hugging sister (@treehuggingsis) February 5, 2015
@markknoller The F'ing Crusades? Hello complicit media. If a Republican said stupid crap like this cable would go crazy.
— Carl Gottlieb (@c_cgottlieb) February 5, 2015
did the Prez happen to mention the reason for those Crusades? @markknoller
— ComfyPaws™ (@ComfyPaws) February 5, 2015
https://twitter.com/laurakfillault/status/563346422896939008
@markknoller as I recall the Muslims committed heinous acts during the Crusades as well. Christians should not take all the blame.
— WALi (@IAMWALi121) February 5, 2015
Hey,@BarackObama! You realize the Crusades ended centuries ago, right? Or do you hide ur uni transcripts b/c U failed history? @markknoller
— I'm a woman, and I'm mad as Hell (@nowhere_nh) February 5, 2015
@markknoller @hboulware Comparing contemporary Islam to the worst horrors of the Dark Ages sounds about right to me too.
— Cruadin (@cruadin) February 5, 2015
@markknoller If he has to reach back to the Crusades to draw some sort of comparison, he's lost the argument. Badly.
— Taro Tsujimoto (@RCannon74) February 5, 2015
Paging Tommy Vietor:
Dude, Benghazi was a long time ago, but let's have a national conversation about The Crusades.
— Razor (@hale_razor) January 7, 2015
Too bad Tommy Vietor wasn't at the National Prayer Breakfast to remind Obama that, "Dude. The Crusades were like, 900 years ago."
— JackieKPGH (@JackieKPGH) February 5, 2015
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to include a tweet containing video of Obama’s remarks.
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