Priest who mocked Clinton told to take a leave

SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE IS MENTIONED SOMEWHERE IN THE CONSTITUTION I BELIEVE.

HE NEEDS TO SHUT HIS HOLIER THAN THOUGH MOUTH CONCERNING POLITICS AT THE PULPIT. WHO IS HE TO STAND THERE WITH HIS GREATER THAN GOD ATTITUDE AND CONDEM A PERSON RUNNING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE.

SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE

HAVE I SAID THIS ENOUGH. TIME TO STOP THIS INTER-MINGLING BETWEEN RELIGIOUS LEADERS AND POLITICAL LEADERS.

The joke is this guy and his hateful rhetoric! How dare he consider himself a christian! He should be ex-communicated from the Cathilic Church for his anti-christian diatribe!

Stepping down? Excommunication? Hell, NO.
TAKE AWAY THEIR TAX EXEMPTION! That is the only real punishment the church understands.

They will place a Priest on leave for speaking up for Black people but they transfer Priest for molesting children I guess things are still the same in some places.

What he said was absolutely true. In Hillary's mind she believed that she was entitled to the nomination. And she may have been due to all the humiliation she suffered during her husbands campaign. However, when the smoke cleared, the best man clearly WON! It has been said that she and Bill have been lining up their peons in order to facilitate a win for her. Didn't work! Power to the People! Barack Obama will be the next president of the US.

I think what the priest said was 100% accurate. Hillary tried to smear Barack name and character from the very beginning throughout the race. Alot of those tactics used by her and her insignificant other were racial at times. This leads me to believe that she does feel that an African-American man is beneath her. Today I saw pictures of her on the internet and in the papers and I saw a face of DEFEAT! This defeat was by an African American man and his name is Barack Obama. I hope that she apologizes for her misconduct before the two campaigns unite. Power to the People!

As a catholic, born and raised, went to catholic schools with 2 uncles for priests and an nun for an aunt, I know the catholic church. It is pompus. Unfortunately, many Bishops do consider themselves and their church outside the laws of this country, but it does not teach hate!!!! I am dissappointed that Rev. Michael Pfleger has only received a suspension. I think he should have been removed from any pastorial duties. A man of 59 years knows what he is doing, has well formed and long held opinions and 2 weeks of reflection just isn't seriously going to make a dent in sickness that has invaded this mans mind.

It was right for the Cardinal to request the good Priest to step back and reflect. Priests are not supposed to take on political activism pro or con for a candidate. But, he was absolutely right, he just should not have said it at that church. Surely he must have known the scrutiny the church was under by the press and his remarks would be carried world wide. Now his remarks will be used as another club against OBama and I'm sure that was not his intent. Life is not fair especially in politics.

This priest was preaching hatred. It is the duty of the church to spread love and understanding. I am willing to bet Pfleger would be removed from his duties if he spoke about Obama in the same light. His parishioners would have demanded action. I guess it is okay with the church and the public if hatred is preached against women. I believe any priest who preaches this message should be removed as a priest. Father Pfleger should be sent to a mission where perhaps he will discover love and compassion. He owes all people an apology. The Cardinal should step forward and do the right thing. Remove Pfleger from St. Sabine and silence him until he takes stock of what it means to be a Catholic priest.

As a lifelong Catholic this is rather confusing. The Vatican needs to address this. Either the priests, and nuns, can be political or not. If they are to be political then they cannot be punished for their opinions; if they are not to be political then ALL of them should be punished for their opinions. Can't have it both ways.

I vote that they should have a political voice, personally.

You can be an Obama supporter and still see this this priest's words and actions as absolutely repulsive -- this is like "reverse" KKK language -- from a priest ... with everyone in the church laughing and egging him on! Since when is it ok for a man of God to spit out such hate and nastiness? He talked with such recklessness and abandon, I thought he might be drunk. People think he was "supporting" Obama? Ridiculous! Who cares whether the message about how Senator Clinton approached her campaign for the presidency has any merit? Who cares? Jesus Christ would never have sought to elevate himself or anyone else by degrading someone in the way this priest did. It is classic bigotry. Black people. White people. Everyone! Stand up and oppose this as an ok way to express opinion. This is not a political issue. It is a moral issue. Suggest this priest take a two week time out? What a joke. Here's the Catholic Church, once again, protecting its own.

Rev. Michael Pfleger

And you call yourself a priest

No wonder people don't believe

I think that you should get a job

I think we'll all miss Father Eminem.

He was right even now the bitter White woman will not step down and admit defeat. There was no hate in what he said just the truth. We all know that the truth hurt sometimes and as a free Nation regardless of what religion you are you should be able to say what you want. When Hillary lost the black vote and then she ran to the working White class and we all know she divided this country more.

We do our selves much harm denouncing men of God and especially when we are more accepting of the opinions, ideology and philosophy of so called intellects who think nothing of our spiritual well being.

I will say that the words of Father Pfleger becomes abundantly clearer each and everyday as with the Obama's win being overshadowed by the fact that this lady has done nothing to acknowledge and accept his victory. Such behavior can only happen when one thinks that ones opponent is beneath ones dignity. I have to wonder if her behavior would be the same if she had lost to a Caucasian.

But be that as it may, To Father Pfleger i would say, if you were truthful in your utterances then you should feel no shame from God. The truth at times is a reproach especially to sinners. Your church however needs much to be desired especially in a country where free speech is a privilege.

I think the Father should be removed and I also believe that Rev. Wright should be removed, both preach hate and not the true word of God. It's hate and racism that they both preach and if anyone believes that it is truthful then shame on you. You have fallen into their world of hate and bitterness both are not Christian qualities. Both ministers have no business behind the pulpit.

The churches should stick to religious ministries and not politics.

Hmmm
I believe if the church is going to express opinions from the pulpit then its time they PAY TAXES. Enough is enough, what ever happened to seperation of church and state? As far as Senator Clinton being upset that Senator Obama is black, that's just absurd. Look at the Clintons track record on that one.
While I'm on my box, a word on Senator McCain, he's old school. that style of thinking is what got is here to begin with.
Remember...the Bush family buisness is OIL....the Cheneys is the WAR MACHINE.....now gas prices are soaring and were in the middle of a war....SURPRISE , SURPRISE
Make ya wanna go Hmmmmmmmm

OK, here we go again. What a pathetic priest. What a poor example of a servant of God. Is it no wonder millions of Catholics are disillusioned with the church? The continuing actions of my church make me want to vomit.

What I have been reading and beginning to understand more each day is, the obama followers hate anyone who they feel is standing in the way of obama being nominated and elected president. These followers have no real basis for hating Hillary Clinton as much as they do, they have been brainwashed by obama and his church and preachers and priest into believing that Clinton is a witch and out to harm and destroy obama and so their hate is built. These followers have not read or researched any data about Hillary Clinton, only have read and seen what the MSM and obama have told them to believe. So if they can hate Hillary Clinton because they believe she stands in obama's way, who will they hate after they start demeaning John McCain? They hate and demean and insult with profanity any person that will not vote for obama and hate with a passion anyone who states publicly they won't vote for obama.
What is happening here is that a hate filled cult has been formed, headed by obama, which if elected president, he will carry right to the White House and from there, what will he do next? What will his followers do then? Will they start attacking those people who are disenchanted with obama physically now?
I am so tired of hearing their bad judgment calls against Hillary Clinton when they probably never even heard of her before this election. Where is this country heading?

Has anyone looked into the non-profit status of a church that advocates politics from the pulpit? This is a violataion of IRS rules. Wright says the black man is 'entitled' to it, Pfleger did a non priestlike thing and kicked a human when they were very publicly down. He told us what he thought someone else was thinking.
With great power comes great responsibility. Glad the Catholics are moving faster these days.
Being asked to sept down? He earned it.
Now, someone speak for him, his feelings and thoughts and maybe he'll be closer to the humilility that is what his job should be about. Maybe he saw all the fame the other minister has gained and was jealous.
Check the tax free status, wake 'em up and get these guys back the business of church work.

What a rude and misogynistic comment! He would never had said that if the candidate had been a white male. This priest needs to also reflect on WWJD?

That video clip was shocking -- this shows a man of God? His manner of conveying his ideas is extremely negative and sarcastic, and his mean spirit negates whatever opinion he meant to convey. Can you imagine Jesus speaking thus? I don't think so. This man should not be leading a flock, anywhere, anytime, until he gets some serious help from a mental health professional.

Now acting -- that might work for him.

SO WHAT HAPPEND FREEDOM OF SPEECH !!!!!!