From Earned Media:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 /Christian Newswire/ — In a first for presidential inaugurations, Congressman Paul Broun (pronounced BROWN) of Georgia joined the Reverends Rob Schenck (pronounced SHANK) of Faith and Action and Patrick J. Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition, both based in Washington, DC, in a prayer service inside the US Capitol today that included anointing the doorway President-Elect Barack Obama will pass through on his way to the platform to be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States on January 20.
“Anointing with oil is a rich tradition both in the Bible and in the history of the US Capitol,” said Rev. Schenck. “Oil symbolizes consecration, or setting something apart for God’s use. George Washington used oil during the dedication of the US Capitol. We used oil today to set apart the walkway and doors that will be the literal right of passage for Barack Obama as he ascends to the highest office in our land.”
Broun’s the same guy idiot who tried comparing Obama to Hitler during the election.
Oh and he’s also on the Committee on Science and Technology. Because nothing is more scientific than praying for a door.
(via J-Walk)
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4 Comments so far. Leave a comment below.I also frequently anoint my veggies when I’m about to fry them in the wok.
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Aren’t politicians slippery enough without spreading oil everywhere?
But seriously, it’s just getting worse and worse. Government is not supposed to be religious. Anointing the Capitol doors? They don’t even bother to pretend anymore that there’s respecting the separation of church and state.
What’s next, holy communion in the House before the State of the Union? Sacrificing a fatted calf on the Senate floor to beg God to end the recession?
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FAIL
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So let me get this straight: the Broun-Schenck (BROWN SHANK) partnership involves anointing with oil.
Bend over and be blessed, people.
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