What do you really know about Sarah Palin's Denomination?

I was raised in the Assembly of God church and have some cousins on my mom's side of the family who are missionaries for them and another (actually, they're all brothers) who's a youth minister in a church here in the US.

I haven't attended a service in nearly thirty years, though.

Honest answer?

I don't really care. And I don't care about Obama's denomination either.

I understand that their beliefs will reflect their policy decisions to some degree.

Just mind the seperation between church and state is all I'm askin'. Consider that there are other people in this country who are not Christian and may not share the same beliefs and values.

In other words, craft policies that do not favor one religion over the other.

Going back to creationism, I don't care what sort of creation beliefs you have... but they should not be taught in a science class.

Keep it for your comparative religion class, philosophy, or sunday school.

And as for abortion, well I'm a pro-lifer for entirely non-religious reasons. No need to invoke God or soul in that discussion.

Sorry, everyone. I had to step out for a bit. I'm helping watch my niece today.

Anyway... It seems that we have a lack of information here. It is true that the AG began as pacifist. However, over the years, that seemed to change. World War II began the divide, if I'm not mistaken. I have one grandfather who would have served but failed the physical and he was raised in the church.

As for the virginity question, it's an ideal that the church holds. It's not a unique thing among religious faiths, but it's an ideal that doesn't always work out.

Now what else is there?

No candidate's belief system should be of consequence unless and until that candidate attempts to enact those beliefs into law.

That's one of those statements that sounds so good that no one is even allowed to argue it. But when you break it down, every candidate has beliefs they want to enact into law. They want to take your money and give it to someone else they think is more worthy of it.

That's one of the reasons I consider myself a libertarian Republican. Anarchy isn't really a good choice but keeping government intrusion of all kinds down to a minimum should be something everyone can agree on.

I know a good bit, but I prefer to wait for the christ-o-phobes to embarrass themselves.

This one is pretty well guaranteed to come out with some laughs.

I'd revise that to say "every candidate wants to take your money and give it to someone else they think is more worthy of it."

The only place *belief* enters into that is in terms of whom they think deserves your money.

And that's more about Mammon than God, no?

I can agree with that phrasing.

Here's a question: Doesn't personal belief enter into every politician's decision on who deserves your money?

I thought she had renounced her membership with the Assemblies of God? From what I understand though about the Assemblies of God is that they are basically a Pentecostal church. I know that for me, I disagree with quite a bit about that denomination and some of their doctrine.

Such as?

Than you better vote out every single member of Congress and the White House.

Or are you trying to say that you support people who have no values or beliefs that factor into how they vote on legislation and what types of legislation they author, sponsor, or co-sponsor. Maybe that's why you support Obama since he hasn't taken the time to do while in the Senate?

The speaking in tongues.

You thought?? You mean you don't know for a fact?? Aren't you the most well informed mug on WordForge??

Ah my own little black shadow. Weren't you lecturing me about answering questions in another thread Mewa? Why don't you pull your head out of your ass and actually discuss the topics rather than going from thread to thread with your nonsense? Or is this simply a different means for you starting your routine and regular threads on little old me? I haven't seen one yet this week. Shouldn't you be heading on out the begin one? You are overdue after all.

Hey I'll be in NYC next week.

She may still be AG, but she chose to leave the Wasilla church. Just because you leave a church doesn't mean you leave the denomination.

That is a good point. I honestly don't know. Whether she is or not, I don't see that as being anymore or less relevent to the campaign than Obama's association with his church.

I heard you're having lunch with Tuttle and Pardot.

Did you really? That's good to know. It sounds like your sources are just as accurate on that one as they are for virtually everything else you use them for here.

So you'll be spending most of your time in your gay bed & breakfast, eh?!

Why in the hell would I come and visit you and your home? That is a really stupid question even for you Lt.Mewa.

I would put a nude picture of her on a $100 bill. That would be a denomination I would be interested in

I had to do a little research on the subject, Frontline. There are a lot of Churches of God out there.

The Church of God in Christ, for example, is where the Pentecostal Movement of the early 1900's gave birth to both the AG and the COGIC at Azuza Street. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azusa_Street_Revival

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentecostal_Church_of_God This is the information on the Pentecostal Church of God. If this is the church you know, then they have foot washing. The AG doesn't practice foot washing.

I don't know enough on how the other denominations regard speaking in tongues. It's been some time since I studied the history of the Pentecostal movement.

The Church of God I know much about is pretty similar in belief to the AG church. And, yes, I think speaking in tongues is something that's practiced there as well. I'm sure there are differences and your mileage may vary but different denominations and even different churches lend different meaning to the whole experience. Some insist that you can't really be "filled" with the Spirit unless you speak in tongues at least once. Others insist that, while it's a valid experience, it's not proof of anything other than a different experience. Even Southern Baptists, who generally don't believe in tongues as practiced by Pentecostal denominations, have different views on it.

This is really a touchy question and it's a hard one to get across all the nuances.

The A/G and the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), which is what I assume you're talking about, were both started by a black preacher in CA at the Azuza Street Revival. In the 'Teens, due to racism the blacks were kicked out and formed COGIC.

That was a pretty weak comeback.

You should come visit his home because, according to the picture he posted of it, there is a great sub shop below!