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Christian Defense Coalition Appalled and Stunned that President Obama Asks for Christian Faith Symbol to be Covered During Georgetown University Speech

April 20, 2009

WASHINGTON, April 17 (MetroCatholic) –  The White House confirmed yesterday that they asked for the symbol,which represents the name of Jesus, to be covered “to have a consistent background of American flags….”

It is difficult to imagine how any President could ask a Catholic University to cover up a sacred symbol representing Jesus just to accommodate a speech and create a background.

Group wonders out loud if President Obama would have covered sacred symbols of the Islamic faith?

Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, states:

“In 32 years of public ministry, I have never seen a President of the United States show such complete contempt and disrespect for faith.  This action by the White House should appall and anger every American who cherishes sacred traditions…especially Christians.

“The fact that the Obama White House would ask a Catholic University to cover up a sacred symbol of Jesus to provide a better backdrop for his speech shows that President Obama has no understanding or respect for sacred expressions of faith.

“The image that the Obama team portrayed during the campaign of Mr. Obama being a man of deep faith, understanding and tolerance is now completely in tatters.  It is stunning and shameful that anyone would ask a Christian institution to cover up a public expression of Jesus just so they could have a better background for a televised speech. This is not a person who respects or cherishes faith.

Posted by George Vogt · Filed Under Catholic US News 

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One Response to “Christian Defense Coalition Appalled and Stunned that President Obama Asks for Christian Faith Symbol to be Covered During Georgetown University Speech”

  1. Nancy J. Medianka on April 22nd, 2009 3:18 pm

    I find this revolting that a Catholic school would stoop that low and cover up anything that represented Christ. I only hope that he doesn’t make the same request of Notre Dame when he shows his Muslim self there. If he does, and Father Jenkins complies with his request, I hope that Pope Benedict will physically remove Father Jenkins from priesthood!!

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