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Hillary Clinton Goes to Church, Brings Media
November 25, 2007 1:43 PM
ABC News' Eloise Harper: For the first time the press has been invited to join New York Senator Hillary Clinton on an outing to church - a woman led the congregation, Associate Pastor Rev Jill Flyr.
Coincidently the topic of the sermon was the Children's Defense Fund - a cause familiar to Clinton - and one she brings up regularly while campaigning. Flyr said to the audience in her sermon ""let the candidates know that they need to be strong advocates for children."
Bonnie Campbell, the owner of the church, served in the Clinton administration as Head of the Violence Against Women's office at the Department of Justice, invited the Senator to come this Sunday morning.
Campbell stood watch as many church-goers excitedly greeted Clinton in the hallway before entering the Church. When asked if any other candidates have stopped by, Campbell said that she didn’t understand that they were Methodist but that she would welcome them. Clinton sat wit the husband of the minister, the first attorney general of Iowa, and the first woman IDP chair who is also a campaign co-chair.
Clinton swayed as the choir sang "Jesus Loves Me," and stood as she joined the congregation singing "Tell me the story of Jesus." The press was seated up in the balcony and was unable to hear Clinton sing, or watch her enter or leave the service
The Senator was never directly acknowledged by the woman who officiated the service at Grace United Methodist Church, but was recognized by a reverend and Clinton received applause from the audience.
Clinton is a Methodist but attends church in other denominations as she travels. She has attended church three times in Iowa - including in Davenport, Decorah, and Des Moines.
She was wearing dark rimmed glasses as she followed along through the service.
November 25, 2007 in Tancredo, Tom | Permalink | User Comments (29)
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Church? for what? to confess her hypocracy and relentless lies about Obama? Obama and Oprah are going to beat her good! GO OBAMA!
Posted by: pedro | Nov 26, 2007 10:56:36 AM
I guess we're not supposed to know how staged this was? She was invited by the "owner of the church" (whatever that means) who happened to serve in the Clinton Administration.
...a "stained glass masquerade"
Posted by: bill garcia | Nov 26, 2007 10:57:35 AM
Lat time I saw her in church was in the funeral of Vince Foster.... hmmm
How quickly we for get her crimes....
Posted by: pedro | Nov 26, 2007 10:59:11 AM
1. I don't understand why people say keep church and state separate when we pledge one Nation under God.
2. We are lucky that in this country we have the freedom to choose religion and to even choose not to believe in God. No one forces you to pray, no one judges you if you don't.
3. I think this story came about because it was a slow news day, I don't think Hillary Clinton going to church should make headlines but I do believe that she should be allowed to worship God with out being judged.
Posted by: Kardasia_Prime | Nov 26, 2007 11:51:22 AM
I read that in spite of the fact people perceive her as being among the least religious candidates she is, in fact, one of the most observant and attends church weekly.
Posted by: An Dliodoir | Nov 26, 2007 2:26:28 PM
To invite the press to a time that I believe should be personal between you and your God doesn't sit well with my Spirit. I could be wrong, but it appeared as though this was a campaign event, in which case I find it offensive. Doesn't God deserve a little "alone" time. Where is the reverance. I'm sure there are many important things she could take this time to speak with God about, without the intrusion of cameras and microphones. A church should be a place to worship and give thanks to God. Not a media circus. I wonder if all the church members were receptive to this intrusion. Some I suspect had serious issues they wanted to bring before the alter that perhaps couldn't wait until next week. Don't get me wrong, I think it is wonderful that she went to church, what I'm opposed to is dragging along the media and creating an intrusion.
I witnessed this tactic personally in our Central Committee Meeting. The media appeared out of nowhere for a brief moment, to specifically record statements from the Hillary campaign, and as quickly as they appeared they were gone. They did not have the courtesy to stay for the other campaigns but caused a distraction as they left while other campaigns spoke. I found that to be both intrusive and inconsiderate of an important meeting. Let me make a suggestion to Hillary... Leave the media behind and instead take a bible.
Posted by: Vette58 | Nov 26, 2007 4:50:01 PM
I would like nothing better than to see the Church and state united. But that is not the case in this country. Ms. Clinton seems to have decided that this particular idea does not apply to her. She is a politician campaigning in church. Next up, Hillary getting voters to cheer for Bible verses on toilet paper! (Just kidding)
Posted by: nitingale2007 | Nov 26, 2007 5:09:25 PM
localjim - I couldn't have said it better myself!
Posted by: Samantha | Nov 26, 2007 5:11:12 PM
Reminds me of a story about someone on a tour of the White House. They found themselves left alone as an aide had to leave while in Hillary's office. He opened a side door and saw many photos on the wall. Thought they would be photos of Hillary and others.
All the pictures were of Hillary by herself.
Nice that she allowed the media to attend her religious experience since she doesn't take questions like the other candidates.
Press on the road with Hillary are kept away at all times. Separate vehicles and kept far away so no off the cuff questions cause any problems for "the scripted one."
Posted by: RW | Dec 2, 2007 7:04:43 PM
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