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Clinton Sits Through Sermon About Adultery
May 18, 2008 12:42 PM
ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: When things couldn't be looking worse for Sen. Hillary Clinton's bid for the presidency in 2008, as her rival Barack Obama closes in on gaining enough delegates to secure the nomination, the former first lady attended a church service in Bowling Green, Ky., Sunday featuring a sermon about lust and adultery.
The hour-long sermon focused on the sin of committing adultery -– as outlined in Mathew 5:27-32.
Clinton, D-N.Y., has often said her faith pulled her through the difficult time when her husband, former President Bill Clinton, had an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
Paul Fryman of the State Street United Methodist Church asked the congregation, "How is your commitment level in your marriage this morning?’
He spoke about lust and the sin of cheating on your partner. Clinton looked straight ahead as the man spoke about the theme of the sermon, which was: "Come Up Higher When the Devil Whispers Over Your Shoulder."
Clinton sang and participated in the service –- and afterwards shook hands with many well-wishers and community members.
May 18, 2008 in Bush, George W. | Permalink | User Comments (499)
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Can anyone say "uncomfortable" Hey, where was Bill?
Posted by: Think | May 18, 2008 12:57:39 PM
I am an Obama supporter Eloise, however all I have to say to your news story is so what. You might want to focus on something else the bible has to say. To paraphrase, "speak only about those things that lift others up."
Posted by: Obama &Hagel 2008 | May 18, 2008 12:58:27 PM
WoW
I've always wondered why she stayed with him.
Political Reasoning?
I doubt Monica Lewinsky was the first women and probably not the last.
She should have left him. He lied to her and lied to the American people.
Hillary is such a role model (sarcasm)
Posted by: Vanessa | May 18, 2008 1:00:13 PM
Sooooo!
Posted by: Male Chauvenist | May 18, 2008 1:02:13 PM
It is about time someone reminded her that Bill Clinton abused her all these years.
She has been in denial all her life. She could have left Bill but he promised to make her the President of the United States. How ironic that he ended up costing her the nomination.
She should end her campaign on Tuesday and think bout herself.
Posted by: mdiogu | May 18, 2008 1:03:57 PM
The question that comes to my mind is..If Hillary let(s) her husband repeatedly cheat on her, will she let others do the same to this country? If she will tolerate serial adultery, then WHAT WON'T SHE TOLERATE?
Posted by: Kris in AL | May 18, 2008 1:08:07 PM
I don't get it. Hillary didn't commit adultery. Why should she feel chastened?
Posted by: JR | May 18, 2008 1:10:01 PM
I am a Hillary supporter and have been in her shoes and who is to say how she felt. I have nothing more to say about this except is this all you can find to write on.
Posted by: Bishop | May 18, 2008 1:11:53 PM
And why is it that so many act like Bill Clinton is the only man to ever commit adultery and Hillary is the only woman who ever forgave her husband. At least Bill went after a grown woman not a young boy like so many republicans.
Posted by: JR | May 18, 2008 1:13:39 PM
Now that the press is satisfied that Obama is all but officially announced the nominee, I guess they are pretty bored on what to report. This story totally has no interest to anyone at all. Good for Hillary for going to church, even when it is uncomfortable. Where is Obama attending lately?
Posted by: dwc | May 18, 2008 1:15:07 PM
OK, this is a stupid topic, just another one of ABC's bias against Hillary, picking at every little insignificant thing, while Obama makes huge gaffes and you don't say anything. I'm even more shocked at some of the responses, like Kris in AL who says that this is somehow related to how she will be president. Kris askes "what won't she tolerate"??? So , Kris, if you're going to make that dumb analogy, then try explaining how Obama can sit through 20 years of racist sermons, including his wife giving one of those sermons, and not realize it? So, if he was clueless for 20 years, WHAT ELSE WILL HE BE CLUELESS IN???? get real, will ya?
Posted by: doublstandard | May 18, 2008 1:15:26 PM
So, Bill Clinton was an adulter and lie about it like most men do unfortunately. Now we are nominating a former drug addict that used cocaine and was a big pot head and nicely wrote about it in his book; how much do we know about Obama? I wonder what the Obama cult follower would say about it?
I can see their answer, since was Obama is all good, Obama is perfect to their blind eyes
Posted by: Mary_Chgo | May 18, 2008 1:16:50 PM
Though I don't know Kis in AL, I agree with Kris--she didn't commit adultery so why should she feel chastened.
Posted by: Jan Phillips | May 18, 2008 1:17:09 PM
Didn't Hillary also have an affair with Vince Foster? Personally, I don't think Hillary puts out. That's why Bill was always chasing these fat women to play with.
Posted by: Johnny B. Good | May 18, 2008 1:17:13 PM
Just goes to show how tough this lady is when she has the courage to sit there and listen to discussions on subjects that are clearly uncomfortable for her.
Obama just sends his little fliers through the mail to discuss religion (and people are just supposed to take his word for it), rather than face actual questions from voters in Kentucky on the subject head-on...
But then again that's how he treats all subjects that do not appeal to him.
Posted by: SandyB | May 18, 2008 1:18:34 PM
This has nothing to do with policy choices that affect our lives.
Posted by: huh | May 18, 2008 1:19:35 PM
drop the crap Eloise Harper !!
it smells badly
Posted by: Average Joe | May 18, 2008 1:20:51 PM
Is it true that Obama commits adultery by having gay sex with Larry Sinclair and Donald Young?
Read more here
http://www.audacityofhypocrisy.com/2008/05/15/investigative-report-murder-involving-trinity-church/
Posted by: God bless America | May 18, 2008 1:27:04 PM
Why reporter always repeat Monica Lewinsky story? Hillary tries to forget and look forward. She has a faith in God that why she forgave Bill.
It is very annoying when reporter brings back this issue. Most of american wants to improve our economy and iraq war.
Posted by: Laura | May 18, 2008 1:27:49 PM
Oh...my...God.... this is pathetic. Talk about double standard. I'm embarrassed for you.
What is the reporter trying to tell us here? Tell me, because I can't figure it out.
I could use an equally snarky article on Obama sitting through 20 of racist, anti-American rants. At least THAT has something to do with this election.
Posted by: Seatac | May 18, 2008 1:28:24 PM
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