Rick Santorum said Satan is attacking America. Is he right?
FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty:
The moral of the story is: If you think you’ll ever run for president of the United States, watch your mouth.
President Obama should be sending Rick Santorum flowers.
The Republican presidential candidate is under fire for a 2008 speech in which he said Satan is attacking the great institutions of America.
Speaking to students at Ave Maria University in Florida, Santorum said that "Satan has set his sights on the United States of America."
He described a "spiritual war" and asked, "If you were Satan, who would you attack in this day and age?" He suggested it was natural for the "father of lies" to go after a good, decent, powerful and influential country.
Fast forward four years and instead of acknowledging that the dialogue might have been a bit extreme, Santorum is digging in his heels.
He's defending his comments, saying he's a person of faith who believes in good and evil.
Santorum insists he is going to stay on message and talk about the things Americans want to talk about, such as economic recovery. He says his views on Satan are "not relevant" to what's being discussed today. Some people might disagree.
And when you want to be president, it's all fair game.
Santorum is leading the Republican field in several national polls. He's virtually tied with Mitt Romney in Romney's home state of Michigan.
We'll see if at tonight's debate Santorum's thoughts on Satan come back to bite him.
Here’s my question to you: Rick Santorum said Satan is attacking America. Is he right?
Interested to know which ones made it on air?
Doug in Massachusetts:
No way. Satan doesn't have the sway to get in front of the big special interest groups already raping this country - Wall Street, big corporations, a crooked Congress. Get a clue, Rick. Satan is out of his league in the U.S.
Mike in New Orleans:
When any politician starts campaigning based on their superiority with regard to religious matters, it's time to change the channel. Rick Santorum knows how to pander to bigotry and extremism. And a nutty vote counts as much as a thoughtful one.
Rick:
Of course not. However, the welfare party (Democrats) is attacking the very fabric of this country, its work ethic, and its principles to create a socialist dictatorship that no other party can defeat.
Barbara in North Carolina:
Santorum is giving Catholics all over the world a bad name. He certainly seems to be off in another world somewhere. We need to know these things. I personally don't want a preacher of any religion in the White House.
Ed in California:
Yeah, and his name is Rick Santorum. I thought my crazy, crazy Uncle Paulie was nuts; he looks sane when compared to Santorum.
Jeff in Bossier City, Louisiana:
Rick Santorum needs to lay off the Fruit Loops.
Tom in Texas:
And Rick knows this how? Did he get a phone call? I wouldn't be surprised if he said the world really is flat. The upside to that would be as he moves further right, as if that's possible, he'll fall off.
@jackcafferty on Twitter
Jack: Satan is evil. Evil has been attacking the United States for along time. Yes, Santorum is right, but Satan was attacking the English at Jamestown in 1607, 1620 in the Plymouth Colony, and 1586 with the Spanish at St. Augustine, Florida. There is nothing new about Santorum's statement. "Evil exist when good men and women do nothing' Edmund Burke. Through out the world every day evil must be fought. We can defeat evil if we believe in God, and do the right thing, because in our heart's it's the right thing to do. Politicans are not very innovative when they state Satan is attacking America.
No way. Satan doesn't have the sway to get in front of the big special interest groups already raping this country. Wall Street, ( Get out of our houses you louses ). Our F Troop Military, Big Corporations, ( Their way or the highway ). A housing Market 100 times more expensive than the 60's. A crooked Congress without exception. Get a clue Rick. Satan is out of his league in the USA. Doug, Pepperell, MA.
So, if he's elected President he will become Exorcist in Chief? Brrrr. I think I feel a chill.
Carol in Northampton, MA
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Rick Santorum said Satan is attacking America. Is he right?
I thought he knew that Satan goes "to and fro in the earth" (Job 1: 7)
tempting each individual, and temptation is not sin, but yielding
to temptation is sin. God says "I also will keep thee from the hour
of temptation, which shall come upon all the world" (Revelation 3: 10)
No Jack. Satan does not exist. If you're speaking metaphorically, then yes. However, most people refer to Satan as the Republican platform.
Satan is been attacking America for years. The best Santorum can do is leave satan alone and stick on the economy.
Where has he been? I think he must keep his head in the sand. Evil has been around since Adam and Eve. The attack is not recent. Ask him to read history. It might not hurt him to understand when Evil started. It probably has something to do with him thinking that a lot of people think sex is great, and good and not JUST for procreation. What a dunce!
Well, lets just take a close look, Jack. The Republican platform is ,"Get Obama Out"! And then Repeal anything Obama. Like Health Care for the Children and Elderly alike which will put at least 60million people without Health Care Insurance. That includes Medicare and Medicaid that will be cut deeply! They have no plan for Jobs but to make the rich richer and watch the "Trickle Down effect, which has never happened but the rich keep getting richer! The cut education, so you can keep control of the masses if they are uneducated! In fact, everything the Republicans run on is about taking away from the middle class and poor and giving to the Rich! Couple that with the Big Oil Fracking and Waste water Injection that is causing Earth Quakes and untold damage to the drinking water in this country, and yes, Satan is attacking the US and his name is GOP!
Obama trys to help and the Republicans destroy! 2nd Thessalonians 10
10And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
11And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
12That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Yes he is right. Satan is doing it through the Republican candidates who are campaigning right now. Just listen to the Satanesque hate spewing from their speeches. Just like Satan they are terrified that somewhere, someplace, someone might be happy. Just watch the debate tonight.
Of course not.
However, the welfare party democrats are attacking the very fabric of this country, its work ethic, and its principles, to create a socialist dictatorship that no other party can defeat.
I think it is time to stop insulting our intellectualism and keep their private beliefs, like the man in the sky, and the man under the ground to themselves.
Yeah....and his name is Rick Santorium. I thought my crazy crazy Uncle Paul was nuts.....he looks sane when compared to the messiah. Hey Rick, re-read the Constitution again, especially the 1st amendment.
Well he would know all about it seeing he is Satan. That just shows you how delusional he is but then again he is a member of the GOP. They all think they know whats best for everyone....not!
Depends on what your definition of Satan is, Jack. The actions and comments I keep hearing form the GOP doesn't really sound like something that would have been spoken by Jesus. I wonder where they put there WWJD bracelets – Santorum and the hard right GOP really need to get them out and think about it.
Hi, Beth from Canada again. Santorum is bonkers. The only Satan attacking America wears a sweater vest. I was born and raised a Catholic and I have never heard such nonsence. Women in Massachusetts better be careful -Santorum's next move will be to burn them at the stake for being witches. This really isn't much of a stretch given his attitudes towards women. Jack, I just cannot believe we are talking about birth control in 2012 – That discussion was exhausted (and I thought resolved) back in the sixties when I was a teenager. This is a dangerous man. Of course, when asked about his "Satan" comments, he said this was an attack from the Liberal Media. Do any of these guys know how to take responsibility for their actions and words? I hope John doesn't allow himself to be insulted by this bunch tonight during the debate. I am really looking for to it. Like a lot of Canadians, I LOVE AMERICAN POLITICS.
And Rick knows this how? Did he get a call? He's just throwing stuff out to see if it plays. I wouldn't be surprised if he said with world really was flat. The upside to that would be as he moves further right, as if that's possible, he'll fall off the earth. At this point I believe the Taliban is to the left of the republican party.
Crusader Rick is not only wrong, he is on a path to single-handedly destroy the GOP. Have at it, I say. Maybe they can come back as something decent and honorable again, maybe.
Well, I don't know if Santorum is right, but before I decide I'd like to hear his views on Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy.
Have you seen the Republican candidates? Romans 1:18-
I suppose it's possible that Satan is attacking America. I also suppose that it's possible that Satan is using Santorum as his unwitting dupe. Remember, Lucifer was one of God's most trusted angels before he was cast into hell, so he is probably very smart as well as shrewd and has proven it time and again by outsmarting mankind. If Rick thinks he can outsmart Satan and lead our country... well, that's a scary thought.
Not personally Jack, but Hells Minions, the "GOP" and" Big Oil " are constantly attacking the USA. I'm thinking, what a surprise they 'all are going to have on their prospective Judgment Days. God opens up his book of their life and equates the hours of lying, the greed and the hatreds they've pushed on the USA, and sends them to shovel coal... What a rude awakening for them.
This is most insulting.
I wish I could give a truthful response to this.
Some truths are forbidden.
Rick Santorum said Satan is attacking America. Is he right?
Oh I agree and Satan is a REPUBLICAN just like Santorum so if anyone is going to know Satan it is a fellow Republican.
Jenna
Roseville CA
Rick is not only seriously right of right, he's teetering on the edge.
The media is abetting unAmerican behavior from these candidates. We should insist on the separation of church and state. As long as politicians see they are getting mileage out of it, they'll ride the Bible hard all the way to the White House.
Jack in Santorum's own mind everything he says is right. The guy lives in a magical world of religious fantasy. The problem with people like this is that they can not separate reality from Fiction. One day he is praising god and the next he will be reading Tea leaves and poking pins in dolls. In his world if he believes it then it has to be real.
Unbelievable, but what else can we expect this year? The world is flat, floride in water is a mind control agent of the UN, vaccinations cause childhood diseases.
John Huntsman was the lone adult in the Republican primary campaign. Mitt Romney was close but he's gone over the edge with the other lemmings.
Charlie Brown sigh....
I'd say yes but with a twist. The attack's coming from the inside out. Obama's got Aneruca on the path to self-destruction without a single doubt whatsoever.
Gary in Scottsdale, Arizona
He is absolutely wrong.
Evil is what humans do, by their own choice. By invoking a superstitious being (and how the heck does one go about fighting Satan?) as what ails this nation, Santorum proves to me, and should prove to most others, that he is eminently unfit to hold ANY political office.
Bryan Price from Florida
Rick Santorum is a religious nut. It bothers me to say that because he used to be my senator here in Pennsylvania. The more we listen to him the more it became apparent that Santorum wanted everyone to follow his religious beliefs. There are many wars and bad things done in the name of the Lord from people who thought they were following their beliefs. All you have to do is look at the Middle East. To me Santorum is a very scary man. What if he became president and woke up one day thinking the Lord told him to attack another country?
Yes Satan is attacking America , and he is winning, as evidenced by the increased number of American politicians who have become comfortable with lying on one another and questioning one Christians sincerity because of his race but not one who has lived a non Christian life. American politicians have become just plain old hypocrites and Satan is the father of lies and hypocrisy
Yes, and his three weapons are: Social Security, Medicare, and contraception for women.
Of course Satan is attacking America (along with
the rest of the world). That's his job. What else is new?
Sure he is Jack! That statment is the one thing Rick has right in this election. I remind Rick and others of an answer to this attack. "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
Marietta, GA
Hi Jack, its not Satan but only a curse of Republican grandstanding caused by the Citizens United Decision which created earthly pagan idols; corporate charters as persons and money as its tongue. Santorum and his lot worship it’s every word; U.S. dollars! They showboat while coveting to be the chosen one who wins the nomination and the all powerful golden calf of Super Pac money attached to it.
Yes, he is absolutely right! But he is manifesting himself as an elephant and definitely "red." No religious message I am aware of supports the Republican/Tea Party rantings.
I think that Satan has been around forever and is acctive in the hearts and minds of man. It is who and what he is and what he does.
One cannot be a Chtistian and profess a firm beliefe in Christ an deny the existence of satan.
Some of what Santorum is saying, could be said to be satans work. He is willing to let childre sleep on the street and let them starve.
He thinks that humans should breed like animals. They should have a child every year util thy no longer can.
They shouldnot work, they are to stay home with those children and home school them and never have the life that he does.
Sounds like Satan to me. METALWORKER in IL
Yes Jack, and his army is the Holier than Thou hypocrites from the far right of the religious spectrum. I learned a long time ago just how bad these people can be. I'm a Buddhist not a Christian and would rather not have their questionable religious based morality shoved down my throat through the legislative process as it impinges on my freedoms.
If by Satan you refer to the GOP Propoganda machine ,then yes, Satan is attacking America.Satan always lies and tries to scare us .
Is it really going to surprise anyone that here is another 'religious' leaning jaw-flapper claiming to know what God and Satan are doing? These types of mentailities love to 'prey' all right – only it is upon the poor 'believers' in our society who can be swayed by fear (the only weapon Santorum has). When you have no true intellect, or education, you are reduced to claims that appear to make you look pious, and somehow holier than others, in order to gain their support. Like many before him, who claim to be on the side of Heaven, the simple reality is that we are experiencing one more in a long line of sanctimonious republican fruitcakes!
Jack, how else would you explain the Tea Party?
Yes, Jack and Satan’s initial attack was in the form of the Bush administration with pillaging and squandering life and treasure on two fraudulent wars and stealing from the poor and middle class to give to the wealthy and corporations. It took eight years to drive those demons out and now they attack again the form of more GOP devils. Our creator gave us all free will but Rick Santorum thinks the answer is to legislate conservative Catholicism for the masses and in reality it is the GOP and the Tea Party that have demonized this country with lies and hate under the guise of religious reform. Rick has met the devil and it is him.
No. Satan is not attacking the US. Satan doesn’t exist. Neither does God. Our morality derives from our tribal nature and informs our innate compulsion to keep order by consensus. It’s why different cultural norms exist all over the globe and why these cultural norms change over time. The recent contraception debacle is an excellent example of this. Hundreds of years ago having as many children as possible was an economic investment not just for you, but for your community. You needed labor, the community needed consumers, that state needed soldiers. In the modern world having a child is an economic liability and women have reached equality and need to control when they choose to reproduce. Outdated theology on family planning doesn’t serve anyone and the only people who don’t want to face this reality are people who think there actually is a Satan, and that he’s “attacking America”. It needs to stop. This is the 21st Century and we have 21st Century problems. Pretending like science hasn’t rendered God moot is dangerous at this point.
Yes, and he is going by the name “Rick Santorum” along with the Republican Tea Party.
No, Satin is not targeting American. Evil has always been around in many forms. Santorum needs to go back to his Opus Dei collective and not foist his extremist ideology on the rest of us.
if he's elected President, I would tend to agree!
Oh, he's right! Satan has come to us in the form of Rick Santorum, and Righteous Ricky is attacking the freedoms of Americans every chance he gets. He wants to remove freedom of choice, freedom of speech, womens rights and everything else that does not line up with his Opus Dei driven beliefs. Santorum the Sanctimonious is so far right he makes the Taliban look progressive. He gives Christianity a black eye everytime he opens his mouth.
Rick Santorum will do better by defending his statements that by disavowing them now. Conservatives are his strong supporters and most conservatives are Bible believing Christians. Christians believe that Satan walks about seeking whom he may devour.1 Peter 5:8 As Christians we have to believe all of the Bible or none of it!
Santorum is right in only one sense. He' is at the absolute extreme edge of right wing politics. In a more rational time in America they used to put people like Rick in padded rooms so they couldn't hurt themselves. The man is certifiably NUTZ. He even makes Michelle Bachman seem rational. I guess the only question is whether there are enough other crazies in this country for Santorum to win the election. If the answer is yes then Satan must be attacking America.
If by satan, he means metaphorically speaking – ignorance, then I agree. If he means a literal satan, then I guess metaphorically speaking – he is satan.
Yes. And Satan has taken the form of Rick Santorum.
Little Ricky is trying to take us back to the time of the Crusades and if that's not dangerous for the US, I'm not sure what is.
(This corrects my spelling mistake in my original post.)
He should know, Jack.
When any politician starts campaigning based on their superiority with regard to religious matters, it's time to change the channel. Rick Santorum knows how to pander to bigotry and extremism. And a nutty vote counts as much as a thoughtful one. But Jack, why isn't the media talking about the low voter turnout? Doesn't that speak volumes for today's GOP?
Of course he's right Jack. Is there any other explanation for the Tea Party Republicans?
No one seems to understand metaphor, particularly the religious right. While there is no such thing as Satan, the idea of people behaving poorly though their own self interest or indulgence is an age old porblem. In that sense, Santorum is right. We do seem to be suffering from a lot of self indulgent behavior and clueless self aggrandizement. One need only look at his own former place of employment, the U.S. Congress, see the height of self-serving behavior and grandstanding.
For all of that though, our own instinct and that of the media is to shoot the messenger. Santorum's message falls on deaf ears and will hurt him.
And people are voting for this Neanderthal? Someone should ask this guy – if he also believes the world is flat, if he thinks we the center of the universe and if he believes in evolution? SCARY!! I"ll simply quote Chekhov Jackl.:" I can only regard with bewilderment how an educated man can be religious".
If by Satan he is refering to an entity that violates marriage and flip-flops all while banking millions in the Cayman Islands then he's right. Americans can't live without being exposed to some form media and the Grand Old Party (Satan) is all over it. They might as well book a spot on Comedy Central for the next GOP debate because that's where it belongs not on all the news channels. Satan quit attacking my TV!
and this is what some people want as the "Commander in Chief"- the devil makes him say these things. I hear now that Franklin Graham will be his running mate to keep the evil away. Can it get any better than this for Obama? It will, trust me.
Satan is not the devil with the red suit and pitchfork, he comes in all sizes and shapes in our society. He doesn't have to attack America. Those who embrace greed on the backs of the less fortunate, endorsing sweat shops in third world countries, charging exorbitant prices for pills that only cost pennies to manufacture, gambling on Wall Street with other people's hard earned money, etc. are doing it for him!!!!
No, Rigid Rick is wrong. These obstinate fundamentalist hypocrits value embryos/zygotes more than children. They advocate cutting food stamps, welfare, eucation and other provisions for children, while pretentiously flaunting their superior virtue. In reality, these dangerous control freaks would like us to return to the dark, ages where women, minorities and people who hold different beliefs from them could be flogged or burned at the stake. Eve of Texas
If Santorum really believes Satan is attacking America, he should call for the creation of a Court of Oyer and Terminer and have them review the "spectral" evidence like they did in Salem in 1692.
"Spectral evidence was testimony that the accused witch's spirit (i.e. spectre) appeared to the witness in a dream or vision (for example, a black cat or wolf). The dream or vision was admitted as evidence. Thus, witnesses (who were often the accusers) would testify that "Goody Proctor bit, pinched, and almost choked me," and it would be taken as evidence that the accused were responsible for the biting, pinching and choking even though they were elsewhere at the time."
Jack: Satan doesn't have to attack America-–he can buy what he wants just like the rest of the world.
Hold on Jack I will ask him...
No, Jack, America attacked itself by allowing greed to become a dominant factor in what had been the most successful business/manufacturing/financial complex in the world. That greed influenced loose regulations and laxity in enforcing those that were already in place. The president is hard at work instituting stricter oversight among the perpetrators despite GOP opposition, but it will take a long time to recover from the insanity. If greed is Satan, I guess he's right.
The only ones attacking America is the Republican party and Conservatives.
I think he's giving catholics all over the world a bad name.
He's certainly seems to be off in another world somewhere. We need to know these things.
I personally don't want a preacher of any relgion in the White House. The PRESIDENT has other things to do, taking care of the needs of all the people of all religions, or of no religion at all.
Is Satan attacking America? Well, what did Jesus stand for? Help to the poor, the last become first, and sacrificing yourself to save others? Sound like America? No. So why would Satan attack that which he has already conquered?
I just don't get the religious zealots at all. Most spread hate and talk so negative. Where's the love?
Yes he is, Jack. But I won't call his real name, only give you his initials: RS.
This is why there is Separation of Church and State. Rick such fervent belief of Satan should be left to self because this kind of vehement of America leads to ideas and policies that support Santorums belief that America is on the decline and Evil. If your religion is beckoning you that America is on the decline, Evil and in its last days, and you are intent on forcing your "theology", then why would you want to do anything to make America stronger to the contrary of your religion. Santorum wants to question the Presidents theology, he needs to be questioning what Romney and Mormons really believe. Black theology is more Christian than Mormons would ever be.
Here we go again. Another national election with candidates who have nothing of real substance to offer so they drag out the same old worn out toys to play with....religion, abortion, gays and lesbians. Prey on the base emotions of the extreme, get yourself elected and resolve none of the problems dragging this country down the drain.
He's wrong...Satin isn't attacking this country, why would he bother, with the likes of these candidates, we're doing just fine by ourselves. Santorum probably just made the invite list for the next Westbury Church open house.
No. Faithful Catholics, like myself who went to Catholic school, know that Catholics believe Satan is in our everyday lives in the form temptation and greed, not attacking a country. And apparently what's happening elsewhere in the world, such as starvation and killing of citizens isn't Satan. Satan, if you believe in Satan, does not attack entire countries and nothing in the Catholic bible would lead you to believe that.
. . .Don't blame me. Blame the Republicans.
"Well I've said this all the time. Just because your country is still so embarassed overr allowing an Illegal-mujslim to be elected into your government, doesn't meen he can get away with it. He only says he's a christian because he wants you to believe him. Time will tell the truth, it won't even wait for Obama!"
Jack,
Yes, good and evil exist. But we are NOT going to elect a Chief Theologian. Roman Catholics already have one, the Pope. It will be interesting to see if Fr. Santorum has his ash on his forehead as prescribed by his claimed religious choice, Roman Catholic.
We are however, required to elect the U. S. Constitutional, Officer, The Commander-and-Chief. Article 14 says there is NO religious test to hold elected office in the United States, none!
I am originally from New England. Now live in Tennessee. Up North, the thought would never have occurred to me. But after living in the Bible Belt, I have been exposed to a culture that has a more open approach to Christianity. I do believe in God. I also believe in the devil. The battle between good and "evil" however you choose to categorize it, is ever present. And as the Bible states, the devil is always ready to take advantage of any weakness, including pride.
Many in the GOP believe that the liberal news media is Satan and attacks them, so yes, Satan must be attacking America, at least in their eyes. Palin, Santorum and the others that lose a lot blame you people for their mouths that act quicker than their brain, oops one has to have a brain first.
Rick Santorum should check to make sure that Satan isn't writing his speeches. He could be America's first Taliban President.
James Kifonidis
Fairfax, VA
Jack, Even if Rick is right- wouldn't Satan have to stand in line behind all the other "scary" enemies? Take a number Satan, you're low man on the Terror Threat Level Totem Poll. Aren't we supposed to be terrified about Iran, even though we have 10+ American bases surrounding them? Or are we supposed to still be afraid of the Jihadist living under our beds? Pick a scare tactic and STICK WITH IT. Saddam-DEAD, Kim Jun-Il- DEAD, Ghadaffi- DEAD. Osama- DEAD. That's good enough for me to get some sleep. Now if we could steer toward some sound economics proposed by Dr. Paul, I'd sleep like a baby.
Rick would have to be more specific about who Satin is before I could answer this question. Satin could mean the spiritual devil, the Muslim Religion, Jewish Religion, or the Orthodox Religion. Satin could also mean the Socialists versus the Capitalists, and it could also mean the different Ethnic groups around the Globe which is also know as racism.
The Devil could represent anything that our own personal beliefs are against and this could include "right from wrong" or "wrong from right." [ I.E. A bank robber could feel that the police are Satin because he is in jail, or an insider trader could feel that the SEC is Satin because he can't steal as much. ]
Where might Rick Santorum draw the line on raising God's law over the law of man?
Exodus 21:20 just after the 10 Commandments. "If a man beats his male or female slave with a rod, and the slave dies as a direct result, then he must be punished, but he is not to be punished if the slave gets up after a day or two, as the slave is his property." God.
Santorum is going to Self Destruct. Just give him enough time. The American people are not buying the nonsense he is selling.
Actually, it seems to be the Republicans who are attacking America.
Satan is real and present in evryday life....................everywhere. If you are among the elitist left and smugly chuckle at this statement take a good look around our fabled culture and country which has been throughly conditioned by mass media and the all knowing entertainment industry......................and tell me what you see.
There's a reason God designed our life spans to be only 85-90 years; our minds and stomachs can barely stand that.
Considering he is determined to bring the country back to 1692, which is before America existed, I would say in this case the point is moot.
The Father of Lies has set his sights on America indeed. Though it is doubtful that he will win the Republican primary.
Jack , absolutely correct....all you have to do is look at these GOP candidates and you will have your answer. Satin is definitely targeting us in the guise of candidates. Then to dig a bit deeper look at this new wave of the 2010 GOP Congress and you will need no futher proof Satin has arrieved!
Of course he's right. If you are a Christian and believe the Bible you would know Satan's methods? See John 8.44. Iif you don't believe the Bible then Satan has already fooled you. He's very subtle.
Satan is getting his kicks watching the Republican Party self destruct and he dosen't even have to do anything.
Why is everyone acting like this is news? Christians believe that Satan is attacking everyone, and that includes the most prominent country on Earth. This is not extremist or fundamentalist Christian. Just very basic stuff. If he was insinuating that because of the Democrat's victory, or his loss, was Satan's attack, then that's something else.
Satan is not attacking America but people with a lot of devilishness are making trouble for a better America.
If Satan is the GOP then yes Satan is attacking America.
This is absolute nonsense. The only things attacking America are apathy from the population, and corruption from those in charge.
The important question is, 'Whose best qualified to battle Satan?' Looking over both candidates records, I'm going to opt for the President. Yep, too many things in his favor...
Rick Santorum believes that Evil is an intelligent being working to do something. What I am not quite sure. I do know that Santorum and I have radically different ideas of what an evil action is. Is a black marrying a white evil? It used to be. Is only having children you can feed, clothe, and house evil? Rick Santorum thinks so. Is lying evil? Is Fraud? Is it evil to take food from the mouths of hungry children? Is it evil to provide safe air and water for people to breathe and drink? Is it more evil to kill a pregnant woman and the child she carries, or to abort the child and save one life? Rick Santorum approves of things I consider very evil. Perhaps he needs an exorcism.
Satan is attacking America alright. In the form of all these self-proclaimed conservatives who want nothing more than to impose their “faith” on the American public and create a form of theocracy like the religious fanatics in Iran and Saudi Arabia have accomplished.
Jack, Santorum is right! Good vs Evil is part of our Judeo/Christian doctrine. Think about this...Santorum is leading in the national polls while his economic policies are not much different than the other Republican candidates. So why is he leading? It's because he its discussing social conservative and Christian values. People who find this repugnant don't have an understanding of the American core belief fabric. Finally someone is willing to stand up and defend it and explain it's importance in our culture. Vince Hugh Atlanta
I wouldn't be surprised if he says America needs an exorcism next... This guy is a total nut, a religious zealot who wants to take away our freedom. The founding fathers would be rolling in the grave at this thought of disregarding separation of church and state. Secular government, man,
He may or may not be right. But what I know is wrong is you or anyone else mocking the religion of another person, no matter what they are running for. In the land of the free, I would expect better, and more mature newscasting. In this day, when religious freedom is part of the global consciousness, why is it that Christianity is publicly mocked in the countries founded on its principles. Shame on you.
This here is the Faith topic no one wants to mention. Satan. That also means now if you believe in Satan you can't just say SATAN Raises Taxes. You can't blame just the social and moral corruptness you have to also see the ECONOMIC impact that Satan has. Then you have to stop saying everyone can be rich and have all of their needs taken care of because the Devil exists. Poor people and people who die of the effects poverty believe in Jesus and God. For those people not covered by preexisting conditions and can't get the help they need to live and died. Was that SATAN or was that Republicans. What point do we belive in the sanctity of life. Does it extend beyond conception. If Jesus was poor and he need medication and couldn't afford it would that be the Devil or the Hospital that since it was an emergency they would turn him away.
Satan is absolutely attacking America and has been for a long time. When we as a country decide God must be taken out of the pledge, all school meetings, the courtroom, and the media, we're doing half of the work for him. Our founders understood religous freedom, and the concept that practicing a religion openly is not the same as discriminating against other people; our current government does not
What the heck happen Jack to a seperation of Church n State?? This business is getting out of control. As far as Satan is concerned, well yes, I agree as a Christian that he is alive and well but for those of us who know this take counsel with the God of OUR Understanding.....But Santorum is taking all this so out of line. He is crossing boundries. The seperation of Church N State.
Not too many Americans ...especially highly educated ones...are willing to sit through a conversation about a guy in a red suit with a pitchfork causing all of lifes problems....whats next?...if Santorum is President will we be diagnosing Fever victims as possessed?
How is this guy different than what the Taliban hopes to achieve? He's for freedom of religion as long as it's HIS religion. Leave all this stuff out of our elections. It's called separation of church and state.
Someone needs to ask this simple question of Rick S. when any public official takes office, does that individual place his hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the teachings of his religion or does he/she place his hand on a holy book and swear to uphold the Constitution? The founding fathers would find it incredible that religion has such a prominent role in politics of our time. Misquoted and quoted out of context, they firmly understood the primary need to separate personal faith beliefs from governmental function. The Republican party is headed for disaster and may not know how to avoid it. God help us, please!
Yes he's right and it is in the form of abortion. We have been told two human cells does not make a human life. Now we are told partial birth abortion is acceptable. Soon we will be tild we can murder our elderly because they are too expensive to care for. How evil can we be? That's our future.
Satan has been attacking us for many years, not just because we have a democrat in office. I for one, am sick and tired of hearing Republicans say that Liberals are not Christians, and are trying to tear down our country and destroy our religious freedom. They need to wake up and hear themselves with all the lies they tell. They are all for sale to the highest bidder and care nothing for our country and the lower income folks.
With all the insanity in this country and most recently the WAR ON WOMENS RIGHTS you have to wonder who is attacking American Institutions....... Is it Santorum's Satan ? No,................. it is just the Republicans.
When Rick Santorum speaks he reminds me of a leader of a cult, and listening to that speech on Satan confirms it. He uses those "Donkey Cart" words also to convince his "followers" that he is "true" "authentic" "genuine" – he convinced me to go forward on a mission, to find out who the real rick Santorum is, and let me tell you, he is someone I do not care for and would not want as my President.
Monique Manna
Southbridge, MA
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross. " and the GOP contenders seem to be proving this right. Beware Mr. Santorum, women, gays, non-Christians and others not like him.
Religion is taking up too much of the spotlight in American Politics. Politicians and society as a whole need to start taking responsibility for our current conditions and stop blaming mythical boogeymen.
Rick Santorum, in my "humble" opinion is a very poor representative for the Republican party – and I have always voted for the Republican Party – I will NOT vote for Rick Santorum should he win the nomination. But, since I could go on about that let me answer your question. First – it all depends on what your own personal opinion is on what or should I say, who Satan is. Mankind has the ability to be "good" or "evil" and therefore has the ability to act in good faith or to be evil. If you lie to the face of the Americans that voted you in and if you deliberately hide your own personal agenda for America then in fact, you are evil – not good. This point holds for both Republicans and Democrats.
Jack: Who do you think took prayer out of our schools? ten commandments out of courthouses, keilling unborns bt the billions? We surely can't blame God, guess who is LEFT?
This stuff from Republicans is why I am not a Republican.
Yes jack, Satan is indeed waging a full-scaled assault on our beloved United States. As are fire-breathing dragons, martians, Bigfoot and Salem witches. The dangers are everywhere! Good grief...are we electing a President or Santa Claus? Let's discuss real issues.
He sounds possessed. Got to be right, he's attacking our country.
Santorum's belief in the superntaural doesn't exactly instill confidence in his judgement skills. He needs to focus on real issues like the economy and foreign policy or he's going to ride his religious bandwago right over a cliff.
yes satan is attacking america. the family unit is breaking up and immoral activity is wide spread and the majority of our political figures are corrupt and too many immoral as far as ethics and sexual behavior. unwed mothers common and too many unmarried unions and the whole welfare system is fraught with greed and untold munbers of people living off the system and never working or contributing to society.
Santorum Might be right! I don't know what Dick Cheney's up to these days maybe Rick does!
The US was built on the separation of church and state. Rick Santorum is trying to bring the country back to those days with comments like that.
Bill...Yes. The problem is that there are people who simply don't believe in anything. Those are the group who have the most negative replies to Santorum's statements. The real question is not what if Santorum is wrong? What if he's right? It's going to get quite warm for some folks...
Jack,
He is right, if you take "satan" as being those people bent on destroying what is left of the working class and the poor, from BOTH political parties. Santorum is who is he is- which is far more genuine than our President, most of the congress and most of the media. Keep selling that laundry detergent CNN, CNBC, FOX.......................!!!!
Yes, Satan is most definitely attacking America. I urge believers everywhere to pray for everyone in our country. It is truly sad to see how many people have bought into Satan's lies, evil, and corruption. He comes to "kill, steal, and destroy," and unfortunately, those who know God's Truth don't speak nearly as loudly as those who don't.
No, the far right wing christians like Santorum are attacking our counrty and giving normal minded christians a bad name. For all we know he might be the Anti-Christ....
Maybe, the next time I see Satan I'll ask him. But to suggest that anyone who disagrees with him is by default being manipulated by demonic forces, and that Santorum is somehow the moral paragon of humanity is completely ludicrous.
I wonder what he thinks about the Duke Blue Devils?
Yes, Jack he is right. However it's not just America that is under attack. It is a world wide phenomenon that has been going on since the fall of man. Weather the "secular humanists" accept it or not there is good and evil and a fight for the soul of man. However, I would not expect people that are not spritual to understand this because most folks in our world are carnally minded and few things of the spirit as foolishness. But it is clear that things are moving in a direction that will cause some to be suprised "at the end of days".
I don't understand people–and they tend to be certain (not all) religious conservatives–who believe that individual human beings are fallible and sinners, but somehow, when you put millions of those fallible sinners together into a nation, that nation is suddenly infallible and cannot sin. "America should never apologize"–so then America the nation, unlike individual Americans, never sins, never does anything wrong? That's not patriotism, that's idolatry. And Satan is behind all idol worship.
It's comforting to believe that an outside, evil force is responsible for Maxine Waters, Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, Snooki, Occupy, Chris Matthews and on and on. To think we're doing this with no help from Satan is more frightening than with him.
Jack, it's not Satan whom is attacking America..it's our elected officials that are attacking America and bringing this once great nation to its' knees. with their self-rightous and greedy attitudes!! They care for the votes not the PEOPLE!!
Yes Satan is attacking America he has used a bunch of Republicans to suit his agenda. Republicans use God to win elections and when they finally get their place in power they go out and have affairs, or want an open marriage or leave their wives when they get sick thats sure is Christ like isnt it?
I am sick of hearing about religion who cares what faith anybody follows the question should be is this the right person for the job. it should never be about ones faith.
For those who speak of Morals and faith look at your Party and clean it up, Herman Cain's Morality sent him packing, Gingrich isnt nothing to speak of neither, take a look at the Pope who is a former Nazi these people want to talk Morals?
like it or not Obama did not start an illegal war in Iraq, However he did nab Bin Ladin, he is bringing our troops home and thank God he has stuck to his word.
Had McCain been given office we would still have troops in Afghanistan and in Iraq and likely would have already nuked Iran. America needs to get these old people out of office, they live by old traditions and beliefs that simply do not address the real issues we are dealing with in todays world.
its time we get real Americans who have really worked and lived the American dream rather than a bunch of rich people who have had everything given to them.
if we do not change our ways our Nation will indeed come to an end but I guess the Republican party is willing to risk it
Yes, Satan attacks America. To the extent America (or Costa Rica or Senegal or even Iran) does anything good, evil will oppose it.
If America is the worlds "last, best hope" as Lincoln said, we will be the most aggressively attacked. The attacks might be direct, but most are subtle. National self-doubt, division, focusing on negatives, and all the individual failings people might have.
But to use a comedic line "we're not dead yet." America is still freedoms brightest beacon and, if we chose our actions wisely may remain such.
If "Satan" is attacking America, it's because he has his hand up Santorum's back. Most of us don't believe in a guy with horns and red longjohns and a pointy tail just waiting for us to fall so he can take over and do what? Give more tax breaks to rich people or take Social Security away from the elderly? Maybe he should just register as a Republican and run for President.
You guys are starting to scare us up here.
Jack, Barack Obama said the Spirit led him to say a prayer for Billy Graham, and that God wants Americans to pay higher taxes. I didn't hear you saying anything about that. What will "God" cause Obama to do next? Both sides can play the gotcha game. Anyone of the Christian faith will disagree with your questioning whether satan exists. Satan does exist just as much as God exists, if you believe in the Christian God, which many Americans do. I didn't know you were an atheist.
It is times like this that people start blaming problems on God and Satan. Mind you, I have faith however it is not God or Satan that is causing our current situations. People need to man up and take the blame. I personally take my share of blame for our current economy and political situations, I haven't stood up against lawmakers and made my voice heard. I cannot in good conscience blame God or the Devil for what is going on. What's next, gay's making the country fail....well I'm gay and served in the military, I think people need to place blame where blame is due. Each state has a senate and a legislature, blame them; we have a President, Congress, Senate and House where is the blame on them. Grow up America, stand up and say we've had enough.
Santorum is right...Satan is real and always looking to destroy; but Santorum is wrong in believing that the U.S. is some righteous place that Satan is solely focused on. Take a look around the world Santorum!! I'LL TELL YOU WHAT'S EXCITING SATAN THESE DAYS...IT'S SELF-RIGHTEOUS DIVISIVE PEOPLE LIKE RICK SANTORUM!!
I used to like this segment up until 5 minutes ago. I am so sick of the media destroying and contorting the words of Rick Santorum. Since when did it become such an awful thing to believe in the Bible and to have faith be part of our daily lives. I am sickend by the attitude and the attack on someone who is a true Christian. I watched it earlier today on CNN when Franklin Grahmm was interviewed. I guess that I am wittnessing what has been prophesized for thousands of years now. Look that one up!
Yes, Satan is attacking the country, and he is the hypocritical GOP.
I believe it too....along with the Easter Bunny and Santa
Don't drag me into this – you guys are doing a great job on your own...
Jack, you are ignorant. All "real" Christians believe in the spirtual war between Satan's forces & Jesus Christ (the angels). Its taught on every pulpit around the globe. Of course the prize for Satan is the US, abortion, homosexual marriage. By the way: Jesus Christ said is the Satan is the father of lies.". Its Biblical & for those who believe unequivocal. Jack, you, etal. insult evry Christian. How does evCNN allow someone who is so patently ignorant on the air?
Saying Satan is attacking America is like saying Poseidon was upset and caused the Tsunami in Japan. What happened to seperation of Church and state in America? I am sick of God interjecting himself into our politics. In a country that espouses freedom of religion where ones religious views SHOULDN'T matter there sure is a lot of coverage about it. I am a non believer and would love to hear the REAL issues and stop the fighting over who's fantasy story is the best. Leave mythology in books where they belong.
1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God!
Satan personally doesn't attack anything, including the United States. However, the people's willingness to let the temptations of the world influence their thinking and actions makes Satan't job of corruption easy. Our inability to follow the great commandment, "Love the Lord with all your heart and treat your neighbor as yourself" including live for today and leave debt to our children will be our downfall unless we go back to the roots that founded this country. Those roots being sacrifice for freedom and for a better life for our children.
Rick Santorum is crazy. I honestly couldn't believe what I was hearing come out of his mouth. Is he serious? How does he know that Satan is attacking America?
GREED is attacking America. GREED has driven us to do terrible things all over the world as well as here at home. GREED runs our politics and politicians. GREED dictates the price of everything. If greed is a sin, which I think it is, then Satan is surely at work to destroy America. Satan's purpose is to destroy the world. Is that news to anyone?
I'm afraid that many people do believe in Satan..those who have been brain washed by religion...Many 'religious' people have figured out that Satan was BIG in the Middle Ages as was FLAT EARTH...BURNING PEOPLE at the STAKE...CONTROLLING PEOPLE'S MINDS....and how about in the USA...WITCH HUNTING, BURNING...YES...we are still a very unevolved species...NOT all but TOO MANY..the CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE MORMON CHURCH and the EVANGELICALS...fan the flames...of SATAN and HELL...BILL Maher is right....at least about religion..
We cannot have prayer in schools, can't display ten commandments in courthouses and babies sre asbot\rted by the millions, who do you think who is responsible for this? It surely isn'r God, that leaves Satan!
I suspect there is no other thing that Satan would want us to believe than that he is not real and wreaking havoc with this world from behind a thin veil. To believe evil is not real is to think that Hitler just made a few unenlightened mistakes in judgement and we should just ignore his actions.
Yes he is right. There will always be a battle between good (God) and evil (Satan). Satan is winning right now because America is turning away from God. We've kicked God out of schools and out of government. Now our government is falling apart, the government is suppoorting homosexuality and abortion, both are abominations in the eyes of God. It really doesn't matter what any Republicans or Democrats say because as long as Americans turn away from God things will not get better. Does Sodom and Gomorrah ring a bell? Look what happened when they turned away from God.
Jack...I don't care about the satan subject coming up during the debate. I want to know if the moderator will ask Romney why the LDS church is baptizing Holocaust victims?
Also, how the hell did anyone get this far in the race with these kind of insane beliefs? Or right, it's the Right.
Is Satan attacking America? Yes. It's called Dominionism.
My ninth great grandmother was condemned as a witch in Salem. Although she escaped the noose, her two sisters were hung along with a lot of others. History shows that the accusations were initiated for political and financial purposes, and religious fervor was the facilitating mechanism. This is what happens when paranoid believers in nonsense are put in positions of power unchecked by secular control. History is full of such examples from the Inquisition to the modern day Taliban. That over 40% of the American electorate takes RS seriously is a stain on our nation and in insult to reason.
Jack, he may be right with both parties unwilling to lead and create better lives for all people and other governments also following the lead this has to be some kind of evil.jack in my heart I feel the whole world should be one big garden with abundant food water and shelter for all after all we pipeline oil all over the world and build weapon that can destroy city blocks!we can build golf courses in deserts and islands like Bahrain with proper leadership we can make life on earth close to what god gave Adam and eve before they got tossed out of the garden so evil I'm not sure,horrible leaders for sure
satans not attacking america and gods not blessing america, they both pretty well work one on one with folks
As long as Mr. Santorum's middle name is "Satan", yes. Religious bigotry is a very serious threat to our society, perhaps even more serious than our moral standards hitting an all time low...
From Memphis, TN
Rick Santorum is entitled to his beliefs and to espouse them publicly, then take the consequences, good or bad. But ascribing a country's problems to a metaphysical source makes it easier to avoid taking responsibility for them and addressing them realistically. I know that if I was a U.S. voter, I'd be leery of a politician who presented himself to me as the hand of God in a war against Satan. Guess we don't have to ask who he think's the Devil's minion is.
Steve Mertl
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Rick Santorum is attacking America with his theological references. Article VI of the Constitution states, "... but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States". If nobody in public office is to be tested based on religion, Satan nor God should be brought up in politics. The fact is, Santorum is a proponent of lies and scare tactics. He uses these tactics to bring evangelicals to his side by suggesting his religious practices are more correct than the others running for office in 2012. If his practices were truly better, they would be self evident. If his practices were self evident, his practices would reflect through his policies. Moreover, he wouldn't have to tell voters that he will defend this country against evil; the voters would know it.
What truly froghtens me is not his opinions on God and Satan, but that he seems hell bent on eliminating the rights of Americans based on his narrow releigious views. He seems to have forgotten that the seperation of church and state is a two way street. I fear he wants an America ruled by Old Testament laws.
This is as usual a media driven get a GOP candidate story. 4 years ago. He made a speech at a religious venue. He used religious language. If any additional proof of the media's anti-religion stance supporting the White House's anti-religion stance is needed, I'd like to know what it is.
Satan is after America just as he is after everyone. It's a war, and he is the enemy. People who don't believe it, need to read their bible. If you don't believe it, then we aren't going to agree on much.
Jack- I do not think the problem is whether Satan is 'attacking' America or not, I think the real question is how will Rick Santorum treat non-Christians if he is elected. Will he cater to the religious right or will he leave his religion at the door like he should?
Those who are not so restrained by their ideologies and contentions realize that there is a deep spirituality in mankind, in that we are all connected through our being.
There will always be evil in the world, and those who are so narrow minded as to wall themselves in their beliefs can only in the end see evil. If Santorum were to open his mind, accept new energies and new possibilities his outlook will become as the majority of mankind, that good will always trump evil.
It's funny how Santorum says that his views on satan are "not relevant". Isn't HE the one bringing up "theologies" as well as trying to integrate the topic of religion into the race? I don't even know why religion is even being discussed in the race. I don't care if the president is christian, hindu, buddhist, athiest, etc......I care if he can do his job as President
. Lets face it, if we are under attack by Satan, who is Santorum going to nuke first?
Santorum's comments probably make total sense if you are a religious zealot. However, in a time when many more critical issues face this country today, are individual religious beliefs or ideologies really the most essential topic to be discussed to determine how fit a candidate is for President of the United States. I seriously do not think so. If so, then as a country we are all in trouble.
Yes, through our political process. The greatest threat to the nation is divisive politics, and both parties are guilty.
Brian
San Antonio, TX
Jack, he's wrong...What's changed?? Satan has been attacking the minds and hearts of Americans for years. He owns the media and all the filthly rich and PACS that pour money into these campaigns for the good of their causes. Satan will ultimately buy this election. So much for "One Nation Under God" It's more like one nation crumbling under Satan...We will not be the only nation that has succumed to the root of all evil...sould there be any surprise here?? RS at least is not afraid to take a position
Satan has been attacking the United States for along time,Yes! Santorum is right, our Constitution is under attack our currency is under attack our pledge of allegiance to the flag is under attack because God is mentioned think about it.
Is Santorum right? In a word: "Absolutely!"
Mr. Santorum is wrong about Satan. Satan did not do this. America handed it over. So, this is payback time for America. We put a lot of negative energy out there both at home and in the world. I can guarantee you that no red-skinned, horny-headed, spike-tailed, gent ever worked at Enron, or Wells Fargo. He isn't even a Lehman Brother. BTW, us poor folks are wondering what recession you guys are all talking about anyway?
So far, it seems the Bible predictions are right on track. These predictions were written way before anybody could know about these things. The idea of "Satan" is hard to define but there is evil working in our world. I don't know if it has specifically targeted the U.S. What I find interesting is that normal everyday people are taking sides in the ancient War between Christians and Muslims. I would have never thought this would happen when I was a kid. We didn't even know what a Muslim was nor did we care. This would seem necessary before a war could happen so it does scare me a bit.
I believe America, as well as every other country in the world, is under attack from Satan. Which is why we need to stop fighting one another and come together the way enemies do when a greater threat emerges and the way we fight him is with the blood of Jesus.
If you believe an ancient text, written by mere men who never personally knew who they were writting about, then I guess Satan can be real to you. As for me, I will fear the Republicans pounding at the door. I can see them, hear them, watch them claim they are speaking for God, and I remember what they did to this country just a few years ago.
Certainly he is right. I don't agree with much he says but the US has been heading for a collision course with its destiny since it began rejecting it's role as a Christian nation. However, the effects of our course won't be evident until it's too late. I recall for many years after WWII our fathers saying to their doubtful kids "this is the greatest nation there ever was and ever will be." I served in the military just as most of my generation and my forefathers who gave their lives for this nation. This nation and its objectives is so different from when I was a child coming out of WWII and the great depression. I'm a liberal Democrat and feel estranged from a nation that has lost it's way. GOD help us!
Yes, Satan is attacking America. And I said Satan. The Devil, Lucifer; the thief who comes to steal, kill and destroy. The fact that our culture has managed to make his existance a dirty little deniable secret, has all but secured his victory too. If you don't believe your enemy exits, he gets a free shot to your head. I don't want a pastor in chief for President, but it would sure be nice to finally have one who recognizes who the real enemy is. Not the democrat, or republican, or the gay man or the poor..but the one who would destroy us -all- The Devil. Wake up America.
Of course he is right. Can we accept that this country was founded on Judeo Christian principles? If so, recommend you research the real foundation then, the Bible. There is good and evil in this world. Just because a person doesn't want to acknowledge that doesnt make it so. That book says in the last days, men will call good evil and evil good. The problem is there a lot of people calling things good which clearly fall in the evil bin. Wake up.
It's one GOP front runner a week in this lazy susan GOP primary process. They are all nuts except Romney who will by default (more money/organization) win even if he is Mormon and changes what he stands for daily. If I were a Republican I'd be ashamed to tell anyone. It's definitely time to change the 2 party system and get rid of the electoral college, No red/blue or battle ground states. No advertising. A month of hard-core debates and full week to vote. Then have the sitting President read the results on TV. It would save a lot of money and fill the airwaves with more facts and less opinion. The average American is very uniformed and picks Presidents the same way they pick horses at the track, by hunch. If fact, with our debt who would want to be President today and have to live with the sins of dozens of Presidents before them that the nation thinks did a good job.
of course he's not right. what is this the 15th century? i wish the rightwing would stop trying to force their imaginary friend down our throats constantly.
NO
To John in Tennessee. You said:
"Yes he is right. There will always be a battle between good (God) and evil (Satan). Satan is winning right now because America is turning away from God. We've kicked God out of schools and out of government. Now our government is falling apart, the government is suppoorting homosexuality and abortion, both are abominations in the eyes of God. It really doesn't matter what any Republicans or Democrats say because as long as Americans turn away from God things will not get better. Does Sodom and Gomorrah ring a bell? Look what happened when they turned away from God."
Urm, Sodom and Gomorrah was a fairy tale in a book of make-believe. Nobody turned to salt, either. Jeez people. Next thing you'll be telling us that a person can be swallowed by a whale and survive.
Urm, also, interracial married was once considered an "abomination" by you dingbats. Stop your hatred in the name of your "loving" religion already! You're killing us!
Yes I think Rick Santorum is right but I don't think satan is just attacking America I think he is attacking the whole world. Just look around never seen so much violence , poverty and nations that can't make ends meet ,I can't remember it being this bad.
Jack,Jesus said you cannot serve two masters and I believe this guy has already chose the wrong one god wants a better life for all not just santorums chosen few.
Mr. Cafferty,
Most people who are honest with themselves have a subliminal belief in Satan, or a force of evil. What I appreciate about Rick Santorum, he says what "many of the silent majority" believe/think, but is too political incorrect to speak out loud about. Yes, he'll get "harrassed" for saying what he believes, but that is what I so appreciate. He speaks what he believes is true, He follows his principles with passion, and has perservarance......and that is what will make him a great PRESIDENT!!
Watch out for wolves in sheep skin.
The guy who posted right before me (Jack from Alabama) sounds insane.......
After reading other comments, I am hopeful that voters will turn out and defeat the satanist Republicans for every position that they are trying to win. Send a message to the Republican, address the needs of the 99% and not your own and the 1%ers.
Yes I am attacking you. Part of my plan is to wear you down and destroy you with ignorance. One of the many SPECIFIC ways I do this is to send you presidential candidates like Santorum. They are so easily deceived into furthering my plans. Anyhow...carry on America..oh by the way, any of these GOP candidates will do nicely, vote for any of them, I don't care which.
For pity sake.... Anyone who's ever cracked a bible open knows that Satan is called The father of lies. Santorum was talking to a Christian school. If obama used basketball termanology while speaking to a team would you whine about that? This is a perfect example of liberal media bias. Liberals are tolerant......as long as you agree with them. TIME TO GROW UP
i am truly grateful that this man is running off at the mouth as he is, because every time he opens his mouth he says something that is unbelievably stupid and just plain ignorant. His idiotic statements guarantee Obama's relection, and we in Canada are delighted. Obama is a breath of fresh air after the moronic presidency of George Dubya Bush.
I cannot imagine Saint Santorum as president of anything. This man is a Religious Nut Case. He does not know the difference between being religious and Spirit-Filled. Like Millions around the world, I am so ready for the GOP debate tonight. I want to see how he defends his comments. Mr. Saint Santorum the Lord is not pleased that you are misleading His people. The Bible says that "my People are destroyed for lack of knowledge."
When you think Republicans have totally went mental, they go further. You just can't make this stuff up.
Why would you even entertain this question from this guy or any others like him? It only encourages more of those GOPTP people that are in desperate need of thorazine.
Just to think, we have nine more months to go before this nonsense ends.
Rick Santorum just dug his grave, politically speaking of course, with his mouth. Instead of intelligently discussing important public policy issues of interest to the nation, Santorum makes stupid statements such as the one he made about Satan.I think that people should keep their religious preferences and comments about religion to themselves and discuss real, important issues of practical concern to the voters. Religious issues are distractions and politicians use them to avoid telling the public how they will solve economic and social problems. Voters want leaders who are problem solvers, not preachers.
The real question is should other nations take us seriously when our presidential candidates say things like this. It sounds more like Iranian, then American.
Ephesians 6:12
12. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
As a Canadian I just have to shake my head at you people. Why do you wasre all this time and energy on"religion". And some people will vote for Santorum. Really! Thankfully, religion has no place in our politics, nor should it.It IS entertaining to watch the GOP roadshow though, I must admit!
It is truly painful to watch the Republican race for a nominee; up here in Canada we watch with amazement at the arrogance of the potential candidates who think the US of A has a direct conduit to G-d and that She speaks directly to them. Are we still in the 60's and 70's that we still have to hear about contraception and abortion?? Why are these STILL issues in the US? When are you going to grow up and get with the real issues of now??
Its strange that Santorum comes out and starts talking about this. From I read in the Bible, seems that Satan was a creation of God to start with. At least a fallen angel that must have tried to take over and remove power from God. Wonder why an omnipresent, all knowing, all loving God allows a being such as Satan to exist if his goal is the restoration of Mankind to some lofty position. Kind of silly really that a God who wishes to have all men come to him creating another being and allowing it to exist as an evil entity to confuse people. As if life isn't confusing enough
Jack.... I find myself watching this all happen and wondering what year it is... have we gone back in time? Is it the middle ages again? No to contracpetives... no to all women's health issues and rights from what I'm hearing. And now Satan. Does he want to be president or the pope? Someone play these speaches back to him and ask him what's the difference between what he is saying and what he is accusing Obama of doing. IHe seems to be confused. It really does scare me that this man could one day be the president of the United States. It also makes me so thankful that I'm Canadian.
Toronto
Human beings are perfectly capable of evil all by themselves. We do not need to blame Satan for the existence of evil in the world. We do not elect presidents on the basis of whether they can protect us from Satan, nor should we. Using theology as a political tool runs counter to the spirit of the Constitution, as pointed out by another commenter (Mr Hughes from Mississippi). Mr Santorum certainly won't be getting my vote.
Jack,
Santorum is not being a good american by disrespecting those that worship Satan. Apparently he only respects religious freedom when its his religion. – sad to say that it is people like him that are attacking America.
Also, I feel that his views are VERY extreme.
Ron
Florida
Evil exist throughout the world. Evil originates from Satan. Rick would do better if he didn't single out the United States and should leave it as Satan attacks the entire world. There is nothing special about the United States from a Theology standpoint and singling out is not needed.
Santorum exists in an alternate mental reality....much of what he thinks, says or does is based on his personal perception of the world. It is difficult to relate to his opinion and point of view on just about everything. He would easily be the worst President ever.
Joetta in Charleston WV
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Yes he is absolutely correct. I would love to see the proof the previous commenters have that there is no Satan. Just as i can give no scientific evidence that there is a Satan, I suspect they have no evidence to support their view that there is none. As a Bible-believing Christian, I believe in good (God) and evil (Satan). Funny how the left that loves to accuse the right of being bigots are so bigoted against those of us who believe in the Bible.
February 22, 2012 at 4:35 pm |
Obama killed Osama Bin Laden. Time to move on to the real issues in America — jobs!
I think if Santorum were addressing a Christian College -which he was- he should be free to express his belief. There is noting wrong with that. It is called freedom of speech. And besides, people believe in all kinds of wierd things. Like UFO's, which have never been proven, so what is wrong with beliving there is an evil force in the world.
Yes, Satan exists. But not as the horned fellow in red pajamas people discredit. Consider evil. It exists seperate from man, otherwise, the concept of evil is subjective–the majority decides evil's meaning. Who could then claim that those in the Nazi party–a majority in WWII Germany–were wrong for killing Jews. Why was there a need for justice? No, evil does not lie in the chemical bonds of proposed evolution. It exists apart from man like mathematics and gravity–forces and concepts that will continue to exist even after all men cease to exist. Evil also would not be evil unless its purpose was to replace goodness. Purpose presumes a thinking entity. Christians call it Satan. Santorum is not wrong.
Perhaps it is Satan who is responsible for this man's insane rhetoric. This country was founded on separation of church and state. Santorum seems to want a religious sytate like those found in the Middle-East.
Hey Jack, I'm not sure if Satan is working right now thanks to the Recession. But I believe Mr. Santorium needs to apologize to V.P. Dick Cheny for outing him in 2008.
I'm appalled that we have a leading candidate for president who believes that there is a supernatural horned creature with a tail that lives in a place filled with fire and that creature is attacking us because we are special and righteous.
If he is elected, will he mandate that Navy ships have anti-sea monster weapons?
America has real problems that require intelligent and thoughtful solutions. Satan is attacking America? If by Satan he means Stupidity, then he's right. Otherwise, nope.
"The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary. Men alone are quite capable of every wickedness." J. Conrad
After having read these wonderful comments from my fellow citizens, I have faith that our country is strong and we are all on to his Santorum's and the Tea Parties craziness. Once Santorum loses the primary and or election he has a bright future as an tv evangilist. But president? Only in the USA.
Who can elect someone who believes in Imaginary Beings ??????
Sad he has even gotten this far. PATHETIC in fact.
Given how the right has been bending over backwards to find justifications for being evil to people.. maybe he is right, but on the wrong side of it.
Santorm seems to be sincere, but way out of step with most in the U.S. He is mouthing the views of the noisy minority. Really, no federal or state money for education, women in the military would be too distracting for battle, no funding for birth control, and more, his viewa are from times way before this century. He should become a missionary and leave government to a minds with a true understanding of the separation of church and stste.
Absolutely! Satan has released a full blown assault on America, on the Constitution, on Freedom and on Faith. This country, a country founded on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, is stripping away our rights everyday. Benjamin Franklin is quoted saying, "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." That is what is happening today. This country was also founded on Faith, and today Faith, especially Christian Faith, is being dragged in the mud and beat down in the street. Churches are loosing their places of worship, Pastors are being censored, and crosses, Landmarks are being removed. I can't even turn on the television without seeing an ad exploiting sex just so I will make a purchase. The morality of this Great Nation has been covered with a cloak of darkness, and greed. We are heading towards anything goes. We are letting Satan, have his way in this nation. Soon, no Christian Faith will be allowed in America, and we will have to choose our Faith, or our lives. Prophecy tells us that is where we are headed.
No Rick Santorum is not right for as a theologian we communicate according to Daniel 7:1-14 America is Satan's representative as the fourth beast!
Santorum introduces "The War on Satan". Previous wars were fought against defined countries. Then came the war on Drugs. Then came the war on terror. Each war gets more and more expensive. Can you imagine the cost of fighting an enemy which we can't even see, and according to some theologians, lives inside of us all?
With Santorum as president, would we also start to see laws against being "in league with the devil" and return to times much like the Salem Witch trials? Forget being a Communist or being on McCarthy's list, fear the terror of your ignorant neighbor accusing you of worshiping Satan because you listen to something other than Gospel music.
SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. -The reason pilgrims fled to the new world.
We are concerned with right and wrong. What a joke. It is wrong to speak evil of others and yet that is what is going on daily in the press, TV and everywhere. Politicians profess their Christianity and yet here they are day in and day out slaying each other with words. Then they have the nerve to ask Is this How Jesus would act. Satan doesn't have to attack the U.S. We are already doing it ourselves.
Yes, I do believe Santorum's statement. Some people just don't want to see and realize that there are forces, God and Satan, and Satan is influencing individuals in certain positions on this earth. People don't understand what they can't physically see, but there is a more lawlessness, crookedness, deceitfulness, uncaring and selfishness among our American institutions, etc. Look how much weaker we (America) has become.
Dang right he's attacking and he's coming through in the lies and hate shown by our politicians for the people of this country. It comes from both sides but particularly from those that say they know him best...
I see myself as a spiritual person, but I also believe that my spirituality is a very personal thing, which has no place in government, education, or business...
Because of my conviction that religion and spirituality should only influence my own, individual, personal life and choices, the moment I hear that ANY politician conceives their own personal faith as having an important role to play in their political agenda (meaning that it is a prominent, influential factor in their "platform"), all my inner alarms start ringing, warning me of the danger that their agenda represents...
Politicians that claim to use religion as a basis for their desire to hold office, therefore, fall into two categories for me: either disengenuous, or vile... If they are merely using their claim of supposed "faith" as a means to rally those of similar faith and to influence their vote so that the politician gains influence and political pull once they gain office, then that means they are being disengenuous (essentially, they are lying about their faith for the sake of getting votes)... If they truly are strong adherents to their faith, and intend to gain office merely to fuel their specific religious agenda, then they are vile (essentially, they intend to get into a position of authority to further their own particular belifs, but in doing so, they will fail to represent all of their constituents, who may be of many different faiths or of no faith at all, and will only serve the desires and needs of those who follow their same faith...which is vile)...
Either way, candidates who claim to be making their own individual and personal belifs a primary motivator for their candidacy need to be ignored and asked to leave the realm of politics, and should instead seek a job with the clergy of their choice, and leave the general education of our children, the influencing of our economy, and the governing of our country to a candidate who will focus on the secular needs of the community as a whole...
This is possibly the stupidest thing I've ever seen on CNN. It's fine for a lunatic like Rick Sanitorium to spout this nonsense. But an actual journalist asking it as if it's some form of serious question is really nauseating. How about if we start debating whether thunder is caused by physics or by the angry god Thor? How about a CNN presidential debate on the topic of whether fairies or leprechauns are more evil?
The two top deadheads are constantly in a bitter battle tempting voters with whatever to win. Sounds a little like Satan's work.
Just one more idiot in this race.
All I can say is keep talking Rick and you'll win the election for Obama without him having to lift a finger.
Our country was Founded by individuals who freely and outwardly spoke about their Faith and used their Faith to make political decisions, just like Santorum and Rick Perry have done. So to say that this isn't the way it should be, is basically Unconstitutional. Know your History.
You amaze me with your skills in analyzing issues...your shallowness of interpretation of a "common understanding of Satan and evil, especially in our culture, is unaprallel. You cater to the excrements of people's reaction to seem relevant or to try to "shock" .Just pathetic.
Jack: I think that politicians like Mr. Santorum-a religious social-conservative; is pandering to the extreme fringe's of his base; in order to out do Romney and Newt. But, what I can't phantom,is why Christianity and no other religion is talked about in American politics. Is Satan specific to those who call themselves true Christians as do Mr. Santorum and his Tea-Conservative? Jack, Iets suggest Santorum and every Christian read 2nd Corinthian's 1-13 and they can judge whether Santorum..excuse me Santa, there I go again..SATAN; is actually the devil destroying the Real America:
Corinthians 13
1) If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2) If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3) If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 4) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5) It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6) Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7) It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8) Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9) For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10) but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11) When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12) For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 13) And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
I don't want to get on bandwagon of Santorum or the other GOP candidates. They all preach doom & gloom & would have us believe Satan is on our tail. Nope, I'll hitch my ride with the upbeat singing President Obama, thank you.
Jack – I never found the idea of Satan very compelling, even as a child. People commit evil acts, both as individuals and in groups, and people influence and infect other people to commit evil acts. People also inspire greatness, humilty, and perserverance in the face of tribulation. Alas, Santorum does not do the latter.
If people don't believe there is a God, they certainly won't believe that there is a Satanic power.
If people worship Mammon, but not God, they are simply tools for the Satanic power.
There was a story a while back about a group of leading psychologists who attempted to analyse some violent perverted killers. After much study they could not find a psychological basis for the actions, and concluded that those individuals were simply evil. A man who takes a hatchet to his two boys before blowing up the house is possessed by . . . what?
I would say that Rick Santorum and his ilk are attacking the US, more specifically, the economy (outsourcing jobs), education (defunding it, don't believe in science), Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other social programs to help the elderly, the disabled, veterans (eliminate them), women (ban birth control, prevent them from working, from serving in the military, from having the same opps as men), minorities, etc. Rick just might be Satan, but I'm sure that his statement is veiled to mean that Obama is Satan (his usual theme).
If he believes his bible which he apparently does then yes satan is after the U.S.. But he's everywhere isn't he (satan that is) and it shouldn't be a surprise which needed to be stated in a public forum. Was he preaching from the pulpit when he made the comment? He continues to make comments like this while Obama sits in the WH with a big old grin on his face. The republican party is really in trouble if he is the best they can put up against POTUS.
No he isnt right because something that doesnt exist cannot threaten anyone.
It is also funny that apparently now is the time when satan can apparently have an foothold in the country because of abortions and gay marriage and turning away from god, but apparently did nothing during the time of slavery, trail of tears or jim crow or whole host of others.......no, apparently its because of the gays. ..oooooooh.
Its also funny how people like Santorum like to claim the US is a good and decent country when history has shown that, just like every other country, it will do what it thinks it needs to do to further its own ambitions, and this includes helping set up dictatorships, invade other countries, forcing people from their land etc. Each country is first and foremost a force for itself. If the actions it takes are considered 'good' that is merely a coincidence.
Of course not, Jack. But the deeper problem is Santorum's "good vs. evil" paradigm as a model for making decisions as President. Pretty much everybody would agree that caring for small children is good and blowing up the World Trade Center is evil. Fine. But what about " western capitalism is good and eastern socialism is evil"? Or "Western Christian Civilization is good, but Political Islam is evil"? Or "nuclear weapons for the U.S. are good but nuclear power for Iran is evil"? Or "pregnancy at any age is good, but abortion for any reason is evil"? If a President applies his own theologically driven idea of good vs. evil in making the decisions that count, there will be cities in flame, populations in famine, and divisions among peoples all over the world.
Spiritual warfare and the reality of the devil or Satan are nothing new or foreign to the Christian faith. In the Bible, Ephesians 6:11-12, it says, "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
So the media should not be surprised that Christians actually believe that Satan exists. President Obama believes this to be true and so does every candidate on the stage that claims that they are a Christian.
Republicans...please...keep this man in the presidential race.
Thanks,
The Democrats
The constitution says there shall be no religious test for public office. Santorum and many of the Republicans are violating the constitution. On second thought I think the American people deserve this ill- tasting desert.
Metaphorically speaking, yes I believe. Satan aka Evil is attacking the U.S. but in the form of GREED!!!
Thinking that Satan is against is no more irrational than thinking that some god is for us...
When are we going to start having a national conversation about public figures believing in fictional beings? Satan is exerting just as much influence over America as Santa Clause and the Easter Bunny. The Age of Reason has come and gone, and we're still talking about Satan in a presidential election. Frightening. I think we need an atheist candidate.
The concepts of "good" and "evil" are entirely dependent on perspective. And just because you stamp "God" or "Satan" on something doesn't make it one way or the other. They are just names. With that said, just because Santorum labels himself as a godly man doesn't mean he's out to do any good.
Look Satan is bad, dont vote for Satan.
do however vote in november.
Santorum can't be a real Catholic. They typically don't engage the Satan, even by name. This is drilled into them from the earliest days - in Cradle Catechism Class.
5:02P 02.22.12
The only "father of lies" currently taking the stage is Santorum himself . . . but don't worry, the other "fathers-of-lies" will be speaking soon at a town hall meeting near you . . . no devil costumes, please.
Is it really any worse than saying that God is blessing America? Satan is mentioned frequently in the same bible that our core beliefs about God come from. If the God of the bible exists than there is nothing strange about believing that Satan exists too
Christians are free to believe whatever they want but don't inflict your delusions and mental disease on sane people. Keep your prehistoric beliefs out of politics.
Satan scares me! Santorum scares me more. His is a theology of the Angry God Old Testament. Fire, brimstone, smiting the enemy. I don't hear him talking much about love, acceptance, forgiveness. It is easier to hate than love. RS seems to be taking the easy way...or is this where he thinks the votes are.
So, if Santorum becomes President, this means our wars will be much cheaper, if we're fighting illusions and not innocent countries like his Republican predecessor Bush.
Is Rick right that Satan has been attacking America for the last 200 years? Well, kind of, but the real number is 390 years now. That time for America began when we first became a country. When the Pilgrims steped off the boat back in Dec 21, 1621. The time for America is now over. So, Wake Up America for we are doomed.
Wow, it's back to the Dark Ages. What’s next from Santorum, witchcraft? Evil spirits? Possession perhaps? Obama must be wondering what he did to deserve this good luck. All you Democrats in open primaries states do you duty and go vote for Santanorum in the Republican primary.
Its quite strange that a all knowing, omnipresent, all encompassing, God would have to create a bogeyman to get people to worship him and that same bogeyman to cause problems for the rest of humanity. Of course, somehow it says that the bogeyman came later than the beginning. In that creation was a perfect endeavor and then a couple of idiots called Adam and Eve disobeyed the creator and put humanity under a sin curse ever since if you believe the book. Strangely, there was thousands of years of human history prior to the book being completed and voted on by the Council of Nicea at 325 AD or there about. Several church councils where men voted on and put together the books between 318 to 375 AD and then we had the complete bible. So if God inspired these people to write the Bible then why did it take thousands of years of human hands to put it together and approve it. Anyone ever thought of that? Not to mention all of humanity hasn't had the Bible for the last 1700 years anyway including most people in East Asia, Africa, North and South America, etc. Strangely enough if the story fits together as true, why hasn't all creation or humanity known of the Bible story since the beginning. Especially when you have church doctrine which believes in the damnation of billions on billions of untold souls all because they didn't choose the right religion, belief system, and book. Quite strange.
Please keep this guy in the running for president.
Thanks,
The Democrats
Jack, if Satan is attacking the U.S. then he's getting his butt kicked! We are the greatest nation on earth by most nearly every measure and despite this [slowly winding down] recession we are firmly on the path of retaining that distinction for a very long time. Bring it on Devil-Boy!!
Dan in Dover, NH
Satan has nothing on good old American greed. Santorum needs to focus on solving our greed problem.
He made this speech four years ago to a Catholic University. This speech was not intended for the election this year. And I think Satan has gotten to the media because they certainly have not been reporting the truth about many topics or underreporting on many important issues.
Rick is right! AND I don't appreciate being called "brainwashed" or "religious"! A Christian, is what I am! Satan is attacking America through the evil that has been controlling the minds of our legislators for a very long time. When our country's leaders compromise their moral standards for personal gain, greed has taken the place of their conscience. God and Satan do not deal with us strictly one on one, either! Ever read in the scriptures how God destroyed entire societies for their refusal to obey Him? We, as a nation, have pulled away from God, and that will NOT go on indefinitely without some kind of consequence!!! WAKE UP, PEOPLE!!
The problem with blaming Satan is that it removes our responsibility (and the possibility of correction) for the mess we have made of the world.
No he's not Jack. Satan is a myth. However the foundations of our secular democracy are certainly under attack by theocrats and evangelical demigogues. This is the the biggest threat to the nation, more so than any foreign power or economic cycle.
Jack, do you mean we can not even trust Satan? At the same time that the United States is siding with Satan in the Middle East he/she is attacking us in our country. That's mighty two-faced. Sounds like the country needs Daniel Webster more than the current crop of candidates.
Has everyone taken leave of their senses? I have never heard so much gibberish in my life. Instead of trying to "out-God" each other, these candidates should put their religion away and start providing real solutions, instead of taking the easy way out and blaming "Satan." The fact is, Jack, willfuil ignorance and blind adherence to fairytales (i.e., religion) is what's tearing this world apart. Santorum and his ilk are Christian extremists, and we need to keep the Bible (and all religious stuff) OUT of the political discourse. Politicians like him (and that Indiana nut, John Morris) are starting to sound more and more Medieval every day. Just what we need.
Satan attacks all of God's people, not just the United States. But here in the United States we have a great example of that attack with the language and tone of politics. Deeming someone as evil and no good because they do not believe exactly as you is the perfect of example of Satan's attacks.
When you have nothing else to offer, wrap yourself in the flag and grab a crucifix. One man's fairy tales is another man's dogma. It's time for the GOP, and all of America to leave the land of make believe and mythology and enter the 21st century.
The only true evil in the world is the manifestation of a lack of empathy for one's fellow man. To attribute the perceived ills of the world to some mythical spirit is not only foolish but is an attempt to disguise the real source of the problem.
To Pam Muse: It's great to have strong beliefs and the faith and courage to speak them out loud. However, if your beliefs are stupid, that's not really so great.
All of you...keep drinking your political liberal and conservative Kool-Aid, Satan is alive and well on planet earth.
The fact that so many of you do not believe shows all the more clearly how well he has hidden his presence.
This is not a political issue. Satan doesn't care what party you're a part of so long as he can lead you to hell.
Jack,
I think Santorum’s faith is what defines him most. Not his intelligence, not his achievements, not his decision making skills, not his ability to learn. He is the atypical religious fanatic where everything is black and white and critical thinking skills are not needed. He lives in a world where everything he does and says is good and right because he believes he has a special relationship with God. He would make an excellent cult leader, but a dreadful president. For anyone considering him for POTUS, what is your plan when your beliefs differ from his?
Your question, along with Rick's statement are both rather silly since there is no Satan...and the fact that he actually believes in some underworld god is very alarming.
This is the 21st century, we need to get out of the middle ages, and start thinking like rational human beings. The rest of the industrialized world has a right to think of Americans as uniformed and backwards when a possible canidate for President of the United States says something so outlandish and preposperous!
Belief in Satan goes with those who read and believe in the authority of the Bible. Those who don't think Satan id a fairy tale. Count me a a believer which applies to Santorum also.
“The greatest trick the devil ever played was convincing the world that he did not exist.”
― Charles Baudelaire
Satan does exist in this world and anyone who thinks that he is a figment of someone imagination should look at the state of the world as it is today.
If we buy into the whole Satan argument, then I'd have to say that Satan set his sites on the U.S. a long time ago, and won. We can see Satan's evil in the corporate greed and the power hungry elite who have destroyed this country. And since Santorum seems to want to endorse and perpetuate these entities, I guess that tells you who he's working for!
Forward... to the 19th Century!
Satan does not care which side of the boat he kicks you out of...only that you get kicked out!
Yes – Satan is attacking the great institutions of America – just look at the state of marriages and families in our great country (which was founded by men who also believed in the Bible which is the source of Santorum's comments).
And, he did not bring this up again, the media did! He is focused on solving the problems we face.
I can't believe CNN is enabling this drivel. Next topic for discussion: Are unicorns standing in the way of our democracy?
Come on people, have some respect for yourselves. You don't have to settle for this.
You look at Santorum and the crank babbling about the Girl Scouts and conclude that these social conservatives are the WWF of politics.
John from Alabama, pal, you got the quote completely wrong, its "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
I don't believe in Satan. But I do believe Rick Santorum might have done very well if he were running for high office during the Spanish Inquisition of 1492 instead of the US Presidential Election of 2012. If he should be elected, can we expect a return to the auto-de-fe?
Hey Dave, Satan doesn't care about your inane religious babbling either, 'cause he doesn't exist.
Is this really the only dirt the media can come up with on Santorum? America is a "Nation under God" so obviously the devil is our enemy. It's pitiful how some people are rushing to the devil's defense simply because there is no other way for them to find flaw with Santorum. The problem here is that it's difficult for America to get used to the idea of having a Republican candidate that doesn't suck.
My sisters and I were just talking about that. We truly believe Satan is doing his dirty work in our country. We have asked God to stay out of it, so Satan has taken his place. We asked God to stay out of our schools, so now we have children with guns killing children. Why wouldn't they. We have shown them that there is no value in people, we kill our children everyday with abortion, which is the most evil thing that has ever happened. Far worst than the Holocaust, if anything could be worst than that. Santorum has family value. That is the foundation. He says what needs to be said. Anyone that is good is made fun of or laughed at. People are so fickle. The people in our country are so self centered, greedy, uneducated in the facts because they don't want to know the facts. Yes I believe in Satan and he is doing his dirty work. Abortion, children killing children with guns, terrorist, etc
I don't know who I am more scare of...Santorum ahem Republicans or Satan.
Yes, satan is real and on the prowl. he does not go around with dope dealers, criminals, prostitutes or politicians. he already has them. he wants honest hard working people with strong loving families. he perpetuates his evil with hatred and bigotry. It's not politics. It's buisiness to him. The destruction of our country is a byproduct of greed on both sides of the political coin. This happenstance is just icing on the cake for him. Greed, even hidden under the mask of "good cause" is always evil. But it's your soul he's after. nothing more and certainly nothing less. Guard it as though your life depends on it. Because it does. In the end it's all we have.
Really people posting need to read scripture for themselves? When Rick talks about Satan, that would include terrorist and all the other “evil” in the world. It is so unbelievable that I’ve read so many people say “get in line Satan”, behind the Wall Street people and etc… Do they not know, that is Satan, he is greedy such as the action of the Wall Street people, corruption, non-caring actions of people who mean to do harm to others. It’s funny that some people think he is a cloven hoof, red goat man, he may be, but he can show his negative attributes through anyone who lets him slip in. I don’ understand why a small group of people in America get so upset that Rick mentions this. It is proven from the beginning of this nation that bible scripture has always helped to make this world a better place to live. I guess the hardening of the hearts of people in this country could be part of the problem. Someone please show me where anyone who lived by the words of scripture made any place worse. We know it is a good thing, so why is it resisted? I’ve always believed if you are not part of the solution, you continue to part of the problem. It’s easy to slam Rick on his convictions when you don’t have any of your own. No you don’t have to read scripture, but if you don’t why would you knock anyone who reads from a book that can only improve on any situation? Scripture is not the problem, it very much is part of the solution for this Country, and after all, it was what made this nation great.
Of course America is going downhill, morally and socially and politically and economically. What is comical is that Santorum who represents the status quo of wealth and elitism somehow thinks he can save us. He might be morally superior to the rest of us and not like sins like having sex, but I am pretty sure the vast majority of his supporters do, in case you don't listen to the news or live above ground.
Santorum is right. Our nation is under satanic attack, and things will only get worse as we get closer to the Rapture of the church and the Lord's return. Satan is running out of time and he knows it. I would encourage everyone to read the "writing on the wall," so to speak. Biblical prophecy is like a big puzzle, and every piece is falling into place.
What makes this even more serious is that the puzzle is nearly complete. Some prophecies that, imo,could be fulfilled in the near future include the destruction of Damascus as outlined in Isaiah 17, and war in the Middle East as outlined in Ezekiel 38 and 39.
In ancient times, watchmen were posted on the walls of cities and were held responsible for warning their residents of impending attacks. This is the duty of every true believer in Christ, and I applaud Senator Santorum for being bold enough to stand up for the truth, regardless of the ridicule that he has faced and will face in the future. I want the next President to be as bold!
I would encourage anyone who hasn't accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior to do so before it's too late. Time is running out.
Check the facts more republicans recieve welfare than dems. Amazing how they complain all the way to the foodstamp line to spend that check. LOL
If each religious person in this country considers the others are Satans, that would make us a nation of Satans. Santorum sounds like a Taliban in Christian cloth.
Satan will probably need backup from the tooth fairy to win.
You bet that Satan is attacking America, from within. And the liberal media is leading the charge.
Jack, Rick Santorum is pretty much a Shallow Hal. His use of Satan is as a code word for "My enemies" whoever they or it may be. Iran calls the USA the Great Satan. The Afghans are convinced that we are – after all we burnt their holy book! I know there is good and evil in this world due to the choices people make, but I reject the personification of evil concept – it's just childish and ignorant.
I picture President Obama and his advisors watching every blunder and gaffe that Santorum makes with profound glee. I don't know who entertains them more, Newt, Mitt or Ron?
I'm sure these other formidable GOP presidential hopefuls are going to blast Santorum tonight on this Satan subject.
Talk about phony theology! The bible says judge not that you be not judged. It's obvious that Rick Santorum has not read that scripture in the bible.
Satan uses people to carry out his evil.. . . like priests who molest little boys, people who think they are superior to all other races and will kill them, people who went to Africa and kidnapped Africans for slaves (and we know that history), people who think God loves them most, people who can't accept that America elected an African American president.
if there is a satan he is most certainly influencing the decisions made in our government today. this country was founded for the people by the people and today from what i see that is no longer true. satan is much like the powers to be today as he doesnt care about the people but is instead more concerned with removing our rights and gaining control over all people. just as satan hates mankind, our leaders hate the rights we have bled and died for and will stop at nothing until our rights are no more.
Satan and evil exist because we invented them. The terms "Satan" and "Evil" are often invoked to create a sense of hysteria in people. When mass hysteria can be channeled in a particular direction, events can manifest. For example: the Tea Party.
I agree with Santorum. Satan is attacking this country and because of you all who are denying God, Satan is winning this battle and will continue to win this battle if this country does not change it's path. Some of you guys aren't Christians and don't want to accept Jesus has the one and only Savior and thats okay. You don't have too, but don't be bashing somebody who does. How is that fair? Do you want somebody to be bashing you because who don't believe in Christ? Of course not! You don't have to like Santorum, but who should respect who he is and that he has stood behind what he has believed in for years. He is probably the most honest politician that we have right now and that we will ever have. I would think you all would want a Christian in the White House because of who they are and what they stand for. If they are a true Christian they won't lie directly to your face like the ones we have had in the past have. Our country used to be a Christian nation and I believe God has honored our nation and has blessed us. Look at other countries who have nothing and look at who runs them? They are not Godly people and they never have been ran by Godly people. Our country will FALL we WILL be destroyed at some point just like Rome if we don't honor God again and begin to live for Him. We need a guy like Santorum in the office, maybe he can actually do some good for our country instead of the ones who are living for themselves and spit on the name of God who would sell out this country for a few extra million. Think about it.
The United States is a corporation, not a country. There cannot be U.S. citizenship; that concept is a fraud (Representative Louis McFadden charged the government with treason through fraud). Each person is a citizen of the state (each state is actually a nation) in which they were born unless they legally renounced citizenship of that state. We are merely a resident of the state in which we now live if we were born in another state. Unfortunately, the states and the people have contracted with the fraudulent U.S. corporation under laws established by the corporation. The states and the people need to remove themselves from the corporation, discharge all fraudulent debts to the corporation and try the people responsible for treason.
To the person who wrote that santorum is trying to force his views on America:
Santorum is not rying to force his beliefs on this country. He is man enough to honestly state his own personal beliefs without worrying about being politically correct. The media has dug up a speech that was made four years ago to a Catholic University and decded to make it the issue for this campaign. Rilck Santorum did not choose this issue for this campaign. He is campainging for jobs and the economy and also standing up for the First Amendment and the Constituion of this Country which was founded on the idea of Reliigious feedom. . It is this current administration who is forcing their belifs on religious instututions. These instuttions have been around sicne this country began. You are spinning this issue to make it look like people of faith are imposing their beliefs on you when it is this administration who is forcing people of faith to go against thier own consicence and imposing their belifs on thes religious instutions. The media has not explined thiis issue correctly because they are so pro-aborton that they would rather see us lose our liberty to promote their agenda.. In the meantime Religious Liberty is being violated while you mock Rick Santorums catholic beliefs which he is not ashamed to speak of. Maybe Satan is invlived with pitting women against reliigious instituions in the name of contraception and abortion pills while reiligious freedom is being left out of the discussion.
Why can we not have a government void of religion? Why are people even considering electing a bible-happy moron into office, who has publicly said that religion belongs in government? Our founding fathers were not partial when it came to separation of church and state. For a government to be run effectively and for EVERYONE'S best interest, you can't have religion come into play. When will the bigots of this country recognize this? -sigh-
It really brothers me when people attack Christians... making fun of them. As if its "not cool" to be a Christian. I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but most people do beleive in God and satan. Excepting Native Americans, the first groups of people to settle in the Americas were Christian, either attempting to spread Christianity, or searching for the freedom to worship their version of that faith. America was founded on Christian beliefs. So, why is our country falling apart? It's because we're falling away from God. Just watch the news! I am in full support of a christian as president!
I truly relish your articles and I very much enjoy how you express your viewpoints, Jack. Thought I'd open with that.
I am a Catholic and I do believe, without question, that Evil (Satan) is a living force in the world. Evidence of his efforts are plentiful and ageless, from the wars of Imperialism, to the degradation of institutionalized slavery, from Hitler's Holocaust and Stalin's brutal regime . . . evil is a force as much as good is a force on the earth. There is much reason, from a philosphical and theologic perspective to debate and to consider evidence that Satan exists. That said, American political leaders need to be tempered in their language and ought to be proposing concrete, non-philosophical solutions to our many challenges. If only Santorum to moderate his speech and simply acknowledge that the United States has many strengths and much that we stand for much of what is good in the world - even to say we have been blessed by fortune - but that we must constantly be aware of the baser attributes of man and we must strive to continue to be a force for good in the world and within our own society . . . If only. The demagoguery about religion and armchair philosophical debates about faith and God are outside his comfort zone and indeed outside the comfort zone of most Americans. We don't need a secular leader posing as a religious leader. In point of fact, our founders rejected that concept outright. Not that we cannot be guided by our faith but we should have the simple decency to respect the difference between faith and leadership in the worldly realm.
Please explain to me what is the difference between Mr. Santorum saying that the Devil is attacking America, versus Rev. Jeemiah Wright saying that God has damned America. The Devil can only find a way if the Lord allows a pass.
Spiritual truths / beliefs will always sound like nonsense to unbelievers. Jesus was well aware of that and plainly said so during His time on earth. In some respects, believers and unbelievers live in different "worlds," so it's no wonder there is so much misunderstanding from the secular media. Of course Satan is attacking the US (and winning, by the way) as well as any other followers of Christ around the world.
And this guy wants to be President? No thanks. The last time religion was the law in this country dozens of people were accused of witchcraft, hanged and or simply left to die in prison. Santorum would have made a great candidate if he were running in Salem, MA in 1692 but in 2012, he's just another psychotic religious fanatic.
"A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything." — Friedrich Nietzsche
I agree due to the fact that when u bear false witness against people (in this case the entire GOP field is currently guilty of this) for the purpose of advancing your political career and rightwing agenda satan thrives and honest political debates become "radioactive retoric" souls ARE lost...what do you tell a child who has common sense and knows you are telling a lie about another man? Is it an "Honest" political debate then..of course not..man up!
To the guy who suggested disbelievers should prove the non-existance of Satan. Dude, it doesn't work that way. We start out neutral with no preconceptions. Then you assert the existance of Satan. That makes YOU the one who needs to present evidense. Belief in supernatural characters is nothing but wild conjecture. I could just as easily profess my belief in Bertrand Russell's cosmic teapot. There's nothing to support it, but nothing to deny its existance either. How about you present evidense that Russell's teapot doesn't exist...
Yes, in the form of the likes of Rick Santorum.
Santorum is a religious nut. Find a better question, Jack.
Who the bleep is Satan?
Yes, Satan is attacking the last bastion of freedom. It doesn't matter if you believe it or not. One day you will see.
There is a long history of politicians speaking for or against certain issues where it turns out they are merely fighting those issues in their own psyche. How many politicians have ranted about the family, not using drugs, the sin of homosexuality only to be later caught in affairs, using alcohol or drugs or soliciting people of the same sex? Rick talks about marriage, pro life, the sin of homicide actuality and questioning others religious beliefs. It seems to me that he may be unhappily married, fighting his own homosexuality, wishing he had aborted some of his own children, weak in his own faith in God and now questioning his own nefarious thoughts and feelings.
There is no heaven or hell so obviously there is no god or satan. It's all about power and control. To live your life based on a ficticious being is the same thing as being good or bad. It's all about morality. Many people believe in a deity and the GOP feeds on that. Rick santorum is just taking advantage of the ignorance of people. I consider myself as a democrat or libertarian, I'm not sure which. Civil rights and freedoms are being attacked by close minded people like Dick here. Everyone has the right say and believe what they want but when they try to force it on others, the problem persists. The fact that americans, republican specifcally, force their views and beliefs on everyone is what's destroying this country. Keep church and state separate. Rick, if you really want to be president, focus on the real issues not the self fabricated ones.
Who needs Satan when we have Republican billionaires?
Yes, Rick Santorum is absolutely right, according to the Bible. Satan (the devil) is a real spiritual being, a fallen angel. What's wrong with Rick stating what he believes to be true? Since Obama claims to be a Christian, then presumably he also believes in the devil. Unless, of course, he (Obama) is just pretending to be Christian but doesn't actually believe any of the doctrines taught in the Bible, but he would never do that, would he?
Can anyone be more Medieval minded than Santorum? He reminds me of Tomas de Torquemada, the Grand Inquisitor of the Inquistion of Ferdinand and Isabella. The guy is a total wing-nut and the fact that he has risen so in the polls just shows how uneducated and sheep-like the American people are to place their hopes on a guy who will take us back to 1492. I have a lot of sleepless nights worrying about where this country is going. Yes, there probably is a Satan somewhere, but psychologists will tell you that you are the master of your own fate, and America collectively is following a course of disaster if this guy gets the Republican nomination. The Republican Party is toast if he is the candidate, and I pray that there will be enough sober and intelligent Americans who will regect this fourteenth century mind and vote against this Devil who will lead us to a path of destruction.
A damn shame so many people believe in fairy tales. I'm sure a just god would be proud of the white man slaughtering natives in order to spread christianity.
Is Santorum running for commander in church or commander in chief? I'm getting confused.