“I’ve never seen more irresponsible personal attacks, mean-spirited slander and flat-out dishonest attack ads, and I don’t expect that tone to change before the election.”
Rick Warren
The megachurch pastor was explaining to the Orange County Register why he canceled plans for a forum with the presidential candidates. (RNS)
“You put the stud in Bible study.”
New York Jets fan
A sign held up at a recent practice by a fan of Jets quarterback and vocal Christian Tim Tebow, according to the New York Times. (RNS)
“This could be a Mount Carmel moment. You know, you bring your gods. We’ll bring ours. We’ll see whose God answers the prayers and brings fire from heaven. That’s kind of where I’m praying: that there will be fire from heaven, and we’ll see it clearly, and everyone else will to.”
Mike Huckabee
The Evangelical political leader was referring to the battle between Elijah and the prophets of Baal in the book of Kings during a conference call to muster support for Senate candidate Todd Akin. He was quoted by Politico.