Comments on: Barack Spoke in My Church This Morning

By: Darth_Bill

Darth_Bill — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:14:15 +0000

I’m in the same stake as Kevin so I know the situation, but I have never met his son, as I am in a different ward. This brother is one of the better men I have ever met. I would suggest to my son that this man is a better role model than Obama.

My own son is black (adopted) and I’m not sure I would suggest Obama as a role model, but the next few years will be telling. I’m an ideolog (sp?), so race rarely comes into my focus. But then, I’m also told that by not paying that much attention to race is in itself racist.

My head hurts.

By: Patricia Lahtinen

Patricia Lahtinen — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:21:33 +0000

What a great story, Kevin! I’m so pleased to read about it. And I’m grateful I haven’t had to hear anything negative about Obama at church (outside of the blogosphere)…

By: Martin Willey

Martin Willey — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:35:00 +0000

The power of the Obama role model is one of the great benefits of the 2008 election. And it extends beyond the president-elect. Think of how wonderful it will be to see Michelle Obama interacting with world leaders and their families, and using the first-lady bully pulpit for good for the next 8 (I hope) years. And that Obama family! It is going to be such a step forward for our society.

By: Ray

Ray — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:02:30 +0000

Say hi to everyone in Payson for me (especially all of my cousins in Santaquin) – assuming you mean Payson, UT.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:59:32 +0000

ESO: Your cover is blown!

From your friends in Payson. :)

By: ESO

ESO — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:26:02 +0000

My two year old wore the same Halloween costume (my husband is from the same tribe as Obama’s father) both in the neighborhood and to our Church party. It was very well-received. I delight in the addition of Barack Obama to our government and history–it doesn’t mean much to my little kids right now, but it may some day.

By: lamonte

lamonte — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:26:46 +0000

Jessawhy #2 and Terry #4 – While I delight in Kevin’s account of what’s happening in his ward, I’m afraid that your account is just as common. Yesterday’s Washington Post had a story about Obama’s plan to create 2.1 million jobs through infrastructure and sustainability related work. When my home teacher visited last evening he had interpreted that story to mean that Obama was going to hire 2.1M people for his security detail. Although he may have been facetiously making that statement, other statements he made indicated a deep disdain for the president elect and made bold predictions about the failure of his presidency even though it will be another 60 days before he takes the oath of office.

I am confident and hopeful that Obama’s patient, thoughtful manner will equate to success in dealing with our current national crises which will, in turn, change at least some hearts and minds. Many thanks to Kevin for starting my Monday morning with this positive message of hope and change.

By: Jeff Day

Jeff Day — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:59:49 +0000

The name Barack has a good meaning, it comes from the same Semitic root as the Hebrew “Baruch” which is the verb To Bless, i.e. Blessed!

By: Sherri

Sherri — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:57:12 +0000

I love it!

By: Terry Foraker

Terry Foraker — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:33:09 +0000

#2: It’s happening in our ward, where certain wags (and their kids) are talking about how “Obama Osama” has already targeted undesirables for extermination.