MCCLURKIN REDUX: Kirbyjon Caldwell, Pastor who will campaign for Obama, leads "EX-GAY" MINISTRY

[Maven]

I cannot believe this is happening AGAIN.

Kirbyjon Caldwell, former "spiritual adviser" to George W. Bush, will campaign for Barack Obama.

From the Houston Chronicle:

The Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, longtime spiritual adviser to President George W. Bush and senior pastor of Windsor Village United Methodist Church, plans to campaign on behalf of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama.

Caldwell said Saturday that he's endorsing Obama's presidential campaign because of the senator's "character, confidence and courage."

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The pastor, however, said he has informed his congregation of his presidential choice and that Obama may even pay a visit to his church.
"I have been in contact with the Obama campaign team," he said. "I will be making visits on his behalf."

Caldwell, who gave the benediction at both of President Bush's inaugurations, said he personally called the president to tell him of his decision. Bush, he said, was "OK" with it. His presidential choice will not affect their relationship, Caldwell said.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/5469706.html

In fact, Caldwell has already been on the campaign trail for Obama. His name was overlooked at the time, but a little digging reveals that Caldwell was also part of Obama's S.C. gospel tour featuring "ex-gay" bigot Donnie McClurkin:

At the event, McClurkin said more about himself than the man who the concert was supposed to help, Obama. But the singer said the candidate "is standing for change" and "a man not afraid to bring different opinions to the stage."

In fact, for all the criticism on the left for President Bush mixing faith with politics, some of the speakers essentially described voting for Obama as akin to a religious cause.

"He's more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ," said Kirbyjon Caldwell, a Houston pastor who was on the tour and is backing on Obama.

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/10/29/post_159.html

Here's the kicker: CALDWELL IS THE SENIOR PASTOR OF METANOIA MINISTRIES, AN OUTFIT WHOSE WEBSITE ADVERTISES "A PROGRAM CREATED TO PROVIDE CHRIST CENTERED INSTRUCTION FOR THOSE SEEKING FREEDOM FROM HOMOSEXUALITY, LESBIANISM, PROSTITUTION, SEX ADDICTION AND OTHER HABITUAL SINS."

METANOIA is apparently an offshoot of United Methodist Church.

Here is a link to METANOIA's website:

http://www.kingdombuilders.com/templates/cuskingdombuilders/details.asp?id=23260&PID=236324


This is actually WORSE than McClurkin. This man actually RUNS an organization that ministers to youth to "cure" them of their sexual orientation. These organizations result in severe psychological trauma and death to GLBT youth not to mention an environment that encourages violence and discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender people. Obama supporters: tell your candidate that it is UNACCEPTABLE to have this man campaign for Obama again, no matter how much he "disagrees" with his message. This is the last straw, and if Obama allows this man to appear on his behalf I will do EVERYTHING in my power, including campaign for his opponents, to work against his candidacy. :grr: