Chasing Evil: Hagee Continues to Push Hatred

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Hagee Continues to Push Hatred

We have previous reported on Pastor Hagee's hatred and bigotry against Jews, Catholics, blacks, hispanics, homosexuals and immigrants. Hagee has endorsed John McCain for president, and McCain says he's proud of the endorsement. At times McCain (who in 2000 labeled Hagee a "hate monger") condemns some of Hagee's specific statements, yet has refused to disavow the endorsement of this hate-filled racist who pursues Armagedonite theology.

Recently Hagee called Catholics supporters of Adolf Hitler, and labeled the Catholic Church "the whore of Babylon". Due to the uproar caused by those remarks, Hagee is issuing a half-hearted apology (see story below.)

McCain Backer John Hagee Apologizes to Catholics

Elizabeth Holmes reports on the presidential race.

John Hagee, the controversial evangelical pastor who endorsed John McCain, will issue a letter of apology to Catholics today for inflammatory remarks he has made, including accusing the Roman Catholic Church of supporting Adolf Hitler and calling it “The Great Whore.” (See a copy of the letter PDF.)

“Out of a desire to advance greater unity among Catholics and Evangelicals in promoting the common good, I want to express my deep regret for any comments that Catholics have found hurtful,” Hagee wrote, according to an advanced copy of the letter reviewed by Washington Wire. “After engaging in constructive dialogue with Catholic friends and leaders, I now have an improved understanding of the Catholic Church, its relation to the Jewish faith, and the history of anti-Catholicism.”

In the letter, addressed to Bill Donohue, president of the Catholic League and one of Hagee’s biggest critics, Hagee pledges “a greater level of compassion and respect for my Catholic brothers and sisters in Christ.”

Hagee met with 22 Catholic leaders in Washington on Friday to apologize for his comments, according to a source familiar with the meeting. Despite the McCain’s condemnation of Hagee’s anti-Catholic remarks, the campaign had no role in that meeting or Tuesday’s apology, according to the source who said it was something Hagee did because he felt it was necessary.
Donohue is expected to release a letter in response today, accepting Hagee’s apology. The Catholic leader slammed both Hagee and McCain in February, releasing a statement titled “McCain Embraces Bigot.”

(read the full story at the link)

(Editorial Comment here): Christ died for all mankind, not just for Evangelicals. Jesus taught us that hatred is wrong, and that we are to love our neighbor. It seems some people slept through that part of Sunday School.