Palin church: Alaska will be a 'refuge' for Armageddon

babsbunny

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Mon Sep-08-08 04:10 PM
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Palin church: Alaska will be a 'refuge' for Armageddon

http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Palin_church_Alaska_refuge_for_Armageddon_0908.html

David Edwards and Muriel Kane
Published: Monday September 8, 2008

Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has attended a number of different churches over the years, but for most of her adult life, she belonged to the Wasilla Assembly of God, which has attracted attention for its unorthodox beliefs and practices.

In June, Palin addressed graduates of a youth ministry program at that church, telling them, "It was so cool growin' up in this church and gettin' saved here."

CNN's Jessica Yellin looked into the church's beliefs and reports that it practices speaking in tongues and also "teaches that Alaska will be a shelter at the end of the world."

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On the Road

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Mon Sep-08-08 04:26 PM
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1. By Suggesting Americans Will Flee to Alaska,

the church appears to be saying that unlike the account in Revelation, the battle of Armageddon will involve destruction to the US. Do they envision a nuclear exchange?

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WindRiverMan

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Mon Sep-08-08 06:01 PM
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2. As an Alaskan I think we all know, if WWIII breaks out....

we are TOAST! We are on the leading edge, and have a huge military presence including just off the top of my head, Ft. Wainwright, Ft. Greely, Elmendorf AFB, Coast Guard in Ketchikan, Coast Guard in Juneau, Adak Island...........

Just a side note, I had to do a project once on Attu island, only place in American soil that has ever been occupied.

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RollWithIt

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Mon Sep-08-08 06:26 PM
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10. Ya, Japanese wanted to use the area as a forward base...

Interesting story.

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Critters2

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Mon Sep-08-08 06:12 PM
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4. And is it patriotic to basically be hoping for the destruction of 49 states? nt

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HeraldSquare212

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Mon Sep-08-08 06:08 PM
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3. Why do people always think the place they live will be the refuge?

As Bob Dylan said, You can be in my dream if I can be in your dream.

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Ishoutandscream2

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Mon Sep-08-08 06:18 PM
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7. Off topic, but I dig anyone who quotes Dylan

Just sayin'.

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Fired Up Democrat

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Mon Sep-08-08 06:13 PM
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5. her beliefs and associations

are more radical and out of touch with the rest of america than any candidate I've seen run for vp or pres in a long time.

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Wapsie B

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Mon Sep-08-08 06:16 PM
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6. Uh people, what makes any place on earth a refuge?

Armageddon, end times, end of the world, Judement Day have no geographic boundaries. I swear, some of these people want the end to happen just so they don't have to die.

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RollWithIt

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Mon Sep-08-08 06:25 PM
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8. Will Alaska be warmer after the armageddon comes?

I'm trying to plan ahead people!

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aint_no_life_nowhere

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Mon Sep-08-08 06:26 PM
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9. Will her beliefs influence her actions if, God forbid, she were to become President

I wouldn't mind if someone who worships a bar of soap becomes President. The only thing I want to know is if they can keep their religious life of worship completely separate from their work in representing all Americans. Sarah Palin seems to me to be the least likely person to be able to separate her religious indoctrination from her political actions. She sounds like a religious activist to me.

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