Palin: Iraq War is Part of God’s Plan

The media is quickly moving to learn more about Gov. Sarah Palin. Now, the video below has emerged that gives a glimpse into her belief in the convergence of politics and divine prophesy. In a speech only a couple of months ago, Palin speaks at the Wasilla Assembly of God where she refers the Iraq war as part of God’s plan. For his part, Pastor Ed Kalnins is a controversial figure who has referred to political adversaries as presumptively damned and claims political allies as divinely blessed. Various policies on drilling etc are not just a plan from the GOP but GOD.

Speaking before the Pentecostal church, Palin tells the faithful to “Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [U.S. soldiers] out on a task that is from God. . . That’s what we have to make sure that we’re praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God’s plan.” This will remain many of George Bush’s past suggestions that he has spoken to God on the question.

Palin routinely invokes God’s plan on issues like oil rights and drilling. I will confess to be a critic of the intermingling of God and politics by both Democrats and Republicans, here.

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