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| | ==List of individuals who either are, or give the appearance of being, XINOs== | | ==List of individuals who either are, or give the appearance of being, XINOs== |
| | *Any practitioner of [[liberal Christianity]]. | | *Any practitioner of [[liberal Christianity]]. |
| − | *[[Ben Affleck]] - liberal actor. | + | *[[Ben Affleck]] – liberal actor. |
| − | *[[Alec Baldwin]] - liberal actor who also supports [[animal rights]], [[gun control]], and [[environmentalism]]. | + | *[[Alec Baldwin]] – liberal actor who also supports [[animal rights]], [[gun control]], and [[environmentalism]]. |
| − | *[[George W. Bush]] - Once claimed that there are multiple ways to [[Heaven]], not just through Christ; member of the [[Council on Foreign Relations]]; blundered in the [[Iraq War]]. | + | *[[George W. Bush]] – Once claimed that there are multiple ways to [[Heaven]], not just through Christ; member of the [[Council on Foreign Relations]]; blundered in the [[Iraq War]]. |
| − | *Anders Breivik - Mass murderer of seventy-seven victims in [[Norway]]. | + | *Anders Breivik – Mass murderer of seventy-seven victims in [[Norway]]. |
| | *[[Reasons the Catholic Church is Unbiblical|The Roman Catholic Church]], especially [[Pope Francis]]. | | *[[Reasons the Catholic Church is Unbiblical|The Roman Catholic Church]], especially [[Pope Francis]]. |
| − | *[[Jimmy Carter]] - 39th President of the United States. A Democrat who used his support from southern evangelicals to unseat [[Gerald Ford]] in the 1976 presidential election. In debate, Ford even claimed that he was unfamiliar with the term "born-again" Christian, which is specifically mentioned in the Bible. Carter left the [[Southern Baptist Convention]] to join the liberal [[Cooperative Baptist Fellowship]]. In an interview with the Huffington Post, Carter claimed that Jesus would approve of homosexual "marriage" and certain abortions.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/09/jimmy-carter-jesus-would-approve-of-gay-marriage-some-abortions/ Jimmy Carter: Jesus Would ‘Approve’ of Gay Marriage, Some Abortions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 9, 2018.</ref> | + | *[[Jimmy Carter]] – 39th President of the United States. A Democrat who used his support from southern evangelicals to unseat [[Gerald Ford]] in the 1976 presidential election. In debate, Ford even claimed that he was unfamiliar with the term "born-again" Christian, which is specifically mentioned in the Bible. Carter left the [[Southern Baptist Convention]] to join the liberal [[Cooperative Baptist Fellowship]]. In an interview with the Huffington Post, Carter claimed that Jesus would approve of homosexual "marriage" and certain abortions.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (July 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/09/jimmy-carter-jesus-would-approve-of-gay-marriage-some-abortions/ Jimmy Carter: Jesus Would ‘Approve’ of Gay Marriage, Some Abortions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 9, 2018.</ref> |
| | *Any practitioner of [[Christian Identity]]. | | *Any practitioner of [[Christian Identity]]. |
| | *Any [[corrupt official|corrupt church official]] | | *Any [[corrupt official|corrupt church official]] |
| − | *[[Bill Clinton]] - 42nd President. A Democrat, he sang in the Immanuel [[Southern Baptist]] Church choir in [[Little Rock]], when seeking the governorship there. Was seen on television by many [[Arkansas]] residents. Falsely claimed that his former pastor [[W. O. Vaught]] did not consider oral sex to be [[sin]]ful. | + | *[[Bill Clinton]] – 42nd President. A Democrat, he sang in the Immanuel [[Southern Baptist]] Church choir in [[Little Rock]], when seeking the governorship there. Was seen on television by many [[Arkansas]] residents. Falsely claimed that his former pastor [[W. O. Vaught]] did not consider oral sex to be [[sin]]ful. |
| − | *[[Hillary Clinton]] - A corrupt liberal. Took a lesson in [[voodoo]] for her honeymoon in 1975 and involved in the occult. At the October 20, 2016, [[Al Smith]] dinner in [[New York City]], Clinton stated that [[salvation]] (justification) is by faith and good works, which contradicts the clear teaching of the Book of James on salvation and undermines her claim during the presidential campaign of being a real Christian.<ref>Gutierrez-Cachila, Suzette (October 27, 2016). [http://www.gospelherald.com/articles/67543/20161027/ Hillary Clinton: Both Faith and Good Works Needed for Salvation]. ''The Gospel Herald Society''. Retrieved December 28, 2016.</ref><ref>West, Marsha (October 21, 2016). [http://christianresearchnetwork.org/2016/10/21/clinton-at-al-smith-dinner-in-order-to-achieve-salvation-we-need-both-faith-and-good-works/ Clinton at Al Smith Dinner: “In Order to Achieve Salvation, We Need Both Faith and Good Works”]. ''Christian Research Network''. Retrieved December 28, 2016.</ref> | + | *[[Hillary Clinton]] – A corrupt liberal. Took a lesson in [[voodoo]] for her honeymoon in 1975 and involved in the occult. At the October 20, 2016, [[Al Smith]] dinner in [[New York City]], Clinton stated that [[salvation]] (justification) is by faith and good works, which contradicts the clear teaching of the Book of James on salvation and undermines her claim during the presidential campaign of being a real Christian.<ref>Gutierrez-Cachila, Suzette (October 27, 2016). [http://www.gospelherald.com/articles/67543/20161027/ Hillary Clinton: Both Faith and Good Works Needed for Salvation]. ''The Gospel Herald Society''. Retrieved December 28, 2016.</ref><ref>West, Marsha (October 21, 2016). [http://christianresearchnetwork.org/2016/10/21/clinton-at-al-smith-dinner-in-order-to-achieve-salvation-we-need-both-faith-and-good-works/ Clinton at Al Smith Dinner: “In Order to Achieve Salvation, We Need Both Faith and Good Works”]. ''Christian Research Network''. Retrieved December 28, 2016.</ref> |
| − | *[[Matt Damon]] - liberal actor and friend of Ben Affleck. | + | *[[Matt Damon]] – liberal actor and friend of Ben Affleck. |
| − | *[[David Duke]] - former Louisiana state representative and [[racist]] who claimed to be a traditional Christian in his losing bid for [[governor]] in 1991. | + | *[[David Duke]] – former Louisiana state representative and [[racist]] who claimed to be a traditional Christian in his losing bid for [[governor]] in 1991. |
| − | *[[John Edwards]] - former senator from North Carolina, who cancelled out most of the votes of his conservative colleague [[Jesse Helms]]. Democratic vice-presidential choice in 2004. | + | *[[John Edwards]] – former senator from North Carolina, who cancelled out most of the votes of his conservative colleague [[Jesse Helms]]. Democratic vice-presidential choice in 2004. |
| − | *[[Allen J. Ellender]] - [[Louisiana]] [[segregation]]ist who was baptized a Catholic and later considered himself a Presbyterian, though had no church membership in his adult life.<ref>Gibson, David (December 19, 2012). [https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/catholic-takeover-us-almost-complete#:~:text=Ellender%20was%20baptized%20a%20Catholic%20but%20later%20listed,of%20Louisiana%3A%20A%20Biography%20%28LSU%20Press%2C%201995%29%2C%20149-50. The Catholic takeover of the U.S. is almost complete]. ''Commonweal''. Retrieved June 29, 2021.</ref> He infamously defended incitement of violence by virulently racist Mississippi demagogue [[Theodore Bilbo]].<ref>[http://www.mississippihistory.org/sites/default/files/bilbo.pdf Theodore G. Bilbo and the Decline ofPublic Racism, 1938-1947]. ''Mississippi Historical Society''. Retrieved June 29, 2021.</ref> | + | *[[Allen J. Ellender]] – [[Louisiana]] [[segregation]]ist who was baptized a Catholic and later considered himself a Presbyterian, though had no church membership in his adult life.<ref>Gibson, David (December 19, 2012). [https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/catholic-takeover-us-almost-complete#:~:text=Ellender%20was%20baptized%20a%20Catholic%20but%20later%20listed,of%20Louisiana%3A%20A%20Biography%20%28LSU%20Press%2C%201995%29%2C%20149-50. The Catholic takeover of the U.S. is almost complete]. ''Commonweal''. Retrieved June 29, 2021.</ref> He infamously defended incitement of violence by virulently racist Mississippi demagogue [[Theodore Bilbo]].<ref>[http://www.mississippihistory.org/sites/default/files/bilbo.pdf Theodore G. Bilbo and the Decline ofPublic Racism, 1938-1947]. ''Mississippi Historical Society''. Retrieved June 29, 2021.</ref> |
| − | *Emilio Estevez - liberal actor, brother of Charlie Sheen, and son of Martin Sheen. | + | *Emilio Estevez – liberal actor, brother of Charlie Sheen, and son of Martin Sheen. |
| − | *[[John Wayne Gacy]] - serial killer and child molester who was also an avowed liberal. | + | *[[John Wayne Gacy]] – serial killer and child molester who was also an avowed liberal. |
| − | *[[Al Gore]] - 45th Vice President of the United States and member of the Democratic Party<ref>To be precise, he's the head of the Church of [[Global Warming]], that insists that man-made global warming is real, and you must give [[tithe]]s to it.</ref> | + | *[[Al Gore]] – 45th Vice President of the United States and member of the Democratic Party<ref>To be precise, he's the head of the Church of [[Global Warming]], that insists that man-made global warming is real, and you must give [[tithe]]s to it.</ref> |
| − | *[[Billy Graham]] - Although millions of people experienced salvation through the long-running Graham Crusades, the evangelist denied some key Christian doctrines, such as faith in Christ alone for salvation. Active in the ecumenical movement, he treated [[Roman Catholic]]s and [[Jews]] as spiritual equals and entrusted them with new believers. He has made numerous unbiblical, watered-down statements such as supporting abortion in the case of [[rape]]. He was a 33° Mason, which "take[s] sworn oaths to a pagan demonic god." Was an early admirer of Bill and Hillary Clinton, defended Clinton in the [[Monica Lewinsky]] scandal, and was also close to nominal [[Quaker]] [[Richard Nixon]] and [[Disciples of Christ]] adherent [[Lyndon B. Johnson]].<ref>Johnson, Christopher J. E. (July 17, 2013). [http://www.creationliberty.com/articles/graham.php Wolves in Costume: Billy Graham]. ''creationliberty.com''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> His son, [[Franklin Graham]], head of the charity Samaritan's Purse, is considered more conservative in matters of theology and political issues than was his father. Franklin Graham in 2018 released a new book, ''Through My Father's Eyes'', based on how his father's teachings impacted him. | + | *[[Billy Graham]] – Although millions of people experienced salvation through the long-running Graham Crusades, the evangelist denied some key Christian doctrines, such as faith in Christ alone for salvation. Active in the ecumenical movement, he treated [[Roman Catholic]]s and [[Jews]] as spiritual equals and entrusted them with new believers. He has made numerous unbiblical, watered-down statements such as supporting abortion in the case of [[rape]]. He was a 33° Mason, which "take[s] sworn oaths to a pagan demonic god." Was an early admirer of Bill and Hillary Clinton, defended Clinton in the [[Monica Lewinsky]] scandal, and was also close to nominal [[Quaker]] [[Richard Nixon]] and [[Disciples of Christ]] adherent [[Lyndon B. Johnson]].<ref>Johnson, Christopher J. E. (July 17, 2013). [http://www.creationliberty.com/articles/graham.php Wolves in Costume: Billy Graham]. ''creationliberty.com''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> His son, [[Franklin Graham]], head of the charity Samaritan's Purse, is considered more conservative in matters of theology and political issues than was his father. Franklin Graham in 2018 released a new book, ''Through My Father's Eyes'', based on how his father's teachings impacted him. |
| − | *[[Amy Grant]] - Contemporary Christian artist. While married had an affair with country singer Vince Gill (also married); they then both divorced their spouses and married each other. | + | *[[Amy Grant]] – Contemporary Christian artist. While married had an affair with country singer Vince Gill (also married); they then both divorced their spouses and married each other. |
| − | *[[Ted Haggard]] - disgraced former pastor of New Life Church. | + | *[[Ted Haggard]] – disgraced former pastor of New Life Church. |
| − | *[[Adolf Hitler]] - leader of Nazi Germany. Responsible for the extermination of over 6,000,000 Jews.<ref>Despite being raised [[Roman Catholic]] and claiming that [[Jesus]] was his inspiration, Hitler was only using Christianity to gain favor with the German people. His true beliefs were based off of his [[social darwinism|social darwinistic]] views.</ref> In reality, Hitler was a Darwinian secularist who believed in adult fairy tale of evolution,<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/charles-darwin/racism/hitler-and-evolution/ Hitler and Evolution]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> hated and despised Christianity,<ref>John Baskette, [http://answers.org/apologetics/hitquote.html Was Hitler a Christian?]. ''Answers in Action''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref><ref>Bergman, Jerry, Dr. (November 1, 1999). [https://answersingenesis.org/charles-darwin/racism/darwinism-and-the-nazi-race-holocaust/ Darwinism and the Nazi Race Holocaust]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> and attempted to warp Christianity into a XINO organization that adhered to Nazi beliefs.<ref>Hodge, Bodie (July 13, 2009). [https://answersingenesis.org/sanctity-of-life/the-results-of-evolution/ The Results of Evolution]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> | + | *[[Adolf Hitler]] – leader of Nazi Germany. Responsible for the extermination of over 6,000,000 Jews.<ref>Despite being raised [[Roman Catholic]] and claiming that [[Jesus]] was his inspiration, Hitler was only using Christianity to gain favor with the German people. His true beliefs were based off of his [[social darwinism|social darwinistic]] views.</ref> In reality, Hitler was a Darwinian secularist who believed in adult fairy tale of evolution,<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/charles-darwin/racism/hitler-and-evolution/ Hitler and Evolution]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> hated and despised Christianity,<ref>John Baskette, [http://answers.org/apologetics/hitquote.html Was Hitler a Christian?]. ''Answers in Action''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref><ref>Bergman, Jerry, Dr. (November 1, 1999). [https://answersingenesis.org/charles-darwin/racism/darwinism-and-the-nazi-race-holocaust/ Darwinism and the Nazi Race Holocaust]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> and attempted to warp Christianity into a XINO organization that adhered to Nazi beliefs.<ref>Hodge, Bodie (July 13, 2009). [https://answersingenesis.org/sanctity-of-life/the-results-of-evolution/ The Results of Evolution]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved December 31, 2016.</ref> |
| − | *[[Jesse Jackson]] - media-seeking [[civil rights]] activist who claimed to have held the dying [[Martin Luther King, Jr.]], at the 1968 assassination in [[Memphis]], [[Tennessee]]. The [[South Carolina]] native who has since lived for years in [[Chicago]], is a former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. Like Bill Clinton, who he mentored, Jackson has himself been involved in [[adultery]]. | + | *[[Jesse Jackson]] – media-seeking [[civil rights]] activist who claimed to have held the dying [[Martin Luther King, Jr.]], at the 1968 assassination in [[Memphis]], [[Tennessee]]. The [[South Carolina]] native who has since lived for years in [[Chicago]], is a former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. Like Bill Clinton, who he mentored, Jackson has himself been involved in [[adultery]]. |
| | *[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] | | *[[Jehovah's Witnesses]] |
| − | *[[Jim Jones]] - cult leader from [[California]]. | + | *[[Jim Jones]] – cult leader from [[California]]. |
| | *[[Helen Keller]]<ref>A rather radical [[Socialist]] from northern [[Alabama]], founding member of the anti-Christian [[American Civil Liberties Union]], and personal friend of [[Planned Parenthood]] founder [[Margaret Sanger]]. Most people know her, however, only from the inspirational film, ''The Miracle Worker'', with [[Patty Duke]].</ref> | | *[[Helen Keller]]<ref>A rather radical [[Socialist]] from northern [[Alabama]], founding member of the anti-Christian [[American Civil Liberties Union]], and personal friend of [[Planned Parenthood]] founder [[Margaret Sanger]]. Most people know her, however, only from the inspirational film, ''The Miracle Worker'', with [[Patty Duke]].</ref> |
| − | *[[John Kerry]] - Democratic senator from Massachusetts and 2004 presidential nominee. Later as secretary of state failed in most of his missions. | + | *[[John Kerry]] – Democratic senator from Massachusetts and 2004 presidential nominee. Later as secretary of state failed in most of his missions. |
| | *[[Joseph Kony]] | | *[[Joseph Kony]] |
| | *The [[Ku Klux Klan]] | | *The [[Ku Klux Klan]] |
| − | *[[Timothy McVeigh]] - perpetrator of the Oklahoma City Bombing and professed [[agnostic]]. | + | *[[Timothy McVeigh]] – perpetrator of the Oklahoma City Bombing and professed [[agnostic]]. |
| − | *[[Michael Moore]] - anti-capitalist liberal film maker. | + | *[[Michael Moore]] – anti-capitalist liberal film maker. |
| | *[[Mormons]] | | *[[Mormons]] |
| − | *[[Barack Obama]] - 44th President of the United States, [[progressive]] [[socialist]] and member of the [[Democratic Party]] <ref>Barack Obama may be a special case. There is [[Barack Obama's Muslim Heritage|much evidence]] that he may be a [[Muslim]] who is practicing ''[[taqiyya]],'' an Islamic custom which allows a Muslim to conceal his true religion if the adherent [[deceit|feels it would be beneficial to do so.]]</ref> | + | *[[Barack Obama]] – 44th President of the United States, [[progressive]] [[socialist]] and member of the [[Democratic Party]] <ref>Barack Obama may be a special case. There is [[Barack Obama's Muslim Heritage|much evidence]] that he may be a [[Muslim]] who is practicing ''[[taqiyya]],'' an Islamic custom which allows a Muslim to conceal his true religion if the adherent [[deceit|feels it would be beneficial to do so.]]</ref> |
| − | *[[Joel Osteen]] - runs a large "New Age" church in [[Houston, Texas|Houston]], [[Texas]]; seems more concerned about making people feel good about their state of sin, instead of accurately teaching the Word of God. This is called "the prosperity gospel." | + | *[[Joel Osteen]] – runs a large "New Age" church in [[Houston, Texas|Houston]], [[Texas]]; seems more concerned about making people feel good about their state of sin, instead of accurately teaching the Word of God. This is called "the prosperity gospel." |
| − | *[[Nancy Pelosi]] - Democratic House Minority Leader from the [[San Francisco]] area; liberal Roman Catholic originally from [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]]. | + | *[[Nancy Pelosi]] – Democratic House Minority Leader from the [[San Francisco]] area; liberal Roman Catholic originally from [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]]. |
| − | *[[Sean Penn]] - liberal actor who portrayed on film the homosexual figure [[Harvey Milk]]. | + | *[[Sean Penn]] – liberal actor who portrayed on film the homosexual figure [[Harvey Milk]]. |
| − | *[[Fred Phelps]] - Cult leader<ref>The leader of radical hyper-[[Calvinist]] church that protests the funerals of soldiers killed on duty. Because of his indecent and Un-American, and utterly un-Christian nature of this activity, he would appear to be Christian in name only. He was once aligned with Al Gore politically.</ref> | + | *[[Fred Phelps]] – Cult leader<ref>The leader of radical hyper-[[Calvinist]] church that protests the funerals of soldiers killed on duty. Because of his indecent and Un-American, and utterly un-Christian nature of this activity, he would appear to be Christian in name only. He was once aligned with Al Gore politically.</ref> |
| − | *[[Harry Reid]] - former Democratic Senate Majority Leader from [[Nevada]], who claims he is personally opposed to abortion but would not interfere with a woman seeking the procedure. | + | *[[Harry Reid]] – former Democratic Senate Majority Leader from [[Nevada]], who claims he is personally opposed to abortion but would not interfere with a woman seeking the procedure. |
| − | *[[Ben Roethlisberger]] - controversial [[NFL]] quarterback for [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] who committed assault. | + | *[[Ben Roethlisberger]] – controversial [[NFL]] quarterback for [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] who committed assault. |
| | *Much of the [[British]] Royal Family, who endorse [[homosexual marriage]] and have let the [[Anglican Church]] spiritually decline under their watch, as well as overall British culture. Conversely, [[Queen Victoria]] was a dedicated Christian when the British Empire was at its peak. | | *Much of the [[British]] Royal Family, who endorse [[homosexual marriage]] and have let the [[Anglican Church]] spiritually decline under their watch, as well as overall British culture. Conversely, [[Queen Victoria]] was a dedicated Christian when the British Empire was at its peak. |
| − | *Jerry Sandusky - retired head coach from [[Pennsylvania State University]] who was a convicted child molester and rapist. | + | *Jerry Sandusky – retired head coach from [[Pennsylvania State University]] who was a convicted child molester and rapist. |
| − | *Susan Sarandon - liberal actress. | + | *Susan Sarandon – liberal actress. |
| − | *[[Al Sharpton]] - hosts a show on [[MSNBC]]. Stirs up racial animosity throughout the nation. | + | *[[Al Sharpton]] – hosts a show on [[MSNBC]]. Stirs up racial animosity throughout the nation. |
| − | *Martin Sheen - liberal actor. | + | *Martin Sheen – liberal actor. |
| − | *[[Charlie Sheen]] - liberal actor, conspiracy theorist, and son of Martin Sheen. | + | *[[Charlie Sheen]] – liberal actor, conspiracy theorist, and son of Martin Sheen. |
| − | *[[Carrie Underwood]] - supports same-sex marriage and is a practicing vegan. Mocked President Trump on a country music awards show. Several of her songs espouse vengenance. | + | *[[Carrie Underwood]] – supports same-sex marriage and is a practicing vegan. Mocked President Trump on a country music awards show. Several of her songs espouse vengenance. |
| − | *[[Rick Warren]] - Operates a "New Age" style church in California. Gave the inaugural prayer at Obama's swearing-in as President. [[CFR]] member. Runs his church to gain members, not to preach the gospel. | + | *[[Rick Warren]] – Operates a "New Age" style church in California. Gave the inaugural prayer at Obama's swearing-in as President. [[CFR]] member. Runs his church to gain members, not to preach the gospel. |
| | *The [[Westboro Baptist Church]] of [[Topeka]], [[Kansas]], formerly pastored by [[Fred Phelps]]. | | *The [[Westboro Baptist Church]] of [[Topeka]], [[Kansas]], formerly pastored by [[Fred Phelps]]. |
| − | *[[Oprah Winfrey]] - Talk show host, media mogul, and occasional host on ''[[60 Minutes]]''. Endorsed Obama in 2008 and 2012.<ref>a liberal "Christian" and a [[New age movement|New-Age-style]] [[occult]]ist.</ref> | + | *[[Oprah Winfrey]] – Talk show host, media mogul, and occasional host on ''[[60 Minutes]]''. Endorsed Obama in 2008 and 2012.<ref>a liberal "Christian" and a [[New age movement|New-Age-style]] [[occult]]ist.</ref> |
| − | *[[Jeremiah Wright]] - Obama's pastor and preacher of Black Liberation Theology. | + | *[[Jeremiah Wright]] – Obama's pastor and preacher of Black Liberation Theology. |
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| | ==See also== | | ==See also== |