Divine Assassination?

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Wednesday's 700 Club was interesting. Pat Robertson announced a continuance of Operation Supreme Court Freedom beginning August first. The orininal operation began just after July 4th 2003 as a call to pray for the Supreme Court, that it may have a 'change of balance' favorable to right wing Christian Nuttery. The original operation was limited to 21 days, but the continuance will be in effect for the entire month of August 2005.

Pat then replayed his prayer inaugurating the operation, and I was amazed. At one point Pat reminds god that, 'God Almight You are God!' Is that appropriate? I mean, doesn't god realize that already? Does god need to be reminded? Is Pat really talking to god here?

Somewhat later Pat says (presumably to god), 'In the name of Jesus show your mighty arm!' I thought, 'Whoa. This sounds a little like a call for divine assassination. Is this appropriate?'

Pat then tempts God with the words, 'Father, we'll praise you... display Your Power to the people!'