Remembering Matt. 7:1-2, I hesitate to judge, though I presume it's a requirement everytime we vote, comment on Obama, Luther or a Pope, so here goes.
**Hagee.** Fire-eating preacher, very impressive preacher to the ill-informed, makes his name (and money?) off his ardent Christian Zionism, etc. However, he says that the Jews who survive the final battle all will accept Christ. Would this be a form of anti-Semitism? Not sure.
**Osteen.** Not at all like Hagee, Stays clear of political issues. Soft-spoken. Focuses on pop psychology, using the Bible, that attracts millions. I have to salute him and his success while not enthusiastic about either his style or his message contrent. But he should not be lumped in with phonies and fakers. I occasionally catch him Sunday morning and admire the way he stands before so many thousands and keeps his cool. He doesn't inspire me but obviously he inspires many others.
**Sharpton.** He has improved as an advocate since his seedy Twana Brawley days, but he is basically a hustler, using race as his means to fame and fortune. Unfortunately, the media (especially Fox) give him a platform. He does serious damage to the cause of civil rights as he alienates so many white folk. I suspect that Fox uses him because he angers so many of its viewers - a secret weapon of the radical right! Sharpton races to any incident that can be exploited racially, eager to get to the nearest microphone to grab attention and exploit tension.