Thread: Obama: 100 days in office, coronated Messiah

100 days in office, coronated Messiah
Arms outstretched, he wears crown of thorns on his brow
Posted: April 25, 2009
7:13 pm Eastern

By Drew Zahn
© 2009 WorldNetDaily


"The Truth" by Michael D'Antuono

On his 100th day in office, President Obama will be "crowned" in messianic imagery at New York City's Union Square.

Artist Michael D'Antuono's painting "The Truth" – featuring Obama with his arms outstretched and wearing a crown of thorns upon his head – will be unveiled on April 29 at the Square's South Plaza.

According to a statement released about the portrait, "The 30" x 54" acrylic painting on canvas depicts President Obama appearing much like Jesus Christ on the Cross: atop his head, a crown of thorns; behind him, the dark veil being lifted (or lowered) on the Presidential Seal. But is he revealing or concealing, and is he being crucified or glorified?"

Even the title of the piece, "The Truth," suggests a play on biblical themes, as Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

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"More than a presidential portrait," writes D'Antuono on a website touting the painting, "'The Truth' is a politically, religiously and socially-charged statement on our nation's current political climate and deep partisan divide that is sure to create a dialogue."

Like others in the news who have depicted Obama in Christ-like imagery, D'Antuono insists he isn't claiming the man is Messiah, but only inviting "individual interpretations."

"'The Truth,' like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder," claims the exhibit's press release.

D'Antuono even invites the public to email him with reactions to the piece, answering his posed question, "What's your truth?"

As WND has reported, D'Antuono follows others who have cast Obama in messianic imagery.


Clark's Obama sculpture, riding a donkey at the Iowa Capitol

In January, artist Matthew J. Clark paraded a sculpture of Obama riding a donkey and preceded by waving palm fronds, reminiscent of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem in the 21st chapter of Matthew as foretold by the prophet Zechariah: "Behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass."

Like D'Antuono, Clark was also unclear about whether his piece was proclaiming Obama to be the Christ or making some social commentary. Clark's website described the sculpture in vague terms:

"This project was inspired by my thoughts about 'icons' and religious symbols and whether they represent truth or merely represent," Clark's website reads. "The sculpture poses a question that relates to social conventions, metaphysics, and the collective response of society in reaction to fearful and uncertain times, but doesn't impose an answer. For me, it has much more to do with the general public as followers than any leader granted power."

Others, such as Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, have been far clearer in their nearly religious adoration of Obama. As WND reported, Farrakhan declared last year that when Obama talks, "the Messiah is absolutely speaking."

Addressing a large crowd behind a podium with a Nation of Islam Saviour's Day 2008 sign, Farrakhan proclaimed, "You are the instruments that God is going to use to bring about universal change, and that is why Barack has captured the youth. And he has involved young people in a political process that they didn't care anything about. That's a sign. When the Messiah speaks, the youth will hear, and the Messiah is absolutely speaking."

Farrakhan pointed out that the man Nation of Islam followers refer to as "the Savior," Fard Muhammad, had a black father and a white mother, just as Obama did.

"A black man with a white mother became a savior to us," he said. "A black man with a white mother could turn out to be one who can lift America from her fall."


WND previously reported a website called "Is Barack Obama the Messiah?" capturing the wave of euphoria that followed the Democratic senator's remarkable rise.

The site is topped by an Obama quote strategically ripped from a Jan. 7 speech at Dartmouth College just before the New Hampshire Primary in which he told students, "… a light will shine through that window, a beam of light will come down upon you, you will experience an epiphany, and you will suddenly realize that you must go to the polls and vote" for Obama.

WND also reported on near-religious experiences surrounding Obama on the campaign trail, as supporters who came to hear him speak on several occasions fainted in the middle of the candidate's speeches. As WND reported, some compared the fainting to fanatical swooning in the midst of a mesmerizing preacher; others, like radio host Michael Medved, thought the collapses were staged moments; and still others believed it was simply a matter of people standing in the crowds too long and growing dehydrated.

P.J. Gladnick of NewsBusters, in an article about D'Antuono's painting on the eve of the Obama administration's 100-day-mark, notes that the messianic parallels begun early in the presidential campaign don't seem to be stopping:

"The artist quite clearly portrays Obama as a latter day Christ-like figure, considering the outstretched arms and the crown of thorns. Obama worship, complete with halo images, has been noted before," writes Gladnick, "but it was nothing compared to current expressions in awe of 'The One' as we approach his hundredth day in office on Wednesday."

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That painting is blasphemy and I cannot believe it is going up in Union Station.

W

Originally Posted by ALIPAC

That painting is blasphemy and I cannot believe it is going up in Union Station.

W

I agree. And it's not any different than pcitures of, for instance Sadaam Hussein, being posted all over the place, larger than life either.



And this I find really disturbing:

Farrakhan pointed out that the man Nation of Islam followers refer to as "the Savior," Fard Muhammad, had a black father and a white mother, just as Obama did.

"A black man with a white mother became a savior to us," he said. "A black man with a white mother could turn out to be one who can lift America from her fall."



The belief is that islam will lift America from her fall as well.

But gosh......no conclusions to be drawn here

I think we are in bigger trouble than we can even begin to guess at this point

Originally Posted by azwreath

Originally Posted by ALIPAC

That painting is blasphemy and I cannot believe it is going up in Union Station.

W

I agree. And it's not any different than pcitures of, for instance Sadaam Hussein, being posted all over the place, larger than life either.



And this I find really disturbing:

Farrakhan pointed out that the man Nation of Islam followers refer to as "the Savior," Fard Muhammad, had a black father and a white mother, just as Obama did.

"A black man with a white mother became a savior to us," he said. "A black man with a white mother could turn out to be one who can lift America from her fall."



The belief is that islam will lift America from her fall as well.

But gosh......no conclusions to be drawn here

I think we are in bigger trouble than we can even begin to guess at this point

Ditto, ditto, and ditto ditto ditto..!!
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The irony of Fawning Farrakhan's parallel between the founder of the Black Muslim faith and Obama is that Obama will be a disaster for black Americans. If Obama gets amnesty for the illegal aliens who have already taken the jobs which should have gone to incarcerated Americans, a new wave of illegals will flood in. That'll guarantee the poorest Americans another generation of desperation.

Secretary-General Quisling may be good for Open Borders Republicans and Nose Counting Democrats, but good for poor Americans he isn't.

CALL NOW AND DEMAND THAT THE BORDERS BE CLOSED!!!!


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More accurate portrait might include something else.



"Have Teleprompter, Will Travel."

http://baracksteleprompter.blogspot.com/

Originally Posted by FreedomFirst

More accurate portrait might include something else.



"Have Teleprompter, Will Travel."

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LOL! I needed that!!!!

This is blasphemy!

Every Christian denomination should be outraged!

Obama himself should denounce such depictions. He has no shame, respect or fear of our Lord and Savior. It makes it even worse that this is happening during the Easter season!

Disgusting.

Just wait...this picture cause the s!@# to hit the fan! Beyond disgusting! It has entered the realm of frightening...

Originally Posted by CCUSA

This is blasphemy!

Every Christian denomination should be outraged!

Obama himself should denounce such depictions. He has no shame, respect or fear of our Lord and Savior. It makes it even worse that this is happening during the Easter season!

Disgusting.