No, This Doesn’t Make Him the Anti-Christ

Last updated on: October 9, 2009 at 4:21 am

October 9, 2009 by Henry Karlson

Many people have won the prize.

US President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.

The Nobel Committee said he was awarded it for “his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and co-operation between peoples”.

There were a record 205 nominations for this year’s prize. Zimbabwe’s prime minister and a Chinese dissident had been among the favourites.

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Personally, I think there were better choices, especially since it appears the war in Afghanistan is about to escalate, and the possibility of a strike on Iran appears very real.

UPDATE from John L. Allen Jr.

An NCR translation from the Italian follows:

“The awarding of the Nobel Prize for Peace to President Obama is greeted with appreciation in the Vatican, in light of the commitment demonstrated by the President for the promotion of peace in the international arena, and in particular also recently in favor of nuclear disarmament. It’s hoped that this very important recognition will further encourage that commitment, which is difficult but fundamental for the future of humanity, so that the desired results will be obtained.”

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