"The Bible" producers dismiss Obama-Satan connection

Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni as Satan in the TV mini-series "The Bible." / History Channel

The producers of History Channel's "The Bible" miniseries say Internet chatter that their Satan character resembles President Barack Obama is "utter nonsense."

Mark Burnett ("Survivor," "The Voice") and his wife, actress Roma Downey, said Monday the Moroccan actor who played Satan, Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni, has played Satanic characters in other Biblical programs long before Mr. Obama was elected president.

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The connection got widespread attention after talk show host Glenn Beck last week tweeted: "Does Satan look EXACTLY like Obama? Yes!"

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History said in a statement that the network has "the highest respect" for Obama, and that "it's unfortunate that anyone made this false connection."

"Both Mark and I have nothing but respect and love our president, who is a fellow Christian," said Downey, the "Touched By an Angel" actress who is married to Burnett. "False statements such as these are just designed as a foolish distraction to try and discredit the beauty of the story of the Bible."

Beck has actually been a big supporter of "The Bible." The same tweet that pointed out the actor's resemblance to Obama urged his followers: "Don't miss it."

On Monday, Beck tweeted: "Media -- relax."

He said the observation was "funny, nothing more" and that the series "is 1 of my fav shows. Keep watching."

The five-part miniseries has been a big hit for History, reaching more than 13 million viewers for its first episode. The 10-hour miniseries concludes on Easter Sunday.

[Formula40]

It think most people don't really have an idea of who are what Satan really so they attach him to what they hate or fear the most. Both of these are characteristic of Satan by the way. Checkout http://www.amazon.com/The-Testimony-of-Satan-ebook/dp/B008NRA0XO and you be the judge.

[pfehrman]

My only objection to any of these comments simply is the constant statement that Mr. Obama is a Christian. I cannot believe that based on everything that I've read about him, including his OWN comments, those comments of people who know them and say they are not, and of course, his own actions that do NOT reflect actions of a Christian. But that is as far as I will go with all of this nonsense.

[dcbinwa]

Oh god...the american crazies are at it again. Have to admit..I don't blame the actor but you mean no one at the History channel said "hey this guy looks like Obama"...they should know the american wacko's would seize upon it.

And yes why is the devil always potrayed as some "dark" figure? First I have never been robbed or attacked by any minority, but once punched in the head as a teenager by a drunk white yuppie lawyer who thought it would be funny in front of his equally drunk white yuppie friends. Far as I know, not many, if any, black people ripped off country with the stock market fiasco and real estate bubble? Far as I can tell it's us "whities" who seem to cause far more trouble...and why such a hatred of brown skin people to begin with...I mean you gave this country to Mexico anyway..if brown folks are the devil then why did you give the western half of the country to them? I'm truly confused?!?!?

[crunchycritter1973]

It was not just "whities" but 90% of the American population. Actually, it was those who got credit cards so that they can purchase items they otherwise cannot afford. This country was founded based upon principles of freedom and the promise of a better life. Unfortunately there are ignorant racist in this country who use terms like "whities", and "brownies" and blame the problems on them. The problems began on individual levels and escalated from there. Life would be so much better if we just stop the racist, ignorant bull-crap and work together to improve our society as a whole.

[CommieBullSh_t]

Obviously, you are confused. Let me straighten you out: It's not the color of the skin, it's the content of one's character that counts.
You, by putting the "white" label on that "yuppie" jerk have made your gripe racial, when it has nothing to do with race.
In Obama's case, he and his cronies camouflage his lack of character behind the fashionably protected status of his colored skin.
Bad (satan) is dark, the opposite of good, which is Jesus "The Light". Has nothing to do with black and white skin, unless you want to make it about skin.
Get it?

[Jess2248]

this actor may resemble an older Obama but so what? i don't think the actor is the devil any more than i think the president is. some people are just friggin' dumb! then you have the most ignorant person adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying numbers....isn't that what witches do?? take a seat!

[JMM57]

Yes I Think Obama IS THE devil-Satan just as mohamad is.I know where I am going! DO YOU? JESS2248 And JESUS IS God.

[AbbsDublin]

"But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains" Mark 13:14.

Barack Obama will be present in Jerusalem on Friday 22 March 2013 = 3.22/13 (US Format) = 3.22/2013 = 3+2+2+2+0+1+3 = 13. 3.22/13 "Skull & Bones" + 13. "Skull & Bones" = 666 and 13 = Death.

All of Barack Obama's numerology is centered around the severe occult numbers: 13, 33, 44, 216, 322, 666. These numbers are all synonymous with Zionist Illuminati Satanism Dajjal or Antichrist.

A=1 B=2 C=3 D=4 E=5 F=6 G=7 H=8 I=9 J=10 K=11 L=12 M= 13 N=14 O=15 P=16 Q=17 R=18 S=19 T=20 U=21 V=22 W=23 X=24 Y=25 Z=26.

Barack: 2+1+18+1+3+11=36
Hussein: 8+21+19+19+5+9+14=95
Obama: 15+2+1+13+1=32
Add these: 36+95+32=163.
Multiply by the Beast: 163 x 666 = 108,558.
Split and Add: 108 + 558 = 666.

Barack Obama Born 4 August 1961 the 216th day of the year. 216= 6x6x6. A=6 B=12 C=18 C=24 etc, "BARACK" = 216 =6x6x6.
Last years US Budget was 216 pages long, 216 = 6x6x6. (was this deliberate) ?

[andthetruthis]

Uh...duh..God forbids "divining".

And that's what you're doing.

So,you know where divining comes from,right?

Tell the devil we'll wait for some answers from Heaven.

[andthetruthis]

Jeremiah 14:14

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14 Then the Lord said to me, "The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries[a] and the delusions of their own minds.

[GhostF1ghter]

I don't believe this was intentional at all, and when you look at the facts, it's easy to see why. Morroccans have darker skin but more european facial characteristics. Obama is a product of a darker skinned father and a euro-stock mother. The actor is Morroccan, so to uneducated western eyes, there's a surface resemblance. This actor is often cast as a heavy, that's why he got the role. The casting agent was simply doing his/her job.

It's a complete coincidence.

[andthetruthis]

Casting call is nobody's "coincidence".

[GhostF1ghter]

By the way, Satan was supposed to be beautiful. He was an angel cast out of heaven, remember?

But whatever.

[crunchycritter1973]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. According to the bible, we are all beautiful in God's eyes. Are you saying that if someone is not beautiful to you, they are not beautiful creations of God? Remember, God created us in his image. So why not create an angel in his image? Since God created man in his image, then God must not be beautiful to you.

[quincytodd]

Whether or not there is an Obama-Satan connection, Satan couldn't be more pleased right now at Obama's foreign policies which consists of murder, bribery and general corruption, especially in the Middle East and Central Asia! Murdering defenseless people those ungodly drones of his, what could be more unchristian than that?

[GhostF1ghter]

"Both Mark and I have nothing but respect and love our president, who is a fellow Christian," said Downey, the "Touched By an Angel" actress who is married to Burnett. "False statements such as these are just designed as a foolish distraction to try and discredit the beauty of the story of the Bible."

[crunchycritter1973]

These things have been occurring long before Obama took office. IT IS VERY UNCHRISTIAN TO PLACE BLAME ON ONE PERSON. Murder and corruption have been occurring in the Middle East and central Asia for thousands of years. The Old Testament contains a well documented history of murder and corruption in the Middle East. You cannot blame Obama for what occurs over there. At the same time, we cannot be the world's police. Members of the military are not drones, they are humans with families. You might even be surprised to find some of them believe in the same God. Every president of this country has been accused of having foreign policies which consist of murder, bribery, and corruption.

As Christians, we cannot place the blame on one person. Please educate yourself about the history of the conflicts in the middle east before passing judgement. Satan loves ignorance and feeds off of hatred

[MemphisBlues]

If Obama is a "fellow Christian" then why does he allow the mass killings of thousands of un-born babies who never even got a chance at life. That doesn't sound very "Christian" to me.

[Jess2248]

why did every other so called christian president since Roe V Wade allow it?? it's a constitutional right that has nothing to do with the president. it's the government, i.e., it's YOU and I.

[JMM57]

That's because Obama is a mus. NOT a christian .He just used it to get in office.A blind person could see that.

[netjunkie1]

There is no trick that Satan has pulled on you because there is no Satan.
There is no hell that controlling people want you to fear.
There is no heaven that we cant reach.
There is no god that we have been taught about to worship and give our souls too because we have none to give beyond our livelihoods.
So to those that say Satan has convinced you he doesn't exist, tell him to look at a mirror.

[JMM57]

I see Satan has You in His POWER .I will pray for You .

[JMM57]

I see Satan has You in His POWER .I will pray for You .