Sunday, November 29, 2009

Our President's Religious Profile


The Pew Forum, which seems to take great joy in the merger of religious and political life, have a profile HERE of our President, detailing his religious views and providing an analysis of religion in his life and links to dozens of cases where Obama discusses his religion or interacts with religious leaders.

Part of the profile describes Obama's view that religion can be a spur for positive social change. I'm glad that President Obama is trying to use people's religious beliefs to bring out their best sides, but I am skeptical about whether or not it will work.

While I may not agree with the Pew Forum's motives, I can't help but admit that their profile of Obama is thorough and informative, with a fair amount of detail. The truth is, Obama is motivated by religion, and has used it as a tool to gain support and push his agendas.

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