President Barack Obama is a Christian and member of the Trinity United Church Of Christ. He made religious tolerance and inclusion an element in his campaign for the 2008 Presidential Election.
Quotes
"Kneeling beneath that cross on the South Side of Chicago, I felt God's spirit beckoning me. I submitted myself to His will, and dedicated myself to discovering His truth" Christian Science Monitor: "Barack Obama: Putting Faith Out Front" (2007)
"Obama aides sharply disputed the initial stories suggesting that he was a Muslim, and in Iowa, the campaign keeps a letter at its offices, signed by five members of the local clergy, vouching for the candidate's Christian faith"Washington Post: "Foes Use Obama's Muslim Ties to Fuel Rumors About Him" (2007)
References
Fast Facts
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Many people have mistakenly identified Barack Obama as a Muslim
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Encourages Democrats to reach out to evangelicals
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Believes faith to be a defining characteristic for American voters
