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The Faith of Barack Obama

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By Felicia Pride

Are Barack Obama's religious beliefs important?

The author of the forthcoming book The Faith of Barack Obama (Thomas Nelson, July 2008) seems to think so.

Obama's religious life was the center of controversy because of his close relationship with Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago.

Author Stephen Mansfield, who also wrote The Faith of George W. Bush, believes that as early as 2004 when Obama delivered his memorable speech to the Democratic National Convention, he was taking a stand for his faith by saying, "We worship an awesome God in the blue states."

The Faith of Barack Obama explores the presidential candidate's religious faith and how it shapes his life as a way to understand the type of leader he will be.About the book, Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, "You must read this perceptive and well written book. Then you will know why Barack Obama has such a passion for justice and equity, such a gift for filling people of different generations with a newfound hope that things can and will change for the better. His inspiration comes from his faith; he is an ardent believer. Yes, he is a Christian and proud of it."

In The Faith of Barack Obama, Mansfield is exerting the premise, "If a man's faith is sincere, then it is the most important thing about him."

Do you think Obama's faith is sincere? And if so, what does it say about the type of president he might be?

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