Barack Obama Speaks About Religion & Politics

“Our law is by definition a codification of our morality.”

Barack Obama is speaking here about religion & the value of remaining tolerant of others religious views, even if they don’t claim a religion. The video linked here is long, about 40 minutes, but you really owe it to yourself to hear what Barack Obama is saying about religion and its place in the public discourse.

This is something that the democratic party can be proud of. Please don’t interpret this as an endorsement – people who know me know that I certainly don’t carry any water for the democratic party. Also, it pains me to imagine the media hurricane that would result if someone who isn’t from the left made some of these exact same statements.

That said, if ever the democrats needed something, it is a person who can address situations with truth, with reason and with humility. Funded by individuals and not beholden to suspect special interest groups, Senator Obama might be the best hope for the democrats. He is certainly someone without a barge full of baggage and dirty laundry and other assorted political uglies.

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