Barack Obama: Faith and Community
[cnn-photo-caption image=http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/POLITICS/01/12/obama.reality/art.obama.mon.gi.jpg]
Eboo Patel
On Faith
Washingtonpost.com
George Stephanopolous revealed his roots as a preacher's son when he asked President-elect Barack Obama if he missed being a part of a faith community.
Obama's answer revealed his roots in the south side of Chicago.
After a brief reference to his own spirituality, Obama went straight into the community dimension of religion, pointing out that DC (like Chicago) is really two cities – one for the well-heeled people who work in government and government-related industries, and the other for everyone else, including some of the poorest people in America. He wanted those two cities more involved with one another.
When it comes to faith, Obama's first instinct is to respond by trying to bridge communities.
|
|
Filed under: Barack Obama • Faith • Religion |
About this Show:
Anderson Cooper goes beyond the headlines to tell stories from many points of view, so you can make up your own mind about the news. Tune in weeknights at 8 and 10 ET on CNN.
Questions or comments? Send an email
Want to know more? Go behind the scenes with AC361°
Subscribe to the podcast
On Twitter
Search the AC360 blog
Wait, I thought liberal Democrats DON'T WANT faith to play a part in the federal government. ??