The President: God's Rep on Earth???


	The President: God's Rep on Earth???

AtlLiberal

11-25-2008 11:41 AM

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AtlLiberal says:

This bedraggled argument continues to be the battle cry of the Religious Right. But closer examination reveals that it is naught but a shadow play.

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11-25-2008 12:02 PM

wiccantexan

I think Obama would kick that one to the curb pretty quickly.

11-25-2008 12:22 PM

AtlLiberal

I consider Obama an articulate and intelligent man and possibly a great leader. His stance on faith based initiatives does concern me. I'll take a wait and see attitude on how he plans to deal with that.

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