Obama-haters must be apoplectic over his latest principled stand. (As is usual, in such matters, the atheists get left out, but Obama has acknowledged our existence \u2013 and rights \u2013 on other occasions.) peace, mjh<\/p>\n
Think Progress \u00bb Obama Speaks Out On Mosque Controversy: \u2018Our Commitment To Religious Freedom Must Be Unshakeable\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n OBAMA: Let me be clear: as a citizen, and as President, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country. That includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in lower Manhattan, in accordance with local laws and ordinances. This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakeable.<\/strong> The principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this country, and will not be treated differently by their government, is essential to who we are. The writ of our Founders must endure.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Think Progress \u00bb Obama Speaks Out On Mosque Controversy: \u2018Our Commitment To Religious Freedom Must Be Unshakeable\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Obama-haters must be apoplectic over his latest principled stand. (As is usual, in such matters, the atheists get left out, but Obama has acknowledged our existence \u2013 and rights \u2013 on other occasions.) peace, mjh Think Progress \u00bb Obama Speaks Out On Mosque Controversy: \u2018Our Commitment To Religious Freedom Must Be Unshakeable\u2019 OBAMA: Let me … Continue reading Fearless Leadership<\/span>