24: Faith
Translate concerns into universal, rather than religion-specific, values during public debate Other Information:
"(Obama's speech on faith) may be the most important pronouncement by a Democrat on faith and politics since John F. Kennedy's
Houston speech in 1960 declaring his independence from the Vatican...Obama offers the first faith testimony I have heard from
any politician that speaks honestly about the uncertainties of belief." -- E.J. Dionne, Op-Ed., Washington Post, June 30,
2006 In June of 2006, Senator Obama delivered what was called the most important speech on religion and politics in 40 years.
Speaking before an evangelical audience, Senator Obama candidly discussed his own religious conversion and doubts, and the
need for a deeper, more substantive discussion about the role of faith in American life. Senator Obama also laid down principles
for how to discuss faith in a pluralistic society, including the need for religious people to translate their concerns into
universal, rather than religion-specific, values during public debate. In December 2006, Senator Obama discussed the importance
of faith in the global battle against AIDS.
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