Examples of Obama injecting religion into policy
I'm embroiled in a discussion on a leftist-controlled message board, and one know-nothing said that he couldn't vote for any politician who used religion to reinforce policy. I know that Obama claimed it was his religion that caused his "evolution" on gay marriage. But I seem to recall him using Christianity in the past -- and sometimes specific scripture passages -- to support his policies.
Anyone have any examples?
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Answer by Arahant
There are so many, mostly misuses.
There was the recent "brother's keeper" comment: http://townhall.com/tipsheet/greghengler/2012/02/02/obama_uses_scripture_to_prosthelytize_tax_increases_at_national_prayer_breakfast
This link has more of the actual text: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/at-prayer-breakfast-obama-says-christian-faith-guides-his-policies/2012/02/02/gIQAzNyakQ_story.html
Here is more to mine, some of his speeches up to his inaugural: http://obamaspeeches.com/
Sorry this answer is not more complete and less do it yourself. Perhaps I can come back to it later, but I assume your discussion is time-centered.
Answer by Rick Bateman
Politico: "Obama Seeks Divine Intervention on Healthcare Reform", 2010
New York Times: "Obama says a prayer', 2009
It was all incredibly shallow.
SooperMexican: Early on Obama specifically said that he would make sure Muslims would be able to worship as they see fit:
http://www.soopermexican.com/2012/02/21/obama-appeases-muslims-offends-catholics/
This became especially grating after demanding Catholics go against their conscience for the healthcare mandate.
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