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Amanda Terkel

LGBT, Religious Leaders Reportedly Heard From Obama After ABC Interview

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.11.2012

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WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's decision to announce his support for marriage equality on Wednesday was a tightly kept secret, even within the ...

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Obama's Spiritual Advisor 'Disappointed' By Gay Marriage Stance

AP | RACHEL ZOLL | Posted 05.10.2012

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-- The evangelical pastor who President Barack Obama calls his spiritual adviser says he's disappointed in the president's decision to endorse same-s...

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The Pastor And The President: A Tale Of Faith

Stephen Mansfield | Posted 05.05.2012

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Stephen Mansfield

Obama's critics may deny it. His supporters may exploit it. The cynical may doubt it. Yet, the tale is true and it belongs to us.

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Jaweed Kaleem

President Obama's Faith Inspires Pastors' Defense Of White House Religion Policies

HuffingtonPost.com | Jaweed Kaleem | Posted 02.24.2012

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Religious and nonprofit group leaders Thursday defended President Barack Obama's spiritual beliefs and his administration's support of faith-based gro...

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Senators Kyl and DeMint Exploit Faith for Political Means

Burns Strider | Posted 05.25.2011

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Burns Strider

While American troops will be working through the Christmas holidays, putting their lives on the line for our safety and while millions of Christians ...

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Obama's Spiritual Cabinet Shapes Policy, Tends His Soul

religionnews.com | Daniel Burke | Posted 05.25.2011

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For 10 minutes, the president and pastors prayed for peace, an economic recovery, protection for U.S. soldiers, and to be guided by wisdom and power beyond himself.

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What Would Jesus Do?

Bill Schneider | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bill Schneider

Will the culture war ever end? We have now had three presidents in a row who promised to unite the country. They all failed because it's hard to compromise on values. But this doesn't mean it's impossible.

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Common Ground on Abortion, Finally

Jonathan Merritt | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonathan Merritt

Pro-life Christians and pro-choice political progressives have struck a partnership. Their goal is to reduce the need for and occurrences of abortions in America.

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Will the Real Pro-life Party Please Stand Up?

Zack Exley | Posted 05.25.2011

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Zack Exley

If Obama can boldly articulate a pro-life platform to reduce abortion, care for children and families, reduce arms and prevent war then he could bring about a seismic shift in electoral politics.

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