Obama's Faith: Fascinating Interview Unearthed

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I read the whole interview, it is fascinating and Obama possesses a spiritual genius.

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Obama's Faith: Fascinating Interview Unearthed

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/12/obamas-faith-fascinating_n_143223.html

Cathleen Falsani of the Chicago Sun-Times interviewed Barack Obama in 2004 on his faith and spirituality. She's now published the entire interview. Here are some highlights.

On prayer:

FALSANI: Do you pray often?


OBAMA:
Uh, yeah, I guess I do.

Its' not formal, me getting on my knees. I think I have an ongoing conversation with God. I think throughout the day, I'm constantly asking myself questions about what I'm doing, why am I doing it.

One of the interesting things about being in public life is there are constantly these pressures being placed on you from different sides. To be effective, you have to be able to listen to a variety of points of view, synthesize viewpoints. You also have to know when to be just a strong advocate, and push back against certain people or views that you think aren't right or don't serve your constituents.

And so, the biggest challenge, I think, is always maintaining your moral compass. Those are the conversations I'm having internally. I'm measuring my actions against that inner voice that for me at least is audible, is active, it tells me where I think I'm on track and where I think I'm off track. ...

Looking for, ... It's interesting, the most powerful political moments for me come when I feel like my actions are aligned with a certain truth. I can feel it. When I'm talking to a group and I'm saying something truthful, I can feel a power that comes out of those statements that is different than when I'm just being glib or clever.

FALSANI:
What's that power? Is it the holy spirit? God?

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Read the whole thing, here: http://blog.beliefnet.com/stevenwaldman/2008/11/obamas-interview-with-cathleen.html

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It's wonderful.

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1. It is fascinating. Not especially reassuring, but...fascinating.

Can't deny that.
:shrug:

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3. Reassuring? That seems like a bizarre statement to make.

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2. Just Further Proof Of His Intellect. Great Interview And Great Answers.

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4. thanks for sharing....

a great read....

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5. I love Sarah Palin...

There, now this thread will get some attention.