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Barack Obama
Barack Obama is the 44th president of the United States. He was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Illinois and served three terms in the Illinois Senate. As president, he has made many policy moves related to health care, the economy, abortion, same-sex marriage, religious freedom, and other issues. Obama was baptized at the Trinity United Church of Christ in 1988 and an active member for many years. He formally parted with Trinity in 2008 after statements by Trinity's Rev. Jeremiah Wright became public. During his presidential term, he sought spiritual guidance and prayer from pastors like T.D. Jakes and Joel Hunter. He and his wife, Michelle, have two children.
Q&A: Barack Obama
"I believe in the redemptive death and resurrection of Jesus Christ."
January 23, 2008
Obama is Making a Lot of Evangelicals Think Twice
Despite his liberal record, Barack Obama is making a lot of evangelicals think twice.
October 6, 2008
God's Will in the Public Square
Democratic Senator Barack Obama gets it mostly right.
September 1, 2006
More on Barack Obama
Auditing America's Political Integrity
The IRS scandal, Benghazi incidents, and the disappointment of dishonorable leadership.
May 20, 2013
Obama Pleads for a More Prayerful Washington
At National Prayer Breakfast, President urges Democrats and Republicans to be less partisan, more prayer-minded. Top faith aide, Josh Dubois, steps down.
February 8, 2013
Obama Administration Tweaks Rules on Contraception Coverage
HHS drops controversial definition of religious employer, but rules for nonprofits and for-profit companies are mostly as previously announced.
February 1, 2013
Did Andy Stanley Really Mean Obama Is 'Pastor in Chief'?
The Atlanta megachurch pastor speaks about his pre-inauguration sermon and reaction to it.
January 25, 2013
The Troubled State of Christian Preaching
What Giglio got right and the church often gets wrong.
January 21, 2013
Actually, Evangelicals Were Quite Enthusiastic About Romney
Two new reports shine new light on what happened in last month's election.
December 7, 2012
Post-Election Fight over the 'Evangelical' Brand
Jim Daly, other leaders want 'evangelical' to be less about politics.
November 20, 2012
After Election 2012: Living in the 'New Moral Landscape'
A roundup of post-election buzz and responses.
November 7, 2012
In Defeats, Evangelicals' Political Unity at All-Time High
In three decades, born-again voters have gone from an even split to 4-to-1 Republican.
November 7, 2012
Religious Groups' Efforts to Fight Sex Trafficking Draws Presidential Attention
Obama says human trafficking will become a major focus of his Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
September 26, 2012
Obama at the U.N.: A New Religion Doctrine
"Given the power of faith in our lives ... the strongest weapon against hateful speech is not repression; it is more speech," President says.
September 26, 2012
Evangelical Colleges Biola and Grace Sue Obama Administration Over Contraceptive Mandate
The California- and Indiana-based schools join Wheaton College, others in suing over health care law.
August 23, 2012
Our American President: The 'Almost Pastor' of an 'Almost Chosen' Land
How Christians might think about the type of leader they vote into the presidency.
August 13, 2012
Is the President America's Pastor in Chief?
Why Mitt Romney's Mormonism does matter.
August 13, 2012
Why Gay Marriage Is More Than a Legal Issue
The marriage debate shouldn't drive us to outrage or panic.
July 27, 2012
Q & A: Philip Ryken on Wheaton’s Contraception Mandate Lawsuit: 'A Last Resort'
The college president explains why it's is suing, and why now.
July 18, 2012
Wheaton College Joins Lawsuits Fighting the Contraception Mandate
Mandate "would force the College to violate its religious beliefs or pay," school says.
July 18, 2012
Youcef Nadarkhani: 1,000 Days (and Counting) in Iranian Prison
State Department renews call for release of pastor sentenced to death.
July 11, 2012
Why We Should Reexamine the Faith of Barack Obama
How Christians might think about the Gospel and the President.
June 21, 2012
Barack Obama: Evangelical-in-Chief?
How Christians might think about the President's faith.
June 21, 2012
I'm Not Julia: Why Obama's American Woman Doesn't Speak for Me
By the government's estimate, women are best when they live life alone. Not so fast.
May 14, 2012
How Evangelicals Have Shifted in Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage
And what President Obama's announcement could mean politically and legally.
May 11, 2012
Obama Emphasizes Faith at Q, Easter Events
More Americans say the administration is unfriendly to religion as the President hosts annual Easter prayer breakfast, speaks to the Q conference.
April 10, 2012
Timeline: Obama Administration Actions Affecting U.S. Religious Freedom
How we got to the current religious liberty debates over contraception and other issues.
March 23, 2012
Santorum Wrong to Reignite 'Freedom of Worship' Controversy
Religious freedom rhetoric should not be a partisan tool.
February 29, 2012
Obama Does Not Widen Religious Exemption for Contraceptive Mandate
The burden to cover contraception shifts to the insurance companies, but an earlier exemption for religious groups will not change.
February 10, 2012
The Similarities and Differences in Eric Metaxas's and President Obama's Prayer Breakfast Addresses
The 'Bonhoeffer' biographer emphasized care for the unborn as the President emphasized care for the poor.
February 3, 2012
The Ironies of Obama's National Prayer Breakfast Speech
The President seems to be debating himself on religious motivations and the common good.
February 3, 2012
Kids' Diets: Why We Need Immovable Love, Not 'Let's Move'
Where Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign falls short.
August 10, 2011
Obama Visit Challenges 'African Woman' Stereotype
The Young African Women Leaders Forum demonstrated that not all African women are victims and in need of Western help.
July 13, 2011
Q & A: Franklin Graham on Obama's Birth, Trump, & Faith
The evangelist had said about the president, "I don't know why he can't produce" a birth certificate and suggested "maybe the guy's right" about Donald Trump.
April 26, 2011
White House Rebukes Franklin Graham for 'Preposterous Charges'
The evangelist had said "I don't know why he can't produce" a birth certificate for President Obama.
April 26, 2011
Q & A: Michele Bachmann on Cuts for Aid Relief, Obama's Faith and Credibility, and Francis Schaeffer
The Tea Party caucus chair talks to CT about recent military actions in Libya, why she opposes governmental steps to combat global warming, and her potential presidential candidacy.
April 14, 2011
Q & A: Rick Santorum on Muslims, Religious Freedom, and ‘Walking’ for President
The former senator from Pennsylvania talks about what he thinks Obama got right and becoming a target of the gay community.
April 5, 2011
Sudan Vote to Test Obama's Approach
As Sudan prepares to vote on an independence referendum, one of the President's point men is also an evangelical.
January 7, 2011
The Ethics of Earmarks
As President Obama calls for an end to projects written into legislation, Charles Colson says banning pork projects is an ethical "no-brainer."
November 19, 2010
Getting Obama's Faith Wrong
So if 18 percent of Americans think Obama is a Muslim, is that a large number or a small one? Find out what 18 percent of Americans also believe.
October 5, 2010
White House Grants $27 Million in Pregnancy Aid
Pro-life groups applauded the administration's move but remain skeptical over framing grants as 'common ground.'
October 1, 2010
Are Muslims the Enemy?
Some activists argue that the proposed mosque in New York City should move because Muslims remind us of terrorists. Plus, many defend the President's Christian faith.
August 27, 2010
Obama backs Planned Parenthood in political fight
States want to turn women's health back to the 1950s, he said (Associated Press)
Morocco actor amused by Satan-Obama comparisons
With gray hair pulled back in a ponytail, an expressive face and a slim Errol Flynn-style pencil mustache, Mehdi Ouazzani doesn't look a great deal like America's 44th president — but then he doesn't resemble a stereotypical Satan very much either (Associated Press)
Obama meets with faith leaders on immigration
Faith leaders, particularly evangelical Christians, have become an important voice in pressing Republicans to back new immigration laws (Associated Press)
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