The First Family goes to church  

LOL! That would probably be accurate...if he were Muslim, but clearly he's not.

ok, we will probably get 'If Obama Was A Muslim He Would Not Be A Good One' follwed by what KIND of commie goes to church? folled by REAL buddhists don't eat meat. and i will bet you $2 that 'why did obama REALLY go to church' is already up. etc. to some people he will never be able to do anything right.

I'd lose that bet since the speculation based accusations are on here.

thanks for the br :)

Hi ronald. Some people go to great lengths to disparage our president in any number of areas. The accusations that he is not a Christian but, in fact, a secret Muslim are designed to instill fear, suspicion and hatred for the man. They really have no interest in facts or the truth, which is why I don't expect any of those who partake of that kind of behavior here to respond to this discussion. But, they have read the truth now, haven't they?

I am not going to enter the debate whether Obama is doing a good job or if he is the right man for the job. That's not up to me to decide (since I am alien to US political scene). However the media players an important role in politics, they can spin people's opinion according to their own interest. I don't like the idea of character assassination. But the media does it for its own interest.

No Hatley, you and I actually agree on many things and I find myself in the minority here more times than not. I have tried using logic in the face of these Muslim claims, reminding folks that Obama is a father and that no father would intentionally cause his child to be spiritually confused or ashamed, but logical thought often flies out the window when people are consumed by hate. Today I had the opportunity to present some stone cold proof that the president and the First Family are Christians, which is why I posted this discussion. I already know the answer to the question I asked. Islam considers Jesus Christ to be a profit and taking holy communion is something a Muslim would not do.

LOL...anything's possible zeph!

seriously, you might be onto something zeph. the people who say this are usually exceedingly intolerant fundamentalist christians. perhaps on some level they realise that their views have rather a lot in common with fundamentalist islam?

It only makes sense that some people are so hung up on something that has yet to be proven. It's really sad that people can't move on.

Of course, rose, you've never shown any concern about Obama's religious faith. That wasn't you who posted just a day or two ago that he uses a prayer rug in the White House...it must have been someone with a very similar username.

I don't expect you of all people to acknowledge that the President taking the Holy Sacrament in a Christian church today means anything because you are a sheep who is not interested in the truth. That's why you constantly throw your entire kettle of fish into just about every comment you make. This discussion has nothing to do with citizenship, who Obama's parents were, Catholic priests, Pelosi or Biden. What this discussion is about is something that you, and those like you, refuse to face. It's about the President, by his own actions, putting this "closet Muslim" bs to rest. While it's true that anyone can go to any house of worship, it's also true that a real Muslim would not have taken holy communion. Celebrating Jesus Christ as the Son of God, which is what holy communion does, goes against Islamic beliefs. No one would have batted an eye if the Obama's had remained in their seats, with their security personnel close by, and not taken it. But they did. They did because they are Christians...and you just can't stand it.

I have never said a word about a prayer rug excuse me ~ it will very likely be a ratical Muslim that dose Obama harm if any one dose.
I'm not a sheep excuse me,I see a man who dam sure is destroying my country and people that don't like me speaking out that is not my problem.
Obama is nothing more then a liar and thief of other peoples money if that is okay with you that is your business but it is not okay with me,nor people that end a human life with in the womb and tie a red bow on it and call it their right.
Bottom line a dam good place for Obama is in church.

Perhaps it was someone else who posted the "prayer rug" comment, rose, and if I'm mistaken I do apologize. There has been so much of this "Obama is a Muslim" garbage on this board that it's sometimes hard to keep track of. And it's time to put that to rest now. You constantly ask for proof of many things relating to the President. Well, you now have your proof. Do you really think that the Secret Service agents who were in that church, charged with protecting the First Family, were happy that they left the security of their pew to become moving targets? While they were standing in line with the other members of the congregation, while they were at the alter, while they were making their way back to their seats, they were not "secure". You can disagree with Obama all you like, you can be against any policy you like...I don't support everything he does...but, if you are capable of logical thought in any way, you cannot continue to sing the "Obama is a Muslim" song because he and his family received the Holy sacrament that signifies becoming one with the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Islam does not believe that about Him. They believe that Jesus was a simple prophet and to honor him as the Son of God is a serious infraction of their beliefs.

Wow, Rose. I actually ..wow. Rose..I am so not an Obama fan but your views are, well, something else. I can't find the right words so I'll just leave it at that. Wow!!

KR, just to clarify one more time. The 14th amendment does NOT say both parents must be US citizens, what it DOES say is a natural born citizen in one who was born in the United States. This would mean President Obama is eligible to be President. You have such hatred for the man it makes one wonder what is the root cause of the hatred.

Yes, it was a very positive thing for him to do, cream, and I'm happy that he and the First Family went. As I've already posted to some folks, the First Family would not have taken holy communion if they were Muslim because that goes against the beliefs of Islam. It's actually a pretty serious infraction for Muslims who do this from what I've read.

Hi laglen! Be sure to remind me and I'll start a discussion about it. It would be helpful if you let me know in advance what you will be wearing.

Well said, Laglen!

machivado, there are many Christian churches in the U.S. who celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion. The First Family were in an Episcopal church, which is closely related to the Catholic church in both tradition and theology. I am Catholic but I also attend a Methodist church in my community which also offers it. The Obamas were members of a church in Chicago for about 20 years which is an offshoot of the United Church of Christ...another church which traditionally offers this sacrament. Holy Communion is not limited to Catholics alone.