This wouldn’t be the Muslim faith that you are backing, per chance, would it? If so, you would be wise to keep faith out of public life, and leave it in the private sphere, where it surely belongs. - ©Mark
BBC: US presidential hopeful Barack Obama has said he would expand George W Bush's programme of involving religious groups in government initiatives.
The Democratic Party candidate unveiled plans for a council of faith-based and neighbourhood partnerships in Ohio.
He said challenges from saving the planet to ending poverty were too big for the government to solve on its own.
A council involving religious groups would help to set the national agenda, Senator Obama said in his speech.
"We know that faith and values can be a source of strength in our own lives," said Mr Obama.
"That's what it has been to me and that's what it has been to so many Americans. It can also be something more.
"It can be the foundation of a new project of American renewal and that's the kind of effort I intend to lead as president of the United States." Obama Backs Faith in Public Life >>> By James Coomarasamy | July 2, 2008
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