Interfaith

President Obama Proudly Speaks of American Muslims

President Obama opened up about his Muslim roots before his speech in Egypt. He speaks with pride about American Muslims and even talks about being the son of a Muslim father. Even though he went to great lengths to quiet rumors about his religion during his campaign, he now freely speaks about his heritage and his time as a child in Indonesia.

He is hoping that the more moderate elements of Islamic society will rise up and support the United States. The president stressed the need for better dialogue and finding a common ground between the East and the West. President Obama acknowledged that if you add up all of the Muslims living in the United States, we are actually one of the largest Muslim countries in the world.

The president himself went to a Muslim school for 2 years as a child, but was not raised in any particular religion. His mother was deeply skeptical of religion. He is now a Christian but speaks frequently about how Islam has enriched America.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/03/obamas-embrace-muslim-history-return/

© 2009 American Muslim Observer.