Outchurched

Again, I agree with religious people. What the hell is the world coming to?

Top Ten Moments in the Race for “Pastor-in-Chief”
A Look Back at the Unholy Use of Religion in the Presidential Campaign

Washington, DC - As the presidential primary season winds down, The Interfaith Alliance has compiled a list of the ten worst abuses of religion during the campaign so far. The list highlights the disproportionate role religion has played during the primary season, with candidates and the media shouldering the responsibility. A video companion for the list has been posted on YouTube.com and can be viewed on The Interfaith Alliance website at www.interfaithalliance.org/topten.

Unfortunately, the list could easily go on beyond 10, and is likely to expand as the general election gets under way. Just this week, a photo of Senator Obama in traditional Somali garb was leaked to the media with the clear intent to portray him as a Muslim, and in the process disenfranchise an entire religious community in this country.

“I have witnessed more abuses of religion in this primary season than in any election in recent memory. Candidates from both parties seem to be locked in a competition to be ‘holier than thou,’” said Interfaith Alliance President, Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy. “Incidents like these demean the sanctity of religion by inferring that God has endorsed a certain candidate. Far be it for candidates to run for ‘Commander-in-Chief’ instead of ‘Pastor-in-Chief.’”

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