If you enjoyed our in-class discussion about the teaching of evolution in schools, or the discussion about the rhetoric used by politicians, I would highly recommend this excellent and refreshing speech by Obama about the role of religion in politics. He uses both logic and his own experience with faith to talk about faith and the impact of religion on society.
What he says is very relevant to our current situation, where the biggest political divide in the nation is religious vs. secular. It seems like the right has created a "monopoly" on religion and morality, while the left is afraid to use religion to justify social programs.
Obama talks about bridging this gap through "fair-minded words." I think he makes some excellent points. If you are at all curious to hear what he says, please watch the video. It's long, but worth listening to the whole thing.
video:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid353515028?bctid=416343938
transcript:
http://obama.senate.gov/podcast/060628-call_to_renewal_1/
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