OK, so when were you baptized? You weren't? OK, so when are you getting baptized as a public display of your faith in Jesus Christ? Can't do it, can you, because your muzzie brethren would be obligated to take you out, right...?
Checkmate Zero.
>>Young organizer Barack recounts that he became a Christian there [Trinity United Church of Christ], INFLUENCED BY WRIGHT, and remains one today.<<
hmmm, is that supposed to console all those who wonder about his Christian faith? Wonderful mentor he is, Rev. Wright... /s
Great points Randog. :)
He "belonged" to the United Church of Christ, a church that does not require a formal Baptism with water to be a member. They have something they call an Affirmation of Faith which is merely a oral pledge given with a group of people -- no certificate is presented afterwards.
I was once a member of that denomination and our pledge was something like we agree to no creed. When I became a Catholic at age 20, I received the full sacrament of Baptism because the Catholic church would not recognize a "baptism" that did not include water. I have a certificate for THAT one.