Obama interview: OBAMA: I am a Christian. So, I have a deep faith. So I draw from the Christian faith. On the other hand, I was born in Hawaii where obviously there are a lot of Eastern influences. I lived in Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world, between the ages of six and 10. My father was from Kenya, and although he was probably most accurately labeled an agnostic, his father was Muslim. And I’d say, probably, intellectually I’ve drawn as much from Judaism as any other faith . . . I believe that there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief that we are connected as a people . . .
And I’m not somebody who is always comfortable with language that implies I’ve got a monopoly on the truth, or that my faith is automatically transferable to others. I’m a big believer in tolerance. I think that religion at it’s best comes with a big dose of doubt . . .
Jesus is an historical figure for me, and he’s also a bridge between God and man, in the Christian faith, and one that I think is powerful precisely because he serves as that means of us reaching something higher. And he’s also a wonderful teacher. I think it’s important for all of us, of whatever faith, to have teachers in the flesh and also teachers in history . . .
[In response to question: What is sin?] OBAMA: Being out of alignment with my values . . .
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I'll evaluate Ron Paul if he becomes a contender with a chance to win. At the moment though, he has too many quirks for me to take him seriously. As far as his Christianity, I'll accept his word on that unless he goes out of his way, as Obama did, to prove that it's a lie.
“And I’d say, probably, intellectually I’ve drawn as much from Judaism as any other faith . . .”
I think I can speak for my fellow Jews who post here: LOL!