No, he specifically didn’t follow George’s lead there. He didn’t accept George’s correction but instead explained what he actually meant.
I guess I’m not quite sure how pointing out your misunderstanding of the video amounts to “protecting” Obama.
Listen again to the video. He stutters after George says Christian Faith and then says “ my Christian faith” Video is on YouTube for your viewing. He did not correct himself until AFTER he was corrected by buddy George.