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<p>President Obama on Friday forcefully endorsed building a mosque near the site of the Sept. 11 terror attack in New York City, saying the country's founding principles demanded no less.</p>

Two words. Unforced error: President Barack Obama on Friday endorsed plans for a Muslim mosque two blocks from ground zero in New York City, declaring that “Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country.”In remarks prepared for delivery at a White House dinner celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Obama said all Americans have the right to worship as they choose.“That includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in lower Manhattan, in accordance with local laws and ordinances, Obama said. “This is America,...

Q&A: Barack Obama "I believe in the redemptive death and resurrection of Jesus Christ." Interview by Sarah Pulliam and Ted Olsen | posted 1/23/2008 02:18PM Barack Obama wants to set the record straight. He is not a Muslim, as recent e-mails falsely claim.The Democratic presidential candidate is fighting the e-mails that have been widely circulated. Obama has been continually speaking about the role of faith in politics since his Call to Renewal address in June 2006.In the days before the South Carolina primary, he is driving efforts to speaking with media to emphasize his Christian beliefs. His campaign also sent...