Religion and Politics

In Obama’s First Term, an Evolving Christian Faith and a More Evangelical Style

CNN’s Dan Gilgoff analyzes President Obama’s evolving Christian faith. Gilgoff reports Obama’s faith has grown during his first term, and he has created a new group of spiritual advisors with whom he speaks frequently on the campaign trail. “There is a deepening development in his relationship with God,” says Joel Hunter, a Florida-based pastor who has been in touch with Obama nearly every week since he took office. “He chooses to stay faithful in daily habits of study and prayer and consistent times of interchange with spiritual leaders.”

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