Barack Obama‘s opponents would love nothing more than to “smear” him as a Muslim. Thus, as we’ve seen a number of times throughout this election, the candidate has repeatedly reiterated his Christian beliefs. Now, after months of campaigning, Obama’s attempts to eschew Islam have become so numberous that some Muslim voters are wondering whether Obama’s really got their backs.
The debate of course has Obama in a sticky situation, and one with which we gays are familiar:
Obama being accused of being a Muslim constitutes a conundrum for a self-described inclusive politician — not unlike a liberal politician being accused of being gay. Theoretically, those who embrace diversity and tolerance say there’s nothing wrong with homosexuality, and yet when one is falsely accused of being gay, or being Muslim, it’s usually by someone who is trying to feed into prejudices.
But if you push back too hard you can seem as though you think there’s something wrong with being gay. Or being Muslim.
Obama better snuggle up to some Muslims!
foofyjim
We have freedom of religion in this country. It’s spelled out in the 1st Amendment of our Constitution. Whether one chooses to believe in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, or none of the above, all are accepted.
Senator Obama needs to state such. Point out that if he were Muslim, he would be proud and open about it, but he’s not!
fredo777
I dislike when people use the word “accuse” when speculation of a person’s sexuality or religion takes place.
While I’m not muslim, I don’t think it’s something heinous to be “accused” of. Likewise, being called gay isn’t an “accusation”.
CTnSF
The political reality is that Obama would not be the presumptive nominee if he were a Muslim or gay. And just as he has to say he does not support gay marriage, he also has to say he is not a Muslim. Remember folks, we live in a dumb-downed and largely intolerant society when it comes to anything that does not fit within or perceived as a threat to the “American” myth.
Honestly, with a name like Barack Obama, I am surprised he made it this far.
michael
I keep hearing all this shit about how a man or woman cannot get elected unless they pander to this side or that side. If a candidate is for gay marriage then he will lose, or if he is anything other than a Christian. But I am beginning to wonder. Did George Bush win the White House mainly because he stood firm on what he believed? Sure it was all a bunch of crazy crap, but at least he stood firm on his convictions and I think people
respected that. I think a lot of people are beginning to wonder just who Obama is, a Democrat that voted for a bill that now legalizes loss of 4th amendment rights? A friend of the gay community that does not think we are equal and invites the ultimate insult to gay people, a bat shit crazy ex-gay to join his campaign trail? I am going to vote for him but its nauseates me to do so because I feel like I am doing it to so that I won’t be “blamed” for a McCain victory. But other than that I have very little faith in Obama and I think if he wins he will end up being a great disappointment. I have heard many say “we will elect him and hold him accountable”. Accountable for what? For keeping us second class? For supporting the loss of our 4th amendment rights? Oh, yeah, for all those liberal justices he is going to appoint, sure, he is going to piss off the right and risk loosing re-election by doing that because he is a man of high principle. Somebody has been posting a lot of Martin Luther king quotes on this site and thank you because he reminds me of what a person with integrity and conviction is really like.
RPCV
Obama = empty suit bought with proceeds from the Rezko mess.