He said it

—”and nonbelievers—” Barack you are my hero (even more than before).

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Permalink Reply by mthoreau on January 20, 2009 at 11:30am
It was a nice gesture.
Permalink Reply by LeaT on January 20, 2009 at 11:32am
I think Barrack Obama might be the most intelligent president you've had in quite a while also ;) I actually saw a documentary about his upcoming presidency and all things he must know yesterday evening. Anyway, does it hint that he could still possibly be atheist in diguise for adding this line?

Btw, can someone link me to a Youtube vid to the speech? I'm interested in watching it.
Permalink Reply by George Kane on January 20, 2009 at 11:36am
He's no atheist. But it is encouraging that he made that mnention. He deserves props for it,
Permalink Reply by SNM on January 20, 2009 at 6:22pm
Despite my disappointment over certain things (such as Rick Warren), it's encouraging.

I cannot think of a welcome acknowledgement of this sort before now. It's a refreshing advance over "No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God."
Permalink Reply by funk Q on January 20, 2009 at 10:10pm
Guys, he's a politician - they are paid to say what people want to hear.
Permalink Reply by Jen R on January 21, 2009 at 12:02pm
Well, if our country has finally reached a point where people want to hear that nonbelievers are Americans too, then all the more reason to celebrate!
Permalink Reply by Stephanie on January 21, 2009 at 5:58pm
Yes! I think our numbers have finally reach a point where we can't be ignored anymore. There are closeted unbelievers in Congress as well. They need to come out and not be ashamed.
Permalink Reply by BADWOLF on January 21, 2009 at 2:05am
non belief is also making good progress in hollywood as well with disbelief in god being repersented in a good light in several new movies and tv shows in the past year - and now in politics

i think athiests have made good progress in just a few short years but let not get lazy but instead keep it up
Permalink Reply by George Kane on January 21, 2009 at 7:20am
I agree, but it is worth noting that we are making cultural progress more quickly than political progress.
Permalink Reply by Stephanie on January 21, 2009 at 6:03pm
I agree. We need to do it in a positive way. I like the billboard signs that The Freedom From Religion Foundation put up: "Reason's Greetings" and "Imagine No Religion". This type of advertisement gets people thinking; especially those who have doubts.
Permalink Reply by BADWOLF on January 21, 2009 at 2:07am
and oh by the way obama did say SO HELP ME GOD! when he got sworn in but i guess he didnt have much of a choice in that - providing he is an athiest but unlike alot of athiests i am not completely convinced of that (ombama is a athiest that is) but even if he isnt atleast he is showing athiests some respect.
Permalink Reply by George Kane on January 21, 2009 at 7:16am
It's a pity that, only a few minutes after noon, Chief Justice John Roberts was already too plastered to get the oath right.

But for those who think that Obama is a ckiset atheist, the mention of nonbelievers was clearly an afterthought tossed in, and out-of-place with the rest of the speech. Remember, he ended that inauggural address with "God bless you and God bless the United States of America!"

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