On June 1, 2009, Barack Obama made history yet again by proclaiming June as National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride month. This disgusting act of defiance against the will of the American people and against the word of God places this president in a terrifying position… and by proxy the country we live in.
God, help the United States of America.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release …

Of all the major racial and ethnic groups in America, blacks are the most likely to report a religious affiliation, and even among black adults who are unaffiliated (12%), more than two-thirds (70%) say that religion is somewhat or very important in their lives. Only one percent of blacks identify as atheist or agnostic. [Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life]

Religion isn’t a crutch. It’s a connection. That’s the conclusion of researchers at Ohio State University who refute the criticism of people from Karl Marx to Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura that faith is for the weak.
They found that while religiously minded types had a strong desire for interdependence with others, that was not related to any desire for weakness. Religious folk scored low in tests for independence–”probably reflecting their desire for dependence on God,” researchers stated–but were average when it came to power–”implying they do not seek submission to leaders,” …

According to a survey of 5,916 Americans conducted by the Brand Futures Group of Young and Rubicam, 54 percent of respondents said “religion plays an important part in my life.” The report also noted that religion is popping up in everything from tattoos to teen-age apparel to the popular “What Would Jesus Do?” merchandise.
“The Los Angeles Times” reported that far more Americans rated religion as important than did other national populations surveyed, especially in Europe, where church attendance is sparse. In the Netherlands, 25 percent of respondents said religion was …