Is He American?
I know not.
But, it appears as if he's thrived from following the American Dream. He has overcome adversity - having an absent biological father and a mother who seemed to be more caught up in her own dreams then the pursuit of raising her child. He is educated, employable, married, has two kids, a dog, and a very large white house with a fence.
Does He Love America?
Yes.
He loves his idea of America.
He believes the United States is broken and believes in his progressive thoughts enough to fundamentally change the United States into something he views as better.
Is He a Christian?
I don't really care. Frankly, some Christians really suck as people and I have met Muslims who are so kind, genuine, and more Christ-like than some of the people I attend church with.
(Would I love some missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to teach him the gospel and for him to experience such a strong conviction of its truth that it is undeniable and he is then determined to live the gospel standards for the rest of his life? Hells yes. But, only because it would bless his life and bring him extreme happiness. Do I think it would change his political agenda? Negative ghost -writer.)
Do I love the same America He loves?
No. I love my rights, my freedoms, following the direction of our Founders, and the more the government can stay out of my biz the better. But I define rights and freedoms fundamentally different than Obama.
The point is -
I get fed up with the argument over trying to prove and disprove who this man is. Do his policies make me want to throw up in my mouth? Absolutely.
But in the end - who he is doesn't matter.
It matters who we are.
Who I am.
And who I'm striving to be.
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