I am thankful that the issue of religious leadership was raised. I am so passionate about this issue’s monumental importance, especially in contemporary Muslim communities, that it literally consumes me.

When religions are represented by bad leadership, faith is often corrupted and poisoned, and its adherents become disillusioned. Whenever I read statements by certain Muslim leaders promoting hate, I cringe. Not only does this offend the Divine and His love of peace and tolerance, it has real implications for humans in this world, Muslims and otherwise.

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Barack Obama continues to elicit responses of profound passion and enthusiasm from many Americans. He evokes hope and inspires people to act. In this sense, whether or not we agree with his particular policies is irrelevant, because surely we must recognize that his person and candidacy represent much larger phenomenon in American society.

Millions of Americans who have heard Obama speak – in person or on their TV screens – feel a visceral connection with something greater: CHANGE and the hope for a government that can restore the luster of the American Dream.

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