Wondering and waiting

Submitted by Rebecca Moulds (United States), Nov 12, 2008 at 16:58

One fact that seems to have disappeared lately is Barack Obama's early life as a Muslim and how the Islamic world views this now. Have any prominent Muslims made a statement against him, that he is an apostate? No---on the contrary, the Muslim world is welcoming him with open arms, therefore implying that he never left the Muslim faith. But he has stated publicly that he is a Christian, and even said that he was never a Muslim. Either Muslims in general are naive or they have closed their eyes to Obama's conversion. That he is far-left politically is well-known, although he has presented himself as quite moderate and reasonable during his campaign.

Has he renounced Louis Farrakhan's statement that he (Obama) is "The Messiah?" No. I think I see his agenda: He uses whomever gives him support at that time quite ruthlessly, then dismisses them later when it's to his disadvantage, ignoring any past references or relationships that may cause him embarassment, especially now that he has won the presidency. The Muslims may not be the only disallusioned ones; all those who voted for him, who believed he was the answer to their prayers, will be sorely disappointed when he can't wave his magic wand and grant them their wishes.

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