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"Few are closer to the people than our churches, synagogues, temples and mosques," the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said. Such partnerships can take place without violating the Constitution, he said. "I believe deeply in the separation of church and state."
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That's a HUGE difference between Obama and Bush right there.
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Obama acknowledged that he "did not grow up in a particularly religious household," but he said he changed because of his work as a community organizer in Chicago. "I came to see my faith as being both a personal commitment to Christ and a commitment to my community."
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Obama: Expand faith-based programs - USATODAY.com