WHY I'D PAY ATTENTION TO POLITICIANS MORE...

Sen. Obama of Illinois recently delivered a rather insightful and helpful address at this year's PENTECOST gathering sponsored by Sojourners, among others.

Check it out here

I get tired of politicians trotting out 'faith' language in election years. I'm tired of the pandering. I'm tired of promises made with few results. I'm tired of being in political wars. I just want to see results that reflect what I think are common values we all share.

There's a genuiness about Sen. Obama's religious/political statements in his address. When Sen. Clinton makes statements of faith, I can't help but see it as a political ploy, as much as I would not like to. Perhaps Sen. Obama hasn't been around on the national scene long enough to have this tainted perception hang over his head every time he speaks. Enjoy it.