"I felt that I heard God's spirit beckoning me. I submitted myself to his will, and dedicated myself to discovering his truth."

Barack Obama says these words in a new radio ad designed to convince Evangelicals that not only is he not a Muslim but that if he is elected president he will continue George W. Bush's work in making America a Christian theocracy. Even though I recognize the impossibility of winning the presidency without wearing Jesus on your sleeve and a flag on your lapel, I'm still disappointed to see Obama blatantly pandering to this vocal wing-nut section of the populace. It would have been refreshing to hear him say something like, "Yeah, I love Jesus, but do I really want to force that love down the throats of those who don't?" A man can dream.