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Dubois Reiterates: Obama Faith-Based Office Not About Money |
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Written by Don Byrd
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Sunday, 21 February 2010 |
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Via Religion Clause, a speech Thursday by White House Faith-Based Office head Joshua Dubois gives the clearest picture yet of the goals and philosophies of President Obama in partnerships between government and religious organizations. Here's a snippet:
President Obama knows that the relationship between the federal
government and religious organizations must not be about money alone.
Many faith-based groups do not want to receive federal funds, because
of the various restrictions attached to those dollars. Many others
should not receive federal grants, because they’re either unable or
unwilling to separate those funds and use them through appropriate
means.
So we must find a way to work with the vast majority of those
faith-based organizations who will not receive money from the
government, while insuring of course that those who wish to apply for
and receive federal support do so in a way that respects both their
rights and responsibilities.
Read the whole thing.
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