The Faith of Barack Obama: A Review of Stephen Mansfield’s New Book

Sometimes I encounter a book that, were I wealthy, I would purchase and give to hundreds or even thousands of people. Stephen Mansfield’s The Faith of Barack Obama is such a book.

Mansfield recounts the life events of Senator Obama in a straightforward manner that honestly answers even the most absurd questions that the Senator’s detractors have posed: I considered listing those inane questions and briefly answering them; however, in the space I have, I could not possibly provide the lucid answers that Mansfield does. May I suggest that you read the book?

Have you ever attended a worship service at Trinity United Church of Christ? I have: one, many years ago. In The Faith of Barack Obama, Mansfield takes you to a Trinity service. More importantly, he introduces you to members of the congregation who explain why Trinity is so important to them and to their community. If you can’t travel to Chicago to worship at Trinity UCC, my I suggest that you read the book?

What do you really know about the Reverend Jeremiah Wright? Is your knowledge limited to the videos and words of the talking heads that have plagued the media? Do you really know what Liberation Theology is? As an ordained clergyperson of the United Church of Christ, trained in seminary as a liberation theologian, I applaud the manner in which Mansfield addresses the who of the Reverend Wright and the what of the United Church of Christ and liberation theology. I urge you to read the book!

And, finally, just what is the Christian faith of Senator Barack Obama, the Democratic Party’s nominee for the officer of the President of the United States of America? Why is he faithfully committed to justice, equality, liberation, and peace? Please, my friends, please read The Faith of Barack Obama before you cast your vote next November!