Does the media have the wrong spin on this?

A recent Pew poll shows that more people today believe Obama is a Muslim than did in March 2008. The percentage of people who believe him to be a Christian dropped over that same time period by 13 points.

The news media have headlined these reports with phrases such as "Obama rumors gain steam, defy facts," "Sizeable increase in number of people who falsely think Obama is a Muslim," "Only 34% correctly say Obama is a Christian," and "Obama Muslim myth on the rise."

I have an entirely different take on it. I was one of those who pooh-poohed the idea that Obama was a Muslim when he was running for President. That doesn't mean I supported him -- I always thought he was dangerous. At any rate, as time has passed and I've seen more of his true colors, I tend to think he is a Muslim. Actions speak louder than words, and Obama's actions clearly demonstrate his bias toward Islam. He can call himself a Christian all he wants, but that doesn't make him one. I think the poll reflects more people accepting the truth -- not more people falling for a lie.

Then, you have to remember that part of the counsel of Islam is that, in order to gain inroads to destroy the infidel, its adherents are to pass themselves off as Christian or Jew or whatever they have to. If you don't find that scary, you're just not thinking clearly!

And as an added note, Essie makes a prediction: Obama religious adviser Joshua Dubois said the President "does not intend to suddenly pratice his faith in public in an effort to counter misperceptions." Despite that, I'll just bet that within the next six weeks the Obama's will make a much publicized trip to church on a Sunday morning.

"Obama rumors gain steam, defy facts." The Dallas Morning News; August 20, 2010; p. 11A.