| Evan Thomas
In 1991 he became assistant managing editor at Newsweek. Before that he worked for Time magazine.
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"[I]n a way, [Barack] Obama's standing above the country, above -- above the world. He's sort of God."
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 In remarks on MSNBC's "Hardball with Chris Matthews" TV program, June 5, 2009. YouTube video of his remarks.
Source: "The New Secular Piety," by Brittany Fortier, CampusReport, July 2009, page 6. Address: Accuracy in Academia, 4455 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 330, Washington, DC 20008. Phone: 800-787-0429, extension 104. E-mail. Website.
Posted here: August 3, 2009.
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Comment: Ms. Fortier comments, "Obama has mentioned the name Jesus Christ in significantly more speeches than his predecessor, President George W. Bush. This is not stopping atheists from giving him a free pass, however. [. . .] Indeed, one of the greatest miracles since Obama has gotten into office is the complete silence on the part of organizations such as American Atheists to events such as Obama's 'National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation.'"
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