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Some say the presidential election will turn on the economy. Some say on national security. Alan Sullivan, the Seablogger, says it will turn on faith, since there is evidence that Baby Barry is hiding (indeed, denying) another blockbuster. He grew up a Muslim, says his own half-brother. BB’s Indonesian stepfather, while not particularly observant, when he did go to mosque on Fridays, took his stepson with him. Now BB claims he’s a Christian, though of the Black Liberation Theology variety, which has about as much to do with Jesus as the Nation of Islam. So, as Alan concludes, in all probability, BB really is an atheist, or at best an agnostic. Although the Muslims consider him theirs, despite his apostasy. Should it matter? It surely will to some American voters. But I wouldn’t vote for him, anyhow–too inexperienced, too lefty, and way too dishonest.

Via Fresh Bilge.

UPDATE:  Rick Moran at Pajamas says all this is a smear. It’s complicated, that’s for sure, but I’m not persuaded by his "evidence," which is accompanied by numerous insults for anyone who doesn’t agree with him–except for one cite of ABC’s Jake Tapper’s demonstration that BB’s half-brother’s remarks were misinterpreted by the Jerusalem Post. That looks conclusive. But I still think Daniel Pipes’ analysis (linked above) is persuasive. Moreover, BB has demonstrably prevaricated about so many other things in his background that I see no reason to trust his denials on this one. FWIW, Libya’s Colonel Gaddafi thinks BB is still a Muslim. Heh.