Chicago Tribune religion writer ignores Obama's comments urging "respect and dignity" for Muslims

SUMMARY: Chicago Tribune religion writer Manya Brachear wrote that Barack Obama, in responding to "repeated and false claims" that he is a "closet Muslim," has "reiterate[d] that he is a committed Christian. But he stops short of saying that being Muslim wouldn't be a bad thing. In addition to setting the record straight about his own faith, should Obama also give a shout-out to his Muslim brothers and sisters and defend Islam?" But the previous day, during an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network, Obama had said, "I think that those who are of the Muslim faith are deserving of respect and dignity."

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