Is he? Really? Does that matter?

I think religious freedom is one of the principles that America was founded on, and one's religion shouldn't be any hindrance to run the country. In fact, it could only help. So, President Obama being a muslim is no big deal, the same way as George Bush being an Episcopalian is no big deal.

It is unbecoming of us really to discuss one's religion and belief especially so of a public figure. What ever is his following, he is proving to be good for the Americans as president. That, I think, is really what matters most!

Being an outsider, I really don’t know the ground issues but my one guess is maybe coz he never highlights his Muslim connection openly. What I mean is that right from the beginning if he had projected himself as half Christian half Muslim biracial American, running of the presidency on his own merit and with his own fresh ideas, it would not have made much of a difference. I guess only when he was established as Barack Obama that the middle name came up .. so I guess a lot of people are right when they’re asking now that why from the very beginning didn’t he make it amply clear that he has very strong Muslim connections. Now, whether that matters or not, only time will tell but yes, when you're not making everything clear from the very beginning, the seeds of doubt do get sowed.

oh, i have heard this news before. saying his ancestors were muslim, and so is he. i guess these are all part of the news, whatever they could hold on to throw at him so he'd lose focus. sometimes even if we do not admit, we people are always looking out for the weaknesses of our leaders, our mayors, our friends even, and co workers right? but well im sure he already is the president so obviously no one cares about his religion... :D

I remember reading a history book saying that experts didn't expect John F. Kennedy to be elected president since he was Catholic. It's the way people are these days, thankfully still in the minority but geeze, the media pays them too much attention! And then there are those who are working to get America "back to it's roots" as a Christian nation. i imagine it will be like Iran if they are successful.

hi sarahruthbeth, I think USA made this an issue as USA is a friendly state with Israel. So if Obama is a muslim, this will jeopardise the USA-Israel diplomatic relationship and may upset the Balance of Power.

I completely agree with you, and i've often asked the same question. Back in the 60s, JFK being Catholic worried the nation, because they were worried that the Vatican would run the country, not Kennedy, himself. The Muslims that are a problem to us are the EXTREMEISTS, and the Christians and Jews and everyone else that are problematic to anyone are EXTREMEISTS. As long as Obama is not an EXTREMEIST I have no problem with him.

You are right. I think it doesn't matter which religion Obama believes in. USA is famous because of its freedom, the freedom of course including the speech, religion and so on. I love China

As the President of your country it makes no difference as to which reigion or faith Mr Obama is following because this is purely a personal matter.Since due to a few crazy and stupid people the Islam religion has been given a bad name. Muslims all over the world are generally peaceloving people and just want to get on with their lives just like people from other faiths.Whether Obama is a Muslim or a Christian or a Buddhist makes no difference because his job is to take care of his country of of his people who inhabit it.I think that some people, like the media just want to sensationalize everything for their benefit so that their earnings will increase a hundredfold.

I am sure this is just another rumor someone has thought up to piss people off! I have noticed no matter who we have as are president some idiots come up with these outragous conspiracy theories! That is just that! Nothing more! Since Obama became president I have heard he used money from Suddam Hussin to build his house in Chicago! Obama is not a US citizen because they can't find his birth certificate! All crap and I really don't believe Obama is a Muslim! If he is that is his chose! Enough said!

They make it a big deal because Muslims attack the World Trade Center on 9/11. Most people who says Obama is a Muslim or supports Muslim are just people who doesn't want Obama as the President. I really don't care if he is a Muslim or not. Just because some Muslims attack the World Trade Center, doesn't mean all Muslims are bad. People in the United States needs to stop judging other people for their religion and race they are from.