This is sadly not uncommon. Too many churches have blurred the line between Christianity and being a Republican. Jesus didn't speak @ all about having one's rulers be believers. It doesn't sound like the pastor talked about having reviewed Obama's faith statements. To be charitable, he may have discussed these and failed to quoted about these.

From what I've heard, he's made as many faith statements indicating a personal faith in Christ as had Sen. Clinton. Coverage of their faiths has been more widespread than that of McCain.

Folks should remember that the current president's been most vocal about his personal faith, but I don't know how good he's been for the country.