The Churches of Cain and Obama Theological differences between the two yield different understandings of the path to economic advancement.

The Churches of Cain and Obama Theological differences between the two yield different understandings of the path to economic advancement.

When Herman Cain began singing "Amazing Grace" at the National Press Club on Monday, some believed he was trying to distract attention from the sexual harassment charges that had surfaced against him. But, as he explained, "My faith is a big part of who Herman Cain is." In fact, though he's decided to campaign on his background in business, Mr. Cain is an ordained minister and deeply religious man.

Like President Obama, Mr. Cain belongs to a mostly black congregation with a black pastor. But that is where the similarities end...

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