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November 25, 2011

Obama Omits God From Thanksgiving Address

By Hannah Roberts, Daily Mail

He is usually revered as a gifted and sensitive orator.

But President Obama has caused outrage with his Thanksgiving speech - after neglecting to make reference to God.

The president used the festive radio address to express his gratitude to U.S. service members.

He also thanked volunteers at soup kitchens and shelters. 'As Americans each of us has a list of things and people to be thankful for.'

...But any acknowledgement of a spiritual element to the holiday was conspicuousness by its absence, as the president called the festival 'a celebration of community.'

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