Is Obama Overstepping His Constitutional Boundaries?

Faith-Based And Neighborhood Partnerships

"Congress Shall Make No Law Respecting An Establishment Of Religion . . ." -- First Amendment to the United States Constitution

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." -- Obama's Oath Of Office

"The goal of this office will not be to favor one religious group over another – or even religious groups over secular groups. It will simply be to work on behalf of those organizations that want to work on behalf of our communities, and to do so without blurring the line that our founders wisely drew between church and state. This work is important, because whether it’s a secular group advising families facing foreclosure or faith-based groups providing job-training to those who need work, few are closer to what’s happening on our streets and in our neighborhoods than these organizations. People trust them. Communities rely on them. And we will help them." -- President Barack Obama