April 16. 2009

President Barack Obama

President Barack Obama requested the name of Jesus “IHS” be covered, as in blacked out, during his speech at Georgetown University. It has caused massive offense on the internet and further fueled rumors that he is a Muslim.

Jesus Missing From Obama's Georgetown Speech White House asked university to cover symbol

Updated 9:18 PM EDT, Thu, Apr 16, 2009 - Amidst all of the American flags and presidential seals, there was something missing when President Barack Obama gave an economic speech at Georgetown University this week -- Jesus.

Religious Symbol Cover-Up Fuels Fire Online

A decision to cover up a symbol of Jesus for the president's speech at Georgetown is upsetting many.

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The White House asked Georgetown to cover a monogram symbolizing Jesus' name in Gaston Hall, which Obama used for his speech, according to CNSNews.com.

The gold "IHS" monogram inscribed on a pediment in the hall was covered over by a piece of black-painted plywood, and remained covered over the next day, CNSNews.com reported. ...

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