Rarely do the journalists and campaign staffers that travel with McCain hear him freely use such religious language, and if the senator is obliged to chat about faith, he usually appears genuinely eager to move on to something else, which made his self-assured performance at Saddleback all the more striking.

CNN: Analysis: Is McCain finding his way on faith?

Each time I see the smiles on the faces of children who have just stepped into their first library, one filled with colorful stories in their own language, I am reminded of why I took that leap of faith years ago and ventured away from the corporate world.

FORBES: Magazine Article

And he increasingly expresses his personal professions of faith in the generalised sort of language that is calculated to please everybody.

ECONOMIST: George Bush is redefining the religious right

Mr Kerry had the tougher task, of evoking the language of faith (including reminding listeners he is a Catholic) while promising to defend abortion rights and opposing Mr Bush's proposed constitutional ban on gay marriage.

ECONOMIST: Another small step for Kerry? | The

The forum unites flaxroots community representatives, volunteers, central and local government officials, media, academics, health professionals, language advocates, sports people, librarians, teachers, artists, museum staff, faith groups, employers, worker and young people to talk about practical ways cultural diversity can be fostered and all New Zealanders can enjoy equal opportunities and live in harmony.

UNESCO: NZ Diversity Forum 2009