This ad from the American Humanist Association is using Barack Obama to promote their theory of humanism, which includes leading an ethical life to inspire the greater good of society without supernaturalism. The top of the ad has two pictures: one of Obama's childhood home and another of his new home in the Whitehouse. It also includes an excerpt from Obama's book that explains how he did not grow up in a religious household and he learned all of his morals from his parents. The main slogan "President Obama: Living proof that family values without religion build character" is controversial because it could possibly offend certain people. Very religious people who voted for Barack Obama would definitely be offended because they don’t want to compromise their beliefs based on how the president was raised. I'm not even sure how Barack Obama would feel about this ad because they are putting his face on their words and thoughts and basically using him as an endorsement. Even though he might not have grown up in a religious household, I'm sure he would not promote it considering how serious people in America take religion. I have to give the organization that ran this ad some support because they found out a small, yet influential detail about Obama's past and used it to their advantage. He is the new face of our country and people expect him to be flawless and inspirational. He is our leader and even though he did not go to Sunday school when he was younger, he still grew up to be a good person. At the same time, it makes people who spend a lot of time practicing their religion look bad because Barack didn't have to do that and he still turned out good. Religious groups in general are probably offended by this ad since it contends their different theories and outlooks on life.
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