In the lead-up to Roosevelt 's own re-election in 1936 , some religious sectors charged his New Deal and the repeal of Prohibition constituted an attack on traditional Christian values . Omar McRoberts : Obama faces criticism from blacks and fears of commitment to Christianity . FDR also faced religious challenges , criticism from African-Americans , he writes . Comment: Obama could turn to black churches to bring out vote and prove religious identity , he says .
Omar McRoberts : Obama faces criticism from blacks and fears of commitment to Christianity . FDR also faced religious challenges , criticism from African-Americans , he writes . Comment: Obama could turn to black churches to bring out vote and prove religious identity , he says .