I share your alarm over the general blurring of separation of church and state at high levels. I don't know if Obama has issued a statement on that, but from what I know from his speeches and writings on a myriad of issues, my gut feeling is that his religion informs him on a very personal level, but the constitution and bill of rights inform him on a governmental level and come first. I'd like to hear all the candidates speak on this issue, though.