Note From Worldview Weekend Editor: Last week we ran an article by one of our columnist and we played a sound bite, in context, on our national radio program of David Barton commenting on Sharia law on the Jon Stewart Show. We asked David to please release a statement concerning his comments on Sharia law. We assured David that we want to present accurate news and if he wanted to clarify his comments about Sharia law we would gladly post the statement. We are thankful David has released this statement and clarified his comments on Sharia law. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
 
 
Statement from David Barton and Wallbuilders:
...I also appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on May 4 to discuss America as a Christian Nation and give some facts on commonly misunderstood concepts regarding the Founding Fathers. You can view that interview, in addition to its 3 extended/exclusive clips. <?xml:namespace prefix = v ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" /><?xml:namespace prefix = w ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" />During this fast-paced interview, Jon and I covered a wide variety of topics - from education, to bills passed in Congress, to freedom of religious expression. It was a great program; we had a lot of quick-witted exchanges (after all, he is a national comedian). Several days after the interview, however, confusion about one of our exchanges caused rumors to spread that I supported Sharia Law on The Daily Show. As we were talking about free exercise of one's faith in our high-energy exchange, I began answering a question about Muslims being able to live out there faith as well and Jon added "Sharia Law" to the question during my answer. I did not even know he said "Sharia" until after the interview was over. I unequivocally do NOT approve of Sharia Law in America; I wholeheartedly support the US Constitution. I did a radio clip on this topic for our WallBuilders Live! program that we'd like to share with you.