what is the point of this?

Obama creates faith-and-community based office

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has signed an order to establish a White House office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

The office is broader than one in the administration of former President George W. Bush which just dealt with faith-based initiatives.

Before signing the order in the Oval Office, Obama told a prayer breakfast it would show not favoritism to any religious group and would adhere to the strict separation of church and state.

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I believe that Obama is going about this in the correct manner, but really, with separation of church and state, why does the government need a "faith based office"?