Whose pawn? The UN document, It was prior to his 'realization' I think could be said. It really is only in the past few years he has entered into the level of thinking he has today. Much like many people.

I will continue to hope he is continuing to learn more and open his eyes further, noone is perfect, but he has an audience and generally is close to the mark in many ways.

Personally no idea about his daughter, nor his 'coming to christ' I feel differently about religion myself and recognize more value in it, but I still do not believe an entity has created any of this.