Only in America Sitting in a balcony of the National Cathedral, I found myself most moved when the procession of clergy walked in, each in distinctive religious garb. A cardinal’s skull cap, a Muslim headress, a Yalmulke — and fifteen other men and women, each representing a distinctive faith….Greek Orthodox, Hindu, various protestant denominations. Would…

Obama’s inaugural address was brimming with religious references. “We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things….” “This is the source of our confidence — the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny….” “With eyes fixed on the horizon and…

In one of the most anticipated invocations ever, the controversial pastor managed to offer a prayer that was broadly inclusive yet true to his faith. There many other interesting bits worthy of detaild fisking * * * Let Us Pray:Almighty God, Our Father, everything we see and everything we can’t see exists because of You…

Transcript courtesy Federal News Service God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, thou who has brought us thus far along the way, thou who has by thy might led us into the light, keep us forever in the path, we pray, lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we…

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