How inclusive is the National Day of Prayer?
2008 April 30
April 30, 2008 The Christian Science Monitor
On Thursday, several million Americans will gather in special observances across the country to mark the National Day of Prayer, first inaugurated by Congress in 1952. This year, however, voices are being raised to challenge the religiously exclusive nature of the task-force effort, which is coordinated by conservative Christians who have encouraged government leaders’ involvement in their events but rejected direct participation by other faith leaders. Other religious groups increasingly initiate what they call, “inclusive prayer day”. Read more about this.
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