1. Prayer Problem: Congressman’s Sectarian Invocation Muddies Constitutional Waters

    Americans United Separation of Church & State
    Simon BrownWall of SeparationIt’s not a surprise that Rep. Todd Akin doesn’t get why anyone would be unhappy with him since this isn’t the first time he has tried to entangle religion and politics. U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.), who is chair of the House Armed Forces Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, has been opening subcommittee meetings with Christian prayers. “Heavenly Father,…help us to be ...
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