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250 years ago today the First Continental Congress opened with prayer. What should we make of that?

On Thursday evening I was in Philadelphia to speak at an event, sponsored by Carpenter's Hall, commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jacob...
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The Traitor Chaplain Who Gave Government Prayer to America � A 4th of July Corrective

Religion Dispatches

Jacob Duch� delivers the first prayer in the Continental Congress, 1774. The �shot heard around the world� ignited the American Revolution and led to the...
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Carpenters� Hall is putting the focus on some local history for its 250th anniversary

Metro Philadelphia

the tradition of prayer � �for better or worse� � in Congress is turning 250, and it actually all started right here in Philadelphia at...
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Philadelphia priests discuss the role of faith and government in event marking the First Continental Congress� 250th anniversary

Episcopal News Service

Two Episcopal priests who serve historic Philadelphia churches recently participated in a panel discussion marking the 250th anniversary of the opening of the...
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Carpenters� Hall celebrates 250 years of congressional prayer, recognizing Jewish history of guest chaplains

eJewishPhilanthropy

Conference in Philadelphia to mark the role of religion and faith in American government, beginning with the Continental Congress in 1774.
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Minute for Mission: National Day of Prayer

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Wisdom. That's one of the things the Rev. Jacob Duch� prayed for at the first Continental Congress in 1774 � wisdom in forming a nation.
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Why does Congress have a chaplain?

The Conversation

Following the controversy over the resignation of House chaplain Patrick Conroy, in this speed read, scholars explain when the tradition of...
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Your Daily Phil: Displaced Israeli teens get �happy summer� at U.S. camps

eJewishPhilanthropy

We report on the University of Illinois' agreements with the Department of Education and Jewish organizations to protect Jewish students.
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A politically incorrect prayer outrages the Left

Pastor Jack Hibbs of California, opened Congress in prayer. But he didn't pray �To Whom It May Concern,� and many on the left blew a gasket.
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Paul Ryan dismissed the House chaplain. Wait, why does Congress even have a chaplain?

The Washington Post

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) dismissed the Rev. Patrick J. Conroy this month as chaplain of the chamber, a decision that has ignited a fierce faith and...
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