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United Church of Christ wants Obama in D.C. flock
The United Church of Christ (UCC) invited President-elect Barack Obama to join a local congregation near the White House, anticipating the first family’s desire to worship in public despite risks to their image and safety. The church, which is the same denomination that Obama and his family ...
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But What is Their Position on Chickens Coming Home to Roost? Also, Fundamentalist Mob Leader Bush Didn’t Go to Church?
The Sundries Shack — I wish the new President well in his search . The United Church of Christ (UCC) invited President-elect Barack Obama to join a local congregation near the White House, anticipating the first family’s desire to worship in public despite risks to their image and safety. The church, which is the same denomination that Obama and his family attended in Chicago, hand-delivered to Obama’s Senate office an invitation to join one of their many parishes in Washington. I’mn not sure how many ministers there are in the DC area who preach “God damn America” and that God is only for black ...

This Week in God
Political Animal — ... has to hear you," said Fred Edwords, spokesman for the humanist group. "Our reason for doing it during the holidays is there are an awful lot of agnostics, atheists and other types of non-theists who feel a little alone during the holidays because of its association with traditional religion." * And finally, there's some question as to where the Obama family will worship after they move into the White House in January. The United Church of Christ (UCC), the Obamas' denomination, hand-delivered an invitation to Obama's Senate office to join one of their many parishes in the ...

Where Will The Obamas Worship?
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... of dog they might get, and where the family will go to worship. The issue of choosing a church in DC is no laughing matter, considering that religion has already caused Obama some controversy in the past, (Reverend Jeremiah Wright, anyone?) Beyond the political risks of belonging to a public place of worship, there is also the issue of security. Some former presidents, even the publicly devote ones, have chosen not to attend a church in DC for these reasons. An article from TheHill.com states: President Bush is widely known for his religious beliefs, ...

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