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As Bishop Ray rode the bus up the coast of the Florida political battlefields, he summed up what many evangelical leaders today are feeling, regardless of political perspective: "I knew that Bush has been placed here by the sovereignty of God. Either he has turned his heart to God or God knows his heart will turn. First, I would advise him to unashamedly indicate that he seeks the nation to pray for our direction."

In his remarks on the end of the race, President-elect Bush followed that call from his friend Bishop Ray, saying, "I have something to ask every American. I ask for you to pray for this great nation. I ask your prayers for leaders from both parties."

Coming tomorrow: The Bush Agenda | Will the White House be user-friendly for religious organizations?

Don't miss Christianity Today's editorial on the election: "The Evil of Two Lessers."

More religious spin on the election is available from Beliefnet and World magazine.

Other media coverage of the Supreme Court's ruling can be found at Yahoo's full coverage area.

Other Christianity Today coverage of the 2000 election includes:

Books & Culture Corner: Election Eve | Why isn't anyone focusing on those who simply won't bother to vote? (Nov. 6, 2000)

Books & Culture Corner: Pencils Down Part II | Think your vote matters? You poor, misguided fool. (Sept. 18, 2000)

Anniversary of Church Shootings Serves as Reminder for Bush | Presidential candidate promises to battle religious bigotry in wake of Texas tragedy. (Sept. 15, 2000)

Books & Culture Corner: Pencils Down, the Election's Over | According to political scientists, Al Gore has already won. (Sept. 11, 2000)

A Presidential Hopeful's Progress | The spiritual journey of George W. Bush starts in hardscrabble west Texas. Will the White House be his next stop? (Sept. 5, 2000)

A Jew for Vice-President? | Joseph Lieberman's Torah observance could renew America's moral debate. (Aug. 9, 2000)

Bush and Gore Size Up Prolife Running Mates | Will abortion stances play an influential role in Vice Presidential selection? (July 17, 2000)

Gary Bauer Can't Go Home Again | Internal survey at Family Research Council says 'partisan' leader unwelcome. (Feb. 8, 2000)

Might for Right? | As presidential primaries get under way, Christian conservatives aim to win. (Feb. 3, 2000)

God Bless America's Candidates | What the religious and mainstream presses are saying about religion on the campaign trail and other issues. (Dec. 10, 1999)

Conservatives Voice Support for Bauer (Nov. 15, 1999)

Bush's Faith-Based Plans | Bush argues that private religious organizations can partner successfully with government. (October 25, 1999)

Can I get a Witness? | Candidate testimonies must move beyond piety to policy. (August 9, 1999)

Republican Candidates Court Conservatives Early, Often (Apr. 4, 1999)

Reconnecting with the Poor | If people are hurting, it's our business. (Jan. 11, 1999)

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