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Obama Pleads for a More Prayerful Washington

At National Prayer Breakfast, President urges Democrats and Republicans to be less partisan, more prayer-minded. Top faith aide, Josh Dubois, steps down.

The Similarities and Differences in Eric Metaxas's and President Obama's Prayer Breakfast Addresses

The 'Bonhoeffer' biographer emphasized care for the unborn as the President emphasized care for the poor.

The Ironies of Obama's National Prayer Breakfast Speech

The President seems to be debating himself on religious motivations and the common good.

Doug Coe's Vision for the Fellowship

The man behind the National Prayer Breakfast explains his original intent for his organization.

FRC, AFA Say Gay Sex Should Be a Crime

The debate over antisodomy laws moves from Uganda back to the U.S. Also: Groups debate immigration reform, abstinence education, and Scott Roeder.

A Promising Start for Obama's Faith-Based Office

Why we are encouraged — and still have a major concern.

Bono Waxes 'Prophetic'

Rock-star/activist inspired by Leviticus and Isaiah.

Bono Lauds, Prods Prayer Breakfast  Subscriber access only

U2 activist reaffirms call to fight AIDS, poverty before audience including President Bush.

CT Classic: President Reagan and the Bible  Subscriber access only

He speaks out strongly for the importance of Scripture.

Prayer Breakfast Feedback  Subscriber access only

Also: 60 Minutes' apparent cluelessness on evangelicals. Did Kurt Warner fumble comments on faith vs. football? And other stories from online sources around the world.

Billy Graham to Miss National Prayer Breakfast

Recovery from elective sinus procedure, health concerns for wife prompt evangelist to cancel annual appearance.
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At prayer breakfast and with birth-control decision, Obama riles religious conservatives
President Obama drew on the Bible and his interpretation of the Christian faith Thursday to deliver a sharp, if tacit, critique of his chief Republican rival’s economic program, speaking at a forum that in the past has been largely free of electoral politics. (The Washington Post)
National Prayer Breakfast Draws Controversy
An ethics group is asking President Obama to stay away from the National Prayer Breakfast, whose sponsor, the group says, has ties to anti-gay legislation in Uganda. (The New York Times)
Blair beats Brown to Obama meeting and reveals true depth of his faith
Blair delivered an impassioned address to an audience of political and religious leaders, telling them of his 'first spiritual awakening' when his father almost died when he was still a child. (Times Online)

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