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Obama, McCain Supporters Turn To Prayer

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

NBC reports on prayer today in Florida’s capital

They’re fasting on the steps of the Florida Capitol, hoping God will hear their pleas to put an abortion opponent in the White House.

Prayer warriors will staff the get-out-the-vote command center Tuesday at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in Fort Washington, Md. A rabbi is distributing a prayer to be said in the voting booth. Prayer circles are seeking courage and protection for SEN. Barack Obama and his family.

The faithful are busy as Nov. 4 nears.
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While politicians are making their final pitch to voters, religious Americans from across the political spectrum are appealing to a higher power on the candidates’ behalf.

Vigil on Columbian front page

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

The Columbian, Clark County’s daily newspaper, picked up the Vigil for Civility on the front page today, just below the fold. If you don’t have a hard copy of the paper, you can see the article here: http://columbian.com/article/20081029/NEWS02/710299958.

The press is taking notice of this movement, which is catching on with the electorate. Vigil for Civility stands practically alone in its call for productive action for the election. As the article summarizes well, the Vigil is “not against people being upset. We’re just for people doing something positive in response.”

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United Methodist Bishops get a clear reminder about role of leadership in promoting civility

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

The United Methodist Church leadership is reminded, like all of us need to be, that civility in public discourse is indispensable, and that the candidates need to candid about issues, positions, etc. instead of mudslinging.

This excerpt we find very well said…

Public discourse, especially in this season of presidential elections, has often deteriorated into acrimonious, disrespectful and divisive rhetoric. Such speech, in the interest of short-term political gain, will make it more difficult for the nation to unite to work together on the great challenges that face the United States and the world today.

We call on people of faith to raise their voices to challenge all political parties and leaders to embrace a public discourse that is free of divisive and demeaning rhetoric. Respectful, principled, and vigorous debate on the issues which demand attention is the only way to move into a future that offers hope and solutions to our common problems.

It really embodies what this vigil (insta-movement) is all about.

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