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White House prayer rally sparks Christian nationalism debate

The White House hosted a large prayer rally on the National Mall, framed as a celebration of America's Christian roots and its 250th anniversary. Organized by the administration, the event featured religious leaders and government officials, including former President Trump and current Vice President J.D. Vance, who appeared via video. Critics viewed the gathering as an inappropriate promotion of Christian nationalism and a challenge to the separation of church and state. AI

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White House prayer rally sparks Christian nationalism debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    White House mass prayer event seeks to reclaim US Christian roots

    US President Donald Trump and top cabinet officials addressed thousands of Americans at a mass prayer rally in Washington on Sunday – an event critics saw as an overt display of Christian nationalism undermining the separation of church and state. The gathering was organised by t…