Prayer festival on National Mall receives federal support
A prayer festival held on the National Mall in Washington, DC on May 17, 2026 was partially organized and funded by the federal government. The event featured evangelical messaging that advocated for greater religious involvement in politics.
thehindu.comA prayer festival took place on the National Mall in Washington, DC on May 17, 2026. The event was partially organized and funded by the federal government. The festival's evangelical messaging promoted increased religious participation in political affairs.
NPR reporter Emily Feng attended the event to observe the audience and assess support for this approach. Critics have raised concerns about the separation between religious institutions and government functions.
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