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Religion at the Democratic National Convention Faith is on display at the gathering of delegates in Charlotte.
Sep. 6, 2012
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa listens as Reverend Gabriel Salguero conducts the invocation during the final session of the Democratic National Convention.
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Elizabeth Warren, a U.S. Senate candidate from Massachusetts, addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. In her speech, she discussed her upbringing as a Methodist and said she had taught Sunday school.
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Sister Simone Campbell, leader of the "'Nuns on the Bus" tour and executive director of Catholic advocacy group known as Network, speaks to delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
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Sister Simone Campbell, leader of the "'Nuns on the Bus" tour and executive director of Catholic advocacy group known as Network, speaks to delegates on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
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People hold hands as they pray during the invocation lead by Bishop Vashti McKenzie during the second day of the Democratic National Convention.
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People hold hands as they pray during the invocation lead by Bishop Vashti McKenzie during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
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A group of women heckle a religious protester on the street before the start of Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
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Chrissy Chambers, left, and Bria Kam from Atlanta upstage an religious, anti-gay protester on the streets near the Democratic National Convention.
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Ken Yarmosh of Charlotte awaits passersby who want to talk about God and Christianity. His message: "Everyone needs the law of God. Political parties don't change people's hearts, but the word of God does. Parties come and go. God is there for all eternity."
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Sept. 4, 2012
Vashti McKenzie, the first woman elected as bishop of the AME Church, addresses the convention, giving a report of the Democratic National Convention's credentials committee.
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Sept. 4, 2012
The Rev. Jesse Jackson prays during benediction at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
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His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas, bishop of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Detroit, delivers the invocation on the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Women bow their heads during the invocation on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention.
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Conventioneers show respect during the invocation on the opening day of the Democratic National Convention.
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His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas delivers the invocation on the first day of the convention.
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Joseph Block, 12, a page for the New York delegation, makes his political affiliation clear on his yarmulke.
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A man participates in a public prayer service at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte.
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Maurice Brailsford preaches during a public prayer service at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte. Organizers said the afternoon of music, sermons and prayer drew an estimated 5,000 people.
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People pray during the "Charlotte 714" prayer service at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte. The group gathered to celebrate and reinforce Christian values during the week of the Democratic National Convention.
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People pray during the "Charlotte 714" prayer service at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte. "Charlotte714," which drew its name from a Bible verse that speaks to the power of God's forgiveness, received support from more than 80 churches, organizers said.
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A man wearing a "Vote Jesus" election button participates during an individual call to prayer and repentance at "Charlotte 714."
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Natasha McClellen, 22, cries as pastor Craig Luper of Charlotte Church talks to her during an individual call to prayer and repentance at "Charlotte 714." Dozens of houses of worship are to host programs and speakers highlighting social issues. They hope to grab the attention of convention delegates and thousands of media representatives.
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