O.C. pastor to speak at Obama's swearing-in

Los Angeles Times by Paloma Esquivel | Dec. 18, 2008 (News Report)
Prop. 8 supporter Rick Warren of Saddleback Church will give the inaugural invocation, a choice that angers gay rights activists.

Nationally known author and pastor Rick Warren has accepted an offer to deliver the invocation at President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural swearing-in ceremony, drawing fury from gay rights activists and opponents of Proposition 8. Full Story »

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Subjects: U.S., Politics, Living, Religion
Topics: Religion and Politics, Obama Administration, Gay and Lesbian
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Dec 18, 2008 - 6:41 AM PST
Reviewed by: Kaizar Campwala (review), David Fox (review), Glenn LaBauve (review)
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David Fox
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 by David Fox - Dec. 18, 2008

There's nothing in this story that explains why Obama made this choice.

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Kaizar Campwala
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 by Kaizar Campwala - Dec. 18, 2008

The Politico piece is a better news report on this topic (see links).

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Glenn LaBauve
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 by Glenn LaBauve - Dec. 18, 2008

maybe we have seen a beginning of the end of the scorched earth politics, maybe not. It's only a prayer, not like he is being asked to take part in anything of significence,

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    The Politico by Ben Smith, Nia-Malika Henderson | Dec. 18, 2008 (News Report)
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