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Democrats tout faith, while a few DNC caucuses omit 'under God' from Pledge
Democrats tout faith, while a few DNC caucuses omit 'under God' from Pledge

This week’s Weekend Plug-in fact-checks whether the virtual Democratic National Convention eliminated “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance. The week’s other top religion news ranges from Joe Biden’s faith to Jerry Falwell Jr.’s uncertain future with Liberty University.

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Weekend Plug-In, Analysis, Religion, Religion News, OpinionBobby Ross Jr.Bobby Ross Jr., Democratic National Convention, democratic presidential campaign, Democratic Convention, Democrats, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Jack Jenkins, Michelle Boorstein, Jerry Falwell Jr., Catholic Church
DNC to include Catholics James Martin, Simone Campbell
DNC to include Catholics James Martin, Simone Campbell

The Democratic National Convention kicked off the week with a Sunday interfaith service featuring many different religious leaders but no Catholics, though Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden identifies with Catholicism. On Thursday, Father James Martin, a Catholic priest known for his work to advance LGBTQ acceptance in the church, is expected to speak and include pro-life views. Sister Simone Campbell, a progressive nun and friend of Biden’s, is also expected to speak.

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News, North America, PoliticsTimothy NerozziDNC, Biden 2020, Biden Catholic, Kamala Harris, James Martin, Susan Campbell, Timothy Nerozzi, Primary Feature, Democrats, Democratic Convention, Joe Biden, ChristianityComment