Trump, Huckabee Join Bible Reading Marathon

0:00President Trump jumped into a week-long Bible reading marathon by reciting a key verse from 2 Chronicles, chapter 7. He read it live from the Oval Office on Tuesday, joining hundreds of folks taking turns at the Museum of the Bible in Washington. That verse, the 14th one, talks about people humbling themselves, praying, and turning from wrong paths so God can forgive and heal their land. This passage has been a go-to for decades, a national day of prayer events and rallies, pushing the idea that America was built as a Christian nation. Presidents liked white eyes and how are used during his oath in 1953, and Ronald Reagan courted it in a proclamation back in 19. 84, even at the Republican National Convention this year, speakers brought it up. Supporters love it for calling the country to repent and return to faith routes, but critics point out it's from ancient Israel's King Solomon, dedicating the temple 3,000 years ago, not directly about modern America. They say it's often twisted by Christian nationalists to fuel partisan divides in our

1:01diverse nation, like when it echoed through prayers at the January 6th Capitol riot. Meanwhile, other big names are in on the marathon too. Mike Huckabee read from Genesis about blessing those who support Israel, a favor for evangelicals backing the Jewish state. David Barton from Wallbuilders is set to cover Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, tying right into his push for America's Christian history. All this lines up with a push to spotlight scripture in politics right now, as the event rolls on through the week with pastors, celebs, and more. Republicans lending their voices. That's the story for today. Canada News Today, Driven by AI.