Trump Reads Bible Verse in Marathon Event

0:00President Trump is set to read a key Bible verse tonight from the Oval Office in a week long, live-streamed marathon, where hundreds are reading the whole Bible aloud. The event, mostly at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, features Trump tackling second chronicles, Chapter 7, Verse 14. This passage, from King Solomon's Prayer during the temple dedication around 3,000 years ago, promises that of God's people humble. Themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from wicked ways, He'll forgive their sins and heal their land. It's been a staple at National Day of Prayer events for decades. The verse has deep roots and calls for America to repent and return to God, quoted by presidents like Dwight D. Eisenhower at his oath in 19. 53. In Ronald Reagan in a prayer proclamation, folks pushing the idea of America as a Christian nation, love reciting it at rallies and services. Critics, including some pastors, argue it's pulled out a context by Christian nationalists

1:01to push a partisan agenda in our diverse country. Still, the marathon draws Republican politicians, celebrities, pastors like Mike Huckabee reading about blessing Israel and David Barton on, rebuilding walls. As this Bible read through Rapsum, it highlights how ancient words keep sparking big debates in today's faith and politics mix. We've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.