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Bible Bonanza Across U.S. as 'Day of Prayer' Sparks Court Clash

If there's one thing former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and President Obama have in common, it may just be a belief in the importance of prayer and the federal government's role in setting aside a day for it. Today is the National Day of Prayer, required by law since 1952, when the president calls on Americans to "turn to God in prayer and meditation." From conference rooms in government office buildings to private chapels, the steps of the U.S. Capitol and the Pentagon, thousands will gather...Full Story
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