2006 Nat'l Day of Prayer Urges America to Honor God
AU's Barry Lynn Sees Observance as 'Politicizing' of Religion
By Jody Brown
May 1, 2006

(AgapePress) - Fifty-four years ago the U.S. Congress established an annual day of prayer, and in 1988 designated that day should occur on the first Thursday of May each year. Predating either of those designations was a proclamation by the Continental Congress in 1775 setting aside a day of prayer. But one critic believes the National Day of Prayer (NDP) has become a vehicle for Christian conservatives to promote what he categorizes as a "regressive" agenda.

The theme of this year's National Day of Prayer (May 4) is "America, Honor God" -- a focus based on the Old Testament scripture found in 1 Samuel 2:30: "Those who honor me, I will honor." The observance in the nation's capital will feature an address by well-known Christian author and pastor Dr. Henry Blackaby, and the song "America, Honor God" performed by Christian artist Rebecca St. James. the rest