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(RNS) The people behind a popular chain about President Obama and the National Day of Prayer might want to think about the sin of omission. That's omission, as in omitting facts. By Caryn Shinske.

Topics: Culture, Social Issues
Tags: annual observance, e-mail, muslims, national day of prayer, obama

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