"GREENSBORO, N.C.—Before Sen. Barack Obama took the stage here Wednesday, the crowd was led in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. And as the Illinois Democrat ended his speech, he offered a "God bless America."As Obama returned to the campaign trail, news and questions about his controversial former Chicago pastor continued to circulate, while the activities before Obama's appearance seemed to try to reinforce that he is a Christian and a patriot.
An audience in Indiana also was led in prayer on the Saturday after the flap over Rev. Jeremiah Wright first spread on the Internet. But such overt religious showings have been rare in the 13 months Obama has campaigned for the presidency." [Emphasis added]
