Washington D.C., Jan 10, 2017 / 00:02 am
You may not have heard of it, but a group of members in Congress advocates for public prayer and religious freedom amid some of the most pressing concerns to people of religious belief today.
The Congressional Prayer Caucus, founded in 2005, announced Monday that it will be getting a new co-chair.
"Prayer is a source of strength and hope for so many Americans – a source we must recognize and protect," Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.) stated after being selected Jan. 9 to serve as the House co-chair of the caucus.
"Though politics can be divisive at times, prayer should be a uniting force for Congress and for our nation. I look forward to serving the caucus and fighting to protect one of the foundations of our First Amendment," Walker continued.