United In Prayer?: S.C. Pastor Seeks Unity Through Christian Invocation At Republican Convention

You’ve probably noticed that the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland has seen its share of controversies so far. But here’s one thing you may not have seen: A South Carolina pastor who delivered a benediction on the first night of the convention seems to think that invoking Jesus Christ is a good way to unite Americans.

During his remarks, the Rev. Mark Burns, a prosperity gospel preacher who is head of the Harvest Praise and Worship Center in Easley and co-founder of the Christian television network NOW, urged convention goers to support Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump because he is “a man who believes in the name of Jesus Christ.”

Burns went on to stress that “unity is needed” in both the Republican Party and the United States, yet he referred to Republicans as “the conservative party, under God” and closed his prayer with, “In Jesus’ name, if you believe it, shout: ‘Amen!’”...
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