As someone who has worked for the past decade at religiously-affiliated institutions, I have on occasion had the opportunity to participate in what has become a regular Christian ritual in some places: The prayer breakfast. What fascinates me about these events is that they drape themselves in the faith, yet create a scene that Christ himself would (and did) directly condemn. They are the epitome of a culture that celebrates itself, rather than embracing what Jesus actually taught.
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