"Courageous preachers serve as the nation’s conscience - ...a sense, the clergy serve as prophets – the voice of God in their age. The pulpit is the place of the national conscience. ...

  "Courageous preachers serve as the nation's conscience - ...a sense, the clergy serve as prophets – the voice of God in their age. The pulpit is the place of the national conscience. What good is Nathan, if he will not speak truth to the king? What use is the black and white uniformed referee, if he doesn't call the penalties according to the book? Prayers are not meant to respect audiences, but to call upon an audience to show the proper respect for God..."

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