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JWBear · 09-09-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Congress has designated the Washington National Cathedral as the "National House of Prayer" which means that legally the Cathedral is nondenominational so perhaps God is telling us he's not an atheist.

Sorry, no. It's an Episcopal church.

From Wikipedia:

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The Washington National Cathedral, officially named the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, is a cathedral of the Episcopal Church located in Washington, D.C... The cathedral is the seat of both the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Katharine Jefferts Schori as of 2011; and the Bishop of the Diocese of Washington, John Bryson Chane as of 2011.

Moonliner · 09-09-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Sorry, no. It's an Episcopal church.

From Wikipedia:

That is correct, but legally it's still a nondenominational "National House of prayer" I believe the congressional designation was granted so they could hold state events there without it being an Episcopal service.

JWBear · 09-09-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

That is correct, but legally it's still a nondenominational "National House of prayer"

Source?

Moonliner · 09-09-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Source?

For starters the same Wiki article you mentioned.

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National House of Prayer

Congress has designated the Washington National Cathedral as the "National House of Prayer". During World War II, monthly services were held there "on behalf of a united people in a time of emergency". Before and since, the building has hosted other major events, both religious and secular, that have drawn the attention of the American people.

JWBear · 09-09-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

For starters the same Wiki article you mentioned.

Declaring it a "National House of Prayer" is not the same as making it "legally non-denominational".

Moonliner · 09-09-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

Declaring it a "National House of Prayer" is not the same as making it "legally non-denominational".

If you would like I can verify this with the bishop next time I see him. It's been a few months since we last talked about this, when he confirmed my son in the National Cathedral. He seemed fairly clear on the issue but I'll see if I can find some documentation to corroborate. You might have to wait a bit however, since the Cathedral is currently closed for repair.