Has Obama Found A Church?
Time reported this morning that President Obama would be following the example of former President George W. Bush and not select a church in Washington, DC, but instead worship in private at Evergreen Chapel at Camp David. A number of reasons were given, including this:
White House aides say that security measures required by the Secret Service have become stricter since 9/11 and would cause significant delays for parishioners -- and at significant cost to taxpayers -- on Sunday mornings. Given Obama's popularity within the African-American community, the President also worried that if he chose a local black congregation, church members would find themselves competing with sightseers for space in the pews.
But CBN's David Brody quotes deputy press secretary Jen Psaki in reporting that Time may have been premature.
"The President and First Family continue to look for a church home. They have enjoyed worshipping at Camp David and several other congregations over the months, and will choose a church at the time that is best for their family."