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CLASSIC: Power, Politics, Corruption and Prayer: What is 'The Family'?

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Prayer and Power: The National Prayer Breakfast Unveiled

This chapter explores the origins and implications of the National Prayer Breakfast, detailing its intertwining relationship with American politics and evangelical Christianity. It examines how the event became a platform for political lobbying and the influence of the organization known as 'The Family.' Through discussions about key figures and events surrounding the breakfast, the chapter highlights the controversial dynamics of faith, power, and the secretive nature of influential political gatherings.

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