The Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly team covered several faith-related events in Cleveland during the Republican National Convention this week. Here are a few photos taken by Managing Editor Kim Lawton, Producer Lauren Talley and Intern Alec Chenkus:
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A Sunday morning worship service co-sponsored by the GOP Faith track of the Republican National Committee
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Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee played bass with the worship team
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Network’s Sister Simone Campbell and the Nuns on the Bus pulled wagons through the streets of Cleveland, passing out lemonade and initiating conversations about social divisions and economic inequities
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Network’s Sister Simone Campbell and the Nuns on the Bus pulled wagons through the streets of Cleveland, passing out lemonade and initiating conversations about social divisions and economic inequities
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Several faith leaders joined the Nuns on the Bus in support, including Lisa Sharon Harper of the Christian social justice group Sojourners, who encountered a climate change activist.
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The Eagle Forum sponsored a “Life of the Party” luncheon to celebrate the GOP platform’s firm opposition to abortion.
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Family Research Council Action and the Susan B. Anthony List co-sponsored a “Celebrating Life & Values” luncheon highlight social conservative efforts at the convention.
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A barbershop quartet sings the national anthem at the Family Research Council and Susan B. Anthony List lunch.
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Family Research Council Action President Tony Perkins, a platform delegate.
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Dueling protests outside the security perimeter.