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Shawn Wasson

Dr. Shawn Wasson is senior pastor of Bethany Baptist Church.

Praying for enemies

Saturday, February 15, 2020 ~ Updated 12:49 AM

The National Prayer Breakfast made the news again this year. I did not know much about this event until Ben Carson grabbed the spotlight with his remarks about political correctness. His words were refreshing, although some questioned if it was appropriate for him to speak contrary to the sitting president. Times have changed. This year it was the remarks made by the president that took the headlines. Many people were surprised when he challenged the phrase, "I'm praying for you."

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