Among the fine gatherings in our great nation are the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., and similar public events in cities throughout the country.
We value the fact that America does not impose religion on anyone. But we do not deny any official or ordinary citizen the right to engage in voluntary public or private expressions of personal faith.
In addressing the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington yesterday, President Barack Obama said he and his wife, Michelle, aren't troubled to "hear our faith questioned from time to time."
He said, "Christian tradition teaches that the world one day will be turned right side up." And he added that it is not only on the biggest issues but on smaller matters that he seeks God's intervention through prayer.
Commendably, so do millions of us, personally, on matters large and small.