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‘In God We Trust’ Debate Highlights Role Of Religion In Fresno Politics

Religion and politics are once again mixing at Fresno City Hall. One councilmember has put forward a plan to add the words ‘In God We Trust’ to the council chamber wall. The result of that vote could be the latest sign that the connection between politics and the city’s religious faithful is still strong. The Wilson Theater in downtown Fresno comes to life on Sundays when it transforms into the Christian Cornerstone Church, the home of Pastor Jim Franklin. The theme of the sermon this weekend is organizing your life to put Jesus first. But there is another person in the audience Franklin who wants to share the stage with who has a different, decidedly more political message. “I thank God for his leadership, he is the city councilmember from district 6 would you welcome Councilmember Garry Bredefeld,” Franklin says waving his arm toward the stage. Bredefeld takes the stage to rally support for a resolution he has put before the city council: adding ‘In God We Trust’ to the council
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