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Rep. Cleaver ends opening prayer for new Congress: ‘Amen and awoman’

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., said the opening prayer for the 117th Congress on Sunday and altered the traditional ending of "amen" by saying, "Amen and awoman."

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The Independent

Democrat lawmaker’s gender inclusive ‘amen and awoman’ congressional prayer causes stir

Some Republicans have hit out at Cleaver’s prayer, saying ‘amen’ does not refer to gender

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Global News

‘Amen and Awomen’: U.S. Congressman mocked for gendered prayer finale

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, who is a Missouri Democrat and a minister, made up the word during the swearing-in of a new Congress.

3 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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Washington Times

‘Unbelievable’: House Democrat’s opening prayer ends with ‘amen and a-woman’

The 117th Congress kicked off with a fresh controversy Sunday when the Democrat delivering the opening prayer concluded by saying “amen,” and then added “a-woman.”

3 years ago·United States

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New York Post

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver closes Congress’ opening prayer with ‘amen and awoman’

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.), an ordained minister, altered the traditional “amen” to say “amen and awoman.”

3 years ago·New York, United States

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The Sun

Dem congressman sparks outrage after ending prayer with 'amen and awomen'

A DEMOCRATIC congressman has sparked fury after ending a prayer with “amen and awomen”. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, an ordained United Methodist minister from Missouri, also mentioned the Hin…

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Hill

Cleaver concludes congressional prayer with 'amen and awoman'

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) finished the first daily congressional prayer of the new session with the words "amen and awoman" on Sunday. "And dare I ask, oh Lord, peace even in this chamber now and evermore," Cleaver said while serving as guest House chaplain. "We ask it in the name of the monotheistic god, Brahma, and god known by many names by many different faiths. Amen and awoman." Cleaver's ending to the blessing received sharp criticism...

3 years ago·Washington, United States

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