PRAYER IN AMERICA (inspired by and companion to the book One Nation Under God: The History of Prayer in America, airing November 2007 in high-definition on public television) asks the question, What role has prayer played in shaping the development and history of America?
Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply for a pre-broadcast screening copy of PRAYER IN AMERICA.
What is prayer? Join the interreligious discussion on this topic and post your comments.
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PRAYER IN AMERICA has received a Special Jury Award in the category of Religion and Ethics from WorldFest. Of the more than 4500 entries worldwide, only 67 Special Jury Awards were given. WorldFest was founded in 1961 as Cinema Arts, an international film society. WorldFest became the third international film festival in North America, following San Francisco and New York. It evolved into a competitive international film festival in 1968. WorldFest’s mission is to recognize and honor outstanding creative excellence in film and video, to validate brilliant abilities and to promote cultural tourism for Houston, to develop film production in the region, and to add to the rich cultural fabric of Houston.
PRAYER IN AMERICA Wins Three Prestigious Awards! PRAYER IN AMERICA is the recipient of three Bronze Telly Awards (out of more than 14,000 entries worldwide) in the 29th Annual Telly Award competition. The three categories include:
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A DAY IN THE PRAYER LIFE OF…
What are your prayer practices every day?
Morning, afternoon, and evening prayers are prescribed for Sikhs.
Do you use special clothing, accessories, musical or other accompaniment, or anything else when you pray?
When we are in the Gurdwara, most of the service is in music with instruments.
What do you pray for in a given day?
To become one with god.
Submitted by Raman Singh, July 6, 2008, Sikh