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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | Obama Church Shopping | PBS

Duration: 09:17
Program: Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly #1215
Broadcast Date: Dec. 12, 2008

In Washington, speculation is running high about where Obama and his family will attend church after they move into the White House. Earlier this year, Obama cut ties with his longtime Chicago congregation, Trinity United Church of Christ, because of its controversial former pastor Jeremiah Wright. Kim Lawton takes a look at some of the Washington churches Obama may want to consider.

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