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Christianity on display at US Capitol riot sparks new debate In the immediate wake of the insurrection, Christian leaders spoke out to denounce what they saw as the misuse of their faith by some to justify a violent attack. Author: ELANA SCHOR (Associated Press) Published: 8:46 AM CST January 29, 2021 Updated: 8:46 AM CST January 29, 2021 WASHINGTON The Christian imagery and rhetoric on view during this month’s Capitol insurrection are sparking renewed debate about the societal effects of melding Christian faith with an exclusionary breed of nationalism. The rioters who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, leading to federal charges against more than 130 people so far, included several people carrying signs with Christian messages, and video showed one man in a fur hat and horns leading others in a prayer inside the Senate chamber. They also included multiple current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement, as

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