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The Worship Sourcebook gives us this excellent explanation to the Lenten season of Christian Worship (pages 551-552): The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are at the heart of the Christian gospel, and Good Friday and Easter are two of the most significant celebrations of the Christian year. Lent is a season of preparation and repentance during which we anticipate Good Friday and Easter. Just as we carefully prepare for big events in our personal lives, such as a wedding or commencement, Lent invites us to make our hearts ready for remembering JesusÂ’ passion and celebrating JesusÂ’ resurrection. The...

CBS News Poll. July 8-9, 2003. N=753 adults nationwide. MoE ± 4 (total sample). . "From what you have heard or read, can you name any of the candidates running for the 2004 Democratic nomination for president?" If "Yes": "Who is the first one who comes to mind?" ALL Repub- licans Demo- crats Indepen- dents % % % % Yes, can name a candidate 34 35 34 33   Howard Dean 7 5 7 8   John Kerry 7 5 7 8   Joe Lieberman 6 6 6 6   Richard Gephardt 3 4 3 2   Al Sharpton...