preacher

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Islam is the state religion but the constitution guarantees freedom of worship, subject to approval by the authorities for the place of worship and the preacher.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Gore went on to earn fewer than half of Jackson’s primary votes, placing third behind that preacher and eventual frontrunner Michael Dukakis.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

“There Will Be Blood” stars Dano as fiery preacher Eli Sunday and Day-Lewis as oil tycoon Daniel Plainview.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

They include church elder Li Yingqiang and his wife, as well as preacher Dai Zhichao.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Called myself Brother Blakeslee, itinerant Baptist preacher and peddler of fine merchandise.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns