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The country that houses the world’s second-largest Hindu temple is the U.S.—also home to the Christian street preacher, the Mormon missionary and the combative atheist.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Emily says the real Eric was very different to the pious preacher he portrayed himself to be.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

George also experienced a religious awakening that prompted him to become a preacher and, around 1774, help establish the Silver Bluff Baptist Church, which is still active today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Grandpa, who sat between Aunt Loma and Miss Love, glared hard at Brother Jones, and the preacher said, “Let us bow our heads a-gain in prayer.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns