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Congress’ complicated relationship with religion is seen in the stained-glass of the Congressional Prayer Room, a little known room in the Capitol for lawmakers’ use. Despite the trappings of a traditional chapel, there are secular touches such as this image of George Washington.

Tolerance grows, but number of nonreligious lawmakers doesn’t

Dec 15, 2013 ◇ Brandon Brown/Cronkite News Service

Most Arizona lawmakers feel a sense of pride when asked to give the invocation to open a House session, but Rep. Juan Mendez was gripped by a different emotion. “I came in with a little bit of fear – not wanting to let myself be known,” said Mendez, a freshman Democrat from Tempe. “Known” as an atheist. Read more»