Capitol Visitor Center Hosts Premiere of Film On Religion In America

Last December the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center opened amidst protests from conservatives (including former House Speaker Newt Gingrich) that it failed to appropriately honor America's religious heritage. (See prior posting.) This led to Congressional resolutions directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the motto "In God We Trust" on a large pillar in the Visitor Center, and a lawsuit being filed challenging that directive. (See prior posting.) According to Politcio, despite the lawsuit, work on the engraving began this week and tonight at the Visitor Center former Speaker Gingrich hosts the premiere of his documentary — Rediscovering God in America II: Our Heritage. The film explores the role of religion in early American history.