The nation’s divided politics was never far from the mind of those who gathered for seventh annual Delaware State University President’s Prayer Breakfast in Dover Friday morning.
Members of the state’s Congressional delegation addressed topics ranging from climate change to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville last month.
They also joined state officials and religious leaders in telling audience members at the historically black college to stay hopeful and have faith.
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) says she finds parallels between events in the Old Testament and world events today. She cites one prophet describing a time of turmoil, violence and injustice as an apt comparison.
“This prophet said to God ‘How long, how long?’ That’s what people are feeling right now. How long? And in the book, it was very clear. He basically said, you gotta to have a vision, write it down and make a plan,” said Blunt Rochester.
Sen. Tom Carper (D-Delaware) highlighted the U-S’s resilience after challenges like the Civil War, two world wars and the 9-11 attacks.
He added Congress must help undocumented youth formerly protected from deportation and stop attempts to cut health care funding.