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Detroit bishop who hosted Trump will join his swearing-in ceremony
Source: Freep
A Detroit bishop who hosted Donald Trump at his church in September is one of six religious leaders selected to take part in Trump's swearing-in ceremony during his inauguration next month.
Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, who leads Great Faith Ministries International in Detroit and preaches a prosperity gospel, will help offer readings and give the benediction at the ceremony, Trump's inaugural committee announced Wednesday.
Also taking part will be Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Catholic Archbishop of New York, Rev. Franklin Graham, a son of America's most popular preacher, Rev. Billy Graham, Rabbi Marvin Hier, dean and founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Paula White, pastor of New Destiny Christian Center in Florida, and Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.
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Jackson has faced criticism for his prosperity gospel preaching, blessing water and claiming his faith healings can cure disease like cancer. He owns one of Detroit's biggest mansions, a 39,000-square-foot home in Palmer Woods with 10 marble fireplaces that once was owned by the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit, according to a report in the online magazine Model D.
Read more: http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2016/12/28/detroit-bishop-take-part-trumps-swearing--ceremony/95933138/
