August 28 - Beck sets religious tone for 'Restoring Honor' rally

Glenn Beck kicked off his 'Restoring Honor' weekend Friday night with an event at the Kennedy Center that was more religious revival than political rally.

"We are 12 hours away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America," Beck said, adding, "It has nothing to do with this city or politics. It has everything to do with God almighty."

Beck, a converted Mormon, welcomed a host of Evangelical leaders, as well as one Catholic and one Jewish leader, to the stage at the center's concert hall. The speakers were frequently interrupted by shouts of praise and 'amen!' by the audience, most of whom lined up Friday morning to obtain the free ticket.

Beck set a spiritual tone for Saturday's rally, saying "This is the beginning of the great awakening of America." In an exchange with Barton, Beck elaborated, saying his mission was not to mix religion and politics, but to "teach in our churches the principles" that will inspire politics. "We cannot mix those two, but we must give voice to what God says we must do."

Despite many of the speakers' political overtones, Beck used his address to emphasize the spiritual nature of his challenge to America. "My message to you tonight is stand where He wants you to stand and trust in the Lord. If He tells you to do it, do it. If you can't figure it out, He will. Just do it."