Iowa state Rep. Brad Sherman took the stage at a Cedar Rapids auditorium as supporters of Donald Trump continued to file in, buzzing as they awaited the arrival of the former president. Sherman began the afternoon's program on Oct. 7 with a prayer. Prayers and invocations like Sherman's are not unusual on the presidential campaign trail in Iowa, where Republican politicking intertwines itself with the Christian evangelical leanings shared by many potential caucusgoers. The prayers, often accompanied by the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem, provide a glimpse into how religious leaders and attendees channel their frustrations with President Joe Biden, their fervor for a candidate or their policy priorities through their faith — at a time when division and unease increasingly define American politics. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Iowa #IAcaucus #Election2024 #IApolitics #Religion #Evangelicals