In my webly wanderings, I came across this little bit about Ms. Knippers:

In 1995, for example, syndicated columnist Cal Thomas cited Knippers’ critique of an NCC “laying of hands” ceremony intended to strengthen President Clinton’s resolve in preparing the federal government’s annual budget. This was, said Knippers, “a disturbing misuse of prayer for blatantly partisan purposes.”

And I can't help but think about that scene in Jesus Camp where the crazy Jesus lady has the children prostrating and praying at a cardboard cut-out of President Bush.

But I'm sure THAT's just peachy keen with the old IRD.