March for Jesus
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The "March for Jesus" is a Christian group based in Atlanta that organizes marches and assistance for the poor in about 500 cities on the same day each year. The group, which was formed in 1991, had previously sought proclamations commemorating "March for Jesus Day." This year, the group called the event Jesus Day. Ten governors agreed to issue proclamations or greetings, but some refused, the group said.[citation needed]
Tom Pelton, founder and organizer of the March for Jesus, said in an interview: "To me it would be a stretch to see that proclamation as being demeaning toward other religions. It's meant to point out that the things that Jesus taught are consistent with what many religions teach. Instead of Jesus being a divisive name in the community, we are hoping to establish his name as a point of unity among people."[citation needed]
The march, which began in Austin in 1991, is now held in nearly 180 countries.[citation needed]
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