Obama Invokes Christian Scripture and God During Interfaith Service ? and Pledges Boston Terrorists ?Will Face Justice?

President Barack Obama joined religious leaders on Thursday for an interfaith service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, Massachusetts. During his address, he delivered an inspirational message that invoked Christian scripture, while also pledging to find and punish the parties responsible for Monday's attack.

"Scripture tells us to run with endurance the race that is set before us," Obama said, referencing Hebrews 12:1. "On Monday morning, the sun rose over Boston, the sunlight glistened off the statehouse dome and the common and the public garden. Spring was in bloom."

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President Barack Obama attends the 'Healing Our City: An Interfaith Service' dedicated to those who were gravely wounded or killed in the Boston Marathon bombing, at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 18, 2013.?Credit: AFP/Getty Images

After describing the day's start as a bright and?beautiful?one, he noted that the spirit and excitement of Patriots' Day (the celebration marking the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first military clashes of the Revolutionary War)?and the Boston Marathon was quickly cut short by unimaginable horror.

"And then in an instant the day's beauty was shattered -- a celebration became a tragedy," the president said. "And so we come together to pray and mourn and measure our loss -- but we also come?together?today to reclaim that state of grace. To reaffirm that the spirit of this city is un-daunting."

Noting that every American has been touched by the tragedy, Obama praised Boston as an "iconic city" and one of the most welcoming locations for immigrants and outsiders, alike. Citing his own experience as a student at Harvard Law School and his wife Michelle's as well, the president noted a personal connection to the area.

"You welcomed me during a convention when I was still a state senator and very few people could?pronounce?my name right," he quipped, referring to his experience at the 2004 Democratic Convention.?"For millions of us, what happened on Monday was personal."

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US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama (C) attend the 'Healing Our City: An Interfaith Service' dedicated to those who were gravely wounded or killed in the Boston Marathon bombing, at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 18, 2013. Credit: AFP/Getty Images?

Obama mentioned the victims who perished by name and offered prayers for the injured -- many of whom are still hospitalized and undergoing surgeries.

"We will all be with you as you learn to stand, and walk and run again -- of that I have no doubt you will run again. You will run again, 'cause that's what the people of Boston are made of," the president continued. "Your resolve is the greatest rebuke to whoever created this heinous act."

Watch this portion of Obama's address, below:

The president also issued a message for the terrorists behind the attack, saying that they will be found -- and that their acts will be met with punishment. Obama quoted scripture, again, noting that it teaches that "God has not given us a spirit of fear of timidity, but of power, love and self discipline" (referencing 2 Timothy 1:7).

"Yes we will find you and yes you will face justice. We will find you, we will hold you accountable, but more than that our fidelity to our way of life -- to our free and open society will only grow stronger," he added. "We may be momentarily knocked off our feet, but we'll pick ourselves up, we'll keep going. We will finish the race."

Obama concluded his speech, again mentioning the Hebrews verse about running with endurance -- an appropriate Biblical mention, considering Monday's tragic events.

"Scripture tells us to run with endurance the race that is set before us. As we do, may God hold close those who have been taken from us too soon," he said. "May He comfort their families. And may He continue to watch over these United States of America."

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/obama-invokes-christian-scripture-god-during-interfaith-pledges-165247380.html

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Boeing completes final certification test of new 787 battery system

On Friday, Boeing completed the final certification test required by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for approval of the company?s lithium-ion battery modifications for the 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The test flight was made using a Boeing-owned production airplane built for LOT Polish Airlines with the company reporting that the test was ?straightforward and the flight was uneventful.?

The flight marks the latest phase in the events following the grounding of the 787 fleet earlier this year after battery overheating problems occurred aboard a number of the aircraft. With a crew of eleven aboard, the test flight took place from Paine Field, Everett, Washington and lasted for one hour and 49 minutes with the craft being put through normal and unusual flight conditions. Its purpose was to see how well the new battery and battery compartment modifications stand up in real world conditions.

Boeing says it will gather and analyze the test flight data and send it on to the FAA for final approval in the next few days. If all goes well, the 787 Dreamliners could re-enter service shortly.

Source: Boeing

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