Hinduism and the US Senate...?

So I definitely thought the United States was about separating 'religion' and 'state', but had my doubts upon the stirring of gay rights and the strong opposition of gay marriage.

When I say 'religion', I definitely meant 'Christianity', the dominant religion in the United States and in the government.

Now who would've thought the Senate floor would open with Hindu prayers?

http://www.indolink.com/displayArticleS.php?id=071207093421

I know. I would never have guessed it either.