Jindal headlining all-day prayer rally in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, La. (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal continues to court Christian evangelicals for a possible presidential campaign with a headlining appearance at an all-day prayer rally.

Called "The Response," the event takes place Saturday at the basketball arena on LSU's campus. It's billed as a "global prayer gathering for a nation in crisis."

The rally has drawn controversy because of the group hosting it, the American Family Association.

Critics plan an on-campus protest, saying the organization promotes discrimination against people who are gay or of non-Christian faiths. They accuse Jindal of using the rally for political gain.

Jindal says the rally is a religious event, not a political one, focused on spiritual revival. But former Texas Gov. Rick Perry headlined a similar prayer event in 2011 only days before launching his White House bid.

By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press. Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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