Sadly, religion played a role in this corruption scandal that Jack Abramoff lobbying activity included.  Let us begin with Tom DeLay.  DeLay's pastor, with whom he prayed, was also his chief of staff.  Edwin Buckham and DeLay often prayed together at work.  It was Buckham who helped introduce Tom DeLay to Jack Abramoff.

Continuing the cast of characters in this colorful corruption scandal resembles a Hollywood movie.  Next, Tony Rudy joined Abramoff as a lobbyist.  Rudy used his e-mail from GOP strategy sessions he attended.  This corruption scandal involved both Republicans and Democrats.  Abramoff was associated with 9 Democratic Senators, and 6 Democratic House members.

On national TV both Republican and Democratic Senators and Congressmen who had received cash from Abramoff were shown as they stated they were returning the cash, now that Abramoff's scandal ridden conduct had been exposed.  The King of Lobbyists made a plea deal, which helped him not being forced to spend the rest of his life behind bars.

President Bush's former procurement policy head, David Safavian, was indicted for allegedly hiding dealings with Abramoff while ambitious Abramoff was seeking to seize control of government-managed land.

Ralf Reed, former head of the Christian Coalition, was Abramoff's connection to the "anti-gambling" forces.