“In the words of Scripture, the time has come to ‘set aside childish things.’ The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation—the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.”
Barack Obama
In his inaugural address (RNS)
“I’ve often spoken to you about good and evil, and this has made some uncomfortable. But good and evil are present in this world, and between the two of them there can be no compromise.”
George W. Bush
In his farewell address (RNS)
“It is a nation with a lot of Christians in it. And I’m proud to be one of them. But it is not a Christian nation.”
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T.D. Jakes
Author and pastor of The Potter's House in Dallas, speaking about America (Larry King Live/RNS)
“Being a Christian, I’m pretty well protected by God. That’s not saying he's going to stop a mortar for me, but you gotta take the chance.”
Joe “The Plumber” Wurzelbacher
Discussing his plans to report from the Middle East for a conservative Christian website, www.pjtv.com. (WNWO-TV/Washington Post/RNS)
“I haven’t asked for one, and I won’t. I’ve gotten the only pardon I care about, which is from Christ.”
Chuck Colson
Prison Fellowship founder and former Nixon aide who was imprisoned for his role in the Watergate scandal, on whether he would seek a presidential pardon (Christianity Today/RNS)
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