The issue I see with many Cruz people is they feel that they can judge how another person displays love of God. 2 of the finest ministers I have known in my 60+ years were quiet , respectful, nonjudgmental as that belongs to God to judge. They lived their faith not broadcast it and anyone who knew them realized that their lives were a testament to God. They lived it not quoted scripture.
I am not judging those who want to be more verbal. I am saying no man has the right to tell another how to manifest their relationship with God. It is between them and God. I believe that while Trump doesn’t quote Bible verse in speeches, he will protect others rights to do so.
Beautifully stated. Thank you.
I concur.
I do remember being excited for Reagan, and I watched those debates that I could. I saw some TV ads, I don’t remember them, but I think I would remember if he was a thumper. Why? Because the nation was sick of Carter the Thumper telling us all how to be good Christians.
Reagan did not wear his religion on his sleeve. Maybe he talked about God after being elected, but he wasn’t a preacher. I think he had his belief, it was strong, it was Christian, but I don’t recall him making fun of anyone because they couldn’t quote scripture.
I think I’m a good Christian, I read the bible at bad times in my life (not as often as I should I guess), and have since I was a little boy, but I could not quote scripture, nor could I even tell you what passage came from what book. I don’t have to, God doesn’t give me quizzes on scripture memorization, and I don’t think he passes out grades based on how much scripture you know. I just don’t think you are graded that way at the end of your days, but what do I know?
I always got the impression Reagan was a good, upright Christian, without him having to tell me what a good upright Christian he was.
It’s funny, as someone earlier posted on another thread, those that always want to tell you how God feels about something, coincidentally has the very same agenda as they do! (and usually that agenda involves them making money somehow).
I know a whole bunch of God fearing people, they just walk the walk, and they are not going to tell you about it. I respect that. Immensely.
A kind deed without reward or notoriety is worth a billion deeds where you reap a payday of some kind. At least that’s how I feel, but hey, everyone does their own thing I reckon, different strokes for different folks and all.
Well stated. Live it, don’t flaunt it.
” I am saying no man has the right to tell another how to manifest their relationship with God. It is between them and God. I believe that while Trump doesn’t quote Bible verse in speeches, he will protect others rights to do so.”
Thank you!