Posted on 04/26/2015 1:24:38 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
".....In contrast to a Republican summit in New Hampshire last week, Saturday’s event was largely devoid of attacks on the national Common Core education standards and overhauling entitlement programs. There were far fewer references to tax policy, trade or regulation.
Instead, speakers gave full-throated endorsements of their religious beliefs and the role Christianity has played in shaping American values. Speaking at an evangelical church with a large wooden cross near the stage, would-be candidates detailed the role of faith in their life, quoted Biblical passages and gave personal anecdotes about the power of prayer.
Mr. Jindal opened his speech by asking for an “Amen” from the crowd, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker held a devotional “Jesus Calling” book while on stage and Mr. Cruz said the crowd should “fall to our knees and pray” when the U.S. Supreme Court takes up oral arguments on gay marriage on Tuesday.
Even Mr. Paul mixed his civil liberties platform with the need to protect Christians persecuted in nations such as Pakistan, and to protect the rights of the unborn.
“Countries that persecute Christians shouldn’t get one penny of our dollars,” Mr. Paul said.
Mr. Huckabee defended controversial comments he had made earlier in the week that same-sex marriage was “criminalizing Christianity in this country.” He got applause in response.
The speakers didn’t attack each other at the summit. Instead, some lauded other candidates while on stage. Mr. Huckabee praised a recent opinion piece written by Mr. Jindal against gay marriage, while Mr. Cruz huddled with Mr. Walker after he left the stage....."
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NYT: Scott Walker, a Pastor’s Son, Runs on Faith as Iowa Beckons
"....Beyond policies, what evangelical voters say they want to learn about candidates is whether they speak a common language about the role of faith in their lives. On Saturday, Mr. Walker sought to show just that, telling a lengthy story of a devotional text he had been sent by a friend. The passage was meant to console him in case he lost his 2012 recall election. “It really would have been powerful if I had lost,” Mr. Walker said.
But not long after his victory, he learned of a supporter, a Wisconsin dairy farmer, who had died of a heart attack the day before the June election. Mr. Walker said he realized the devotional passage might console the man’s widow. The governor told of calling her, and he read the phrases, in the voice of Jesus, that he had read to her. [it isn't clear that this reporter understands that Scott Walker was reading from Daily Devotional, Jesus Calling - June 4th]
“ ‘The way to walk through demanding times is to grip my hand tightly,’ ” he read, letting the leather book fall open as if leading a congregation. “ ‘Regardless of the day’s problems, I can keep you in perfect peace as you stay close to me.’ ”
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