Posted on 05/15/2015 12:03:12 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R), the son of a Baptist minister and an outspoken evangelical in his own right, may still have some work to do to court conservative Christians.
The governor is mulling a bid for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination and will head to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for a meet and greet with 50 evangelical leaders, who are said to be unsure of how deeply rooted Walker's convictions are on social issues like abortion and gay marriage.
"Clearly he's not well known within Washington, D.C., with social conservative leaders. He's more known for his battle with unions in Wisconsin," Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council, told Politico, which first reported the meeting.
"I think people are wondering, 'Where does he stand?'" Perkins added.
Perkins did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider about what he hoped to gain from the gathering next week or which topics he plans to address with Walker.
Perkins has previously raised questions about Walker's beliefs, advising in a February FRC newsletter: "If Governor Walker wants to woo Christian conservatives, he might start by recognizing faith's importance in the very profession he's in."(continued)
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I don’t think so.
I’m not.
We aren’t worried. Welcome to the Republic, author. You don’t speak for everyone.
I know that every time I hear the phrase “religious right,” it is being used in a derogatory context.
Evangelicals needn’t worry about Scott Walker. This is just noise.
FReep Mail me if you want on, or off, this Wisconsin interest ping list.
You don’t consider yourself part of the religious right do you?
I don’t think you even like Evangelicals or the religious right, judging from your posting history.
The fact that Walker, like Cruz and Huckabee, have strong religious values is a major plus.
Only if and when we send a Christian to the White Hose will America have even the remotest chance of coming back from certain doom.
Walker is just alright by me.
Sheesh, just vote for the guy who best represents the Constitution and leave your religious persuasions at home or in your church. Any wonder why I'm not a person of faith? You think you all know better than the other Christian.
Disclaimer: The above said, I believe in the Judeo/Christian values that built this once great country.
My motto regarding humanity: "Do unto others...
That doesn't come from any Bible belief, but from my own inherent sympathy, empathy, and compassion.
“Christian” doesn’t mean anything.
Talk is cheap...no one remembers Pat Robertson?
A pastor, just like Mike Huckabee. I worked on Al Haig’s 1988 campaign in Iowa, so I remember better than most.
I don’t know what you are so mad at. We didn’t write the article.
As for voting, yes we need the one that represents the constitution best. But people can vote for any reason they want. It is helpful to know their core beliefs. But that is far from enough. I’m a Southern Baptist, but so was Clinton and Jimmy Carter. I did not vote for them. Instead I voted for Episcopal I think. I don’t remember. I am no fan of that denomination, generally speaking. I didn’t vote for the Mormon but not because he was Mormon. I didn’t trust him one iota. Neither did I vote for the disciple of the Rev. Wright.
No problemo at all...this is a plant story.
No huckster EVER!
AMEN!
Well said!
AMEN!
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Quite the odd response to an anti-Christian post.
Understood. I'm just sick of all the chatter here and elsewhere about how religious beliefs should even weigh in regarding who is our Commander in Chief. Basic morals yes - religious denominations no.
Don't bother to tell me my morals come from a white-robed guy in the sky. Again, they come from what I know what works best for humanity: sympathy, empathy, compassion and logic - all basic human traits. If I was given those traits by a superior being, then I thank him. If not, than I thank myself for recognizing them. Best.
Apparently, you didn't read or understand the last lines of my post. You prove my point about Christian bias. I love what true Christians stand for and I love the message of Jesus Christ. BTW, did you know that a couple of our Founding Fathers were agnostic (as am I) and one was an atheist?
Again, since you missed it: Judeo/Christian values built this country and I admire those who subscribe to those values. At the same time, I have little use for American liberal Jews, while at the same time being a huge supporter of Israel.
Since I've layed my cards on the table, tell me what Christian denomination are you and why is your sect better than other Christians'? Also, tell me why the Pope has the ear of God when he is VOTED in my other fallible humans? Nevermind, don't bother. I've had this discussion before and all I get is read the Bible, as written by men who thought the world was flat.
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