Posted on 01/13/2012 6:25:26 PM PST by jmc813
Ron Paul picked up a major endorsement from an evangelical leader when Dr. James Linzey, president and founder of the Military Bible Association, endorsed the candidate.
Lizney, who served as a military chaplain for over 24 years and retired with an honorable discharge, has hosted Operation Freedom, a television program in Europe. Before founding the Military bible Association, he travelled the world as an evangelist.
In a statement to Congressman Paul declaring his endorsement, Lizney said, “Having thoroughly examined your political philosophy and finding that your platform is 100% in line with the Constitution of the United States of America, and examining your political record to find that you have consistently upheld the Constitution and thereby faithfully represented your constituency, and studying your statement of faith to find that your faith and religious experience is 100% compatible with Evangelical Christianity and Orthodox Christianity, I hereby endorse you for the Office of the President of the United States of America. I wish you Godspeed!"
He went on to say that while Texas governor, Rick Perry, was also an evangelical, the deciding factor for his endorsement was fidelity to the Constitution. “The tell-tale sign of being qualified for the presidency is not faith, but loyalty to the Constitution which defends the open expression of faith. Ron Paul seems to be the candidate most loyal to the Constitution according to the records.”
The endorsement could be a crucial one for Paul going into the South Carolina primary.
Some in the Christian community have taken issue with Paul's refusal to commit to reinstating the military’s ban on homosexuals serving openly.
Lizney says if evangelicals truly want ot make faith an issue in the campaign they should consider Paul’s personal testimony on his website where Paul says, “Let me be very clear here: I have accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, and I endeavor every day to follow Him in all I do and in every position I advocate."
Lizney said while he would support Romney if he eventually wins the nomination, he believes Paul is the better candidate because, while Romney may be an excellent debater, Paul argues from the standpoint of the Constitution.
With his views on Israel. Twilight Zone.
probably one of those bigoted pastors which blames Jews for everything because there is no way a proper Christian would endorse same sex marriage, killing babies, sex with animals, incest etc
Never heard of this guy before this post....Just how important is he????
probably one of those bigoted pastors which blames Jews for everything because there is no way a proper Christian would endorse same sex marriage, killing babies, sex with animals, incest etc
All the loons come out and all the bigots come out to vote when he comes to the state and sadly they are proud of their frail, bigoted confused old feeble man
How important is an endorsement from someone most people have never heard of and how does a so called evangelical support a guy who is an anti-Semite.
The demon-driven media want you to believe those pushing Chislam are also evangelicals. Satan struts openly in these last days.
bigot nutjob got endorsed by David duke too so he and this buffoon probably have 50 followers in all.
Then he has the occupy flea ridden turds for him so this so called what ever he is joins the nutcase crowd.
Who? I was an Army Chaplain...I have never heard of him. No disrespect, but how “important” is this endorsement?
Ron Paul isn’t an anti-Semite. He just attracts them like flies on stink, for no apparent reason.
Never heard of him. But if RP says he’s a big time Christian leader, it must be true, because Ron Paul is the only one on the stage that isn’t a corrupt hypocrite. I know that because Ron says it, and Ron Paul is the measure of all truth and virtue. In fact, Jesus where’s a WWRPD wrist band.
**evangelical leader when Dr. James Linzey, president and founder of the Military Bible Association, **
Will someone please tell this guy that Ron Paul is basically a dimocrat and is taking Soros money?
Isn’t Ron Paul a pro-choice person too?
LOL!!!
Where can I get one?
I guessing Dr. Linzey did do a youtube search of Paul.
I’m guessing Dr. Linzey did do a youtube search of Paul.
No, he is, otherwise all those anti-Semites would not be attracted to him.
He shows his total contempt for Israel by his vote to continue aid to palestine and votes against aid to Israel.
Paul supports OWS, the biggest single group of anti-Semites around.
Paul’s news letters are not only racist but anti-Semitic.
He has been endorsed by David Duke and the nazi party of America, among others - anti-Semites.
Paul has a 30+ year political career with dozens of examples.
(unless you were being sarcastic)
Being anti-Catholic and/or anti-Mormon might have something to do with it...
Wow this is Hugh!
Hugh! and Hugher!
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