Mitt defends God, denounces secularism
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Some of the more interesting quotes from Romney's speech. I was glad to see he didn't hold back his religious conviction.
"We separate church and state affairs in this country, and for good reason. No religion should dictate to the state nor should the state interfere with the free practice of religion. But in recent years, the notion of the separation of church and state has been taken by some well beyond its original meaning. They seek to remove from the public domain any acknowledgment of God. Religion is seen as merely a private affair with no place in public life. It is as if they are intent on establishing a new religion in America - the religion of secularism. They are wrong.
"The founders proscribed the establishment of a state religion, but they did not countenance the elimination of religion from the public square. We are a nation 'Under God' and in God, we do indeed trust.
"We should acknowledge the Creator as did the Founders - in ceremony and word. He should remain on our currency, in our pledge, in the teaching of our history, and during the holiday season, nativity scenes and menorahs should be welcome in our public places. Our greatness would not long endure without judges who respect the foundation of faith upon which our constitution rests. I will take care to separate the affairs of government from any religion, but I will not separate us from 'the God who gave us liberty.'
Read the full speech at the above link.
"We separate church and state affairs in this country, and for good reason. No religion should dictate to the state nor should the state interfere with the free practice of religion. But in recent years, the notion of the separation of church and state has been taken by some well beyond its original meaning. They seek to remove from the public domain any acknowledgment of God. Religion is seen as merely a private affair with no place in public life. It is as if they are intent on establishing a new religion in America - the religion of secularism. They are wrong.
"The founders proscribed the establishment of a state religion, but they did not countenance the elimination of religion from the public square. We are a nation 'Under God' and in God, we do indeed trust.
"We should acknowledge the Creator as did the Founders - in ceremony and word. He should remain on our currency, in our pledge, in the teaching of our history, and during the holiday season, nativity scenes and menorahs should be welcome in our public places. Our greatness would not long endure without judges who respect the foundation of faith upon which our constitution rests. I will take care to separate the affairs of government from any religion, but I will not separate us from 'the God who gave us liberty.'
Read the full speech at the above link.
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ChangeofScene
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I'm glad to hear Mitt Romney's view on God in our country. It's good to hear presidential candidates going back to constitutional values.
- 4 years ago
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dco
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I don't see anyone above me, and I don't trust folks I've never met... DEAR GOD! I'm an infidel!!!
- 4 years ago
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dco
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VoyagerFilms
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Not just Bush, it required guys like Mitt Romney to aid and abet him. And it'll take guys like Mitt Romney to keep it going.
I'll give credit to Romney's speech writer, but none to Romney.
- 4 years ago
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VoyagerFilms
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stephenthomson
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If God gave me my liberty,
Bush took it away. - 4 years ago
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