Faith in Politics Quotes

I've been really privileged to work for two presidents - President Obama and President Clinton - who are both people of faith, who value faith, and who respect that others have the same feelings in their own lives.

Adherents of the new religious right reject the separation of politics and religion, but they bring no spiritual insights to politics.

When a Republican tells me that God’s hand is in his, demand to see his credentials.

When you enter the voting booth, don't leave your Christianity in the parking lot.

People who believe in politics are like people who believe in God: they are sucking wind through bent straws.

You may think the president is all-powerful, but he is not. He needs a lot of guidance from the Lord.

I would vote for a Mormon.

And I think the blessing of heaven is on Bush. It's just the way it is.

I like to say I'm not a Republican or a Democrat, I'm a Christ-o-crat.

The question Americans should ask is not whether a candidate is affiliated with a particular faith but rather whether that candidate's faith makes it more likely he or she will support policies that align with their values.

Those of us who believe in God and those of us who have dedicated our lives to helping others in the name of God don't want to take a second seat to anyone who is suggesting that one word out of the platform means that the Democrats across America are godless.

From George Washington to George W. Bush, presidents have invoked God's name in the performance of their official duties.

We must restore faith in politics. Reform of the House of Lords is only one part of the answer, but it is a vital one.

We are talking about Christianizing America. We are talking about the Gospel in a political context.

Back in the '50s and '60s, most politicians were concerned about not talking about faith, partly because there were consequences you had to deal with - (for instance) Catholicism had been made an issue.

We have had plenty of atheist presidents; they just wouldn't admit it.

Liberals want to amend our country's history to eradicate the role of Christianity in America and chisel references to God or faith from our historical buildings.

A candidate's faith is not the only consideration, but should be a major consideration in electing the president of the United States.

Men and women motivated by faith have every right and obligation to bring their belief and commitment to the public debate. However, that is very different from the governmental establishment of religion that our founders warned against and our constitution prohibits.

I have never been one who is comfortable talking about my faith in the political arena. In fact, the pandering that typically occurs in the election season I find to be distasteful. But for those who have asked, I freely confess that Jesus Christ is my personal Savior, and that I seek His guidance in all that I do.

Texas governor Rick Perry said God is calling on him to run for President. But Michele Bachmann said that God is calling on her to run for President. You know, if God is that indecisive, he's probably for Mitt Romney!

I think that today, faith drives so much of our politics, that I thought, "If you don't talk about it, you are missing a whole big part of what is going on politically."

Donald Trump is an innocent child of God, and the democratically chosen president-elect of the United States. We must deeply bow before the first and deeply respect the second.

On Nov. 6, the day before my 94th birthday, our nation will hold one of the most critical elections in my lifetime. We are at a crossroads and there are profound moral issues at stake. I strongly urge you to vote for candidates who support the biblical definition of marriage between a man and a woman, protect the sanctity of life and defend our religious freedoms. The Bible speaks clearly on these crucial issues. Please join me in praying for America, that we will turn our hearts back toward God.

Indeed, one modern President abjured God altogether, ending speeches with a chaste 'Thank you very much.' This was Jimmy Carter, the most genuinely devout President of the postwar period.