President Trump Defends Life, Religious Liberty in His State of the Union Address

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address last night to a joint session of Congress was a soaring defense of many of the core issues evangelical Christians care so deeply about.

From Mr. Trump’s defense of pre-born life, his conviction to uphold religious freedom and his ongoing commitment to appoint judges who promise to strictly interpret the Constitution, the president’s speech was sweeping in its socially conservative scope and emotionally moving on so many levels.

Ringed by American heroes in the balcony ranging from a 100-year-old former Tuskegee Airman to grieving parents, a single mom desperate for her young daughter to attend the school of her choice, a brave border agent, a military wife reunited with her deployed husband, and radio icon Rush Limbaugh, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom – Tuesday night’s remarks left hardly a dry eye in the house.

Yet, when a speech is so positive and honoring of so many, how does someone stand up behind the president and rip the paper text of it in two? No one would have shown that level of disrespect to the office when Barack Obama was President, but this is the nature of the deeply divided and bitter state of our government today. It’s sad to see.

As we anticipate this afternoon’s historic Senate vote for the president’s acquittal on the two articles of impeachment, it is time for the country to move forward, which is in the best interest of the American people. In the words of President Abraham Lincoln, “Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.”

Please join me in praying for President Trump and all of our elected leaders, that they will govern wisely and seek God’s wisdom in the days and months to come.

Topics: Current Events Tags: current events, government, policy, pro-life, religious freedom February 5, 2020 by Jim Daly

Anonymous

4 months ago

Did you hear what this "friend of Christians" and "champion of religious liberty" had to say at last week's "National Prayer Breakfast"? After listening to a talk on Jesus' injunction to "love your enemies," he stood up and said, "I don't think I agree with that." Then he added, "I don't like people who use their faith as an excuse for doing what they know is wrong" (translation: what Donald Trump thinks is wrong). This is not the voice of "religious liberty." These chilling words sound more like a perfect rationale for religious PERSECUTION.

Anonymous

4 months ago

Donald Trump a man of "conviction"? Rush Limbaugh an "American hero"? This passes all belief! Apparently we’ve reached a place where all a person has to do is say that he’s “pro-life,” and he can get away with virtually anything. Once he assumes that sacred moniker and takes that all-hallowed mantle upon himself, he is free to lie, cheat, steal, connive, plot, scheme, brag, boast, bully, consort with porn stars, even shoot somebody in broad daylight on Fifth Avenue. He can do whatever he wants, and Christian people will rush to his defense without batting an eye, no questions asked. It staggers the imagination.

Anonymous

4 months ago

Well, considering so far all I see are Trump bashing and pro Romney comments, someone with some sense has to chime in. For starters, I voted for Ted Cruz in the primaries and never considered voting for Trump until it was either him or Hillary. So that's my first question for you. Are you going to vote for the baby killing, devil worshipping democratic candidates? I am not defending Trump's morality and I doubt he is a Christian but he allies with Christians which Obama certainly never did. And you can't deny the many great results in the last 3 years. Economy, killing terrorist, strengthening the military, getting respect back for our country and on and on. And trying to plug the giant gap on the southern border that not only allows illegal immigrants, but also terrorist, drug dealers and fentanyl from China that is killing Americans by the thousands. So you all have a lot of complaining and judging, but I don't see better suggestions and as far as Romney goes, what a joke. He should join the Democrat party, he acts more like one and his religion is nothing but a shame and a cult. Have a nice day.

Anonymous

4 months ago

Trump is a charlatan. I find it extremely depressing and discouraging that when someone FINALLY finds the courage to stand up and speak out against him in the name of God, it's not an "evangelical Christian" (so-called) but a Mormon. That's got to be the straw that breaks the camel's back. Mitt Romney has put you all to shame. Thank God for his principled response to this ridiculous tragi-comedy in government.

acts4him

4 months ago

I am disappointed that you so condemn the most vulnerable among us to the trash heaps. If you wake up, you will see that most of us don't necessarily approve of all the actions of the president, but when it comes to where we have fallen the farthest, almost eating our children, he is the ONLY current VIABLE alternative, and will be primarily restrained appropriately by God and our prayer.

Anonymous

4 months ago

I honestly couldn't read past the line- Donald Trump's religious conviction! Is electing judges and promising to uphold religious rights a sign that he is a moral, ethical or even religious man when outside those 2 things absolutely NOTHING else about him shows Jesus.. wow, Focus really?! He is a using is so called conservatism to help protect him against a party to scared to stand on moral ground against his downright indecency! He elects judges that care about the constitution that he so blatantly insults. Has even showed a single sign of remorse for what he has been impeached for? Muttered a sorry at best for an act even his own party as deemed wrong, an abuse and inappropriate. He has said nothing. As a (homeschool) parent, I dare not let my children listen to almost anything he says. Our own president spews hatred, taunts, smears, put downs and insults and is caught in lie after lie after lie while referring to immigrants as snakes. Is anyone at Focus willing to talk about that? We can fight for the unborn yes but we should fight for the living & immigrants too- they deserves the same respect. We shouldn't be praising Trump we should be thanking God for Mitt Romney as an example, finally, of what acting on your faith, morals, conviction and devotion to God looks like! Trump is none of that!

acts4him

4 months ago

I apologize in advance for what might be considered strong language to follow.

Democrats had NO PROOF of motivation of the president regarding the attempts to remove from office. Sure he was impeached in a never-before-partisan manner that should show the the depths of indecency to which democrats will stoop if abortion isn't far enough. No remorse is necessary other than might have been that he allowed a (mis?)step that allowed democrats to hold the country hostage for months.

He is fighting for immigrants by attempting to LIMIT immigration to what our country can handle at this time with resources and our own protection. If we can't protect ourselves how can we protect others. You admit this concept in reference to your own family so don't say you disagree with me ( to your own peril ).

Mr Trump was not elected to show Jesus so how can you expect that. You have our permission to go to Washington and lead him by the hand.

Romney simply parroted the left (and you) by mistakenly referencing pre-presidential activities of a power-laden individual whose current criminal behavior is primarily opening his mouth and keyboard inappropriately as well as assuming and assigning guilt where there was and is no proof.

Before you open YOUR mouth then be prepared to give us a VIABLE alternative!! Or, should we just stand back and wait. I for one have NOT received that "wait signal" from the Lord, only a call to battle again for the most vulnerable among us.

Mr Trump was elected to attempt to drain the swamp. Do you realize how hard this is in a government our size. There is 5 swamp creatures waiting to take over for one who is removed. I am sorry to say this, but who better to recognize the swamp creatures than one who is familiar and might claim to have been or still be one. I for one am glad to see some of the resignations that have come before they were fired.

Rant aborted ......

Cap Lou

4 months ago

its so sad that both parties have some connection to Satan, the republicans worship the rich and hate the planet and the common person.

the democrats hate the unborn and God's view of marriage and other biblical views.

Satan wins no matter which side people take and I wish people would stop thinking either party is "good".

remember no one is good but GOD !

Blair Frodelius

4 months ago

You forgot to mention the attacks on the “other;” undocumented individuals, for example, who, in Trumps telling, became vicious criminals (although studies overwhelmingly show that immigrants commit crimes far more rarely than native born Americans). There were also more subtle clues for who belongs in America: Trump offered the Medal of Freedom to hate-monger Rush Limbaugh, who has gone out of his way to attack "feminazis," people of color, and "socialists." Trump repeatedly claimed to be doing the opposite of what the GOP really is doing, in an attempt to attract voters. That is, even he knows that the American people want something different than he is delivering, but rather than adjust his policies he is simply lying.

Phillip Mize

4 months ago

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