From an article by David Badash, based on a video recording of Heidi Cruz's speech. Photo by Reuter's
"Heidi Cruz says her husband's campaign, and, if elected, presidency, exist 'to show this country the face of the God that we serve.' Perhaps unaware of the Constitution, she believes Ted Cruz is 'uniquely able to deliver' a 'combination of the law and religion. . . . this Christian God that we serve is the foundation of our country.'"
"Explaining why she is supporting and campaigning for her husband, Heidi Cruz said 'we are at a cultural crossroads in our country' . . . . this Christian God that we serve is the foundation of our country, our country was built on Judeo-Christian values, we are a nation of freedom of religion, but the God of Christianity is the God of freedom, of individual liberty, of choice and of consequence.'. . .
"Right Wing Watch, which first reported Cruz's comments, notes that Cruz’s father Rafael has implied Ted Cruz 'was chosen by God for the White House,' and said his son is 'running for president to 'share the love of Jesus Christ' with 'every person in America.'
"Ted Cruz has invoked God and religion frequently in his campaign, like when he claimed gay people are waging a 'jihad' against Christians, and when he suggested gay people should stop advocating for equal rights because of the violence ISIS perpetrates against both gays and Christians."
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This is why I am more scared of Ted Cruz as president than of Donald Trump. There is a rigidity and certitude about Cruz's thinking that leads those who knew him in college and law school to say he is not open to any ideas but his own. They say his thinking has not changed one iota since he was 17 years old -- despite his years at Princeton and Harvard Law School.
Ralph
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