Pastor states "religion and politics interrelated"

[Foxaèr]

The father of United States Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has stated that he considers religion and government "interrelated."

"When Judah had a righteous king or Israel had a righteous king, the whole country followed the Lord. When Israel or Judah had a wicked king, the whole country went to idolatry," said Cruz.

"As the government went, so went the people … I think we cannot separate politics and religion; they are interrelated. They've always been interrelated."

"Simply put, we believe that the problems we face in our communities and our nation are not just political and cultural, they are spiritual in nature," stated Perkins at the Watchmen on the Wall website.

"Consequently, these problems ultimately require a spiritual solution administered by spiritual leadership. That is why we are championing pastors to transform America."

Cruz cited a statistic reportedly showing that of American evangelicals, only a quarter of them vote in elections.

"That really put a burden in my heart because if Christians are not voting, how can we exercise our rights as citizens?" said Cruz to CP.

"If the people of God are not voting then how can we expect the government to move in the direction that we would like to see this country go?"

http://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor...el-120235/

So long as ignorant men like this are continuing to ensure their narrow worldview is accepted by all, there can be no peace in this world.