The article contains quotes from Mike Pompeo. These quotes deal with faith, prayer and religious freedom. Each quote is accompanied by a photo of Mr. Pompeo.
“Faith in the public square is not only lawful but righteous.”
“Keeping faith in the public square is not simply acceptable but it’s an imperative.”
“Our ability to pray – anytime and anywhere – is a fundamental right… We MUST protect everyone’s right to prayer.”
“Faith and prayer have been integral to our democracy since Day 1 [Founding Day of America]. We need prayer to keep our democracy!”
“No society can retain a virtuous and worthy character if its people cannot worship as they see fit.”
“It is absolutely imperative that we permit religious freedom to expand everywhere.”
“For me, I’m a Christian Evangelical, and it is an important part of who I am.”
“Government should never turn to use church to suppress others.”
“Religious freedom is an unalienable right that should be afforded to all, not just the privileged few.”
“As Secretary, I fought for religious liberty as a foremost human right.”
“We should pray. That’s the first of all things. I feel prayers. I get notes from people who say they’re praying for me. I can feel it. My wife, my son, we all appreciate it.”
“In every interaction that you have, whether you’re at church or at a Bible study, at your work or wherever you may find yourself, exercise your right to religious freedom…. Be open. Be clear about who you are.”
“We can never give an inch in making sure that this American miracle—the ability to worship who we choose—is at the bedrock of who we are.”
“We must renew the bonds that tie us together as Americans: our families and our places of worship. These are the cradles of the American miracle – the places where freedom grows and takes root.”
“They are the things that make us. They lift us, inspire us, save us. I’m Mike Pompeo, and this is who we are. Together, let’s make sure our religious freedom and our right to pray are never canceled.”
“Where religious liberty flourishes, freedom tends to flourish as well. And where religious freedom is denied, you can bet that tyranny will follow. That is why religious freedom must be a central issue, not a side issue, in foreign policy.”
“Marxist ideologies, such as critical race theory, are antithetical to the biblical truth that we are all fallen, yet each made in the image of our Creator and endowed with endless dignity.”
“The Biden Administration’s approach is intentional. Its continued failure to fight for religious freedom abroad is symptomatic of the progressive ideology to which it subscribes.”
“To paraphrase the Declaration of Independence, we are endowed with rights by our Creator, particularly the right to religious freedom and speech. This freedom is a cornerstone of American civic life and provides a moral foundation for our republic, one that ensures our nation to continue to be the greatest and freest in the world.”
“As Secretary, I fought for religious liberty as a foremost human right.”
