By Caleb Jones
Intern, The Alabama Baptist
Speaking at his first National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 2, President Donald Trump focused on religious freedom, describing it as a “blessing.”
The breakfast opened with a rendition of “Amazing Grace” by Mercy Me’s Bart Millard, prayer from World Series MVP Ben Zobrist and comments from Senate Chaplain Barry Black.
Trump used a quote by Thomas Jefferson — “The God who gave us life, gave us liberty” — to make his own point that “freedom of religion is a sacred right.”
Freedom of religion will be defended, he said, noting he will “totally destroy” the Johnson Amendment, which regulates churches and other similar tax-exempt organizations from aiding candidates on their political campaigns.
It is more important for Americans to obtain spiritual success than material success, he said.
“We are … and always will be … one beautiful nation under God.”
Trump also thanked the military personnel for their service and Americans who have committed to pray for him.
“Your faith and prayers have sustained me and inspired me through some very, very tough times,” he said. “What I hear most often as I travel the country are five words that never, ever fail to touch my heart. That’s ‘I am praying for you.’”
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