Vice President Harris sparked a controversy among Christian Americans by telling demonstrators praising Jesus, “You're at the wrong rally.” I stopped by a church to campaign.
Harris celebrated her 60th birthday Sunday at two black churches in suburban Atlanta as part of a national effort known as “Souls to the Polls” to encourage black voters to participate in early voting. celebrated.
After congregants at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, sang “Happy Birthday” to Harris, she spoke about her faith and took a veiled swipe at her opponent, former President Trump. It was harshly criticized.
“At this moment, across this country, we see some individuals seeking to deepen divisions, spread hatred, instill fear, and cause chaos among us,” Harris told members of black churches. “I'm working on it,” he said. “There are those who argue that the measure of a leader's strength is not based on what we know, but on who we bring down. The true measure of a leader's strength is based on who we lift up. It is based on
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Kamala Harris listens to a performance of Stevie Wonder's “Redemption Song” at Divine Faith Ministries International on Sunday, October 20, 2024 in Jonesboro, Georgia. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Martin)
Harris was then serenaded by Stevie Wonder at Divine Faith Ministries International in Jonesboro, Georgia, where the Democratic candidate again referred to the parable of the Good Samaritan.
“There's so much at stake right now,” Harris said, trying to contrast herself with Trump just two weeks from Election Day. “If we do a good job, it means we do it in the spirit of understanding that our strength is not determined by who we beat, as someone is trying to suggest.'' I understand…”
“Our strength is based on who we lift up, and that spirit is very much in the hands of these next 16 days. It's about being a country that respects the importance of each other's dignity and the respect we should have for each other.”
The concept of “Souls to the Polls” dates back to the civil rights movement. Black congregations have a tradition of leading vote-cancellation campaigns to counter Jim Crow-era voter suppression efforts.
Donald Trump speaks at the Pathways to Faith and Freedom Majority Conference in Washington, DC on June 22, 2024. (Andrew Leyden/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
After Harris mocks pro-life protesters at rally, Vance takes faith approach: 'Jesus is King'
Harris appeared in Georgia, a battleground state, after she was criticized for shouting “Jesus is Lord'' and “Christ is King'' during a campaign because she was “attending the wrong rally.'' This came just days after he spoke to two pro-life student demonstrators. I stopped by Wisconsin last week.
By contrast, President Trump's running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), said when someone shouted the phrase at a Trump rally in Wisconsin over the weekend, “Jesus is King.” “,” he repeated, telling the audience how he believed “something really strange is going on with Mr. Harris.” “Anti-Christian Rhetoric and Anti-Christian Approaches to Public Policy.”
Kamala Harris greets members of the congregation at Divine Faith Ministries International on Sunday, October 20, 2024 in Jonesboro, Georgia. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Martin)
Harris also skipped the Al Smith Dinner, a Catholic charity event in New York City and a traditional campaign stop for presidential candidates, instead sending a video message last week. , there wasn't much of a response.
Trump was campaigning in North Carolina, another battleground state, on Monday, where he visited Asheville, which was damaged by Hurricane Helen, and then met with Eric Trump and Ben Carson in a Charlotte suburb. We are planning to hold an “11th Hour Faith Leaders Conference'' with The Republican candidate's “Trump supporters” initiative includes reaching out to black voters, a traditionally Democratic constituency where Trump has made inroads.
The involvement of faith voters in the 2024 election highlights the unprecedented convergence of partisan politics and Christianity at a time when attendance at many churches is declining.
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On Friday, the Democratic National Committee launched a “Soul to the Polls” initiative with civil rights activist Martin Luther King III, who endorsed Harris and called President Trump a “scourge on black America.” hosted a conference call to The campaign launched its own “Souls to the Polls” program and created a Faith Advisory Board of progressive faith leaders, including Amos C. Brown, pastor of San Francisco's Third Baptist Church.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
