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My Christian Life |
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Jerry Ralph Curry |
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Major General, U.S. Army Retired |
In every Presidential race the issue of faith
eventually comes into the national conversation. So let me
openly share my faith right at the outset. Let me begin by saying
that while I have strong Christian beliefs, I do not believe that it
is ever right to impose one’s personal religious beliefs on another
person. Every person has the right to decide and choose for
themselves even though our religious beliefs do affect how we see
the world, how we relate to other human beings, and how we view
life.
I personally believe in the God of our
founding fathers and my personal faith is firmly rooted in the
Christian heritage that they have passed down to all of us. As a
very young person I made a decision to place my trust in the God of
the Old and New Testaments. That God has remained with me throughout
my entire life and has guided me in my decision-making; He has
protected me on the battlefield; He has blessed me with a wonderful
wife, children, and grandchildren; and God has comforted me with the
loss of a very dear child.
In my autobiography, From Private to
General, I clearly share my life’s story. My wife Charlene has
also written her life’s story in a book titled, The General’s Lady.
Both of these books were published by Believe Books and last year
won the Independent Publisher’s Bronze Awards. This is the
first time a husband and wife have won these awards at the same
time.
I am running for President as a Republican
because of all that the Republican Party has done for us as a
nation. It was the Republican Party that abolished slavery in
the United States. It was the Republican Party that recognized
women’s equality with men and gave women the right to vote. And, it
was the Republican Party that saw Communism overthrown in the former
Soviet Union. I am running as a Republican because I believe
that all men and women are created equal with the right to life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
I believe that the life of each person is
precious, each person is important, and each person has worth.
Even before a person is born into this world, that person is of
value. I believe the Republican Party will be the Party that
finally sees and understands the importance of cherishing and
protecting the life of the unborn child. The time is long past to
put an end to the abortion of our unborn children.
My faith has guided me throughout my forty-year
career as:
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A decorated combat veteran
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An Army Aviator
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A Paratrooper and Ranger
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Commanding General of the Military District
of Washington
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Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of
Defense in the Carter Administration
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Press Secretary to the Secretary of Defense
in the Reagan Administration
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Deputy U.S. V Corps Commander
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Administrator of the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration during the Bush senior Administration
My faith has helped me all through the
educational process as I got my BA from the University of Nebraska;
my MA from Boston University, and my doctorate from Luther Rice
University! I value the education I have received and it is my
deepest desire to lead our nation in providing our children with the
best education in the world. We must make sure that every
child has an excellent education that is relevant to the
twenty-first century.
For America to continue leading the world, it
will take a nation of individuals committed to improving all aspects
of our lives. I have faith that the American people are up to
the task. My faith compels me to step forward and offer my
leadership at this time.
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