A.G. Gancarski
Gov. Ron DeSantis tailored his message to an evangelical crowd, describing how he puts on “the full armor of God,” an expression he has used before in front of faith-based audiences.
During remarks at Friday’s Pray, Vote, Stand summit in Washington, D.C., the Florida Governor and 2024 presidential candidate described a “spiritual decline” in this country and how his religious conviction helps him to counter it.
“But across the country, I’m sometimes asked about the role that faith plays in my leadership as Governor. And, you know, I can only tell you from me, and what it’s like being in a high office. I don’t know how you could be a leader without having faith in God when you stand up for what’s right in this day and age.”
“That is not going to be cost free,” DeSantis continued.
“You are going to face blowback, you’re going to face attacks, you’re going to face smears, and it’s the faith in God that gives you the strength to stand firm against the lies against the deceit, against the opposition. It gives you the foundation to know that all the insults, all the nonsense they throw at you ultimately doesn’t matter because you are aiming higher.”
“Some people ask me, how do you become a good leader? Well, one of the first things you need to do is put on the full armor of God,” DeSantis added.
DeSantis has used the phrase before, including at the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference, at the 2023 Faith and Freedom Coalition’s “Road to Majority” conference, and it was especially potent here in a speech that promised attendees they would “have a seat at the table” under a DeSantis administration determined to “defend religious freedom.”
“It seems at times that there’s nothing sacred anymore and that the virtues we all celebrated even a short time ago are now being tossed aside,” DeSantis said. “I believe that reviving the spirit of America is essential to helping reverse America’s decline. And this revival is going to begin in our religious institutions, our places of work, each of our households, all the institutions that make up the bedrock of society.”
The Governor, who often downplays the state’s abortion ban after the sixth week of gestation (a matter still in the courts), got cheers when he mentioned that law he signed, the “Heartbeat Protection Act.”
Though a Catholic, his words hit the evangelical notes, as he described a Judeo-Christian movement “confronted now with threats to religious liberty, the likes we have not seen through most of American history.”
“And there was a time when we were told, you know, religious liberty is just simply if you can go to church for that one hour every Sunday and pray the way you see fit that somehow that is religious freedom,” DeSantis said. “But the minute you try to bring that outside of that Sunday morning context, well, then the elites in our society are going to drop the hammer on that and they basically want you to know their role.”
30 comments
Earl Pitts "The Big Voice On The Right" American
September 15, 2023 at 8:36 pm
Good evening America,
Only the most twisted and demented of the Dook 4 Brains Leftists are still worshiping the devil. Around 85% of the lefty’s who cast their vote for Biden’s Crime Family in 2020 are really sorry for their blastphimious vote. They have all repented, have been forgiven, and are solidly behind Jesus’ perferred candidate the rightious, hard working, good looking Ron Desantis. Sure the Devil’s minions will cheat and lie just like in 2020 – that is a given. But this time they are totally outnumbered and are resigned to sit out the next 8 years and lick their wounds.
Let us all bow our heads and pray.
**************Private Prayer Time****************
Amen,
Earl Pitts “Child Of God” American
Bill Pollard
September 15, 2023 at 9:24 pm
Babbling more nonsense, I see.
Earl Pitts "The Big Voice On The Right" American
September 15, 2023 at 9:45 pm
Thank you Bill for interviewing to become my new contarian wacky leftist followup poster. You will require some training to focus in on the proper wacky leftist followups to my, Earl Pitts American’s, pure “D” genious posts, and remember your job is to make me look good. I will take you on as a trainee and we will see how it goes.
Thank you for applying Bill and welcome aboard The Earl Pitts American Team.
EPA
Clay
September 17, 2023 at 9:13 am
You completely missed the point of Christ’s message with your hate based views.
My Take
September 15, 2023 at 8:37 pm
Satan smirks in satisfaction at the soul-soiling sermons of his Demons Don and Ron.
My Take
September 15, 2023 at 8:44 pm
When all those Trumpvangelicals were praying a “prayer shield” around Trumpy they should have put in a few words against indictments.
Frankie M.
September 15, 2023 at 9:59 pm
When Ronnie talks to God does he ever stop to think maybe he’s not? I have to admit I am digging Earl’s Colbert/Bill O Reilly papa bear persona imitation.
Earl Pitts American
September 16, 2023 at 7:22 am
Excellant wacky follow up post to my, Earl Pitts American’s words of “Pure D Genious” Frankie. I am sending you an advance on your pay and the standard “Earl Pitts American Wacky Leftist Followup Poster Contract” to sign and return to The Esteemed Earl Pitts American Fan Club.
Thanks for applying Frankie,
EPA
Ocean Joe
September 16, 2023 at 5:47 am
“I don’t know how you could be a leader without having faith in God when you stand up for what’s right in this day and age.”
What kind of leader refuses to condemn repeated nazi demonstrations in Florida? They have a first amendment right to speak, but why does he always remain silent?
RonBeGone
September 16, 2023 at 8:01 am
Because, as we all know, those Nazis are just the advance party for the R team. Best not to piss off your base who, behind closed doors, support the hate. They want to be out in the open again “just sayin” what they want to say and they want Others to go back into hiding and fear. These Nazi groups are just the tip of the boot that will push open hate back through the door.
Earl Pitts "The Big Voice On The Right" American
September 16, 2023 at 8:20 am
Excuse me Ron but OJ is my, Earl Pitts American’s, “Besty Lefty”. If you whizz OJ off than you whizz me, Earl Pitts American, off.
My best advice for you Ron is for you to apoligise to my Besty Lefty, OJ, and I will give you some consideration to determine if your apology included enough groveling and self defication to be accepted by me and my Besty Lefty.
Watch your step Ron.
I, Earl Pitts American, got my eye on you.
EPA
Ocean Joe
September 16, 2023 at 8:49 am
Earl, nobody needs to apologize and Desantis is not worthy of your support. Other than ‘owning the libs’ he’s worthless. Florida has been America’s vacationland for generations, now it’s a political showcase for rightwing extremism.
It’s so bad I wish we had folks like Claude Kirk and Paula Hawkins back. Well, maybe not Paula.
Earl Pitts "The Big Voice On The Right" American
September 16, 2023 at 9:02 am
Thank you my Besty,
In defferance to your request I will remove Ron’s self defication requirement of the apology. Can we still make Ron grovel?
EPA
WiseOld1
September 16, 2023 at 9:14 am
The Scripture states that everyone that say, “Lord, Lord will not enter into the kingdom.” A true Christian will treat people with kindness and LOVE, even when they don’t always agree. GOD is LOVE! How can you hate your brother whom you’ve seen – and Love God whom you’ve ‘never’ seen’? Ask Ron DeSantis this question.
1 John 4:20
trump lost
September 16, 2023 at 6:38 am
It’s not surprising that a guy who regularly uses ultra violent rhetoric to invoke phrases of spiritual warfare.
Rick Whitaker
September 16, 2023 at 7:06 am
desantis is about as religious as i am. i’m an atheiest. a religious person would despise desantis for many reasons. bearing false witness, isn’t that a sin.
Earl Pitts "The Big Voice On The Right" American
September 16, 2023 at 8:45 am
Good mornting lost Soul Rick,
I, Earl Pitts American, just prayed for your Godless Soul Rick.
“May you find Jesus before its too late to save your Dook 4 Brains Leftist leaning brain from leading your precious Soul straight into the feared lake of fire and eternal damnation”.
We love you Rick here at The Earl Pitts American Fan Club, and are scheduling a “Prayer Circle” for your lost Soul tomorrow (Sunday).
So Rick be real carefull and dont engage in any dangerous hobbys like auto raceing, beer chugging contests, or gator wrestling until Monday Rick. That way if you die after the prayer circle (not before) you will go to Heaven Rick. (Sometimes you really have to take a non-believer by the hand and slow-walk them through the vital process of salvation America).
Take it easy Rick, dont leave the house until Monday, we got you,
Earl Pitts “Prayer Leader” American
Rick Whitaker
September 16, 2023 at 1:54 pm
fuc- you, you punk’s punk i’m sure an idiot like you believes in the jesus fairy tale, look where it’s got you. you are a fool that thinks he’s cool. no one else does.
You probably knew
September 17, 2023 at 3:48 am
Earl I got a message from Jesus.
His dad says York going to hell lol
My Take
September 16, 2023 at 7:36 am
Can they not see what a sham he is?
Then I think of some of the preachers they’ve followed. Swaggert. Bakker and a whole host of slightly less bad.
RonBeGone
September 16, 2023 at 7:53 am
“The full armor of god”? We all see that the governor has no clothes. He is as religious as TFG, which is to say they can say some words about religion that make zealots feel better about voting for them. As always, the hard R voters will fall on line, even if the eventual candidate is a damp squib so it’s more important than ever to vote.
Eljay
September 16, 2023 at 8:13 am
If he read the Bible, he would know that part of the armor of God is the shoes of peace. I don’t think our governor owns a pair.
ScienceBLVR
September 16, 2023 at 11:01 am
Ok, we all know the Bible was created by men, the ultimate male fantasy, really. Just another way to dominate women, try to keep them submissive, faithful, and obedient- emphasis on the obedient part. I mean, Eve, the very first one, is disobedient, and leaves paradise for a snake? I think not, women are nesters for the most part. Then ..those Mary’s the virgin and bad girls? Delilah, Jezebel , Lots wife? Male fantasy…
My Take
September 16, 2023 at 11:39 am
I thought he was the appointed, if not annointed, Sword of God.
It’s Complicated
September 16, 2023 at 12:38 pm
He’s referencing the letter to the Ephesians and ‘The Whole Armor of God’, which is well-understood by and an essential piece of the Christian Worldview:
Ephesians 6:10-20
The Whole Armor of God
[10] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. [11] Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. [12] For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. [13] Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. [14] Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, [15] and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. [16] In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; [17] and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, [18] praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, [19] and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, [20] for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
(ESV)
Rick Whitaker
September 16, 2023 at 1:57 pm
devil, lord, evil, salvation,,,,all bs
It’s Complicated
September 18, 2023 at 2:04 pm
I’m simply putting context to the DeSantis’ appeal to Christian crowds who read and believe the Bible to be God’s Word. IMHO, it is important to understand the perspectives of those who hold views different than your own and to know their ‘lenses’ and worldviews. I seek to help my fellow ‘image bearers’ to better understand people with different values and beliefs. I can completely disagree with you and others without one iota of hate.
Michael K
September 16, 2023 at 2:21 pm
Those elevator lifts he wears in his shoes are not the armor of god.
And the governor needs to be reminded of the separation of church and state and respect the fact that many Floridians have other beliefs other than Christianity, and many are “non-affiliated.”
So-called Christian evangelicals weaponize their religion against fellow human beings to demonize “the other” and justify their hate and discrimination.
Whirled Peas
September 18, 2023 at 12:09 pm
In the Old West, whenever the town had a decision to make, there’d be a meetin’ at the Saloon. Someone would stand outside the door, and folks would be asked to leave their six-shooters before going inside. Decisions would have to be argued on their merits. This is what I think SECULARISM means. We create a neutral meeting place and rules that everyone must abide by. [In other words, the Muslims cannot force everyone to roll out a rug for prayers at a certain time, and Catholics cannot insist that everyone prays with the Rosary.) There is a shared language of Ethics – because, as it turns out, the basic ideas about fair play and dignity can be found in all religions and healthy worldviews.
Of course, each individual is informed by their moral compass and the routines/rituals they practice, and this is important as diverse perspectives are needed to solve complex problems. However, the rule that keeps this “marketplace of ideas” operable is that no one is allowed to impose their ways on everyone else – while in the “neutral zones.” The rest of the time, each individual is welcome to associate with whomever they will and to follow their conscience and the dictates of their own hearts.
While this rule is usually helpful, there are still some “grey” areas (since humans are complex beings) to navigate. People of good will can often find ways to ensure parity. The problem these days is that we seem to have so little “goodwill” for our fellow citizens. Sadly, this does not bode well for a nation governed “of, by, and for the people.” Hopefully, we can recommit ourselves to trust, thoughtfulness, joy, kindness, courage, focus, humility, wisdom, orderliness, generosity, justice, self-control, assertiveness, and integrity – so we can once again become a vibrant and indivisible nation.
My Take
September 21, 2023 at 2:32 pm
Can we get back to natiònalism?
We have reverted to tribalism.
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