The man told how both his wife and his children were killed in the fighting in Sudan. Then he stepped on a landmine, losing an arm and a leg. For those of us who have lived in countries where this freedom doesn't exist, this resonates deeply. I must tell you his speech was quite different from President Clinton's speeches in previous years. President Bush spoke not only about his personal faith, but about how that faith would impact policy.
Faith is important to civility.
We'll not just tolerate faith but respect it. He said that without faith, he doubted whether he would be standing there. I'm interested in what's constitutional but also in what works. The Bible says that fresh water and salt water cannot flow from the same spring. I believe in the power of prayer.