As we pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100 from all corners. leaders of the faith across the country are sharing thoughts and understandings about Carter's religious beliefs and the ways he expressed them.
In 2018, Carter self-published “Faith: A Whole Journey,” sharing the lessons he's learned throughout his life.
“The most important example of faith in my life was the wedding vows I made with Rosalynn,” Carter wrote in his book.
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“During our marriage, we would have said, 'I love you now, and I believe I will always love you and be faithful.' Instead, we both made an oath before God 'to have and endure from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in more. in good healthto love and cherish, till death do us part.'
Rosalynn Carter and former Georgia governor Jimmy Carter, the Democratic presidential candidate, shared a moment inside his campaign plane. (Getty Images)
Carter also said that their love and faith made it possible to overcome the differences and problems they faced.
He is educated at Maranatha Baptist Church
Carter taught Sunday school at his church, Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.
He continued to preach periodically throughout his life and, in 2019, Carter spoke from the pulpit on the day of Pentecost.
“Every time we hear God in our heart, it is the Holy Spirit.”
“Being crucified and resurrected, He is still with us in the Holy Spirit,” Carter said of Jesus Christ.
“So whenever we feel the presence of Jesus in our hearts, that is the Holy Spirit.”
Former President Carter taught Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church. (FOX NEWS)
He added, “And every time we hear God in our hearts, it's the Holy Spirit. So it's something easy to explain, but it's also easy to forget.”
'Spirit of unity'
Carter was a longtime member of the Southern Baptist Convention until 2009, when he submitted a letter of resignation to the convention.
In press briefings, Carter cited the organization's increasingly “tough” stance.
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“I have finally decided, after 65 years, that I will no longer be associated with the Southern Baptist Convention,” he wrote.
He continued as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
“Our prayer is that we can avoid this divisive action, and stick to the traditional beliefs that, for generations, have supported our ancestors and us in a spirit of unity and cooperation.”
He he continued as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
'We were respected'
Reverend Franklin GrahamThe CEO of both Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said others should pray for the entire Carter family.
“He served as our nation's 39th president during a turbulent period in the 70s and 80s when we faced inflation and oil shortages, and the Iranian hostage crisis,” he said. Graham in a statement shared with Fox News Digital on Sunday evening. , which he also wrote on his Facebook page.
Former US presidents George HW Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter (right) pose with evangelist Billy Graham and Franklin Graham before the dedication of the Billy Graham Library on the campus of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Charlotte, North Carolina, in May 31, 2007. (REUTERS/Chris Keane)
“He and father, Billy Grahamwe had a close relationship, and we were honored to have him for the dedication of the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte in 2007,” Graham added.
'Sacrifice for the needy'
“Jimmy Carter grew up going to church and was baptized when he was 11 years old,” said Pastor Jesse Bradley of Grace Community Church outside Seattle, Washington. His parents were dedicated, but later he admitted that his relationship with God was not only superficial.
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Bradley added: “His life was renewed in 1967, and he began to read his Bible constantly, and became an ardent follower of Jesus.”
He began to read his Bible non-stop, and became an ardent follower of Jesus.
He also said that the former president “lived his faith as a courageous and inspiring agent of racial reconciliation. He was also eager to take practical action, with a commitment to provide for the needs of people in need. Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter have advocated for affordable housing for everyone through Habitat for Humanity.”
Former President Carter speaks to the congregation of Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on April 28, 2019. Carter taught Sunday school regularly at the church after he left White House in 1981. (Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Bradley said, “Carter's life reminds us to be determined and united. Build true friendship, while enjoying and appreciating each other… Remember that nothing is more important than knowing Jesus as Your savior and love your neighbor every day.”
'Before publicly lighting the Hanukkah menorah'
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor, director of the American Faith Coalition and who lives in Florida, told Fox News Digital on Sunday evening, “Carter was the first American president to publicly light up. and a Hanukkah menorahstarting the National Menorah Festival in 1979.”
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At the time, Taylor added: “The United States was grappling with the Iranian hostage crisis, yet Carter found inspiration in Hanukkah's message of hope and stability, which emphasize the universal values ​​of freedom and faith. the symbolic understanding of the menorah – that even in the darkest times, light and unity can exist.”
He continued, “This act not only marked the most important event in many religions – but also helped popularize the menorah lights around the world.”
'The heart of a servant'
Walker Wildmon, vice president of the American Family Association in Tupelo, Mississippi, and CEO of AFA Action, AFA's state media arm, told Fox News Digital, “Throughout his life, President Jimmy Carter exemplified the heart of Servant. Contributions to humanitarian aid and disasters abound.”
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He added, “He has also exemplified the importance of family throughout his life and work. We pray that God will give President Carter and his family peace during this time.”