In retrospect, the evangelical breakup with Jimmy Carter was the result of numerous complex issues. But all the details lead back to a central theme: though Carter was one of them, his policies didn’t fit their agenda. His faith was unquestionable. He was born and raised a Southern Baptist, served as a missionary, supported his church at every turn, and married his one and only love. Carter’s politics, on the other hand, were not aligned with the vision Weyrich, Falwell, and the others had for the United States. They felt he didn’t represent the power of the nation.
Jimmy Carter intentionally lived a life to be Christ-like. His sacrifices and his joy of serving others are well known and a beautiful testament to his heart. He wasn’t perfect, but his life attitude is admirable to me beyond any politician or leader in my lifetime. It’s ironic that Christian America rejected him as a leader, and are. now devoted and loyal to openly immoral leadership to a great extreme.
