Moms Put Faith First

-Theresa Fleming, Editorial, President of Moms For America

America has always been, and will always be, “One Nation Under God”.  Family, faith and freedom are the foundation upon which this country has been built and they are the reasons for its enduring success.  It is these core beliefs that have become the very heart of the American spirit.  And it is these beliefs and values, along with the courageous service and sacrifice of so many, that has made America the kind of country that millions all over the world wish to come to, and millions thank God every day to be a part of.

And that is why standing up for issues such as honoring God’s place in our Pledge of Allegiance and issues like it is so very important.  Taking time to honor God’s place in our country and our country’s history doesn’t take away from the fact that we also care
deeply about other important issues such as national security, the economy, education,
healthcare, terrorism and social security.  Throughout our country's history, we have faced many such challenges, but because our country has been built upon a foundation of faith, family, and freedom; and blessed with people who care far more for the welfare of others than they do for themselves, we have always managed to find solutions to the challenges that we face.  And that's why, if we hope to find solutions to the challenges that we face both today and in the future, it is important that we work together to preserve and protect the values and traditions that have served us so well in the past.

As for those who would remove God from our Pledge of Allegiance and from our country and our country’s history.  Although there are a few people who would like to remove God from every facet of our society, the vast majority of Americans do believe in God.  God has always been a part of our country, and our country's history and culture.  God is in the Declaration of Independence, The Star Spangled Banner, The Gettysburg Address, and on every single dollar bill. God was there on the day so many gave their lives fighting so that we might be free and He was there the day the Declaration of Independence was signed.  And God was there the day our  boys stormed the beaches of Normandy and He was there the day the Twin Towers came down. 

Without a doubt, our country has seen some very difficult times, and yet we have always been able to find a way to stand together in times of need, as one people, “One Nation Under God”, to meet the challenges that we faced.  And what has always brought Americans together, what has given us the courage and strength to face the tough times and the terrible tragedies that sometimes occur in our world, is Faith.   Faith in God, Faith in Each Other, Faith in the Values and Traditions that have so well stood the test of time.

And that’s exactly why, as Moms, we do feel that the faith and character of Presidential and Congressional candidates matters.  And, in fact, it matters more than any other issue.  For if a man or women wishes to lead this nation, they must be able to show the American people that they understand and support the American values and traditions that have for so long stood the test of time and that they are as committed as we are to ensuring that America remains what it has always been-"the land of the free and home of the brave".