Rubio: faith ‘single greatest influence in my life’

But none of the candidates are likely to feel the glare of the spotlight like Rubio, who is Cuban-Amerian, having supported a path to citizenship in the past and running a campaign on how connected he is to the immigrant community. “To accept the free gift of salvation offered by Jesus Christ”. And John, you know, I don’t lightly say I agree with Donald Trump, but Donald Trump in this case, I thought he characterized it exactly right. Still, this can be a tough mission for Marco Rubio, since the Texas Senator spent way more time than him in Iowa, building a big support base, with endorsements in all 99 counties, not to mention that he also has a lot of pastors backing him.

But he also made clear, while he would not force anyone to be a particular religion, people shouldn’t be punished for practicing their religious beliefs. “The same city that was withstood the terrorist attacks on 9/11, and rebuilt, and showed such strength, and such grace – we deserve respect from someone who says he wants to be president of all these United States”. “I’d like Ted Cruz to go talk about NY values to the firefighters who rushed to the towers on 9/11, and the police and EMTs, to the fearless NY police officers who keep our streets safe”.

Rubio insisted that his faith is the “single greatest influence” in his life and added that nontheists shouldn’t worry about the influence that faith has in his decision making.

Those of us of the Christian faith understand we are called to be Christians in every aspect of our lives and we are called to influence the culture around us. “My faith teaches me that I have an obligation for those who are hungry to help try to feed them; for those that are naked, to help clothe them”, Rubio said.

First of all, as I said during my speech, you have a right to believe whatever you want. “He’s young, 44 years old, and has the desire and determination to make the final step that this country needs to get us back on track”, Litterer said. “There has to be consequences for violating our immigration laws and there will be”. I am not going to force you to go to church.

“But no one is going to take away my right or your right to live out the teachings of your faith”. I am not saying you, I am just saying in general.

Asked about the water woes in Flint, Mich., where lead-containing waters have created state and federal emergencies and the National Guard is distributing bottled water this month, Rubio said he had yet to be fully briefed on the issue. If there’s no creator then where did your rights come from.