There are some discrepencies in the writings of Paul. Some Christians chose those ones that say that women should be restricted in their services. I choose to emphasize the equality of people in God's eyes. Jimmy Carter More Quotes by Jimmy Carter More Quotes From Jimmy Carter We simply must balance our demand for energy with our rapidly shrinking resources. By acting now we can control our future instead of letting the future control us. Jimmy Carter balance acting energy America does not at the moment have a functioning democracy. Jimmy Carter democracy doe america I’m not in favor of the government mandating a prayer in school because our country was founded on the fact that no particular religious faith would have ascendance over or preferential treatment over any other. Jimmy Carter religious prayer country I am pro-Israeli, not because of political expediency, but because I believe Israel is the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. Jimmy Carter biblical israel believe Everyone has a right to peaceful coexistence, the basic personal freedoms, the alleviation of suffering, and the opportunity to lead a productive life. Jimmy Carter freedom opportunity peace Our decision about energy will test the character of the American people and the ability of the President and the Congress to govern this Nation. This difficult effort will be the moral equivalent of war, except that we will be uniting our efforts to build and not to destroy. Jimmy Carter character war people We can drift along as though there were still a cold war, wasting hundreds of billions of dollars on weapons that will never be used, ignoring the problems of people in this country and around the world, being one of the worst environmental violators on earth, standing against any sort of viable programs to protect the world's forests or to cut down on acid rain or the global warming or ozone depletion. We can ignore human rights violations in other countries, or we can take these things on as true leaders ought to and accept the inspiring challenge of America for the future. Jimmy Carter rain war country It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature's gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever. Jimmy Carter beauty inspirational life The stronger the ties that bind us to God, the more likely we are to live, react, and behave in harmony with...greater joy, peace, and happiness. Jimmy Carter godly ties spiritual My proudest accomplishment was that I never dropped a bomb, fired a bullet, or shot a missile. Jimmy Carter bullets bombs accomplishment I believed what my father taught me about the separation of church and state, so when I was President I never invited Billy Graham to have services in the White House because I didn't think that was appropriate. He was injured a little bit, until I explained it to him. Jimmy Carter white father thinking We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles. Jimmy Carter presidential change inspirational Iran is an island of stability in a turbulent corner of the world Jimmy Carter iran israel islands The government and the church are two different realms of service, and those in political office have to face a subtle but important difference between the implementation of the high ideals of religious faith and public duty. Jimmy Carter government religious two It's important to meet with the people who can shape future events, and who might be causing a current problem. And to ignore them means that the problem will continue. Jimmy Carter important mean people We cannot speak of human rights in other countries unless we are going to do our utmost to protect the rights of our own people here at home. Jimmy Carter rights home country We not only brought peace to many countries and people around the world, but we never dropped a bomb, we never launched a missile, and we never fired a bullet while I was in office. Yet we protected the interests of the American people in a peaceful, but strong way. Jimmy Carter office strong country The United States...has a warm and a unique relationship of friendship with Israel that is morally right. It is compatible with our deepest religious convictions, and it is right in terms of America's own strategic interests. We are committed to Israel's security, prosperity, and future as a land that has so much to offer the world. Jimmy Carter israel unique religious To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others. Jimmy Carter being-true We must make it clear that a platform of 'I hate gay men and women' is not a way to become president of the United States. Jimmy Carter gay hate men