Jesus never said a word about homosexuality. In all of his teachings about multiple things – he never said that gay people should be condemned. I personally think it is very fine for gay people to be married in civil ceremonies.
JIMMY CARTERWherever life takes us, there are always moments of wonder.
More Jimmy Carter Quotes
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America has no functioning democracy at this moment.
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God always answers prayers. Sometimes it’s ‘yes.’ Sometimes the answer is ‘no.’ Sometimes it’s ‘you gotta be kidding.
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We should live our lives as though Christ were coming this afternoon.
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I have never been happier, more exhilarated, at peace, rested, inspired, and aware of the grandeur of the universe and the greatness of God than when I find myself in a natural setting not much changed from the way He made it.
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We will not learn how to live together in peace by killing each other’s children.
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Penalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself.
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The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices.
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For the first time in the history of our country the majority of our people believe that the next five years will be worse than the past five years.
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Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.
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Everyone has a right to peaceful coexistence, the basic personal freedoms, the alleviation of suffering, and the opportunity to lead a productive life.
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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.
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I am no big shot. I am not anybody’s boss. I want to be everybody’s servant.
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I think the most challenging thing for me in my life and in the Bible is that we worship Jesus as the Prince of Peace. And America is constantly at war.
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We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.
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To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others.
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I’ve never won an argument with my wife; and the only time I thought I had I found out the argument wasn’t over yet.
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Communicating our questions, hopes, and fears in prayer makes them-even to ourselves-more open and clear.
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All I want is the same thing you want. To have a nation with a government that is as good and honest and decent and competent and compassionate and as filled with love as are the American people.
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One of the most serious problems that our country has inherited an unwillingness to talk to anyone who disagrees with us or who won’t accept, before a discussion, all the premises that we demand.
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When I reflect upon my blessings during my very nice lifetime, I am inspired to make sure that I spend the balance of the days of my existence in a productive way.
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Always tell the truth, and take an interest in serving the people around you as much as possible.
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We have a tendency to condemn people who are different from us, to define their sins as paramount and our own sinfulness as being insignificant.
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We cannot resort to simplistic or extreme solutions which substitute myths for common sense.
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Whether the borders that divide us are picket fences or national boundaries, we are all neighbors in a global community.
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Jerry Falwell can go straight to hell – and I mean that in a Christian way.
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Trust is very much a part of our democracy.
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