Quietly Faithful

[rug]

Hillary Clinton's religious record should dispel the popular skepticism about her faith.

By Linda Kramer Jenning | Contributor
July 1, 2016, at 6:00 a.m.

Back during the 1992 campaign, more attention focused on Hillary Clinton's hair than on her faith. Yet when I interviewed people then about the potential first lady, anecdotes emerged that began to paint a portrait of someone inspired and motivated by her beliefs.

She sometimes carried a Bible in her pocketbook and often had favorite prayers at hand. She attended church regularly. She may not have blared her faith from the rooftops, but it was there for anyone to see if interested.

It isn't surprising that as early as page 21 of her 2003 memoir "Living History," she writes: "My active involvement in the first United Methodist Church of Park Ridge opened my eyes and heart to the needs of others and helped instill a sense of social responsibility rooted in my faith."

What is surprising is to see how an image of Clinton as less religious endures. Donald Trump seized on this when he spouted off June 21, saying: "we don't know anything about Hillary in terms of religion."

http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-07-01/hillary-clinton-is-religious-despite-what-donald-trump-says

[tonyt53]

1. She seems to try to live by the words of Jesus. Trump thinks that is one of his gardeners.

[HassleCat]

2. Sorry to hear that.

I'm far more comfortable with a president who is not "deeply religious."

[rug]

3. That would be trump.

[Politicalboi]

4. Me too

I don't like religion in my government. It doesn't belong there. I'm still hoping for an Atheist President some day. Too bad there aren't any this time around.

[No Vested Interest]

5. Would it be correct to say that Hillary's religious practice and views would be

fairly typical of an average practicing Methodist?
Or at least not out of the ordinary?

[rug]

6. I'd say pretty normal, except she won't be making coffee after the service.

Last Saturday I went to the Methodist Church in town that was having a strawberry festival. Strawberry shortcake, fresh strawberries, ice cream. Yum. Four bucks.

[No Vested Interest]

7. Interesting. I wonder if any of the Methodists get up and leave after

the Communion, as I routinely witness in another faith.

[rug]

8. I usually go out for a smoke after the sermon.

But I come back.

[No Vested Interest]

9. That would be during the Creed, I guess, and the petitions.

I guess they can be done in one's own time and space.

[rug]

10. It is. People think I'm skipping out on the collection.

[No Vested Interest]

11. (I imagine) People think I'm stiffing the collection because

the spouse signed up for automatic monthly bank deduction about 15 years ago, and nothing goes in the basket from me as it goes by.