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In reply to the discussion: Jimmah! [View all]No Vested Interest
(5,165 posts)29. Hubby and I attended one of Jimmy Carter's Sunday School Classes in Plains, GA
Neither of us are Baptists, but we wanted to hear him speak.
It was in the late 90's; we came early to the area, in advance of an Elderhostel week.
We were told to be there early, as the church fills up.
We were seated in ca the second row, as he explained the New Testament Bible verses of the day, and
related it to contemporary situations.
After the service, he and Rosalyn graciously posed for photos on the church lawn, for all who wished. Those photos are favorites of mine.
And, yes, I voted for him both times, and would like to see a man of his caliber in the presidency again.
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Same here. A year prior to Carter's nomination, I had never really heard of him until
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#46
In addition, a REAL Christian. As far as possible in values from the alleged "Christians" who
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#47
Sabotage and treason by Republicans during the hostage negotitions. Same thing earlier
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#48
Hubby and I attended one of Jimmy Carter's Sunday School Classes in Plains, GA
No Vested Interest
Aug 2013
#29
My right-wing fundamentalist Christian cousins insist Jimmy ruined the country.
classof56
Aug 2013
#45