Everyone likes to quote the Bible; even non-Christians. It’s God’s written word to us and an inspired source of guidance for both believers and non-believers. The only problem is, sometimes people think they are quoting scripture when they are just throwing out an often used, but potentially useful piece of advice.
So was the case with White House press secretary Jay Carney on Wednesday.
In a White House press conference, Carney was responding to a question from Associated Press reporter Erica Werner on President Obama’s criticism of the House of Representatives in reaffirming “In God We Trust” as the nations motto.
Obama said, “I trust in God, but God wants to see us help ourselves by putting people back to work.” Werner, in referencing the President’s remarks, asked Carney, “Isn’t it a bit much to bring God into the jobs debate?”
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