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Christian Faith Inspires Work of Democratic Congressman Mike McIntyre (NC)
 WASHINGTON, DC — On Tuesday, May 16, Members of Congress and their staff will join the Center for Christian Statesmanship in honoring Representative Mike McIntyre (D-NC) as the 2006 Distinguished Christian Statesman. The Center will give the award at a reception held in the Cannon Caucus Room at 6:00 p.m.
What is a Christian Statesman? The Center's Executive Director George Roller says that such people are those whose faith and commitment to Christ and love of country compel them to stand for truth and righteousness in government and to uphold principles that will exalt rather than debase the nation.
"Such people acknowledge that their positions are sacred trusts and realize their personal dependence upon God, recognizing that an account must be given to Him for their public and private conduct while in government service," said Roller.
In short, the Distinguished Christian Statesman award is the archetype of honorable public service for all political leaders. It proclaims, "Here is the goal; strive for it!" "We have a rich legacy of Christian statesmen in America," said Roller, "great leaders, including Patrick Henry, George Washington, John Jay, John Adams, and Abraham Lincoln. These names ring with a distinguishable presence attainable by those who hold great faith in the God of the Bible. We rank Rep. McIntyre among those whose character and integrity are proclaimed louder by their lives than by their words."
In talking about how people of faith can be involved in the political realm, Rep. McIntyre said, "If we who are serious about our faith don't become involved, then, by definition, there is going to be a void."
McIntyre elaborated, "If all of the people with the right motives stay out of government, who is left to run it?" He was motivated by the famous words that Bobby Kennedy spoke to his brother John, as he contemplated a run for the presidency: "If not us, who? If not now, when?"
Past recipients of the Distinguished Christian Statesman award include: former Attorney General John Ashcroft; former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore; former House Majority Leader Dick Armey; Senator Sam Brownback; former Congressman J.C. Watts; former U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director Kay Coles James; Representative John Hostettler; and Representative Marilyn Musgrave.
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The Center for Christian Statesmanship is an interdenominational, nonpartisan outreach of Coral Ridge Ministries. Its mission is spiritual outreach, ministry training, and restoring a vision for Christian statesmanship among men and women in positions of influence and authority in government.
To arrange an interview with Executive Director George Roller, call 703-899-4155.
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