South Carolina Senator Tim Scott spoke out about his bold Christian faith in an interview with Fox News Digital, calling for Americans to trust in God, commit themselves to the practice of prayer, and act in ways that are consistent with the teachings of Jesus. The senator went on to provide a succinct rebuttal of socialism, arguing that it fails to deliver on its lofty promises.
For background, on August 7, 2025, Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) appeared on Fox News Digital to discuss his new book “One Nation Always Under God,” going on to outline why faith in God and the spiritual discipline of prayer are essential for individual Americans, and the country as a whole, to thrive.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, Sen. Scott was emphatic about the transformative power of faith in God. He said, “The ordinary person can have extraordinary accomplishments as they pray about it, and they act consistent with their faith.”
Continuing, he highlighted the stories of heroes who were defined by their faith, saying, “Whether it’s the story of Norman Burlog or Dorothea Dix, these are stories of ordinary individuals who had an extraordinary impact, not only here in America, but around the world because they felt called by the Lord.” He added, “One nation, always under God.”
Moreover, the senator expressed his desire to see “the Lord do remarkable things throughout this country,” adding that he has particular hopes “for those who feel like they’re on the wrong side of fair.” Scott added, “The Bible teaches us that, paraphrasing of course, the harder you work, the luckier you get, which basically means if you put your shoulder to the grindstone, really good things happen.”
In addition, the senator emphasized the foundational nature of Christian principles in the history of America, saying, “One of the most important parts of America is this notion of freedom and liberty.” He continued, “That means that we have the right and the responsibility to make the best decisions for ourselves eternally and while we’re here. That means taking responsibility for making the best path for yourself.”
Furthermore, Sen. Scott was critical of the socialist political leanings displayed by up-and-coming figures like NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. He said of socialism, “Being promised something as a guarantee when it hasn’t ever worked anywhere is a bad strategy for progress,” adding, “The way we combat that is to break down and make it simple.”
Building on his point, Sen. Scott argued, “Free markets and capitalism have freed more people from poverty than any other objective and plan we’ve known in history.” In contrast, he said, “Socialism has put more people in poverty than any other plan we’ve seen.”
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