While hosting a rally at a black church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris delivered controversial remarks suggesting that voters need to “help” God and that voting for her is fulfilling His divine will. Notably, Harris was also heckled at the event by a protestor who was clearly peeved at the vice president’s remarks.
As Harris was drawing on the Apostle Paul the promote her campaign, a heckler began shouting over her, ot which the church band began playing to drown him out. Harris said, “That’s why we fight for democracy.” She further noted, “Every voice is important.”
Seemingly suggesting that God requires our help to carry out His will, Harris said, “In just nine days, we have the power to decide the fate of our nation for generations to come. And on this day, then on this beautiful Sunday morning, I am reminded God expects us to help Him…we got work to do.”
Drawing on the biblical account of Paul, the vice president further stated, “Like Paul, we must remember that divine power works through our actions, and we have the power to move past division, fear and chaos,” Harris said, drawing on the biblical figure. “It is in and within our power to fulfill the promise of America and the promise to create opportunity for every child and to protect our basic freedoms, the power to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God power the Black Church understood and has used for generations.”
“Here in Pennsylvania right now, each of us has an opportunity to make a difference, because in this moment, we do face a real question: what kind of country do we want to live in?” she asked the congregation of the critical battleground state. “What kind of country do we want for our children and our grandchildren? A country of chaos… fear and hate, or a country of freedom, justice and compassion. And the great thing about living in a democracy is We the People have the choice to answer that question.”
Harris continued, “So let us answer not just with our words, but with our works. Yes, with our prayers, but also with our pressing. Yes, with our faith and also our faith, but also our feet. As we walk to the polls.” Reminding the congregation that the election is fast-approaching, she said, “And yes, in these nine days, these next nine days will test us. They will demand everything we’ve got. But when I think about the days ahead and the God we serve, yeah, I am confident that His power will work through us. Because, church, I know we were born for a time such as this.”
“In times of uncertainty, Scripture reminds us weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. The path may seem hard, the work may seem heavy, but joy cometh in the morning. And church, morning is on its way. God bless you. God bless America,” she concluded, speaking in a similar manner to a preacher.
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