'You’re not bringing your idols into our country': Christian Nationalists balking at Vivek Ramaswamy GOP presidential bid
1 year, 7 months ago

'You’re not bringing your idols into our country': Christian Nationalists balking at Vivek Ramaswamy GOP presidential bid

Raw Story  

Not only is businessman Vivek Ramaswamy facing an uphill battle to replace Donald Trump as the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nominee, he also has to overcome a smear campaign by the Christian Nationalist faction of the party which objects to his Hindu faith. According to the report, "Ramaswamy is also a practicing Hindu, and though he has been campaigning as an anti-abortion religious conservative, his non-Christian faith is a major stumbling block for many in the GOP’s evangelical base. Case in point, he notes is pro-Trump Pastor Hank Kunneman who protested, "If he does not serve the Lord Jesus Christ you will have a fight with God.” ALSO IN THE NEWS: KY governor has 'set the stage' for ignoring law banning him from appointing a Dem if McConnell steps down: report Addressing Ramaswamy's faith he remarked, "What are we doing?! Rolling Stone's Dickinson added, "In reality, Ramaswamy hasn’t pretended to be a Christian.

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Vivek Ramaswamy: The unapologetic Hindu-American Republican that ran for POTUS
1 year, 2 months ago

Vivek Ramaswamy: The unapologetic Hindu-American Republican that ran for POTUS

Hindustan Times  

Most TV shows are defined by their finales, but if there’s one show that’s always going to be remembered for its opening monologue, it’s The Newsroom. Republican presidential candidate and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy embraces a supporter at his Iowa caucus night watch party after suspending his campaign and endorsing former U.S. President Donald Trump in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. January …

‘Your religion isn't…', Vivek Ramaswamy asked how can US accept Hindu president, he replies
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Your religion isn't…', Vivek Ramaswamy asked how can US accept Hindu president, he replies

Hindustan Times  

An undecided Republican from Iowa today confronted presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy about his religion. During the CNN Townhall the audience member named Ginny Mitchell wondered how does Vivek Ramaswamy intends to run for election considering he does not follow the same religion as US founding fathers. Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at the CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall “What do you …

US Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy asked about his Hindu faith. He says...
1 year, 3 months ago

US Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy asked about his Hindu faith. He says...

India Today  

Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican contender in the US Presidential race, was questioned about his religion as he appeared on a CNN town hall in Iowa on Wednesday night. Ramaswamy was asked to respond to the perception of those who believe that he “cannot be our President” because his religion “is not what our founding fathers based our country on”. …

'I'd rather lose elections than converting... not here to spread Christianity': Ramaswamy defends Hindu faith
1 year, 3 months ago

'I'd rather lose elections than converting... not here to spread Christianity': Ramaswamy defends Hindu faith

India TV News  

Indian-origin Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who seems the second runner in the next year's elections after his party's boss Donald Trump, defended his faith as Hindu and respectfully described how all religions teach the same lessons while elaborating on freedom of religion. While addressing a crowd of Iowa voters in a CNN town hall Wednesday night, Ramaswamy said, "I …

‘I am a Hindu, I believe…’: US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy opens up about his faith
1 year, 4 months ago

‘I am a Hindu, I believe…’: US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy opens up about his faith

Hindustan Times  

Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate, said his Hindu faith gives him freedom and is what led him to the presidential campaign. Republican presidential candidate businessman Vivek Ramaswamy kisses his three-year-old son Karthik during the Family Leader's Thanksgiving Family Forum on Friday, in Des Moines, Iowa. Opening up about his faith at 'The Family Leader' forum organised by The Daily …

My Hindu faith led me to presidential campaign: Indian American Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
1 year, 4 months ago

My Hindu faith led me to presidential campaign: Indian American Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy

India TV News  

Indian-American presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy on Friday spoke on his 'Hindu faith', elaborating on how it motivated him to join the presidential race along with his Republican peers Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis for the elections next year. The Indian American entrepreneur, in an address at 'The Family Leader' forum organized by The Daily Signal platform, drew parallels between the …

Indian-origin U.S. Pres Candidate Attacked For Being Hindu; 'Strange Gods In White House...'
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian-origin U.S. Pres Candidate Attacked For Being Hindu; 'Strange Gods In White House...'

Hindustan Times  

Indian-origin U.S. Pres Candidate Attacked For Being Hindu; 'Strange Gods In White House.' Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy, a leading Republican frontrunner, has been attacked by a pastor for being Hindu. Hank Kunneman, who is known as a pro-Trump pastor, also mocked Hindu gods in his recent sermon, aiming to attack Vivek Ramaswamy, according to an article in The Rolling Stones. #vivekramaswamy …

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Hindu faith is front and center in his GOP presidential campaign
1 year, 7 months ago

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Hindu faith is front and center in his GOP presidential campaign

Associated Press  

Vivek Ramaswamy is as comfortable talking about Bible stories as he is sharing the message of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most sacred Hindu texts. He said Ramswamy’s “common sense values and shared virtues” are the reasons he is being “very warmly received by audiences of faith.” While Ramaswamy’s faith may not be ideal for some Christian voters, it …

Vivek Ramaswamy's Hindu faith is front and center in his GOP presidential campaign
1 year, 7 months ago

Vivek Ramaswamy's Hindu faith is front and center in his GOP presidential campaign

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “While my first reaction to such speech is one of frustration, the truth is …

Vivek Ramaswamy is Hindu: Conservative Christian slams Presidential candidate as he rises in GOP polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Vivek Ramaswamy is Hindu: Conservative Christian slams Presidential candidate as he rises in GOP polls

Firstpost  

Abby Johnson, an anti-choice activist, expressed her concerns about Vivek Ramaswamy’s rise in the polls during the 2024 Republican presidential primary race As the 2024 Republican presidential primary race heats up, hedge fund financier Vivek Ramaswamy has emerged as a surprising contender. pic.twitter.com/ZlQUcxcTH9 — No Conversion August 3, 2023 Abby Johnson, an anti-choice activist, expressed her concerns about Vivek Ramaswamy’s …

Some critics see Trump's behavior as un-Christian. His conservative Christian backers see a hero
1 year, 8 months ago

Some critics see Trump's behavior as un-Christian. His conservative Christian backers see a hero

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Conservative Christians continue to overwhelmingly support Donald Trump because of his biblical policies, not …

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