Gingrich: "Religion key to American identity"

"A secular America would not be America"

Former U.S. House speaker addresses supporters of the University of Mobile

MOBILE, Ala. -- Potential presidential candidate Newt Gingrich urged University of Mobile supporters Thursday night to help the country hold on to its religious underpinnings, saying it was key to American identity and to ultimate success in defeating Islamic extremists.

Gingrich told the audience that the United States is engaged in a "long war with the irreconcilable wing of Islam." He said that a key asset in that struggle is the belief embodied in the Declaration of Independence that American citizens receive their human and political rights from the creator, and that such rights are inalienable, meaning a civil government can't take them away.
"The most important thing will be the moral fiber and depth of commitment that we bring to defending our civilization and our way of life," Gingrich said.

Read full story (free registration required).
Also see: Gingrich Says President Run Possible.
Also see: Condi vs. Hillary? For The Black Vote, All Bets Are Off.

Liberal & Democrat Tension: Rising Blood Pressure
Gravity: 50

Topics: News and Politics, Current Events, News, Politics, Hillary Clinton, liberals, conservatives, Republicans, Democrats, President, Election, 2008

Advertisement