The latest chapter in the "God's Not Dead" film series, "In God We Trust," is a timely narrative for our current historical moment, according to former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.
Drawing parallels with the iconic Jimmy Stewart film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," Huckabee highlights the contemporary relevance of the new film, particularly in an era where public declarations of faith are less common and religious freedom is increasingly threatened by progressive political agendas.
As reported by Fox News, the film echoes sentiments expressed by Ronald Reagan over four decades ago at the Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast in Dallas, Texas. Reagan's words, "Without God, there is no virtue, because there's no prompting of the conscience," and "without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure," resonate throughout the film. The cast includes David A. R. White, Ray Wise, Dean Cain, Charlene Tilton, Scott Baio, and others, with Huckabee making an appearance as himself.
The narrative centers around a congressional campaign between a seasoned politician and a Christian minister who is unexpectedly thrust into the political arena as the opposing candidate in a special election. The film boldly addresses the contentious issues of faith in public life, religious freedom, and accusations of Christian nationalism, which are currently fueling heated debates and cultural conflicts.
Huckabee asserts that Christians are frequently criticized and disparaged for not keeping their faith private. He challenges the notion that Christians aim to impose their values on the rest of the country, arguing that the left is equally guilty of this. He stated, "When a person says these people want to impose their values, I want to say: Doesn't the left want to impose their values? Yes."
The film also serves as a rallying cry to the millions who abstained from voting in the last election, urging them to make their voices heard not only at the box office but also at the ballot box on November 5. Huckabee, a Fox News Channel contributor and staunch Donald Trump supporter, emphasized the importance of voting, stating, "It is a reminder that 40 million Christians in America did not vote in the last presidential election. Forty million ... But a lot of those people think it doesn't really matter. 'My vote's unimportant.' Well, that's not true."
Huckabee's support for Trump is rooted in his appreciation for the former president's transparency and his resistance to government interference in matters of faith and speech. He stated, "He has respect for us [evangelicals], and he doesn't want to have the government telling us what we can think, what we can preach, what we can say, what we can pray. That's all I want out of government."
Despite recent criticism from some pro-life leaders, Huckabee maintains that Trump is the most pro-life presidential candidate. He also praises Trump's stance on Israel, stating, "His position on Israel has been the most remarkable of any American president. Period. So for issues that are non-negotiable for me, it's easy to be supportive."
Huckabee's support for Israel is both biblical and political. He cites Genesis 12, "Those who bless Israel will be blessed. Those who curse Israel will be cursed," as a guiding principle. He stated, "I look at Genesis 12: 'Those who bless Israel will be blessed. Those who curse Israel will be cursed.' Look, I'm a simple guy. When I read it that way, I say I'd rather be blessed than cursed. I'm going to stand with Israel."
Having run for president twice, Huckabee has no plans to seek higher office again. Instead, he is content to support others in their political endeavors, including his daughter, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Rogers. He stated, "You know, there comes a moment [when] you say, I gave it my best shot. Other people now will take up the mantle, and I will help them."
The film "God's Not Dead: In God We Trust" is now available in theaters and will be available for rent or purchase from October 4. Pre-orders can be made at www.GodsNotDead.com.
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