In welcoming the 1972 General Conference of the United Methodist Church to Atlanta, then-Georgia Gov. The former president possessed an inner confidence in relation to his faith that may not be fully understood by many, even to this day. Cannon Chapel at Candler School of Theology in 1979, Emory University President James Laney spoke with appreciation of President Carter’s “fusion of piety and pragmatism so characteristic of our region and still so enigmatic to the rest of the nation.” Perhaps those of us who grew up in the South can appreciate more deeply than others the religious values that nurtured and shaped Carter. When President Carter spoke at the groundbreaking for the Bishop William R. But, further, those with religious values have much more to honor as we reflect on Jimmy Carter’s legacy. A common narrative for decades has been of a disappointing term in office followed by exemplary service as a former president.įortunately, Jonathan Alter’s book, “His Very Best,” goes a long way to dispel the account of a Carter administration with few accomplishments. Much attention has already been focused on his post-presidency life. (RNS) - As the United States and friends around the world have learned of Jimmy Carter’s decision to enter hospice care, many leaders and writers search for fitting ways to name his legacy.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |