LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) β Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson has defended his belief in the Bible at the school founded by the Rev. Jerry Falwell.
The retired neurosurgeon told thousands of students at Liberty University that many people ask how a scientist can believe that God created the Earth. Carson said he tells them that believing everything evolved from nothing, by accident, “requires a lot more faith than what I believe.”
He said many people today not only reject the Bible but also regard believers as idiots. But, quoting Scripture, he said: “If God be for you, who can be against you?”
Carson said he wanted to ease into retirement, but sensed that God wanted him to seek the presidency instead.
Asked by a student about same-sex marriage, Carson said he believes legislation is needed “to protect the religious freedoms of people who believe that marriage is between one man and one woman.”
Sound:
%@AP Links
256-w-35-(Steve Coleman, AP religion editor, with Dr. Ben Carson, GOP presidential candidate)–Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson has defended his belief in the Bible at the school founded by the Reverend Jerry Falwell. AP Religion Editor Steve Coleman reports. (11 Nov 2015)
< 258-a-13-(Dr. Ben Carson, Republican presidential candidate, addressing students at Liberty University)-“of an idiot”-GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson says a growing number of people mock the Bible. (11 Nov 2015) < 257-a-07-(Dr. Ben Carson, Republican presidential candidate, addressing students at Liberty University)-“of our lives”-GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson says there’s growing opposition to religion in America. (11 Nov 2015) < 259-a-10-(Dr. Ben Carson, Republican presidential candidate, addressing students at Liberty University)-“direct your paths (applause fades)”-GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson says his advice to students comes from the Bible’s book of Proverbs. ((cut used in wrap)) (11 Nov 2015) < 260-a-12-(Dr. Ben Carson, Republican presidential candidate, addressing students at Liberty University)-“and one woman (applause fades)”-GOP presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson says people who believe in traditional marriage face potential discrimination. (11 Nov 2015) <
