Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Republican governor of Texas in danger of ruining his reputation for mixing politics and religion, critics warn

Rick Perry, a Republican contenders in the race for the White House in 2012, is under fire after a large demonstration organized evangelical Christian in a football stadium in Houston, Texas.

Although not yet officially declared his intention, Perry is second in some polls behind Mitt Romney, the prime candidate. But critics say he is risking his reputation as scheduled Saturday of prayer and fasting, said in response to the economic and moral crisis facing the country.

Perry, Texas governor, was accused of mixing politics and religion, and faced questions about the financing of the organization of the rally - which has been described as a "group hatred "by the monitors discrimination. Atheists sued unsuccessfully to have stopped the demonstration and participation Perry declared unconstitutional.

Perry, in a message inviting Christians to the event, said: "Today, America is in crisis, we have been plagued by debt, terrorism, and a host of natural disasters as a nation .. we must unite and ask Jesus to guide us through the struggles unprecedented, and thanks for the blessings of liberty that so richly enjoy. "

He added: "Some problems are beyond our power to solve, and according to the book of Joel, Chapter 2, this historical moment demands a historic response, therefore, the 6. August, thousands of people gather to pray for an historic breakthrough for our country and a renewed sense of moral purpose. "

He called on Christians to join him in the football stadium of 71,000 seats for rallies Reliant seven, "with people who pray for God's forgiveness, wisdom and provision of our state and nation. There is hope for America. He is in heaven, and we shall find their knees. "

It is to announce this month or next whether to seek the Republican nomination for president. He already has a campaign team in place and started playing to raise money.

If it holds, would probably become the leading candidate, provided that the act does not have to rely.

But the New York Times reported this week that only about 8,000 people had registered for the event. Perry invited all the governors of the country, but only one, Sam Brownback of Kansas, is an assistant. Sixty thousand empty seats could be seen as a humiliating rebuff.

Eric Bearse, a spokesman for the rally, told CNN that attendance was not a problem.


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