It Takes You Back: The Power of Hymns
Key moments
They take you back to the basics of your faith. To your childhood. To the truths about one's faith, to the core belief you have.
They also take you back to celebrations. Weddings, funerals, celebrations of life.
For a kid who grows up in a church, it also takes you back to growing up. And it's kind of sweet.
Context
David Jolly speaks often on the trail about his faith. Not to evangelize, but because it is central to who he is.
What's said
Hymns take us back to the basics. To childhood. To the moments that shaped us.
Transcript
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Related questions
Why does David Jolly talk about faith on the campaign trail?
Faith is central to who David Jolly is. Not to evangelize, but because it shapes his values and how he sees the world. See the video at 0:04 for his full reflection.
What do hymns represent to people of faith?
Hymns carry the basics of faith. They take people back to childhood, to core beliefs, to weddings, funerals, and celebrations of life. For those who grew up in the church, they carry the sweetness of growing up.
Does faith inform David Jolly's policy positions?
Faith informs the values that drive every decision. Dignity. Compassion. The belief that hard work should be enough. Those values belong to people of all faiths and no faith at all.
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