For the past two years, a number of media outlets have highlighted the intermingling of Christianity and Tea Party philosophy. Some have lamented the combination of the two, while others have sought to showcase how the Tea Party’s basic tenets align with Christian principles.
In his new book, “The Great American Awakening,” South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint’s (also apparently known as “Senator Tea Party”) discusses his take on the Tea Party as well as his faith. If you don’t already know it, DeMint is an unabashed “Tea Party Republican” and Christian.
According to CBN's Paul Strand, Dr. Robert Jones, the CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), led a study last year that found a deep connection between conservative Christians and the Tea Party. Jones says:
“We found that nearly half, 47 percent, of those who say they consider themselves a part of the Tea Party movement also say...