Biden’s Sunday Sermon Suprise: ‘I Know I Look 40,’ Jokes President Amid Calls to Step Aside
In the midst of increasing calls for him to step aside, President Joe Biden attended a church service on Sunday, delivering a heartfelt, albeit short speech at Philadelphia’s Mount Airy Church of God in Christ in Philadelphia. Against the backdrop of stained glass windows illuminated by the summer sun, the 81-year-old Biden quipped, “I know I look 40,” adding with a smile, “but I’ve been doing this a long time.”
During his address, President Biden expressed his unwavering optimism about America’s future, emphasizing unity as the key to progress. “I, honest to God, have never been more optimistic about America’s future if we stick together,” he declared.
Following the church service, Biden spoke at a rally with union members in Harrisburg. His speeches on both occasions highlighted familiar themes, focusing on service, equality, and dignity. “Our purpose is to serve others,” Biden said. “We’re all created equal in the image of God and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect our entire lives. We’ve never fully lived up to that, but we’ve never fully walked away from it either.”
Biden quotes Romans 8:28
In his church address, Biden quoted Romans 8:28, stating, “All things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose.” He stressed the importance of serving others and treating everyone with dignity and respect. Citing the book of James, he reminded the congregation that “faith without works is dead.”
Biden then experienced a minor gaffe, saying, “We’re all called to be doers of the world in this nation,” when he intended to say “doers of the word.” He continued, reflecting on his faith: “As I said early on, I’ve always felt the power of your faith in good times and in tough times. Amen. The fact is the scripture says all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. Our purpose is to serve others.”
He emphasized the American ideal of equality, stating, “Keeping our eyes on the North Star, the very idea of America that we’re all created equal in the image of God and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect our entire lives. We’ve never fully lived up to that, but we’ve never fully walked away from it either. And that’s because of you and generations before you who led the church from slavery to freedom, always praying, always believing that joy cometh in the morning.”
Biden claims he walks by faith
Biden concluded his address by sharing his personal commitment to faith, noting, “In my life, and as your president, I’ve tried to walk my faith to get us through the pandemic.”
As the debate over his political future continues, Biden is actively deflecting from the reality of his situation and at least attempting to project strength as the nation and specifically the democratic party tries to figure out next steps.
