By Lawrence Jackson - https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-harris/ (direct download), Public Domain Kamala Harris’s faith background is complex and multifaceted. Raised in a middle-class home by a Christian father and a Hindu mother, she grew up attending both a Baptist church and Hindu temples. Harris has mentioned that she believes in a loving God, and her faith motivates her to serve others, inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan. Today, she occasionally attends the Third Baptist Church of San Francisco.
While Harris identifies with the Baptist faith, her public policy positions, particularly her strong advocacy for abortion rights, have raised significant concerns for Christians who hold the sanctity of life as a biblical principle. Harris is a vocal supporter of abortion access, becoming the first sitting Vice President to visit an abortion clinic. She has also opposed measures like the Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funds from being used for abortions. Harris has said that one doesn’t have to abandon their faith to support abortion, but many believers find it difficult to reconcile these views with the Bible’s teachings on life.
Though Kamala Harris’s stance may lead some to question her commitment to Christian values, we know that God’s grace is sufficient for everyone, including her. It’s important to remember that the gospel of Jesus Christ is not limited to those who already walk in righteousness, but rather it is for all of us—sinners in need of salvation.
The Need for the Gospel—For Kamala and Us
It’s not just Kamala Harris who needs the saving grace of Jesus Christ—each of us stands in need of forgiveness. The Bible teaches that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Whether it’s a public figure like Kamala Harris, or the average person reading this post, we are all in the same boat when it comes to sin. We’ve broken God’s law, and that’s why we need a Savior.
Here’s the thing: sin isn’t just about the “big” things like murder or theft. The Bible tells us that lying, stealing, coveting, and lusting are all sins that separate us from God. Even hating someone in our heart is equated with murder (1 John 3:15), and Jesus Himself said that looking at someone with lust is like committing adultery in your heart (Matthew 5:28).
The Ten Commandments act like a mirror, showing us how much we’ve fallen short of God’s perfect standard. Have you ever told a lie? Ever taken something that wasn’t yours? Ever looked at someone with lust? If so, you’ve broken God’s law—just like Kamala Harris, just like me, and just like everyone else.
But here’s the good news: Jesus Christ came to save sinners (1 Timothy 1:15). God’s love is so great that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). That means that no matter how far we’ve strayed or how much we’ve sinned, forgiveness is available through faith in Jesus.
Kamala Needs Jesus, and So Do We
God’s grace is sufficient for Kamala Harris, just as it is for each of us. No matter what her views or actions may be, the gospel reminds us that no one is beyond redemption. We should be praying for Kamala—that she will come to know the fullness of God’s love, repent of her sins, and receive the forgiveness that only Jesus offers.
And for those of us reading this: the same offer of salvation is extended to us. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). We are all in need of God’s grace. Just as we pray for Kamala, let us reflect on our own hearts, confess our sins, and turn to Jesus for the forgiveness we so desperately need.
God’s love and forgiveness are available to anyone who repents and believes in Him. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about recognizing our need for a Savior and trusting in the One who paid the price for our sins.
So, let’s keep Kamala Harris in our prayers, not just for her actions as a public figure, but for her heart, that she would experience the life-changing power of God’s grace. And let’s also remember that we, too, are in need of that same grace, every day.
While Harris identifies with the Baptist faith, her public policy positions, particularly her strong advocacy for abortion rights, have raised significant concerns for Christians who hold the sanctity of life as a biblical principle. Harris is a vocal supporter of abortion access, becoming the first sitting Vice President to visit an abortion clinic. She has also opposed measures like the Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funds from being used for abortions. Harris has said that one doesn’t have to abandon their faith to support abortion, but many believers find it difficult to reconcile these views with the Bible’s teachings on life.
Though Kamala Harris’s stance may lead some to question her commitment to Christian values, we know that God’s grace is sufficient for everyone, including her. It’s important to remember that the gospel of Jesus Christ is not limited to those who already walk in righteousness, but rather it is for all of us—sinners in need of salvation.
The Need for the Gospel—For Kamala and Us
It’s not just Kamala Harris who needs the saving grace of Jesus Christ—each of us stands in need of forgiveness. The Bible teaches that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Whether it’s a public figure like Kamala Harris, or the average person reading this post, we are all in the same boat when it comes to sin. We’ve broken God’s law, and that’s why we need a Savior.
Here’s the thing: sin isn’t just about the “big” things like murder or theft. The Bible tells us that lying, stealing, coveting, and lusting are all sins that separate us from God. Even hating someone in our heart is equated with murder (1 John 3:15), and Jesus Himself said that looking at someone with lust is like committing adultery in your heart (Matthew 5:28).
The Ten Commandments act like a mirror, showing us how much we’ve fallen short of God’s perfect standard. Have you ever told a lie? Ever taken something that wasn’t yours? Ever looked at someone with lust? If so, you’ve broken God’s law—just like Kamala Harris, just like me, and just like everyone else.
But here’s the good news: Jesus Christ came to save sinners (1 Timothy 1:15). God’s love is so great that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). That means that no matter how far we’ve strayed or how much we’ve sinned, forgiveness is available through faith in Jesus.
Kamala Needs Jesus, and So Do We
God’s grace is sufficient for Kamala Harris, just as it is for each of us. No matter what her views or actions may be, the gospel reminds us that no one is beyond redemption. We should be praying for Kamala—that she will come to know the fullness of God’s love, repent of her sins, and receive the forgiveness that only Jesus offers.
And for those of us reading this: the same offer of salvation is extended to us. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). We are all in need of God’s grace. Just as we pray for Kamala, let us reflect on our own hearts, confess our sins, and turn to Jesus for the forgiveness we so desperately need.
God’s love and forgiveness are available to anyone who repents and believes in Him. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about recognizing our need for a Savior and trusting in the One who paid the price for our sins.
So, let’s keep Kamala Harris in our prayers, not just for her actions as a public figure, but for her heart, that she would experience the life-changing power of God’s grace. And let’s also remember that we, too, are in need of that same grace, every day.
