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Vice President JD Vance Boldly Shares the Gospel at CPAC
At the recent Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in National Harbor, Maryland, Vice President JD Vance delivered a powerful articulation of the Christian Gospel, emphasizing its transcendence beyond mere moral teachings. Speaking with CPAC host Mercedes Schlapp, Vance declared, “It’s not just a set of good moral principles… the Son of God became man, he died, and then he raised himself from the dead. That is the fundamental tenet of the Christian faith.”
Vance, a devout Catholic, used this platform to remind the audience that Christianity teaches not only life after death but also the immeasurable value of the soul over the physical life. “I think one lesson that flows from that is that we shouldn’t fear death… There are much more terrible things than just losing one’s life…you could lose one’s soul.”
During his interview, as reported by The Christian Post, the Vice President critiqued the modern cultural narratives that often undermine traditional masculine qualities. He passionately defended the role of men in society, urging young men not to be swayed by a culture that may label natural masculine traits as inherently problematic. “My message to young men is, don’t allow this broken culture to send you a message that you’re a bad person because you’re a man,” Vance asserted. “Because you like to tell a joke, because you like to have a beer with your friends, or because you’re competitive.”
Vance also spoke against the push towards a homogenized society devoid of gender distinctions. “We actually think God made male and female for a purpose,” he continued, highlighting the divine intention behind gender roles. He expressed his commitment to supporting policies that foster the flourishing of both young men and women according to their God-given roles and abilities.
The Vice President’s comments came as part of the opening day of CPAC, an influential gathering for conservative leaders and activists organized by the American Conservative Union. This year’s conference, which took place from February 19-22, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, serves as a crucial forum for discussing and shaping the future of conservative policies in the United States.
Further highlighting the event’s significance, CPAC announced that President Donald Trump would address the conference on its final day, promising to be a highlight for attendees seeking guidance and inspiration from leading conservative figures.