Justin Murphy

Justin Murphy of New Jersey (03) - Personal

1. When and how did you become Christian?

Justin Murphy:: "I was born on December 27th, 1965 into a Catholic family, and baptized shortly thereafter."

2. How did becoming Christian change you?

Justin Murphy: "I try to pull my Christian faith closer to me every day and with every experience in my life."

3. How would you describe your relationship with Jesus today?

Justin Murphy: "Good."

4. In the past 12 months, how many minutes have you spent in prayer with Jesus daily?

Justin Murphy: "I pray constantly throughout my day and night, nonstop."

5. In the past 12 months, how many minutes of Bible-reading have you averaged daily?

Justin Murphy: "I read very little of the Bible to my discredit."

6. In the past 12 months, what percentage of your income have you returned to God?

Justin Murphy: "I have experienced severe income interruption recently; I donate what I can."

7. In the past 12 months, how many non-Christians have you told why Jesus died?

Justin Murphy: "None."

8. In the past 12 months, how many church services have you attended?

Justin Murphy: "50."

Justin Murphy: "Saint Mary of The Lakes, Medford, NJ - www.smlparish.org"

10. What has been your greatest failure as a Christian?

Justin Murphy: "I have not mastered the Christian skill of forgiveness."

11. What is the greatest challenge you face today as a Christian?

Justin Murphy: "Trying to love all people."

12. Which gift(s) has the Holy Spirit given to you, and what fruits has it borne?

Justin Murphy: "The most important gift to me from my Creator is being an American. The second is my health. As of now, no fruits have been borne."

13. Do you believe Jesus is God or the Son of God?

Justin Murphy: "Yes."

14. Do you believe Jesus was born to a virgin, died and rose from the dead?

Justin Murphy: "Yes."

15. Do you believe Jesus ascended to God the Father and will return riding on clouds?

Justin Murphy: "Yes."

16. Do you believe heaven and hell are places that really exist?

Justin Murphy: "Yes."

17. By what criteria do you believe people go to heaven or hell?

Justin Murphy: "Your actions in this life determine where you will spend eternity."

18. How many of which book(s) do you believe to be inspired by God & without error?

Justin Murphy: "The Bible."

19. The beliefs of which well-known Christian leader alive today resemble your beliefs?

Justin Murphy: "President Bush."

20. Which well-known Christian leader who lived in the past 1900 years do you admire and why?

Justin Murphy: "President Reagan; he lived his faith, and trusted in God to guide his life."

21. Under what circumstances, if any, do you believe abortion should be permitted?

Justin Michael Murphy: "Life of the Mother in jeopardy, incest or rape."

22. What is your position on same sex marriage?

Justin Michael Murphy: "It does not exist. Marriage is defined as the union between one single man and one single woman."

23. What is your position on prayers and Bible studies in schools, and why?

Justin Michael Murphy: "I believe in voluntary school prayer for America’s children. Bible study should be permitted after regular school hours on a voluntary basis."

24. If (re-)elected, what will you seek to do about (Internet) pornography and the violence in the media, and how?

Justin Michael Murphy: "More parental control is critical. Increased fines for obscenity."

25. If (re-)elected, what will you seek to do about our health care system, and how?

Justin Murphy: "Get the government out of health care, use more technology for delivery of health care services; undertake an effort for every American to own a private health Savings account; allow small businesses to form purchasing cooperatives."

26. If (re-)elected, what will you seek to do about poverty and corporate greed & how?

Justin Michael Murphy: "I have an entire economic plan. Please see my Congressional Pledge."

27. If (re-)elected, what will you seek to achieve in Iraq and Afghanistan, and how?

Justin Michael Murphy: "Complete victory; stable governments, secure functioning nation-states, prosperous economies. Self determination, free and fair elections."

28. If (re-)elected, what will you seek to achieve in Iran and North Korea, and how?

Justin Michael Murphy: "Regime change, all options on the table."

29. What other issue is a key priority for your constituents and how will you resolve it?

Justin Michael Murphy: "Domestic energy production increased, flat tax instituted, English the official language of our country."

30. What qualifies you as the best person to represent your constituents?

Justin Michael Murphy: "My life-long economic struggles, my small business experience, my understanding of the information age and it’s impact on our world, my Christian faith and belief in an almighty God, my military experience, my education, my belief that America is the most blessed gift God gave to this planet."

God Bless,

Justin Michael Murphy

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