"In 1989 when I switched from Democrat to Republican, with God as my witness, not one thing changed about what I believed about one man and one woman in a marriage or about diversity of color. That's a good thing."

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This reflection on religion by J. C. Watts resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in religion is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About J. C. Watts

Julius Caesar Watts Jr. is an American politician, clergyman, and former football player. Watts played as a quarterback in college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and later played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 as a Republican, representing Oklahoma's 4th congressional district.

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