Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has attributed his entry into the US presidential campaign to his Hindu faith. As he envisions his role as president, Vivek Ramaswamy aims to revive the significance of faith, family, hard work, and patriotism, making these values "cool" once again in the United States.
Addressing 'The Family Leader' forum organized by The Daily Signal platform, the 38-year-old delved into the principles of Hinduism, Christianity, and his deeply ingrained traditional family values. Ramaswamy, born to Indian parents who migrated from Kerala, emphasized the importance of faith in shaping his political journey.
"My faith is what gives me my freedom. My faith is what led me to this presidential campaign...I am a Hindu. I believe there is one true God. I believe God put each of us here for a purpose. My faith teaches us that we have a duty, a moral duty to realise that purpose. Those are God's instruments that work through us in different ways, but we are still equal because God resides in each of us. That's the core of my faith," stated Ramaswamy.
Reflecting on his upbringing in a traditional household, he underscored the foundational role of family and the values instilled by his parents. “Respect your parents. Marriage is sacred. Abstinence before marriage is the way to go. Adultery is wrong. Marriage is between a man and a woman. Divorce is not just some preference you opt for...you get married before God and you make an oath to God and your family," shared the Republican presidential hopeful.
Ramaswamy identified Hindu and Christian faiths as "shared values," expressing his commitment to making faith, family, hard work, and patriotism appealing once more in the United States.
While acknowledging the diversity of faith in the country, he clarified his stance on promoting a specific religion as president.
"Can I be a President who can promote Christianity across the country? I can't...I don't think that's what we should want a US President to do either...but will I stand for those shared values? Will I promote them in the examples that we set for the next generations? You are damn right, I will! Because that's my duty," asserted Ramaswamy.
In July, Ramaswamy faced religious targeting for his Hindu faith, and later, he encountered racist comments from conservative pundit Ann Coulter. Undeterred, he remains steadfast in his mission to restore faith, patriotism, hard work, and family values, lamenting their erosion in contemporary society.
As the nation's second Hindu presidential candidate after Tulsi Gabbard, Ramaswamy aims to counter the dominance of what he views as "new secular religions," emphasizing the timeless importance of core values in the American ethos.
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