Bringing Judeo-Christian Values Back to Michigan
Ralph Rebandt's campaign is built on a core theme: bringing Judeo-Christian values back to the culture. As a pastor who has served Michigan families for decades, Ralph understands that our state's greatness is rooted in the faith and values of its people.
Ralph believes that American rights originate from God rather than government, and that "In God We Trust" must be restored as our national foundation. The First Amendment protects our religious rights, and Ralph will defend religious liberty against government overreach.
Ralph's Religious Liberty Agenda
First Amendment Religious Rights
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion—not freedom from religion. Ralph will vigorously defend the constitutional right of all Michiganders to practice their faith freely.
- Protect free exercise of religion from government interference
- Defend churches and religious organizations from overreach
- Ensure religious institutions remain autonomous
- Oppose any restrictions on worship or religious practice
Rights Originate from God
America's founders understood that our rights come from our Creator, not from government. Ralph will restore this foundational principle to Michigan governance.
- Acknowledge God as the source of human rights
- Government exists to protect God-given rights, not grant them
- Inalienable rights that government cannot take away
- Return to America's founding principles
Restore "In God We Trust"
Ralph will emphasize "In God We Trust" as our national motto and Michigan's foundation, ensuring this truth is visible in government buildings and recognized in policy.
- Display "In God We Trust" in government buildings
- Promote national motto in schools and public spaces
- Recognize God's role in America's founding
- Defend our nation's religious heritage
Bible in Education
The Bible is foundational to American history and Western civilization. Ralph supports teaching the Bible in history or literature courses as essential educational material.
- Allow Bible instruction in history and literature classes
- Teach Bible's influence on American founding
- Recognize religious texts as foundational American material
- Academic study of Scripture's cultural impact
Traditional Marriage Values
Ralph believes in traditional marriage between one man and one woman, though he has stated he could "live with" civil unions as a legal compromise.
- Supports traditional definition of marriage
- Recognizes marriage as instituted by God
- Willing to accept civil unions as legal arrangement
- Protect churches from forced recognition of same-sex marriages
Protect Religious Organizations
Churches, religious schools, and faith-based nonprofits must be free to operate according to their beliefs without government coercion or punishment.
- Protect religious hiring practices
- Defend faith-based adoption agencies
- Preserve tax-exempt status for religious organizations
- No forced compliance with policies violating religious beliefs
A Pastor's Heart for Michigan
As a pastor, Ralph has dedicated his life to serving God and serving people. He brings that same servant's heart to public service, with a deep conviction that Michigan's best days are ahead when we return to the values that made us great.
Ralph doesn't just talk about faith—he lives it every day. He understands that religious liberty isn't just about freedom to worship on Sunday morning; it's about the freedom to live out your faith in every area of life without fear of government punishment or discrimination.
Stand for Faith and Freedom
Join Ralph in defending religious liberty and restoring Judeo-Christian values to Michigan.