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Senator Hawley Advocates for 'Christian Economy' to Support Families

4/22/2026

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U.S. Senator Joshua Hawley (R-Mo.) spoke at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to promote a "Christian economy."
He argues the current economy fails to support biblical masculinity in the United States.
He says blue-collar wages make it hard for men to support families.
He contends that when both spouses work full-time, families rely on government daycare.
Hawley concludes that a Christian economy is essential to sustain families and raise children.

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U.S. Senator Joshua Hawley (R-Mo.) spoke at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to promote a "Christian economy."
He argues the current economy fails to support biblical masculinity in the United States.
He says blue-collar wages make it hard for men to support families.
He contends that when both spouses work full-time, families rely on government daycare.
Hawley concludes that a Christian economy is essential to sustain families and raise children.