Sen. Tim Scott outlines importance of faith in everyday American life

The South Carolina native said he works to implement faith into his goals and accomplishments in Congress. His beliefs are openly acknowledged by his colleagues in the House and the Senate, and it was even once rumored he would retire his seat to pursue becoming a pastor, though Scott told Fox he thinks his faith is better served fighting for Americans in Congress. 

"I'd love to see the Lord do remarkable things throughout this country, especially for those who feel like they're on the wrong side of fair," Scott told Fox. "The Bible teaches us that, paraphrasing of course, the harder you work, the luckier you get, which basically means if you put your shoulder to the grindstone, really good things happen."

"One of the most important parts of America is this notion of freedom and liberty," Scott added. "That means that we have the right and the responsibility to make the best decisions for ourselves eternally and while we're here. That means taking responsibility for making the best path for yourself."

Scott's message comes as statistics show a significant decline in religious affiliation in the U.S. A Gallup poll showed that weekly church attendance declined from 34% in 1992 to 16% in 2019. 

Despite church attendance declining, the Pew Research Center estimates roughly 62% of Americans still identify as Christians, though that number has been on a downward trend in recent years.

"Being promised something as a guarantee when it hasn't ever worked anywhere is a bad strategy for progress," Scott told Fox. "The way we combat that is to break down and make it simple."