False Idol: Why the Christian Right Worships Donald Trump

False Idol — Why the Christian Right Worships Donald Trump

I know it's a pretty long read, but it's worth the time. It's well written and enlightening. He's clearly writing from his heart. I know most of you won't read it, but I do want to call out Surt. As much time as you spend on here posting nonsense you can find time.

I'll never forget my evangelical sister-in-law, around the time of the 2016 election, the topic of Trump's immorality and boorish manner was brought up (I think because of the famous "grab 'em by the pussy" comment) and she said with an exasperated discomfort something to the effect of: "I'm going to have to vote for him. I have to vote for this guy." Because the poor, persecuted evangelical agenda (a massive lobby holding a large percentage of the votes) bought him because he needed the votes.

Actually saw this on Reddit yesterday.

I'm a Christian, I'm probably voting for him in 2020. Can't exactly call him a saint though.

(Sorry about the thread title. Fu#king glitchy site. I PM'd Imp to fix it.)

My favorite line from the article...

"A form of Christianity that could be co-opted by a political agenda [is] suspect at its core."

I can’t fix the title from my iPhone.

I’ll try again when I get home to my laptop.

If not, you can try to remake the thread.

That's okay. When you get a chance.

Thanks.

I have nothing against thevreligious. But teligion and politics should stay seperate. Trump is the Abin Saud of the Christian fundies.

Originally posted by Putinbot1
religion and politics should stay seperate.

The Church should not hold governance over how gay people live. And conversely the government should keep it's beak out of the Church (which sidenote I have a lot of respect for Buttigeig for calling out Beto on that shit).

Churches should be taxed, too. 🙂

Originally posted by Eternal Idol
Churches should be taxed, too. 🙂

I have nothing against thevreligious. But teligion and politics should stay seperate. Trump is the Abin Saud of the Christian fundies.

Good luck with that. So many people find their "identities" in said groups and it becomes who they are, no separation hence the spill over (onto) everyone and thing they associate with. 🤪

Originally posted by Patient_Leech
False Idol — Why the Christian Right Worships Donald Trump[/i] [/B]

Because the guy who lies nigh every time he opens his mouth over thigns big and small alike, cheats on all his wives; with prostitutes and without even bothering to use protection, mocks disabled people, women and minorities and who has clearly never read the Bible ("Two Corinthians"; let alone follows it, somehow exudes their "Christian moral values" from his every pore.

Originally posted by Patient_Leech
False Idol — Why the Christian Right Worships Donald Trump

I know it's a pretty long read, but it's worth the time. It's well written and enlightening. He's clearly writing from his heart. I know most of you won't read it, but I do want to call out Surt. As much time as you spend on here posting nonsense you can find time.

I'll never forget my evangelical sister-in-law, around the time of the 2016 election, the topic of Trump's immorality and boorish manner was brought up (I think because of the famous "grab 'em by the pussy" comment) and she said with an exasperated discomfort something to the effect of: "I'm going to have to vote for him. I have to vote for this guy." Because the poor, persecuted evangelical agenda (a massive lobby holding a large percentage of the votes) bought him because he needed the votes.

Lol what do you feel you are calling me out for? You're not dumb enough to suggest I worship Trump, so we can dismiss that possibility. You know I'm not an evangelical, so that possibility is also out. So what is it?

EDIT: If you're asking why I think religious people vote for Trump despite his behavior, it's not rocket science. They know he is more likely to pass policies that suit them as opposed to democrats. Abortion is important to them.

Originally posted by Robtard
Because the guy who lies nigh every time he opens his mouth over thigns big and small alike, cheats on all his wives; with prostitutes and without even bothering to use protection, mocks disabled people, women and minorities and who has clearly never read the Bible ("Two Corinthians"; let alone follows it, somehow exudes their "Christian moral values" from his every pore.

Or it's more like "he might be a piece of shit, but he's more on our side when it comes to abortion, etc. than the democrats".

Unless someone can name me the democrat candidate that went out of their way to impress the evangelical crowd...like in any way?

Originally posted by Surtur
Or it's more like "he might be a piece of shit, but he's more on our side when it comes to abortion, etc. than the democrats".

Unless someone can name me the democrat candidate that went out of their way to impress the evangelical crowd...like in any way?

I stopped hanging out with evangelical friends because I realized they were fake as f*ck and lost causes when anything challenged their beliefs.

Cuz just remember: these people think abortion is murder. Keep that in mind. They literally think democrats approve of the murder of hundreds of thousands of babies *every single year*.

Nobody should be shocked they vote for republicans, even repugnant ones.

Originally posted by Eternal Idol
"He mentioned God a couple of times, he says Merry Christmas, and he hates non-Christians and queerosexuals, just like us! That's our guy!"

😂 + Bingo

Originally posted by Surtur
Or it's more like "he might be a piece of shit, but he's more on our side when it comes to abortion, etc. than the democrats".

They don't say that. They seemingly believe he's a moral and righteous man of God.

Michele Bachmann praises Trump: Americans will 'never see a more godly, biblical president'

Former Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) said in a recent interview that she has “never seen a more biblical president” than President Trump.

During her interview with a conservative Christian radio program called “Understanding the Times” over the weekend, Bachmann said, “We could go on what the president has done with standing for righteousness in so many areas.” -snip

Yep one guy. Moving on.

Originally posted by Surtur
Yep one guy. Moving on.

Rick Perry thinks Trump is God's instrument. Pat Robertson said similar. You go on and dodge though.

Sure there are some crazies. And? You're actually not proving my argument wrong.

But hey I get it, you have a narrative: you wanna talk shit about evangelicals. Go for it, it doesn't bother me I think they're cray cray, but don't act like they'd be better off voting for a democrat 👆