False Idol: Why the Christian Right Worships Donald Trump

Originally posted by Patient_Leech
Newsweek - TRUMP WILL START THE END OF THE WORLD, CLAIM EVANGELICALS WHO SUPPORT HIM

crazy

doh

Many have questioned why devout evangelicals support Trump, a man who has bragged about sexual assault, lies perpetually and once admitted he never asks God for forgiveness. Trump's lack of knowledge of the Bible is also well-known.

Nevertheless, many evangelical Christians believe that Trump was chosen by God to usher in a new era, a part of history called the "end times." Beliefs about this time period differ, but it is broadly considered the end of the world, the time when Jesus returns to Earth and judges all people. -snip

I thought it was the Muslim extremist and countries like Iran who were nutty and wanted the "End Times" and judgment to come about?

Originally posted by Robtard
I thought it was the Muslim extremist and countries like Iran who were nutty and wanted the "End Times" and judgment to come about?

Nope, evangelicals are basically the American equivalent to the Taliban.

Curious what they're going to say when Trump doesn't bring about the "the end" and the return of Jesus?

Why are these people so eager to be "judged" sooner rather than later. According to their beliefs it will happen when they die and death is an absolute.

Originally posted by Robtard
Curious what they're going to say when Trump doesn't bring about the "the end" and the return of Jesus?

Why are these people so eager to be "judged" sooner rather than later. According to their beliefs it will happen when they die and death is an absolute.

They're hoping to be part of those lucky few who don't have to die the old fashioned way! 😱

You know, prophecy fulfilled. Apparently it doesn't matter if it's self-fulfilled. doh

Ah yes millions of evangelicals who support him claim that? Awesome, and if I click that link it will be backed up, it won't just be a few nutters. Correct?

Originally posted by Patient_Leech
They're hoping to be part of those lucky few who don't have to die the old fashioned way! 😱

How is this really different than a cult at its core? eg Jim Jones and his Jonestown

Can you name a religion that isn't a cult at its core?

Maybe Buddhism, seems like that's more of a philosophy than religion or a combo of both. Not sure though, not thoroughly looked into Buddhism.

Religions are just cults that managed to get a ton of members.

If Jim Jones got millions to follow him he could have called it a religion.

A lot of things have cult thinking at the core. There is no more of it on the right than on the left. It's just on the right they call it religion.

Surt knows not all religions are the same at their core. He's just being the typical contrarian with you, Rob. Tell him 2+2=4 and he'll probably argue it doesn't always.

And yes, Christianity is just a really big cult. Absolutely.

Originally posted by Patient_Leech
Surt knows not all religions are the same at their core. He's just being the typical contrarian with you, Rob. Tell him 2+2=4 and he'll probably argue it doesn't always.

And yes, Christianity is just a really big cult. Absolutely.

I never said all religions are the same. I said they are all like cults. Not all cults are the same. Some cults are harmless, some encourage their members to commit suicide.

And bro have you been paying attention on this site? Cuz accusing *me* of being contrarian to Rob...you'll admit he does the same shit, right? Be consistent. Acknowledge it.

EDIT: and shit I've said this before about religions being cults and u agreed so...

Originally posted by Patient_Leech
Yes, the only difference between a cult and a religion is number of adherents.

"Argumentum ad Populum" is a fallacy that appeals to the number of people who agree. It has nothing to do with whether or not something is true. Large numbers of people can be decieved. We see it all the time and there are all sorts of psychological reasons for it.

So now I call all religions a cult and it's wrong? Or you make up some shit that isn't my position, cuz Rob?

Surt, please don't apply your faults onto me.

Oh this is gonna be good, someone please pretend Rob doesn't pull the contrarian shit.

Any takers?

We were having a decent convo about religion...

LMK if you want to get back to it.

Hey you wanted to play this gas lighting game.

Originally posted by Surtur
Ah yes millions of evangelicals who support him claim that? Awesome, and if I click that link it will be backed up, it won't just be a few nutters. Correct?

From the guy who regularly claims "leftists" say/think something outlandish by showing half a dozen morons on Twitter saying it.

Hell yeah I'm a rando on KMC not a "journalist".

Originally posted by jaden_2.0
From the guy who regularly claims "leftists" say/think something outlandish by showing half a dozen morons on Twitter saying it.

^Surt, he's right, you know