The Real Reason Evangelicals Have Made Trump Their New Messiah

Tax cuts for Jesus??

Trump has “bragged about his sins and built a career on casinos and half-naked women,” but evangelicals saw him as an opportunity and agreed to mobilize their voting bloc in the churches to elect him.

“Evangelicals know he’s not a real Christian,” Hesse explained. “But they’re pragmatic about overturning Roe v. Wade, and generally agree with his economic plan of deregulation, lowering taxes and keeping undocumented immigrants out.”
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This is a side of Jesus I have never seen. I had no idea Jesus spoke to tax cuts, deregulation, and deporting migrant workers. Will wonders never cease?!

I have been to a lot of churches and religious ceremonies: Russian Orthodox, Quaker, Catholic, Sufi, and more. And I never heard any talk about Jesus, our lord and savior, or any spiritual higher power directing us to cut taxes and regulations -- not to mention deportation of immigrants.

I feel gyped! I am assuming the bible thumping evangelicals are not lying. How could these other religious traditions have left this important information out?
 
Cypress said:
This is a side of Jesus I have never seen. I had no idea Jesus spoke to tax cuts, deregulation, and deporting migrant workers. Will wonders never cease?!

I have been to a lot of churches and religious ceremonies: Russian Orthodox, Quaker, Catholic, Sufi, and more. And I never heard any talk about Jesus, our lord and savior, or any spiritual higher power directing us to cut taxes and regulations -- not to mention deportation of immigrants.

I feel gyped! I am assuming the bible thumping evangelicals are not lying. How could these other religious traditions have left this important information out?
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For most people their world doesn't revolve around politics. I can't recall being at a wedding where someone got up and started speaking about policy positions.
 
Cypress said:
This is a side of Jesus I have never seen. I had no idea Jesus spoke to tax cuts, deregulation, and deporting migrant workers. Will wonders never cease?!

I have been to a lot of churches and religious ceremonies: Russian Orthodox, Quaker, Catholic, Sufi, and more. And I never heard any talk about Jesus, our lord and savior, or any spiritual higher power directing us to cut taxes and regulations -- not to mention deportation of immigrants.

I feel gyped! I am assuming the bible thumping evangelicals are not lying. How could these other religious traditions have left this important information out?
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The real reason why evangelicals stick with Trump is because their religion doesn't mean a goddamn thing. They don't believe that bullshit. They just use it to soak the braindead.
 
as a recovering Christaholic, 12 years sober from God, I’ve been asked before to explain why evangelicals stick with Donald Trump. After all, his attempts at appearing Christian are hopelessly pretentious, he’s bragged about his sins, and has built a career on casinos and half-naked women.

Then Trump’s infamous “many sides” remark about the violence at the Charlottesville, Virginia, rally brought denunciations from former supporters and business leaders, leading to two of his business advisory councils disbanding.

But his evangelical advisory board remained intact. So the questions of why come again.
Trump's evangelical panel remains intact as others disband. Here are his religious cheerleaders

The easy answer is: Evangelicals know he’s not a real Christian, but they’re pragmatic about overturning Roe v Wade, and generally agree with his economic plan of deregulation, lowering taxes, and keeping undocumented immigrants out
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^ author...piece is rank hate opinion by a recovering fundie
 
Cypress said:
This is a side of Jesus I have never seen. I had no idea Jesus spoke to tax cuts, deregulation, and deporting migrant workers. Will wonders never cease?!

I have been to a lot of churches and religious ceremonies: Russian Orthodox, Quaker, Catholic, Sufi, and more. And I never heard any talk about Jesus, our lord and savior, or any spiritual higher power directing us to cut taxes and regulations -- not to mention deportation of immigrants.

I feel gyped! I am assuming the bible thumping evangelicals are not lying. How could these other religious traditions have left this important information out?
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???Jesus was a member of the Nazarene party & they wanted to deport all non-Galileans, Samaritans & Phoenicians..:whome:
 
Ralph said:
News flash: The "word" found in the new testament of Christ Jesus has much to say about government authority.

The US government was founded upon the idea that people cannot do as they please...that there is a power/authority greater than mankind. We find in the first legal document drafted and ratified by the US GOVERNMENT (the declaration of independence) these words, "We (the founders of this nation) find these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their CREATOR (God is implied) with certain unalienable (non-transferable) rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Its clear that our founders believed that all rights come from God...not government.

Where we (Christians) can disagree with today's politicians is simple.....they promote the idea that RIGHTS come from either the people or from government edits. As a Christian we are to be sanctified in TRUTH....and truth for a Christian is found in one place...The word of God -- John 17:17.

The Word declares: "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God." -- Rom. 13:1

There it is, unambiguous and clear.....Christians are to obey the government because that power exists only through the authority of God and it exists in the form of a righteous government to "punish the wicked and reward the righteous" -- Rom. 13:1-7

Every Christian reserves the right to rebel against any unrighteous government as the word of God is superior to any Government edit.

Conclusion: There is absolutely nothing wrong in voting for and supporting anyone that is attempting to propagate a righteous administration. There is no sin in following the advise given in the Word of God. To act as if Christians are stupid for supporting someone in government (who only has that authority due to the will of God) is simply an unjustified ignorance of the WORD OF GOD. :)
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Didn't read.
 
signalmankenneth said:
An apostate believes the church is bent on overturning a landmark court decision.

[FONT=&]Evangelical Christians have drawn ire since overwhelmingly supporting President Donald Trump during the 2016 election. But one former evangelical, who left the church, suggests they made a deal with the devil [3] so they could get the legislation they’ve always wanted [4].
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[FONT=&]According to Guardian writer Josiah Hesse [5], Trump has “bragged about his sins and built a career on casinos and half-naked women,” but evangelicals saw him as an opportunity and agreed to mobilize their voting bloc in the churches to elect him.
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[FONT=&]“Evangelicals know he’s not a real Christian,” Hesse explained. “But they’re pragmatic about overturning Roe v. Wade, and generally agree with his economic plan of deregulation, lowering taxes and keeping undocumented immigrants out.”
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[FONT=&]It’s a philosophy rumored to have inspired congressional Republicans in making a deal with Trump.
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[FONT=&]“Many Republican members of Congress have made a Faustian bargain with Donald Trump,” wrote David Brooks for The New York Times [6] shortly after Trump took office. “They don’t particularly admire him as a man, they don’t trust him as an administrator, they don’t agree with him on major issues, but they respect the grip he has on their voters, they hope he’ll sign their legislation and they certainly don’t want to be seen siding with the inflamed progressives or the hyperventilating media.”
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[FONT=&]Republicans saw the rare opportunity to have every single branch of government controlled by a single party — their party.

Though, as Trump has begun attacking members of his own party, they’re starting to have buyer’s remorse. The evangelical community, however, is still hanging on [7], as Trump’s board of faith-based advisors has remained intact.
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[FONT=&]“I don’t think that he’s a believer, [8] but he cares about evangelicals,” evangelical Christian and Trump supporter Jay Eike told Hesse. “The tweeting drives me crazy. But evangelicals think his policies are more important [than his behavior].”
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[FONT=&]The same story was true for former President Ronald Reagan, who became a messiah for evangelicals [9]. Being the “reformed” sinner who came back to God also helped George W. Bush secure the image of a prodigal son the community should align themselves with.
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[FONT=&]Hesse argues that evangelicals like that Trump wants to “shake things up.” Jerry Falwell Jr., Liberty University president, told ABC News [10] he liked Trump because the president doesn’t cave to “political correctness.”
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[FONT=&]“For evangelicals, pissing off liberals and defending unpopular opinions makes him appear more like one of them,” Hesse explained. “What seems like an imploding presidency to some, appears as a heroic martyr against liberalism to others.”
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[FONT=&]He went on to quote Jesus, claiming, “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven.”
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[FONT=&]The more hated a person is, the nearer a Christian can be to God. Given his approval rating, Trump is getting closer and closer.

By Sarah K Burris

“I now accept Donald J. Trump as my personal Lord and Savior.”
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Well reasoned.
 
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