Why do Christian evangelicals have faith in Trump? - UpFront

The majority of evangelical Christians cast their ballot for Donald Trump, with more than 80 percent of white Evangelicals voting him into office.
What is it about Trump’s promise that evangelicals found so appealing?
“Hillary Clinton was so frightening to so many people,” says Eric Metaxas, author of the best-selling book, If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty. “The Christian faith is about grace and forgiveness more than it is about moralism.”
“There has never been a racial divide like this in the churches,” says Jim Wallis, the president of Sojourners, a Christian social justice organisation. “Black evangelicals, Hispanic evangelicals ... did not vote for Donald Trump, so white evangelicals did - I think because they’re more white than evangelical.”
In this week’s Arena, former Barack Obama and George W Bush spiritual adviser Jim Wallis debates with Christian radio host and Trump supporter Eric Metaxas on the reasons behind evangelical faith in Trump.

[@richardwadholm4019]

"The Christian faith is about grace and forgiveness." But, forgiveness only comes with confession of sin, and contrition. When has Donald Trump ever confessed to his sins?

[@edmundrussell6044]

The Donald said "He doesn't ask for forgiveness because he didn't do anything wrong" but you can't blames him for not understanding or knowing the fundamental/central message of the Bible ie. all are born sinners in need of forgiveness. Because Mr. TWO Corinthians has probably never seen an open bible up close.

[@VicGeorge2K6]

@@edmundrussell6044 Not understanding the Gospel message is no excuse for Donald not repenting. And it won't wash with God on Judgment Day when he has to stand before Him to give an account of his life.

[@trinamarino9942]

He didn't

[@nancyking2867]

He hasn't, and when he was asked if he had ever asked for forgiveness, he said no. He also said, he doesn't think he needs to do that.

[@s.t6058]

Jesus said a falling away will come by a luke warm church. Behold the trump base

[@davidnganizi8056]

I live in Africa where most western evangelicals come to do most of their work, crusades, and send their ministers to preach the gospel.. Some do this to expand their empires, others genuinely want to do God's work... now when it comes to their Politics and political views it's a new game... I recall during Obama Administration all white evangelicals I spoke to were ashamed to be led by a black man and most of them would express it in private conversations, diner tables and so forth... Now am not saying that I have met all evangelicals that have come to Africa but most of those I have met were now worried that a woman was representing the Democratic Party. Most of them would say to me and I quote: " First a black guy now a woman...!!? America isn't ready for that..." Others would openly say that at this point they would vote for the devil himself if he ran against Hillary. Personally I think this is just about racism, feminism, and in some cases hypocrisy for these white evangelical Trump supporters.

[@Theodorej1960]

Well said, David. Well said.

[@thedudegrowsfood284]

You have hit the nail on the head. Well put.

[@iramonger9079]

Bruhh afro americans lowkey wished we knew where home was in Africa its cray.

[@chibang492]

Thank you David. Very very true. 💯💯💯💯

[@kaizahjones99]

This is horrible

[@dabblerdeluxe775]

Because they love power and trump promised them it

[@Stupidityindex]

Who cares what any color evangelical thinks? Delusional nonsense is abundant, & the human species will have no habitat on the surface in 10 years. Whatever is left of Trumptopia will be in deep underground military bunkers. The Charney Report 1979 - page viii "The conclusions of this brief but intense investigation may be comforting to scientists but disturbing to policymakers. If carbon dioxide continues to increase, the study group finds no reason to doubt that climate changes will result and no reason to believe that these changes will be negligible. The conclusions of prior studies have been generally reaffirmed. However, the global climate system, may be expected to slow the course of observable climate change. A wait-and- see policy may mean waiting until it is too late."

[@krashkb2900]

TRUMP IS THE BEAST

[@knucklesdafunkeeog6523]

Fairytale promises that America will become great again but so far look how great America is during this pandemic right now.

[@spookyx9623]

Evangelicals realised that it's all about grace and forgiveness.....I guess only when it suits them.

[@sazji]

Spooky X Exactly.

[@mark1952able]

I don't guess that they're hypocrites, I Know they are!~

[@VicGeorge2K6]

My pastor calls it "sloppy agape"...I call it "greasy grimy gopher grace".

[@reellezahl]

They have no idea what either of these two concepts mean. Their religion is guns, consumption, murder, appearance but no substance, virtue-signalling about abortion, etc. whilst trampling on the poor, literally celebrating the murder and destruction and plight of the lives of children in other countries. They virtue signal morality, but completely looking the other way when figures like Trump, who embody sin and corruption.

[@knucklesdafunkeeog6523]

They are white supremacists themselves

[@BerbyWatson]

Come on, Eric Metaxas, Killing unborn human beings is wrong and immoral -- but killing live human beings is not?

[@victory5959]

whats the difference unborn or live always human

[@MrTringuy]

Killing in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Libya.. Venezuela, sanctions, Iran sanctions, more blood on America

[@kaizahjones99]

They allowed millions of African Americans to die in the streets while the went to Africa to spread the gospel.

[@not-so-smartaleck8987]

Typical religious wacko hypocrisy...

[@wesleygordon1645]

Who said killing live human beings was not wrong ?What's more no one can have absolute faith in any politician!

[@omemeemom4102]

Eric Metaxa has the oddest Christian values and beliefs that I have ever heard but he is the typical Trump supporter - ignore Trumps weaknesses, hatred etc. because of his grace? go figure

[@laurabora9750]

Omemeemom mom I like the saying " look at someone's patterns, not their potential".

[@mark1952able]

Unholy people..........the devil itself!

[@denisemayosky1955]

Ever notice how they won't apply that "grace and forgiveness" to Democrats?

[@nancycollins5172]

One should turn away from their sins after getting grace. Not after trying to deny their sins or hide them.

[@omemeemom4102]

@Steve interesting that you see or saw no evil in him - was it because he is a man and she was a woman? the way she verbally attacked men? that she ( not her husband) had affairs and paid of the men.

[@sharonatkinson4492]

CLERGY SHOULD BE TEACHING TO HAVE "FAITH IN JESUS, NOT TRUMP!!"

[@richardg1426]

John 3:16 does not say Trump, its the son of God that will save us !

[@grapejuice7665]

AMEN

[@mimi-xw5se]

Amen

[@cosmicsunflower9254]

it’s ridiculous how we are mixing church and state...😶

[@vforvendetta60]

Same people who claim to stand firmly with the constitution.

[@jennjenn8540]

Christians wouldn't even like Jesus if he came back today.

[@bobs182]

Christians would have him crucified for blasphemy just as did the scribes and pharisees. it's about holding onto power.

[@anaesthesia1549]

Bob S Christians have already crucified him. All his moral codes are being replaced by secular capitalist junk.

[@heywhatsupwithyourfriendij610]

Jenn Jenn what made you say this statement?

[@kalijasin]

@Jenn Jenn, they would have him deported. 🙈

[@not-so-smartaleck8987]

They'd call him a liberal hippie, LOL

[@christopherflux6254]

I’ve always believed in forgiveness, that people can change and that God can use flawed human beings. But the fact that many of these right wing religious people have suddenly (since Trump started running for office) started prioritising ‘everyone makes mistakes’ over ‘morality matters’ seems extremely convenient to me.

[@bensonbrown2048]

let's keep it real they voted for him cause there racist just like him and they showed their true colors and true belief race first then religion

[@suzannebaxter2365]

Amen.

[@grayisgood]

I'd say race first, fake religion. Their racist views are part of their non christian religion.

[@BS10258]

Evangelicals who are pro Israel voted for Trump who is also pro Israel. Yet Trump is also heavily supported by Neo Nazi's. The question is what common ground does Trump offer Evangelicals and Neo Nazi's?

[@bobs182]

Most whites blinded by racism claim that it is they who are being discriminated against. If you can't see black racism, you are likely racist.

[@bobbywimsy6741]

B Simmons An authoritarian fake tough guy role model who will affirm their grievances, and offer fake connection to an abusive father.

[@nattythehuman2178]

Pretty sure this Eric person lives a double life - I’ll leave it at that.

[@bella50008]

:Pretty sure natty the human is not human.

[@grapejuice7665]

Yes...i picked up on that Gay sense as well. And I don't dislike him because he's a gay lair etc etc....i dislike him because of his character

[@lorestrahan2207]

Trump said it himself, that he never asked for forgiveness. I heard it myself.

[@JesusisHere777]

It's crazy still many Christians think he's honest.....

[@anissacisneros4889]

He did say that, I saw it too

[@wynnsimpson]

Yep. Me to. He is void of emotion.

[@stephencarter4037]

I also heard him tell his supporters 3 times in one to vote twice and when lost claimed voter fraud

[@sandrawoods321]

Yes, he sure did. He said he never asked for forgiveness because "I've never done anything wrong." What a joke. The Bible says "For ALL have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God." I guess Trump thinks he's the exception.

[@dhaqq18]

Jim Wallace is right about the scriptures. Government are made responsible for taking care of the weakest among us. Also in the same scriptures (unfortunately) is that the judgement for failing to do so falls on the people in the nation. Preach it Mr. Wallace.

[@mycount64]

going to war is OK but killing unborn babies is not.

[@Kalosthenics]

Correct. Killing those who want to destroy you and your nation is ok (even though it should be a last resort). But killing unborn innocent babies is NOT ok. The babies committed no crime.

[@mogabriel5238]

@@Kalosthenics Evangelicals are cult of death and muder sick demon possessed lunatics, a good evangelical is a dead one

[@MightyCrazy]

Evangelicals beliefs are closer to Evil than Good.

[@sirlordhenrymortimer6620]

@@mogabriel5238 so is Islam

[@mogabriel5238]

@@sirlordhenrymortimer6620 "so is islam" and how so???

[@toriesout2702]

I'm glad there are more reasonable Christians around like Jim Wallis. Unfortunately, the other guy's twisted morality and hypocrisy is all too prevalent and is what made me stop going to church years ago.

[@AntonArmsberg]

It stopped me from believing at all.

[@erichogue7384]

"made" you stop going? there's always a choice. and you are saying there are "reasonable" (i'm assuming unhypocritical?) Christian (leaders) like Jim Wallis... it can't be hypocrisy then because you are sort of saying that there are some that arent which speaks to a genuine thread that holds true to the bible. your job, family, community is full of hypocrites of various forms but you you don't stop going and mingling... i would kindly like to invite you back to church.

[@silversurfer4441]

@solomon duncan If you think you need church to be saved, then you've missed the message altogether.

[@FabAgainOver50]

@solomon duncan I can`t trust biblers on that score they are liable to believe things without evidence. Which brings their thinking ability in to question.I dont assume what you think I assume your thinking is flawed

[@silversurfer4441]

@solomon duncan I don't have to assume anything. You said it yourself: "Continue to go to church..It is for your own soul's salvation"

[@BadWolf-]

Finally, a Christian that follows Jesus and isn't afraid to say his name. Thank you Paster Rips.As a Christian myself you make those who follow Christ grateful to have you in our midst

[@woolfulrebellion]

I have seen the comments in here and it's sad because I am a white Christian and I knew from the get go, that I felt weird and gross about the whole election . This entire thing is a mess and it's thrown me for a loop. I don't believe what is happening right now.

[@not-so-smartaleck8987]

If you're a true Christian, don't believe anything you hear from Donny the hypocrite (about religion, and many other things).

[@meenacoultas4663]

He said "I was forced to make a decision". He was not. He didn't have to vote. The lesser of two evils?

[@bettablue2660]

I live around tons of southern white evangelicals, and I can tell you they are so far from Christian practice of compassion and acceptance it’s maddening.

[@kennethlucas7473]

I used to live in the buckle of the Bible Belt... Tulsa, Oklahoma and you are right.

[@grayisgood]

I quit my religion because of the hypocrisy. It's humanity, we're selfish and lie to ourselves to create the reality we want.

[@laurabora9750]

I would find it difficult to vote for either trump or Clinton personally. And my heart goes out to those American citizens who found it incredibly difficult to vote for either.

[@AntonArmsberg]

Vote for Bernie.

[@shilohm6558]

EXACTLY! Should've been Bernie Sanders. We wouldn't be in this sad predicament if it had been.

[@AmericaBound]

@@shilohm6558 LMAO...... Instead of a Monarchy we would have a communist govt. NO THANKS!!

[@not-so-smartaleck8987]

@love is a winner spread love She wasn't really "compar(ing)" them, just saying she wouldn't want to vote for either of them--obviously for completely different reasons, whatever her reasons are.

[@coeurdalenegal]

We had no good choice

[@des895]

Killing the unborn child cost you accountability but killing a grown black man doesn't? Killing is killing.

[@roryoconnor31]

the pastor in the studio is a proper christian , the evangelical is a pagan at heart

[@joanfullwood5407]

You’re right

[@roryoconnor31]

@Steve what is a cheristian you moron

[@joanfullwood5407]

Steve yes I am 40 yrs

[@joanfullwood5407]

Evangelicals need spiritual eyes

[@roryoconnor31]

@@joanfullwood5407 they have been blinded by the hate

[@fanfare100]

When I vote for Bernie Sanders, it will not be for the "lesser of two evils". Bernie is righteous, PERIOD!

[@lawschoolpro]

Just say it....he’s an old white guy, and we like that.

[@JasonJamesDixon]

Eric Metaxas is a christian because he host a a christian radio show LMAO that would be liken to me working in a airport and calling myself a airplane

[@not-so-smartaleck8987]

Or calling yourself a pilot, perhaps?

[@kaizzen7942]

Metraxa is really reaching there. I can hear the desperation in his voice.

[@fjjchj9074]

Where can I get a fake tan like that

[@patbrennan6572]

The answer is simple, criminals stick together and use each other for comfort and justification of thier crimes..

[@bobbywimsy6741]

Pat Brennan And Trumpius Helot and his crew are thick as thieves. His main goal is to hold onto power as a get out of jail maneuver, until 2025, to try to outlast the NY State authorities, who will then nab him on money laundering, tax fraud, bank fraud, etc. He is using the Government, for this, and to profit, internationally. He has used Christians, will spin the impeachment acquittal- anything to avoid the above. Two gods, so called, are operative: $, and self. Jesus said to serve God, not Mammon. And to deny self.

[@fjjchj9074]

Wanna team up?

[@kalijasin]

@Pat Brennan, true.

[@taz12391]

When I searched for clarity on why being Evangelical was considered supporting Trump (as a recently turned Evangelical Christian, I don't want to invest myself in a faith whose political beliefs I completely disagree with), I was disappointed to see what people like the guy on the TV was saying. When someone does a crime to you, you forgive but don't forget what he has done. Would you forget that a rapist has raped and leave him alone with your child? You may forgive him but forgiveness is for yourself and God, not absolving the other person of having done the crime. If that were so, we wouldn't have a justice system and God at all. You can't just forgive when it's convenient to you. There's nothing for you to forgive when some of the inexcusable things Trump have done did not happen to you, like his racial & sexist comments and actions. Let those who were actually affected by that respond to that. The Jesus I came to know when I got into this faith is not the Jesus I'm seeing represented here. I don't know what evangelicism this is but I'm firm in that this is not what I believe in and that Trump would never have been my first choice in an electoral battle.

[@not-so-smartaleck8987]

I think everyone can respect what you just said--recognizing, if nothing else, that Trump is a big phony (on religion, as well as a lot of other things)--regardless of any of our feelings regarding religion or holding religious beliefs (if any). Well done.

[@iknowwhoiam3876]

He said it, The MOST HIGH is going to judge those nations that had the Israelites in slavery.

[@Maddie9185]

“Everyone in public life has said and done something that would turn people off” not everyone Eric. Jimmy carter for example is the perfect example of what a Christian should be.

[@kelvinb1350]

So Al Jazeera gets to tell us why Christians voted for Trump? There's no smoke without fire

[@balancer182]

Not enough time. This needs at least 15 or 20 mins.

[@pauljanssen542]

Eric Metaxas: “No thanks, I’d rather not respond to your direct questions, so I’ll just go on a rant that is listed on my talking points.”

[@christinew3549]

And three years later, wow talk about corruption!!!!

[@HappyMomma412]

The hypocrisy of the Right -Wing party is literally life draining. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TegrityUSA]

Such hypocritical nonsense coming from the evangelical man.

[@kalijasin]

@Ed Lane, he’s two faced.

[@donnale3881]

Seriously! he asked "what do you mean unorthodox?" Hypocrite is the first word that comes to mind

[@drewcharpentier8670]

Jim Wallis is a blessing.

[@oboostrauss8760]

But not continuing in sin.I heard him say,”why do I have to repent”. He lies all the time,and who is the father of lies? Answer Satan.

[@pionmeson]

Thank you, Jim Wallis for enlightening this audience what the Bible really say about how we should treat others, including the foreigners among us - with compassion and caring for their plight and basic needs. The foreigners (assylum seekers at the southern border) should not be collateral damage to a set of policies or a politician that you favor, Eric Metaxas.

[@matthew6335]

well idiot, there is too many discrimination against white in this country already! but really it's good to hear, what i see is white people has become more fanatic and protective about their culture! Catholics schools popularity is at all time high

[@marklanzarotta2577]

No one who is a racist is a real Christian. Such a person is always rejected by God.

[@hongga-sze5075]

It’s like praying to the Devil to do God’s work

[@mariavicencio2811]

At times Christians become blind and forget who Christ is.... Love, Truth and Peace..

[@jaquen1977]

Jim was brilliant here.

[@christopherdavis163]

Everyone should be held accountable no matter whom they are!!!

[@everlastingtrancecastillo2106]

This time limit thing sucks we need more of these conversations so people like this Trump Evangelical can expose their true colors and people can see how they really feel and how phone and hypocritical they are.

[@fjjchj9074]

Excellent point.

[@Smarty2able]

I'm a Christian and I didn't vote for Trump.

[@comradebarry]

dude with pink highlights shouldnt discuss religion PERIOD!!

[@dorothygarbafoster1687]

What of the children killed in immigration detention separated from their parents

[@ST-xw3cv]

I love how anytime you bring up trumps faults, these people always scream “but waddubout Hillary” as if she is it all relevant in the discussion. Deflection at its finest.

[@jewulo]

It is about power not morality.

[@paxdriver]

If this dude thinks god is looking at people and their national culpability you have to assume god recognizes your patriotism as anything real lol. It takes the narrowest mind possible.

[@MsTriteseariaCammy]

That's just like these murdering lying police officers killing black people in Cold Blood and standing on the pulpit on Sunday nope they are not the members of the Lord's body they may be a religious group but they most certainly are not true Christians

[@juligrlee]

Hilly the bully and the bully trumpet have spoken. They are judged by how much harm they are doing and will do to the weakest in our midst and in our world. The bully trumpet so far is taking this ship directly into the rocks of destruction, murder, sickness, and passive aggressive death of the vulnerable.

[@anton1949]

Again, these people are not Christians.

[@sarahhopkinsluvscats]

That guy on the screen is such a narcissist!

[@kaybass520]

"Do not put your trust in nobles, Nor in the son of earthling man, to whom no salvation belongs." Psalms 146: 3

[@fanfare100]

Jesus was a progressive. ;-)

[@lgnlynays7977]

I am a Christian, but the way I've seen the church behave in this country during the last 4 years has been very questionable, disappointing and down right shameful. This year, I realized that the church I loved so much and where I faithfully participated and volunteered and served for the past 12 years has completed gone mad over heels with the current president. When I confronted my pastors about preaching politics from the pulpit not taking in consideration the fact that "we" were a multicultural church with a white pastor, he didn't even try to understand, rather he went on the defensive assuming we (my husband and I) were accusing him of being a racist. And when asked about why he believes this president is sent from God to do "some" things for Him in this country, he answered with, "oh, I know he's a jerk and I don't agree with a lot of his rhetoric but I believe God chose him to be president for this times" (this was back in Feb 2020--way before George Floyd). I was brokenhearted and disappointed that my pastor was becoming a political speaker for the potus. Needless to say, not only we confronted him, but other minorities who also felt the same way as we did, also had a talk with him, and also left the church. To this day, because of all I've seen taking place in this country in 2020 (covid-19, racial and social unrest, division within the church, family, long time relationships and so much disrespect and non stop lies from the current administration--just to name a few), I haven't set foot in my church since June. I pray daily in my house for the current president to have a change of heart and that God would really reveal Himself to him and I worship in my house, but I'm too disappointed to go back and try to look them in the eye. Church is home now and I don't know for how long. I've seen the church go through a transformation and it's not a good one. They have gotten caught and lost between popularity, the lights, camera and smoke, and all you really can do is choose your dance floor: the church nightclub or the world's nightclub---cleaner or smokier? The church needs repentance and to realize where they've fallen from and remember what is the true Gospel of Christ, the Good News we were entrusted to deliver to the poor and the hungry. Not to be politicians. Jesus is not coming back for a democratic or republican church or party. Stop acting with hypocrisy and like the Pharisees. You've made a den of thieves out of the house of God.

[@jamesyeargin3747]

We do live in a time whereas the foundation of things spiritually and naturally are being challenged. Leaders can only preach and declare from their deep rooted foundation. The day we live in is revealing what’s really in people’s hearts. Thing it not strange. The foundation of Gods standeth sure. Will we follow the standards of the Living Christ or a new personality. The foundation of Christ is revealed in John 3:16, Acts 2:38, Hebrews 6:1-2. The Name we carry or defend is to be Christ not a cultural norm. He alone has the words of eternal life and not a politician. We look for an eternal kingdom of righteousness!!

[@samuelhornetwolf1823]

*They have tiny brains ...*

[@frankmorgan1225]

True that Scripture will save us Don't they get it God Bless

[@Tsnore]

Caucasoid nation?

[@norbertruiz5110]

Tsnore the US is a jew nation

[@marklanzarotta2577]

Nazis are all damned by God.

[@allowe8064]

I wonder where was all this forgiveness, grace, mercy and praying to God for his success when President Obama was in office?

[@xsnut1]

impeach cheeto jesus.....

[@julienichols437]

This is why I am no longer part of the "religious right." I am part of the progressive strand of Christianity now. This does not mean I have thrown out orthodox views of abortion, sexuality, and marriage which I never will. This means that the Gospel is so much broader than those hot button issues. The religious right is arrogant, nasty, and unChristlike.

[@ricofreako5971]

Their beliefs are about as ANTI-Christ as it gets.

[@julienichols437]

@@ricofreako5971 The Religous Right is steeped in White Nationalist racism. You are right; their practices are anti-Christ.

[@thelight1385]

But why abortion? Didn't your god kill a bunch of egyptian babies in the bible? didnt he kill some mans children just to test his loyalty? Didnt he create miscarriage, stillborns and death at chilbirth? When an unwanted, negleted child is born, is god going to feed and clothe him and provide for him? Why is it ok for god to kill? Oh right, because he is an powerful god who should not be questioned, not some scared young girl who can cant provide for her child. You can have your views on abortion, sexuality and marriage, believe what you want, but don't shove your beliefs down other people's throats. And don't force people to live by your rules.

[@technanapi4076]

Watch the KZbin video "Reverend reveals what evangelicals privately say about Trump". Very telling interview!

[@williethomas2628]

Most of them don't believe in God and his power. Trump's trick record should tell them who he is

[@TheMercilessEye]

"Why do Christian evangelicals have faith in Trump?" Because religion is the willing suspension of intelligence.

[@marygilbertson5347]

Vote him OUT

[@juanc711]

They voted their pockets not their morals! 🙄

[@dortheschelhaas7356]

Because of a double standard it's ok to ignore it? What a good argument. Nonsense. Sick of this he said he said.

[@treasurem2491]

This did not age well for Trumpsters, stand back and stand by Proud Boys.

[@ralphramos67ramos45]

I feel that the evangelist of Mike pence and 45 is a front.and embarrassing for the true people of faith .they need to go back to reading the 10 commandment

[@sinamumuta8399]

That man what ever we call him , Christian faith is love and forgiveness believe in Jesus Christ and Honour God I'm the Gospel of Jesus Christ to preach his love and care by using my self doing his will on earth,feeding homeless,helping families need food and lots elderlies Citizens I'm not rich in this World but I'm rich withy heart ,just help in any thing I can The more I I do that the more God bless me with. His pure Wisdom to do more

[@forestwilson1698]

Interesting argument from a few years ago. As a Canadian, I’m always amazed how Americans are blinded by the Republicans lower taxes, less government involvement, and so called “Christian” values. In Canada the average family net worth is $678,800 while the median family net worth is $259,700. The difference is because of the number of ultra rich which skew the average higher. In the US, the average family net worth is $692,100 while the median family net worth is $97, 300. The US has more money, but way, way less people ever see that. If you are black in the US, your median family net worth is about $13,000. Your country could eliminate poverty...but chooses over and over to feed the rich.

[@jimwilleford6140]

They have lost there way.

[@smiller6925]

Thx Al Jazeera for mansplaining Christian internal motives.

[@terrisuder7455]

*Jim Wallis is absolutely correct!!*

[@mogabriel5238]

Evangelicals are cult of death and muder sick demon possessed lunatics, a good evangelical is a dead one

[@patriciagriffin1505]

They have so much faith in him bc they've lost their faith in God

[@victoriadombrowski384]

Excellent,as always. Thank you,Medhi.

[@goddessofoddness]

Evangelicals are grifters too and they recognised in Trump one of their own. Always about the money.

[@kimanddianna]

Christian social justice warrior is an oxymoron.

[@richardg1426]

Trump is married 3 times ! what happen to divorce being wrong ?

[@zaradimple3980]

Its about all those things. God knows what he is doing. What the enemy meant for evil My Lord will turn it round for good. I trust the Lord in whatever He lets happen.

[@iainrae6159]

They deserve each other. Neither have read the history of the founding fathers insistence on keeping church and state separate.

[@TheKamilkrawczak]

Evangelical love money. That's why.

[@humanonearth1]

He said he thinks trump doesn't care about his business....LMAO

[@ekmickley]

This guy is stating that as long as the focus is on forgiveness, then immorality is okay...WOW, just WOW

[@antifazisbonifaz6964]

Defending Trump. I hope by now this man will be ashamed to have done it

[@pennyyeomans4115]

Jesus taught morality. He said be perfect just as your father is perfect. He never taught scapegoating (I lay down my life for you). He never paid your price for sin. He was murdered. Christianity is all about Paul's teachings. Thank-you.

[@pennyyeomans4115]

@Bret 1959 Thank-you for reading my comment. I am perfectly aware of what the Bible says. As for Paul. He states he was chosen. Sounds narcissistic to me. His doctrine contradicts Jesus and his disciples. I believe Jesus' brothers and his disciples knew him better than Paul. Jesus would of taught sacrifice while he was alive if that was God's desire. He did not teach it. Christianity, of which I was raised, to me is a religion much like the Pharisees practiced. Thank-you

[@pennyyeomans4115]

@Bret 1959 Thank-you for your reply. Again I ask, why did Jesus not participate in temple animal sacrifice? Also, the Israelites wrote a book saying they are the chosen people. My opinion of God is massively higher than that. He doesn"t choose favorites. That is not nice. God is perfect in all ways. Also, just throwing something out there for you. I think the covenant talk is nonsense. Who cares what God said to the Israelites. God is alive. I care what He says to me. He talks to you. He is beautiful. If you really want to know God do what I did and say Hello. He will answer. You and God will have your own story and your own covenant. I wish you well and God Bless.

[@pennyyeomans4115]

@Bret 1959 Thank-you for your comment. My question is why didn't Jesus verbally teach blood is needed for the forgiveness of sins? The tribe of Judah were sinners. His disciples were sinners. Howcome only the Pharisees and Sadduccees were blood obsessed? Jesus was not temple obsessed either. He never lived in Jerusalem. He taught anywhere, inside and out. He never gave money to the Temple. He never told his disciples to give money to the temple. You have a lot of Biblical knowledge. You have a very close relationship with that book and with Christianity. How is your relationship with God? God is not a Christian. Jesus was not a Christian. Paul was a Pharisee. God is not blood thirsty. Jesus nwver laid down his life for anyone. That beautiful man was murdered alongside many others during those days. The Roman Empire was evil. I am no longer a Christian. Something happened in my lufe and I cried out to my Father. He responded because He is alive. No blood. No covenant. No Bible. Just a child and her Father. Thank-you

[@pennyyeomans4115]

@Bret 1959 Thank-you. Yes, I have the Holy Spirit. Yes, Jesus does open the door. He is not the only way. Many religions love and respect Jesus. Jesus tells us about God. The poor in spirit shall experience God. I too had nightmares and woke up screaming. I speak in tongues. I do not believe God makes disposable people. Non Christians are not disposable. I don't believe in demons. Our ego is all anyone needs to go down the wrong path. I am glad you know God. When I began to look around I found most religions know Him. What we call the Holy Spirit the Hindu religion calls Kundalini. We are all one, no matter what name we call something. Thank-you.

[@adamfrost3139]

There's no scriptural basis for why they support him, its purely an emotional attachment to him. Once i saw evangelicals giving him their bibles to sign, it was apparent where their hearts were (are) They dont read much you will find, which should be equally disturbing "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they might take hold of life that is truly life." -1 Timothy 6:17-19

[@bobbywimsy6741]

Adam Frost Well stated. The three reigning heresies of our day: materialism(worship of things), moneyism(worship of $), and worship of pleasure in general, and the "peak experience", in particular.

[@jennjenn8540]

As far as I know Bernie Sanders has been consistent for 40 years.

[@bobbywimsy6741]

Jenn Jenn Unfortunately utopian socialism is a disappointment also, and Bernie has not deviated from this either. There are right wing demagogues, and no matter how humanly appealing, there are left wing ones too. Both are appealing to the aggrieved among us. I would never say any mere mortal man or woman is perfect, but I'm an old fashioned FDR Democrat.We must appeal to the highest and the virtues in us to see our way forward. It is no short of incredible that Trump won( with the help of Russia influencing 80,000 voters in 3 States) spouting phrases from 1940!- "America first" etc.first espoused by the neo fascist Lindbergh, called out, properly so, by FDR.

[@jennjenn8540]

@@bobbywimsy6741 Thank you for your comment. I agree with what you said mostly.

[@robertbuchwald6514]

Because they have 1 or 2. agendas and nothing else matters.

[@thefaith2332]

Murder is murder

[@damir2052]

They talk about race because they are aware of the injustices. You don't talk about it because you believe because u don't want or can't see it.

[@MsTriteseariaCammy]

And this guy speaking sounds like a homosexual so of course everybody is calling themselves Christians but only God knows who the true Christians are and they are called by his name and they hear his voice and they answer him Donald Trump is no Christian and those who follow him are no Christians you cannot be it is impossible the Holy Spirit would not allow you to follow that nonsense this is an open white supremacist racist just everything Satan and nothing christ-like and he even knows it it's crazy sometimes I don't even know why we do these interviews it says if people do not have clear understanding today we know what a Christian really stands for and for these evangelicals to call themselves Christian is it's just an all-out lie and we can call a spade a spade nowadays

[@gdep3611]

Mehdi gave that frosty tipped clown way too much airtime. Jim Wallis speaks the truth.

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

What they don't get is The US is a Big Country and not everyone adheres to teachings or beleifs in Supernatural Deieties, Freedom of Religion is supposed to be Freedom to Worship The Deity of Your Choice, or to abstain from Worshipping any Deities at All, Not to incorporate Christian Law into Government. Separation of Church and State is Critical.

[@tyronerowesr2858]

This MAN IS ABOUT MONEY MAN AND CONTROL 💪💪💪💯.

[@MrTringuy]

Heil Trump... How many has he bombed, deported. Blood on his hands . Will pass down .. like the Sanhedrin with Jesus blood. But one baffling idea.. all sins redeemed by the born again.. even mine.. maybe they used this , and, will continue to use it , and labelled others terrorists. Then USA o UK NATO plus other so called Christian country , build bombs sell , steal oil, kill at Will. Help us here , someone!!? God !? Is it the same God I serve .