Evangelical Insider EXPOSES Takeover of MAGA GOP | Burn The Boats

[@jessetorres8738]

I once saw this comment on KZbin where the person basically said "If Jesus came back today, he wouldn't be a Republican like Trump but rather a Democrat like Sanders." Then they wrote a list of things that the Republican Party stands for today that are essentially the opposite of everything Jesus said & taught in The Bible.

[@judithdawodu803]

Amen

[@curtispugh4483]

Hey, he's telling you like it played out in experiments that came his way. I say his way, because of were he grew up at.

[@Woodland-Gangsta]

Jesus was a socialist

[@joekerney5785]

Donald trump had the holy Bible up side down 😂😂😂😂😂ass hold 😂😂

[@ChristIsKing_]

Jesus wouldn’t be either a republican or democrat. He was about getting ppl saved leading them to the father. That was his only mission. Lead dead ppl to life. So both sides are wrong when they look at it from a political standpoint

[@jmhhailes8944]

I believe I'm a Christian, I'm baptized, I went to a Christian college, I attended church, I've read the Bible. But from what I've seen there is more hypocrisy in the church than people that don't believe. Some of the most hateful people I've ever met went to church ever time the door opened. I don't see a Devine plan in any of this hate. And as far as Trump being Devine? The man has broken almost every commandment sent to us from God how does that work?

[@dave-wb6yy]

I went to prayer groups at my school. They taught that God is Love. Where is the love. I don't see it now.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

Absolutely it is a safe bet most of the time if someone is outwardly religious - that is horrific person

[@csmiller5221]

The term idolatry comes to mind.

[@Irishpenguinirish]

If your church experience is this dysfunctional, try a different church. There are many, and there are really good people, loving folks, in many churches. When people distinguish themselves as Christians by whom they hate, not whom they love, they are VERY confused, and they can do great harm. Jesus was not an American! We, as Christians, are more closely related to Christians all over the world than Americans who use religion as a weapon. Water (of baptism) is thicker than blood.

[@alicelongo8085]

Oh soo right

[@CJScrol]

I was raised as a Southern Baptist, with many hours of my young life infused with Bible Study, Sunday School, choir & “fire and brimstone” theology from a somewhat charismatic minister. After adulthood, I read and studied the entire Bible (New Revised Ver.). But through all, I came away with believing that the “red letter” words attributed to Jesus in the New Testament are the most valuable for me. As it turned out, I left my last church when the preacher started going off on the sins of “gays,” with his face turning red as he built his sermon to a wrong-headed conclusion that gays are damned. I missed the “climax” of his hate, anger and condemnation and walked out of that church alone, never returning.

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

Good for you. Me too

[@CJScrol]

@@courtneybrubaker9738Thanks.

[@shelleystewart3398]

I was asked to stop going to church because I got pregnant at 17. It was the Sunday school teacher who told me that but not before they moved me to my own room. Then, my mom said that I should be ashamed by going to church. So I stopped going. I'm 45 and never stepped foot in a church again.

[@CJScrol]

@@shelleystewart3398I’m sorry for how those people failed you.

[@s.malone2849]

⁠That is so sad. ❤️‍🩹💐💐💐

[@Lynne-b7m]

They wonder why people have left the church. I was raised Lutheran and am nearing 70. Never once was I ever taught to hate others. Never once was was I ever taught to pass judgement. Only God will pass Judgement. We were taught to be as Jesus was. I never struggled with hateing someone until trump.😢

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Him & animal abusers!!!!😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😢😮

[@DebraBashawPelsma-bg7rt]

I have the same problem! I struggle daily with prayer s Trump is a man who sounds looks acts and shows the world what a hater he is. How any Christian can’t see what he really is! Unbelievably SHOCKING 😳

[@greatestshopper1077]

I grew up both Baptist and Lutheran and I agree the white nationalist seem to follow an Old Testament and the church leaders of Jesus Christ’s day farce. Where the “Red Letters” of Jesus are too woke. It’s hilarious that these people prefer to remain asleep in their own nightmares. And sleepwalking in a violent rage is their preference over Loving their neighbor as Jesus commanded us to do.

[@LydiaStarz]

My Dad was Lutheran and converted to Catholic when he and my mom married. My parents were kind to everyone!

[@njay4361]

I also struggle with my hatred of Trump. I try not to but when I look around at the hell he has helped create, I get beyond angry.

[@carolyngarman1422]

I was an adult Sunday School teacher at my Methodist church until one day another Sunday School teacher (red faced and spitting) told me no one there wanted to hear anything I had to say. After I stopped going there, everyone else was asking me why. The anger and vitriol at women is out of control.

[@Gil-zt8ur]

They might think they have some sort of religious authority but they are certainly not Christians.

[@doneestoner9945]

Right on.

[@hu3an8ty14]

They have no religious authority while standing in judgment of others, only one has that authority.

[@hotdogpimp]

This is the most rational Christian that I’ve ever heard speak…

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

You guys are confusing the evangelical movement with Christianity. As my godmother once told my mom, “Don’t throw the baby Jesus out with the bathwater!” You can walk out of a church that has hurt you and join any other church you want to. You can be a Methodist, Episcopalian, Baptist , Etc. 😊

[@TheParadoxDestroyer]

Mr. Alberta is out sounding the alarm about the dangers of Trump and the coattail Christians. Blow the warning trumpets to all you know.

[@betty7618]

I am independent but forced to be a Democrat because we lost the Republican party. I am a Christian, and I no longer go to church. In 1975, a Presbyterian Church member left a cassette in my mailbox and asked me not to call. She had evert right as I would call her in the middle of the night while drinking. After I did get sober with the AA program 47+ years ago, I tried going back to that church. I was very uncomfortable, and I just didn't fit in. I even talked to the new minister about it. I never fit in and don't fit in many places in life. Mainly, I am left out of invitations or not spoken to, or if someone responds, it's quick and gone. I was 39 when I got sober, I'm 86 now. I am female. I'm a pleasant, compassionate person. Now and then, I will go to church with a friend. I recently took a 94 year old to the Church of Religious Science. It meant a lot to her. I survived it. I've taken my ex-husband to the Catholic Church and attended Mass with him. I went to a Catholic Church with a friend as she invited me. I was not comfortable as it felt cold and unfriendly. At one time in the 90s, I went to a very warm Catholic Church whose priest had services with laying on of hands and prayer meetings. I loved it. Often, I went at 6 in the morning before work. I do not like the judgment, prejudice, and hatred I see. Not accepting people. I'm doing it myself as I write. The experience I have had at church is not the Christianity I want. Despite what they tell me, I am a Christian, and I feel the peace of the Lord. I've been through a lot, but I walk with God. Note: I just reread this! What was I thinking.

[@betty7618]

@williamtodd2485 I only am quiet because my body wants to act up. I would be volunteering at Hospice etc. Since I'm an active AA member I get there frequently. The body sometimes rebels and messes with my schedule. I don't make commitments so I don't break them. There are ways to help even from home as I have a few ladies I sponsor. My presence at meetings sometimes can be a testimony. There are Christians that attend AA meetings as well. Sometimes a person speaks up abd says his higher power is Jesus Christ. As you probably know AA is full of people with different religions beliefs, including agnostics and atheists. Most of the ones at meetings I attend are professed Christians. This doesn't mean I won't go to church. If I'm led I will.

[@janetblanc7658]

You sound like a lovely person so I can't understand why you don't fit in. Are you very shy? I come from a family of loners and we all need alone time now and again but its not really a question of fitting in. You may be intellectual and find mundane chatter uninteresting Take care and be happy. ❤

[@goinggoinggone17]

@williamtodd2485 Amen and Amen. Thank you!!

[@goinggoinggone17]

God bless you. You are walking in the way of Jesus, his example is our guide for our actions and our life. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MMartin-pt9yv]

I think you sound lovely (and I'm very picky)

[@opalleaky]

I had to walk away from the church I attended for 18yrs. The pastor became political and was 2 words short of telling us to vote for trump.

[@jasonschulz3819]

I'm reading alot of people are leaving their church because they are preaching politics. Good for you cause you can believe and pray at home or anywhere. Trump promised to destroy the Johnson Amendment which prevented churches from talking about social and political issues. Trump did destroy it and now the churches can preach politics and be active in campaigns to their congregations. Trump destroyed the churches for votes for him.

[@shannonmeshbane]

Amen for leaving!!

[@bkben4324]

Been there and haven’t gone back

[@ChristIsKing_]

Don’t walk away from Jesus or the church just because of a bad experience. Is your faith in Jesus or in man? If that church doesn’t preach the truth then find another bible believing church that does.

[@harbourheightsja2383]

​@@ChristIsKing_they can do whatever they want.

[@JeanneBlumLesinski-tr6se]

I've been verbally assaulted by so-called Christians about my support for Democrats. They won't listen to facts, and I can't fathom how they can be so hateful toward other humans. My upbringing was to love God and one another, to be kind, and generous. How they can think that trump was sent by God is a mystery to me because he's done so much evil and has no humility.

[@kikigirlkauai]

Good is pretty cruel to humans in the Bible in many instances. Scary stuff. My gods and goddesses are energy and spirit.. it’s within you and like he said, it’s not material you, gods the energy, the collective as one in one body so to speak

[@JeanneBlumLesinski-tr6se]

I'd prefer that energy not be directed at hating the others that Christianity says are supposed to receive the grace of Christian believers. @@kikigirlkauai

[@Springer_maniac]

Guess he must be the Antichrist they’ve all been squawking about for decades and they chose to follow him😂

[@susanvanpoznak5522]

I was brought up Catholic with an amazing priest who taught us Christ’s teaching. We loved everyone. We accepted everyone. We turned the other cheek. We forgave. No hate. No judgement. Just love. I don’t know the Christianity others have been taught that teaches anything other than love and being welcoming.

[@Lena-xj5uh]

​@@susanvanpoznak5522 Same.

[@y_chelle]

Wait, what!?!?! He's never asked God for forgiveness??? And they proclaim this man is sent from God!!!! 😡😡😡

[@Londyn406]

That got me too 🫤 how can anyone believe Trump knows anything about Christianity. Asking for forgiveness is everything to us. I'm sure for most of us Christians that's the first & last thing we do on a daily basis.

[@annunciataparchesi1832]

Also, his answer that when he messes up he just tries to make it right is such a grotesque lie. When he messes up, he tries to further destroy the person he's harmed, and anybody who attempts to hold him accountable. If it was a movie I'd laugh. But this travesty is real.

[@Woodland-Gangsta]

Trump was sent from the circus

[@audreyricci6383]

Trump was sent by,😈👿👺👹🔥

[@playlisttarmac]

I think Trumps only belief in god is in using god as a way to control a large group of people.

[@keelyb4386]

I was so encouraged by this interview. I am a Christian in the Black Baptist tradition. It has been heartbreaking and disturbing to see what is happening in the name of Christianity in this country. That so many who profess to be Christian have forgotten or never knew the teachings of Christ and have instead become idolaters to one man and the concept of nationalism is terrifying. I thank you brother, and am grateful for you and the knowledge that there are still Christians who have not been deceived.

[@pushermann8008]

Amen and AMEN! As a Christ follower, I sincerely share your concerns. But the LORD is still on the throne and He will make all things new.

[@kimcurrier8762]

It is so scary, and as a former christian raised by a southern baptist family , a grandfather preaching... I puke at todays evangelical abomination of trump worship...

[@ChristIsKing_]

Don’t leave Christianity. Come back home to the truth. Jesus loves you

[@multipl3]

@@ChristIsKing_ yes not all Christians worship trump. Alot can clearly see he is pure evil

[@michaelthomas229]

@@ChristIsKing_ 🙏

[@kimcurrier8762]

@@ChristIsKing_ cannot be in a religion full of hypocrisy

[@karacarroll2131]

@kimcurrier8762, there are so few of us fighting for Christ and the soul of our nation. If you “were” a Christian, we need you back. If you weren’t, then join us in the fight for the cause of Christ. If there is ONE Christian still standing, that you know, go to them. Pick up your Bible. You are in my prayers!

[@Niecie]

I am a "cradle Catholic" - once the US Catholic Bishops joined with Evangelicals around the abortion issue - to push their view on others about abortion - I had to set myself free - to be clear, from the pronouncements of the Bishops, not other Americans!

[@merricat3025]

I am Catholic. The American Bishops joining with Evangelical fundie Christians was horrible idea. For one thing, this fundies don't even think we are Christians. It's also taking CC further right politically. We are losing the social justice component of the CC.😢

[@karinwallace3031]

I left the church 50 yrs ago thank god , none of my money went to fund the phedophiles .

[@bettyjones113]

Try getting health care that isn’t religion-based. CHI owns just about all. When they bought up secular-based companies, they tried to stifle women’s health care. 😢😢😢😢

[@epincion]

Yes it’s the case that the US Catholic Bishops conference is dominated by what is called ‘Conservative Catholicism’ which is at heart an embrace of the idea behind the dominant ideology in fundamentalist evangelical Protestant America today and that is Dominion Theology. Wikipedia has a great entry on Dominion Theology and essentially it is the idea that God intended America to be a Christian nation with all its laws based on supposed ‘Biblical doctrine’ and that the second amendment of freedom of religion only applies to the various types of Christianity. They absolutely do not believe in the individual freedoms enshrined in a Western liberal democracy. The practical outworking of this belief is that Dominionism says Christians must seize control of all the levers of power and undo democracy so as keep political power permanently and work to turn the US into a “Christian” nation. US conservative Catholics have a huge influence - think of SC justices Alito and Kavanaugh, and especially the late Justice Scalia, then there is Leonard Leo the co-head of the Federalist Society and the man which under President Trump was tasked with selecting and vetting all new federal judges and who openly says that he only picks ‘true conservatives’. Another conservative Catholic is Steve Bannon.

[@JeanGillespie-fp7rs]

Same here. 10 children, Catholic school...

[@Suillibhain]

I for the first time no longer feel alone. The frightening un Christian people who have highjacked the Christian faith, have forced me away from the church. Thankyou, I no longer feel alone. I have felt like Job, and I am not that good a Christian, so thankyou for helping me keep the faith.

[@mariaanjonker6195]

Please don't feel alone , I always thought my faith was not connected with what other people did, but this tested it. What helped was my husband telling me to focus on my personal relationship with God. And he told me to remember Jesus said will there be faith when I return.🙏

[@MELwithRSD]

You’re not alone! I was a pastor’s wife for 20 years. I’m a senior now and our personal relationship with the Son of God is EVERYTHING in your walk with Christ ❤ You are on the right, the narrow path, that’s not always easy but we glue our feet to it with each forward step we take. God Bless you and keep you!

[@Riverunsthroughme]

Great encouragements here that are spot on! ❤

[@carla2012app]

Thank God it is not up to us to prove 'what a good Christian we are' for us to know and feel the love of God and express that love to others. He loves us beyond comprehension no matter what, or how good we are. Keep the faith, friend. We all feel at times how we miss the mark, but knowing and resting in that love of God is a safe place to be.

[@karenstella3525]

What a good Christian 45 is! Look at how he swears on a Bible that he's holding upside down and backwards in front of a church he's never entered according to the pastor. 🤬😡

[@Lynne-b7m]

I find that all most trumpers go straight to attacking and have no real willingness to discuss anything.

[@kevingrant7098]

Glad religion isn’t a part of UK politics. But unfortunately wealthy Christian American donors are starting to finance the Conservative party in the UK as Americans know. It is disgusting politics

[@annemurphy8074]

It is a 50+ year plot to spread it around the world. "Seven Mountains Mandate".

[@sammijajo4920]

Its so embarrassing for the whole world to be watching this. There are still normal people in America, I assure you. Don't judge all Americans for this horrible group of peoples actions.

[@christineboyle4412]

Hmmm Im a Canadian/Scot …. I am afraid for my chosen country 🇨🇦…. And also afraid for my homeland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿….its seeping in everywhere …🫶🏻🙏🫶🏻

[@christineboyle4412]

Thank you. Tim Alberta … I get you xox 🙏🫶🏻

[@lensmanicfeleven1847]

...YES...I'm Not Crazy !....

[@NorthCarolinaMomma]

Being in the south I can appreciate this man. His views are very much in line with author and Pastor John Pavlovitz. He is from my area and also has a very interesting story about his own awakening to the hateful nature that Trump has brought out. Reading his posts have helped keep me sane throughout the Trump years. Very grateful for people like these men who know the church and what the Bible really says and what it doesn’t say.

[@angelaolson2025]

That was so interesting! Thanks Y'all 😊 I'm in Texas & voted blue 💙 today!

[@rebeccaaugustine8628]

That's VERY encouraging!

[@LydiaStarz]

I was a Democrat in Dallas for 25 years, I feel for you! And yes, it is encouraging.

[@xmen9916]

Your credibility as a “church” disappears when you say you support evil like this conman!!

[@karinwallace3031]

Worst people in my opinion ! If this is Christianity 😩 you can stick it where the sun don’t shine .

[@UnashamedCaliforniagirl]

​@williamtodd2485Pope Francis is correct 💯 and I am not even Catholic. A real preacher calls a spade a spade.

[@horsluva0758]

He was right but the Catholic Church is evil

[@robertshows5100]

Good example of what Tennessee Williams called, "Man's inhumanity to God"

[@TruthfourLife]

I went to Charles Stanley’s church and the associate pastor said if your a Democrat you don’t love God. Needless to say we walked out never to return. Charles would never have said anything like that.

[@ladyzinada5341]

Correct. It's being led by Maga obviously

[@pjmartin6690]

WOW!!!!! This guy is awesome!!! Why can't someone like Tim Alberta run for president? He's what a REAL Christian sounds like!!! Thank you for having him on!!!!!

[@ChristIsKing_]

Tim is absolutely correct and this is exactly what I’ve been preaching since I got out of the trump cult. I used to be just like those ppl confronting Tim and then I actually started reading the Bible and realize persecution will come. Our kingdom is not built on America but it’s in heaven so I now I pretty much stay out of politics and my main focus now is on sharing the gospel leading lost ppl to life. I point them to Jesus now and not to trump!

[@ellenarnett3527]

Thank you. It is so encouraging to hear that someone escaped. My friend is obsessed with pulling me into this cult.😊

[@ChristIsKing_]

@@ellenarnett3527 oh no! Stay strong and don’t let the propaganda get to you. Another thing you can do is listen to what they say and be “agreeable” with them and then try to give them actual factual information and see how receptive they are to it.

[@marycad1160]

Trump's gods are money and power.

[@janaheiney4974]

Not for long😅😅😅

[@alittleshelli1901]

That's religion

[@nicholashylton6857]

And himself. He's a narcissist after all

[@DaveGIS123]

“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." (Matthew 6: 23, NIV).

[@joekerney5785]

😂😂😂lmao Absolutely

[@Shadow-vb9rq]

There is nothing biblical about American evangelicals.

[@doneestoner9945]

The problem is a lot of so-called christians are not followers of Jesus.

[@26beegee]

@@doneestoner9945There is zero evidence Jesus ever existed. The gospels were written many decades after his supposed crucifixion. The apostles did not write the gospels, the names were assigned during the second century CE. No one can know Jesus because even if he did live he died millennia ago! Man created many, many gods not the other way around. The Christian god is as real as Zeus, Osiris, Baal, Mithra, Apollo and all the other thousands of gods. Tim Alberta has been lied to just like every other cult member. Set yourself free of ancient dogma.

[@26beegee]

@@bzh7648 I was a dedicated Christian until I was about 60 years old. I read the Bible, prayed, taught Sunday School the whole bit. My dad and brother are retired pastors! I know what Christians are supposed to believe and do. The god of the Bible is a genocidal, rape ordering, slave owning, vengeful, narcissist. I don’t want ANYONE to be like that god! Trump does a great imitation, much like other dictators throughout history. Anyone who chooses to emulate that god by following his commandments should be locked up to protect the general public. Sure, they can choose to believe in that god but, then they should lose their right to live freely and openly while committing the crimes ordered by their god. I’m just glad that god isn’t real - the world would be a better place if everyone knew that. Clear evidence of how effective brainwashing is. Good for you for being discerning about which parts of the fairytale you choose to believe. Indication of a person capable of critical thought. Maybe someday you will join me in my acceptance that gods were created by men - not the other way around. Comparative religions studies sure opened my eyes to that fact. Good luck to you! ☘️

[@katelynnehansen8115]

@@bzh7648while I would choose you over a conservative Christian any day, and I think we could likely get along well and respect each other as individuals, this is what I found after decades of studying the Bible and Christian history: The behavior of Trump supporters is not anomalous or at odds with what the majority of the Bible says or models. One of the biggest issues with the Bible is that it’s so full of contradictions, that you could justify almost any behavior with it, good or bad. It is simple fact that the Bible is a wide array of often anonymously authored, poorly translated, and endlessly conflicting ancient texts, compiled thousands of years after originally told, by people. It was heavily influenced over the years by surrounding cultures and changing ideas. There are hundreds of branches because no two groups can agree on exactly which parts are true and valid. No matter how you personally feel about it, that’s what it is. And while I apologize as I know this will sound deeply disrespectful, I find the biblical god to be of even worse character than Trump, which says a lot. I appreciate that more progressive Christians focus on the “love thy neighbor” side, but it doesn’t stop the rest of the Bible from existing or being used to justify atrocities for millennia now.

[@gregrice1354]

​@@26beegee To set yourself free of any dogma, you must "test all things and hold fast to the true and good." 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 Isaiah said, "come, let us reason." The evidence for the accuracy and historicity grows every day as archaeology reveals old truth and facts. Your claims are not supported by the facts and centuries of valid scholarship. Keep studying, you will find an verify what Jesus teaches, "if you know the truth, the truth will set you free." It can be tough to "face the truth, and admit errors and prior ignorance. For contrast, consider some who were the most scholarly, educated atheists, like Antony Flew. He eventually admitted the truth of Jesus' Godhood. Our biases and sentiments and emotions can lead us way out into left-field (baseball reference), or to dark parts.

[@morgainebrigid]

I am a Pagan, but I was raised Christian (sort of). So I can't tell Christian Nationalists that they aren't being very Christian. That's why I'm very grateful to Christians like you who are promoting love over fear and hate. This is a mostly Christian nation, and if we let them frame this as a Christian versus non-Christian conflict, there is no hope. Please keep doing what you're doing. You and others like you may be the salvation of this country.

[@ginavazquez2251]

Some people are choosing Barabas again. Not a teacher but a criminal.

[@mariacosta4463]

Speaking of trump and God's word in the same sentence or saying that he is God's chosen is beyond blasphemy

[@daviddrylie4136]

Donald Trump doesn’t have a religious bone in his body.

[@mariacosta4463]

​@@daviddrylie4136exactly!!!!

[@tonyabooker2640]

They gona reap what they sow

[@kathrynseton1]

I am riveted by the amazing insight of this man! Before listening to this fantastic episode, I truthfully did not even know him by name. Come to find out, he lives in the very same town I do! I must say that am beyond happy to call him my neighbor, and to benefit from his nuanced analysis of the Trumpist brand of Christian nationalism infecting the US church, and its impact on our political & daily life. I cannot wait to read and listen to anything & everything he has out there, and to share his material with my fellow citizens...Christian & non-Christian alike. He is well worth any time spent digesting and sharing his genuine; and nearly prophetic, theological and political wisdom! ❤ 🇺🇲💙

[@JH-pt6ih]

He's been a balm. For anyone who has had their family/friendships torn apart by the events of the last years it's nice to hear other people speak about the problems - which it does seem more Christians/Church people are starting to speak up. He's got a lot of interviews on youtube - but the long ones like this are the best when he has time to get his ideas out.

[@jackietupper6520]

The "Church" is not a building! The believer is the church.

[@gun_toting_lefty]

All well and good, but these people are calling themselves believers. You nor your God have done scant little to refute and stop them.

[@TerreGates-h2j]

Fantastic episode. Tim Alberta talked about the Jesus I know and recognize. It’s been a long journey for me. I’m 64. Raised Catholic. Became agnostic in late teens. Was Unitarian, baptized in Baptist church. Left. Married an evangelical pastor, was widowed. Left that church because they seem to be fear based. Thank you for this. Looking forward to reading the book.

[@juanitathomas2437]

C.S. Lewis, who was a Christian, said that theocracy is the worst form of government.

[@ThanaBrunges-mx7ji]

Agreed 👍 ❤

[@Jack-mu2lz]

Thank you Tim for your thoughts. You have helped me understand some of the unexplainable. I was raised a Catholic however after hearing some of our priests supporting DJT, I no longer identify as a Catholic. Feeling like a Christian without a church.

[@davidm6027]

Thank you for having Tim on your show. Tim is a TRUE Christian and talks about the way a Christian should act all around the world and especially in this country. It is very refreshing to listen to this brilliant young man talk about religion and politics. I will be reading his book.

[@Lynne-b7m]

During the first wave of COVID when so many of my fellow Americans were dying I cried every day because of all the deaths. Never once did I think of what party they belonged to. They were simply my fellow Americans dying. To have any family know that the loved ones lost were in refrigerator truck's just hurt my heart for them.

[@lindadodson1586]

I am so grateful that Tim Alberta has had a lot of public exposure to share his very important message.

[@stephanieunderland5999]

Thank you, Tim Alberta. Finally, someone who can articulate what a lot of us have been saying and what a lot of us have dealt with in our families and friendships. I quit going to church a long time ago because of hypocritical behaviors. These actions & behaviors have become so much worse. There is more anger, bitterness, grievance & judgment of others in the last 10 years. I choose to try to live my life helping & being kind to others, having integrity & spreading love

[@johnburnside7828]

The idiotic idea of not taxing churches must go!

[@cg6348]

ALL tax-exempt religion-based entities.

[@bradleygerber7317]

They aren't taxed to "separate church and state" yet they are calling for Christ in the government. They should be taxed by their own logic.

[@kikigirlkauai]

Yes, at least tax the stocks and bond portfolios as well as income from real estate investments and holdings. A flat 10% tax on all religious exemptions, they pay the “tithe” they require of congregants. Churches also have hidden accounts and shell companies.

[@jencorea8748]

Totally agree. Been saying that for years

[@JeanneBlumLesinski-tr6se]

Why?

[@kbone8137]

You're a good man, Mr. Alberta, and very brave. It takes a massive amount of integrity to put aside one's allegiance to a group to look for Truth, and to abide in the Peace that passeth all understanding. The fear, evident in many, is what is giving rise to the anger exhibited toward ALL they consider 'outsiders', and you seem to be looking for and finding your peace. Well done, brother.

[@Jason_xofilos]

The sermon last Sunday in my church discussed James 3 and James 4. Starting with in James 3 Taming the Tongue really address this IMHO. It seems the starting point with Trump, his tongue, and his MAGA Cult.

[@robertasodt717]

Finally, a book about following Jesus and his teaching’s! ❤

[@dianebennett1433]

Trump says he loves the national anthem so much but I would bet money Trump doesn’t even know the words!!!

[@user-r.u.sane.70m81m]

@Dianebennett1433 Oh, for sure. I have watched him in real time (several times) try poorly to fake the words for about 3 seconds, then gives up, returning to sniffling.

[@jenniferbraud6750]

Jose-can you see?

[@TheHiducky]

Strump hugs and kisses the flag… should stand at attention and be respectful.

[@jim2823]

@@jenniferbraud6750by the Don’s early LIE.

[@audreyricci6383]

​@@TheHiduckyWhen he was "hugging" the flag he was actually " dry humping" it.

[@loriomyoreo8224]

Love Tim Alberta! Love you, Ken, for all of your great dedication to saving our democratic republic!

[@carlabroderick5508]

Thank God an Evangelical finally stood up.

[@tamarabrown-beaulac1937]

I just finished this book at a breakneck speed. I couldn’t get enough. Excellent

[@frankG335]

So did I! What a great writer!

[@TruthfourLife]

You my friend are the first Christian I have heard sound like a real Christian. Thank you for speaking TRUTH!

[@lorensickles1990]

Tim's book is well worth the time to read.

[@mibruces7580]

Thank you Tim for speaking the truth in love, thank you for your efforts stay on course.

[@geogriapeach5211]

Bless both of you. Stay strong.

[@AppreciateGoodMessag]

The U.S. Constitution dictate of separation of church and state has purpose. It gives citizens the freedom to worship whatever religion (or no religion) as they so choose. Basically keep religion out of politics. In saying that, if one applies the words of Jesus and reach out in love and look how the words can work today as expressed in love for one another and accept --- love wins. The only way to fight hate is with love. Ken this episode for me was a bit like hearing a "good sermon;" one that answered questions I finally realized I had. Please, have Tim Alberta back on ASAP. I want more of this messaging to reach everyone. Everyone, this is one episode you want to send via email to your radical right family with the message, "Please watch this, then, let's get together for a civilized discussion."

[@epincion]

Interesting fact that the US Supreme Court has interpreted the second amendment to only apply to freedom to believe whatever myth you want but it does not protect the freedom to have no belief. This is why we have these “Satanic Clubs” in after school meetings on school property. The background is that the SC ruled that a total ban on prayer in state schools was unconstitutional and that schools had to allow after hours ‘Christian clubs’ as long as they were not compulsory. Later court actions got court rulings that this applied to any religion (eg Hindu’s must be allowed such a club if they want) but when a secular philosophy group tried to claim second amendment rights it was ruled that such only applied to religion. Hence the Satanic clubs were born. The founders of these made up a fake religion based around a fake deity of a Goat with horns (and were deliberately gratuitously offensive to fundamentalist evangelicals in the process) but in practice these clubs are entirely secular philosophy discussions and don’t mention this higher power.

[@user-ln3bd9gz5v]

Why does a church need 8 acres of land, 3 mansions, two six-car garages? Their school is small and no frill. The church and housing are elaborate!

[@kikigirlkauai]

Tax them all a flat 10% on all real estate income, stocks, portfolios, bonds, hedge funds and businesses under the church, should be taxed on the income and profits.

[@dreamingmusicgal]

You left me wanting to hear more of his thoughts and theology on where we go from now and more into the election and beyond looking at if trump God forbid would win. I walked away from church after covid hit not because my church shut down but it went from Christ straight into aw hell the power of trump and how he was called by "God" (g). I have not been back since then and it has me 100% turned off from wanting to go to any church.

[@perrizepeda9638]

Two intelligent, heart-centered-compassionate and conscientious critical thinkers in insightful, constructive Socratic dialogue. Deeply grateful to listen to and process your open-minded, skilled questioning, and multidimensional perpectives.

[@candymcmurdo01]

So horrible 😢 I'm sorry for your loss.🙏❤️

[@mariacosta4463]

Yes so sorry for your loss dear friend 🙏💔🥺

[@marykr41]

Ken and Tim loved your podcast. Thank-You!!

[@user-r.u.sane.70m81m]

Another great podcast and guest, Ken. Thank you for all you've done and are doing for our fragile Democracy. And to your amazing guest, I am so sorry for the nonsense you have gone through. Skip the 1 stars, angry tweets, and negative remarks. They only serve to wear down your soul, add nothing to your life's purpose and make you question your mission. You don't need public handwringers to validate you. You have people with whom you can continue to challenge your growth and beliefs. You do not deserve the vitriol.

[@intherockies]

As a imperfect Christian, I just don't understand how some Christians can think Trump is anything but a con artist.

[@carla2012app]

"by their fruits, ye shall know them." He has shown he is anything but a Christian. He doesn't even really admit he is one. He even dances around that.

[@susanfanning9480]

God help us. Well I won't be judgemental but I'll sure keep my distance . And that includes not voting for him. And not go to any church that preaches politics from the pulpit. Sadly, some churches/ Christians are really hateful. Really hateful .

[@JeanneBlumLesinski-tr6se]

If politics is being preached from the pulpit, that church should be reported and lose its tax exempt status.

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

"If I do something wrong, I try and make it right" He's lying, or shall we say, bearing false witness. He'll do anything to avoid being wrong, including breaking the law, and he will avoid making things right because it's humiliating.

[@donniehendricks6772]

To sum up what Tim said at the 47 minute mark. Evangelicals in America is now also saying " Away with Jesus, give us Barrabas (Trump) instead". .

[@alicehendriks-boshoff5819]

Tim, thank you for spreading the Truth.

[@candymcmurdo01]

They're brainwashed.

[@merricat3025]

And dangerous

[@ttr1360]

Yes, thats why they are compared to Cults..................

[@JossinJax]

The root of the problem is the lack of critical thinking skills honed by the virtue of education.

[@candymcmurdo01]

We're supposed to follow Jesus's example.

[@marybrown7203]

Thank you Ken and Tim. I hope this book opens the eyes of a few people, especially those with a voice. I know the church Tim went to, and if this book can open the eyes of one person in a 50 mile radius that will be a huge success.

[@pamtuffield9385]

How can those who send hate mail call themselves Christians? I thought Christianity taught love not hate.

[@dawnalawrence6584]

I had 2 friends left and yesterday I lost one of them because of arguing over TRUMP (She is a full blown QAnon follower) Oh well. I've "stood alone" most of my life and I will continue to do so.

[@sheldo8083]

I've lost friends who are Trump lovers. They believe in what he says and their minds are closed to all reality with respect to him. They are deep in conspiracy theories of all kinds. Nothing is as it seems to them. It's always a secretive clandestine plot by the dems to deceive the world. Trump fits the bill as the antichrist to a T. He is pure evil and most evangelicals are totally blind to this. It's amazing.

[@DonnaHolt-ge6om]

God will deal with liars!

[@liseverieul6608]

I was born and raised Catholic and as I grew up I withnessed how rules and beliefs varied depending on who it applied to, or effect or the goal you had to achieve that it could only be a lie solely to control and prevent people from being free thinkers and having free choice. So at 15 I turned my back to any church and tried to help and support those in need as best as I could and still do to this day. So if you try to impose your belief to me and all you can only be ultimately revealed as a fake, and a fraud.

[@sandrakelly6839]

Church and state should be separate.

[@cateyesreid8743]

Awesome conversation! I had my coffee with it sitting by the window! Thanks😊❤

[@dawnradel9008]

Sorry that you had to go through that at such a tough time.

[@bobnewmanknott3433]

I wonder how many have left the Christian Church because of American Evangelicals ?

[@frankG335]

Hundreds of thousands. Myself included.

[@candymcmurdo01]

Its become terroristic. Exactly. Gaining riches in Heaven doesn't mean giving money on earth. God nor Jesus has no use for money, take care of the poor, the children, the sick, the old the whores and downtrodden..this is Jesus's way..if you can't do that you're not a Christian.

[@thunderbird3694]

True! Christian Terrorists are Far Worse than Islamic Terrorists for it is not muslims who attacked our capitol, trying to overthrow our government and Force their Theocracy on everyone!

[@ReadMoreHistory-v9u]

Thank you for not demonizing secularists, Tim. How refreshing. Humanists are very curious by nature so I am not surprised at the reaction from secularists who read your book. I, too, am fascinated by Jesus and his teachings in the more historical sense. It always amazes me how so many religious blame non-believers for the decline in the church. For me it’s the scandals, the child abuse cower ups, the lack of women in power. That’s the reason. I guess it’s easier to blame institutional corruption on others. A lot of that going around. Christian Nationalism is not a religious movement. It’s a political one.

[@mariacosta4463]

Sharing from Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦 👌👏👍🙌

[@jimmydeboer4067]

Great episode. Stay strong warriors of unconditional love .

[@jencorea8748]

Fantastic discussion… all right on the mark 🙏🙏🙏👍❤️

[@kimvette1]

I love how he has such a form grasp on his doctrine/catechism. "When I drink my little wine and I take my little cracker I guess I feel cleansed." Oh, did you mean COMMUNION?

[@Yllohyllod]

Really good interview. Thank you.

[@carolynmcconaha7573]

Praise God for you Ken in featuring Tim. His experiences, his message need to be heard. As a Spirit filled Christian I am so blessed to hear someone whose identity is with Jesus. To hear his testimony piercing through the prevailing, attractive dogma of hate is so inspiring to me. Finally someone like Tim is not afraid to take a stand based on truth, God’s word, to remind us what our purpose on earth is. It is NOT the twisted and blind message being promoted by the religious right. God bless you both.

[@user-ln3bd9gz5v]

God is with you every moment. Not just inside a church!!!

[@RitaLamarRealEstate]

Excellent interview. Thank you so much for this VERY important conversation.

[@caroldemoe7775]

I remember my Momma, on welfare, with 10 kids, giving food to less fortunate than us, because they were hungry! She cared and knew what it is like!

[@frankG335]

Jesus talked about exactly that in the parable of the window's mite!

[@OxymoronInchief-pj1jr]

I would like to say I can not believe people would so this to a grieving man but that is naive. We are learning that there are no limits to the depravity of the Trump acolytes. To merely say that a second Trump term is frightening is probably a gross understatement. But again, history has shown humanity's penchant for cruelty and hatred over and over and the Trumpists seem hell bent on manifesting that reality.

[@ladymeropi]

So well stated! Truth be told.

[@donsprinkle6598]

The angry people should study Matt 5-6.

[@ronlugbill1400]

Aka :The Sermon on the Mount."

[@TheHiducky]

@@ronlugbill1400Mount of Temptation and fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. We are during lent time to make sacrifices.

[@ronlugbill1400]

@@TheHiducky Mount of Temptation is Matthew 4:8. Not Matthew 5-6, which is the Sermon on the Mount.

[@sophierobinson2738]

Thank you for this interview. I hope our library system has his book. I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and politics is not allowed in the church. Our leaders tell us to vote, but not who to vote for.

[@kellyzahner5813]

Religions to me are all just a path to God. Having a horrible college experience in Michigan trying to learn about Jesus jaded me toward organized religion. Thank you for embodying his teaching instead of joining the cult of MAGA. As a pediatric nurse for over a decade, I try to embody love, forgiveness, acceptance and humility. These are ideals foreign to Donald Trump.

[@Doodler-JL]

If that man had to give that note to another person to give to Mr. Alberta it only proves that man was a coward. He couldn't even look Mr. Alberta in the face to deliver it. Coward!

[@candymcmurdo01]

Awesome show thanks ❤️

[@andreagonzalez-yu9vy]

This is so refreshing, to see other Christians who see things the way I do. Thank you. I am hopeful

[@dwightelvey645]

It seems they forgot the meaning of the story of Adam and Eve. It wan't that apples were bad. It was how to recognize the snake when offered the apple. Thump is clearly the snake any he gave them what they wanted. They continue to take the bites of that apple.

[@jakkiford3070]

Truth! Another clue is in his SNAKE EYES!!! LOOK CLOSELY!!

[@craig-sc1hq]

Excellent my brother explanation of grace and mercy and not the sword, genuine faith! 🤜🏽🤛🏼

[@MHSnTCS]

My parents in Australia (devout Catholics) got sucked into supporting trump, with their neighbours. They all listened to a radio station called 2GB which is anti-woke…. But they can’t define woke. Now they see Trump is a bas bad man but my point to them is 1. Why couldn’t you see it originally, like your 6 kids can? 2. Why can’t they see Biden is more like Jesus than Trump?

[@frankG335]

And why would an Australian care at ALL about some American politician?

[@realitywins9020]

The irony is that Biden is a devout Catholic while Trump said he'd never even asked God for forgiveness!

[@kated3165]

I'm not religious but darn... wasn't there a bit about not being supposed to worship a ''golden calf idol''? None of these extremely religious folks see this?! Guess the story should have specified it would be tacky fake gold!

[@kikigirlkauai]

❤😂❤

[@Graham_Wideman]

You must be referring to the parable of the calf with the golden sneakers!

[@frankG335]

Trump literally has a golden idol of himself holding a wand. It was given to him by the Chinese government.

[@the.sorceress.scheherazade]

WOW. He is telling the absolute truth. What a fantastic and refreshing interview. I can't wait to read the book.

[@user-ln3bd9gz5v]

Most religions include a strong message to be humble and seek forgiveness , knowing no human is perfect!