Trump v. Jesus: Christians can't follow both

[yuiyoshida]

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(Link to the Chicago Sun Times full article.)

Many Christians pluck a line from the Bible and pretend it is the entirety of Scripture, using the command as a club against anyone who makes them uncomfortable. Their religion is a green light from God Almighty to harass gays, plague women, and of course support Donald Trump, the living embodiment of their faith.

“I love him so much I can hardly explain it,” said right-wing pastor and Trump adviser James Robison.

Many echo Robison; 80 percent of white evangelicals voted for Trump.

But there are also Christians like Rev. Jim Wallis.

“There is a conflict between the politics of Jesus and the politics of Trump,” said Wallis. “Racial bigotry is a deal breaker for the Gospel. White nationalism, which Donald Trump embraces and champions, isn’t just racist — it’s anti-Christ. Dehumanizing immigrants isn’t just racist — it’s anti-Christ. Demeaning women isn’t just sexist — it’s anti-Christ. At some point, Christians have to ask themselves: Are the teachings of Christ going to be followed or not?”

Nor is Wallis alone: 90 Christian leaders joined him signing a call for this Sunday, Oct. 13, to be a National Day of Prayer “for the truth to be revealed through the impeachment inquiry.”

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https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/10/10/20908102/trump-jesus-christians-evangelicals-religion-jim-wallis-steinberg

[WyattKansas]

1. Who knew the Anti-Christ could convince so many Christians with his lying tongue?

Maybe because they have been so busy with flocking themselves around Mammon while casting stones at those they don't like.

[Blue_true]

8. The whole concept of the anti-Christ is that it uses people's beliefs for their downfall.

What better anti-Christ than one Christians adore? Do you think evangelicals would follow an anti-Christ that publicly opposed their bullshit? They paint opposition to their behavior as being anti-Christ like, even when that opposition is morally sound and principled.

[randr]

2. Is this their "come to Jesus" moment?

Could be the only think that brings them some acceptance back into American society let alone save them from the hell they wish upon others.

[Blue_true]

9. I don't see them changing. Those people are so far down the rathole

that the only realistic option for us is to virulently oppose them at every turn.

[Garrett78]

3. This argument has been put forth for decades and it doesn't seem to work, unfortunately.

Those of us on the left end of the political spectrum, even including atheists like me, understand the point very clearly, but it doesn't seem to resonate with the Christian Right. Perhaps it's influenced a few to see the light, but I think we're just preaching to the choir.

For many decades now, the Republican Party has been reliant upon fomenting and exploiting racism and sexism. Ever since the Civil Rights Movement and the likes of Strom Thurmond switched parties. That hasn't kept all those good Christians from supporting the GOP--in fact, I think it's the primary reason *why* they support the GOP.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

4. ". . . doesn't seem to resonate with the christian right."

That's because they are neither.

[ancianita]

5. I live near IN. It IS a big deal. Every IN Democrat should give Pence a copy.

[rickyhall]

7. If Jesus returned, dump would deport Him.

Because He wasn't White. What they say if Jesus "came out"?