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Trumps and Christianity

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Luckygirl3 Wed 06-Nov-24 10:29:58

As an agnostic I just wanted to reach out to those of Christian beliefs who must be sick to their stomachs of this man who has taken over the US. Just one more reason for steering clear of religion for me. Too many despots claim god is on their side and use their god to justify evils.

nanna8 Wed 06-Nov-24 23:51:33

I know a few people like this and they sincerely believe he is God sent. If you know your Bible you will know that many people who followed the Christian/ Jewish god were deeply flawed - think Paul, David and many, many others. Who knows who is used as an instrument of His power ?

David49 Thu 07-Nov-24 08:30:59

Reading some of these posts, the witch hunt demonizing Trump is part of the reason he won with such a large majority, the media, pollsters and many others cast him as the underdog, which galvanized republicans to vote

The whole campaign had been about personalities and it backfired

fancythat Thu 07-Nov-24 08:35:04

Witzend

He was bound to emphasis the God connection, especially after the failed assassination attempt. Many of those who voted for him are from the Bible Belt.

I imagine they are.

I dont know enough about the US. But since 52% of voters, 77 million people, voted for him, I wouldnt at all think they were all Christians?

Jackiest Thu 07-Nov-24 08:54:04

Trump doesn't thinks God is on his side he thinks he is God.

keepingquiet Thu 07-Nov-24 09:52:10

Jackiest

Trump doesn't thinks God is on his side he thinks he is God.

It would seem plenty of others think the same. He is Musk's puppet now. Let's see how all this pans out. It worries me a great deal.

25Avalon Thu 07-Nov-24 10:06:52

I don’t think Trump is anyone’s puppet. He is unpredictable which has advantages and disadvantages.

buffyfly9 Thu 07-Nov-24 10:40:06

I agree that Trump is a divisive figure and unpredictable but democracy has given him a second term. I watched Kamala giving her speech last night which included the words " we must continue the fight for democracy". Perhaps someone should point out that she is out and he is in precisely because the majority didn't have faith in her. I agree with a woman's right to choose and she has done good work in that area but it doesn't make you a good president. I still have no idea what her policies were!!