Many Christians are 'almost in despair' over what Trump has done to their faith: evangelical leader
Russell Moore, a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, said in an interview with Semafor recently that many evangelical Christians are secretly sick and tired of expending so much energy defending former President Donald Trump.
Moore said that, at its heart, this weariness comes from trying to reconcile the Bible's instructions for how to behave with the former president's allegedly criminal activities, not to mention his long history of alleged sexual harassment and infidelity.
"Im hearing every day from evangelical Christians who are exhausted and almost in despair over the state of American Christianity," he told the publication. "They know something has gone terribly wrong but they are losing hope that anything could be different."
Moore went on to add that he believes "Trump to be a unique threat, both to American institutions and to the churchs witness."
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https://www.rawstory.com/trump-evangelicals-2662335577/
American Christianity's Golden Calf
The False Prophet
The tradition of The Children's Crusade of 1212 where hoards of children left their families to liberate Jerusalem, and instead, were sold into slavery.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_Crusade
YDogg
(6,683 posts)It's simple.
MOMFUDSKI
(7,080 posts)are going bong de bong de bong. . .
Beachnutt
(8,084 posts)But they only read the parts that they can twist to make money on.
Trueblue1968
(18,056 posts)15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Under
(4 posts)21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
we become christians by faith, but continue by faith and works. also check James.
marble falls
(62,012 posts)Last edited Fri Aug 25, 2023, 08:05 AM - Edit history (1)
thanks Marble
many of us forget that our faith goes with us wherever we may be. this forum is a good example, we can testify what makes us tick in detail which may normally not be allowed in some venues.
blessings forever.
PJMcK
(22,850 posts)Reality usually bites back.
Walleye
(35,185 posts)Freethinker65
(11,102 posts)The question for followers now is, do you disavow everything you have been spoon fed and groomed to believe, or do you disavow your spiritual leaders?
Chainfire
(17,757 posts)They needn't whine about their choices.
rampartc
(5,835 posts)is appropriate for these "free market jesus" and "prosperity gospel" preachers and their flocks.
when i use it on other forums they usually have no clue that "mammon" is money, which would seem to be the first thing i'd wonder about.
2naSalit
(92,449 posts)They fucking helped him get where he lead them, they FOLLOWED him right down the slope, well, more like drop chute but....
That's really rich that they now lament the fruits of their labor.
jmbar2
(6,055 posts)A good metaphor for understanding the dilemmas faced by evangelicals who helped put and keep tRump in power.
I hope all those christofascists getting worked up to take over the world meet the same fate as the crusaders.
Thanks for the articles and links!
Effete Snob
(8,387 posts)Effete Snob
(8,387 posts)They hitched their wagon to this political shit ever since Jerry Fucking Falwell.
anciano
(1,531 posts)In the meantime they can cry me a river.
ThoughtCriminal
(14,271 posts)If Satan really existed and wanted to create a church, it would not be dark dungeons with pentagrams. Instead it would be exactly what right-wing fundamentalists have created. Bright friendly places that twist scripture to justify bigotry and hate.
UpInArms
(51,758 posts)to your faith.
Go see if your sky daddy will save you.
Viet69Nam
(2 posts)On some of the right wing forums they are wanting to use their guns.
gopiscrap
(24,163 posts)The Great Open Dance
(44 posts)Yes, but I propose that progressive and liberal Christians stand up for their faith, say that we're Christian and pro-choice, pro-environment, feminist, LGBTQ+ celebratory, and value other religions. If we hide, then the evangelicals will represent Christianity by themselves, and all will be lost.
Thanks,
Jon Paul Sydnor
The Great Open Dance
(44 posts)so the world knows that some of use practice the universal, unconditional, inclusive love of Christ instead of the fear, hatred, and anger of the world.
Respectfully submitted,
Jon Paul Sydnor