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We have several members here who support Trump. How exactly is it manifesting "fundamental decency" towards them for the first words out of your mouth on this forum to be, "take your seat near the back and assess yourselves," under the obvious assumption that they never have before?
Enough said. Another deluded Canadian who thinks he would be better off under Xi Jinping than Donald Trump.
It's amazing how the baby murdering Dems accuse others of being so wicked.Exactly. Makes it seem like the OP thinks he is better than anyone else. LONG LIVE TRUMP
Why are so many Christians loyal to this president, a man that is so transparently not Christ-like? He lies, he cons, and he incites racism. He would do anything to further his selfish interests.
I am in favour of gun control. How can we state we care about the sanctity of human life while doing nothing to reduce the rising rates of gun violence in the US?
There are good Christians on both sides of the aisle...
"I am in favour of gun control." which means the Left wants to take away guns from decent people. Meanwhile the MONSTERS on the Left would still have their guns.America doesn't have a gun problem; America has a crime problem with most of it stemming from Godless, leftist communities managed by the types of politicians that you support.
I am in favour of universal health care. This is a fundamental human right.
"I am in favour of gun control." which means the Left wants to take away guns from decent people. Meanwhile the MONSTERS on the Left would still have their guns.
A few days ago I wrote the following essay which can be found here https://www.verticalpathway.com/post/ask-yourself-the-following-question
The purpose was to as Christians like myself this question - Would Jesus Wear a Red Maga hat?
There is division among Christians. Some insist that Trump is a Christian hero standing for religious rights. At the same time, others who counter that evangelical Christians have entered into a corrupt yet beneficial pact with a depraved leader whose affinities are dictatorial, not religious. And that's primarily what Christians in the United States did. Believing they were under assault, and this powerful man pledged to defend them. And in doing so, he has made great strides.
Trump's religious beliefs are not even relevant nor even equivalent as those of Christians; his value proposition is being a protector, not as a model to be emulated. A vast majority of evangelical Christians have lined up behind Trump; Trump has repaid them with constant attention to abortion and religious liberties. There's little outward sign of any religious devotion on Trump's part. Still, leading Christian figures, writers, and preachers, including many Canadians churchgoers, have defended his good Christian intentions and insisted that he is not just an ally of evangelical Christians but also a true believer.
But a few prominent evangelicals have remained deeply critical of Trump. They contend that Trump displays zero signs of Christian faith or morality and that Christians who align themselves with this president are making a crude deal with a flawed man to reach the safe refuge. Christians portray themselves as being an oppressed minority that needs a strongman to liberate them. This is by which Trump has encouraged evangelicals to see themselves. He has handled evangelicalism as an interest group requiring protection and elevation.
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The Left is a bunch of baby murdering MONSTERS, as bad or worse than Hitler and Stalin!Thanks for letting us all know you're fishin' on the Left side of the boat. Jesus said to fish out of the RIGHT side of the boat.
Abortion is about aborting babies, especially for usage of their carcasses in stem cell research. If that doesn't stir a sense of morality on that issue to stop it, then you aren't a Christian interested in protecting the right to life.
As for gun control, that issue was decided a long, long time ago per the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The RIGHT of the people to bear arms shall NOT BE INFRINGED, that's what it says. If you don't like a country which has a Constitution that abides by that right of the people, then maybe you ought to think about leaving and going to another country that does prevent citizens from owning and carrying firearms. And before the 2nd Amendment came into existence, Jesus even decided on that matter long ago too in Luke 22 when He told His disciples going out on the open road to go buy a sword if they didn't have one.
A few days ago I wrote the following essay which can be found here https://www.verticalpathway.com/post/ask-yourself-the-following-question
The purpose was to as Christians like myself this question - Would Jesus Wear a Red Maga hat?
There is division among Christians. Some insist that Trump is a Christian hero standing for religious rights. At the same time, others who counter that evangelical Christians have entered into a corrupt yet beneficial pact with a depraved leader whose affinities are dictatorial, not religious. And that's primarily what Christians in the United States did. Believing they were under assault, and this powerful man pledged to defend them. And in doing so, he has made great strides.
Trump's religious beliefs are not even relevant nor even equivalent as those of Christians; his value proposition is being a protector, not as a model to be emulated. A vast majority of evangelical Christians have lined up behind Trump; Trump has repaid them with constant attention to abortion and religious liberties. There's little outward sign of any religious devotion on Trump's part. Still, leading Christian figures, writers, and preachers, including many Canadians churchgoers, have defended his good Christian intentions and insisted that he is not just an ally of evangelical Christians but also a true believer.
But a few prominent evangelicals have remained deeply critical of Trump. They contend that Trump displays zero signs of Christian faith or morality and that Christians who align themselves with this president are making a crude deal with a flawed man to reach the safe refuge. Christians portray themselves as being an oppressed minority that needs a strongman to liberate them. This is by which Trump has encouraged evangelicals to see themselves. He has handled evangelicalism as an interest group requiring protection and elevation.
Why are so many Christians loyal to this president, a man that is so transparently not Christ-like? He lies, he cons, and he incites racism. He would do anything to further his selfish interests. Jesus preached love, forgiveness, humility and acceptance; Trump is the root of selfishness, narcissism, hate and divisiveness. He is simply the worst example of Christian values. Trump's connection is rooted in the abortion issue, which governs all everyday Christian voters.
Because Trump and his Republican followers remain on the anti-abortion side of the aisle, they consider themselves as the defenders of Christian principles.
As a Christian, I find it challenging to comprehend how those who encourage love, acceptance and the equal protection of every member of society neglect to understand that there is more to being "pro-life" than merely standing against abortion.
I am in favour of gun control. How can we state we care about the sanctity of human life while doing nothing to reduce the rising rates of gun violence in the US? Unrestricted access to guns is not "pro-life." Our gun laws might not be perfect here in Canada, but I'm certainly proud of what is in place.
I am in favour of universal health care. This is a fundamental human right. If you genuinely value the sanctity of all human life, the availability of affordable healthcare for all people is a must. Thank God we have universal health care in Canada.
You can't be "pro-life" without believing we must take care of this planet, which sustains all life as we know it. Shouldn't we all be good stewards of this planet?
Finally, I am in favour of fundamental decency and kindness. Everyone is worthy of simple human respect.
Christians believe that everyone is a unique creation of God. In contrast, Trump is crude, condescending and despicable. Constant disrespect towards other people isn't consistent with respect for life.
No one individual or political party has a monopoly on Christian values. There are good Christians on both sides of the aisle Democrat/Liberal and Republic/Conservative, but it is quite clear that the party more closely aligned with Christian beliefs is not the party of Trump. Christians who endorse Trump continue to distance themselves from the very heart of Jesus' teachings.
So, I say to church leaders, elders, and preachers who consistently lift Trump as chosen by God now is the time to take your seat near the back and assess yourselves.
Ask yourselves, If Jesus were walking the earth today, would he be donning a red MAGA hat?
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
The Left is a bunch of baby murdering MONSTERS, as bad or worse than Hitler and Stalin!
It's as if a spirit of fear has gripped many people. Here's a clip of something Jim Bakker said recently. He admits he's afraid.There is division among Christians. Some insist that Trump is a Christian hero standing for religious rights. At the same time, others who counter that evangelical Christians have entered into a corrupt yet beneficial pact with a depraved leader whose affinities are dictatorial, not religious. And that's primarily what Christians in the United States did. Believing they were under assault, and this powerful man pledged to defend them. And in doing so, he has made great strides.
Trump's religious beliefs are not even relevant nor even equivalent as those of Christians; his value proposition is being a protector, not as a model to be emulated. A vast majority of evangelical Christians have lined up behind Trump; Trump has repaid them with constant attention to abortion and religious liberties. There's little outward sign of any religious devotion on Trump's part. Still, leading Christian figures, writers, and preachers, including many Canadians churchgoers, have defended his good Christian intentions and insisted that he is not just an ally of evangelical Christians but also a true believer.
What I have seen is Trump vilifying people who have disagreements with him. Some of his supporters sometimes do it too. Your post is a case in point. That kind of talk is not going to heal divisions. It makes things worse.Have you seen how he has been vilified day after day?
How about using stem cells from a baby to make vaccines? The Trump administration gave money to people doing that.Abortion is about aborting babies, especially for usage of their carcasses in stem cell research. If that doesn't stir a sense of morality on that issue to stop it, then you aren't a Christian interested in protecting the right to life.
Placenta stem cells are viable in most cases; I would have to see credible proof that such research would be inhibited without.How about using stem cells from a baby to make vaccines? The Trump administration gave money to people doing that.