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Is Donald Trump our modern day, Gideon?
The Bible ^ | 8/20/2015 | Nikos 1121

Posted on 08/20/2015 1:37:45 AM PDT by nikos1121

There are many stories out there about Gideon. The similarity to Trump is intriguing. Like Trump, he was not born into politics, but chosen. I'm sure Trump agonized over the decision to run for president. I'm sure too, that he felt called to do this. There are too many things going on, that make me think that he is the one, to lead us from the nightmare of the past six years, and what threatens to follow.

We are on the verge of giving Iran nuclear weapons. We have a president who tosses aside our security now and for ever.

I suggest googling "Gideon" and read the story. I excerpt just one here.

Gideon was the fifth judge over Israel in the book of Judges. He is introduced in chapter 6 of the book while he was collecting wheat and hiding it from the enemy. An angel came to him and asked him to take on the task of overthrowing the Midianites.

(Excerpt) Read more at whatchristianswanttoknow.com ...


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; History; Local News; Religion
KEYWORDS: cultofpersonality; gideon; shouldbinrelgion4m; trump
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To: Catsrus
I’m done with him. I wish he would get zotted.Typical liberal response. Trump has turned you into a liberal.
41 posted on 08/20/2015 4:00:59 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Go away, troll.


42 posted on 08/20/2015 4:02:00 AM PDT by Catsrus (The Great Wall of Trump - coming to a southern border near you.)
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To: nikos1121

Because you can’t respond? So you agree with Trump’s gay marriage and Trump saying Muslims can’t be criticized. You are supporting a liberal, but you can’t see it because you believe in the emperor’s new clothes.


43 posted on 08/20/2015 4:02:28 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: Catsrus

I have been here years longer than you and many more posts. You are the one promoting liberalism and idolatry. Wake up!


44 posted on 08/20/2015 4:03:28 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: Catsrus

I have been here years longer than you and many more posts. You are the one promoting liberalism and idolatry. Wake up!


45 posted on 08/20/2015 4:03:28 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: papertyger
YOU seriously need to read his book

I'll read it when he delivers on his promise of 2011 to release a blockbuster revelation about Obama's birth certificate. Remember that? He made a total CLOWN out of himself and helped Obama. You want me to trust that LIAR? How gullible are you? Your "brand" is going down in flames.

The brand of conservatism and U.S. patriotism never goes down in flames. You have really drunk the Kool Aid.

46 posted on 08/20/2015 4:07:04 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
The brand of conservatism and U.S. patriotism never goes down in flames. You have really drunk the Kool Aid.

Spare me! I've been here years longer than you have, and I know Conservatism.

Calling our country's premier arch-capitalist a socialist, pissing about political theater from four years ago, and REFUSING to hear what the guy has to say to preserve your pristine ignorance is the very antithesis of Conservatism.

47 posted on 08/20/2015 4:19:03 AM PDT by papertyger (When the left wins, they're in power; when the right wins, they're in office)
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To: nickcarraway

YOu must be reading newspapers or listening to TV and radio from outer space.

Vote for Bush, nobody is stopping you, okay?


48 posted on 08/20/2015 4:29:22 AM PDT by nikos1121 ("There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root." Thoreau)
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To: nikos1121

More like a Blues Brother but give them hell Donald.

49 posted on 08/20/2015 4:40:15 AM PDT by McGruff (Trump/Cruz 2016 - My Dream Team)
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To: nickcarraway

Even if what you say is correct about Trump’s salvation or lack thereof, it is you who needs to reread your Bible. God can and does use anyone, saved or unsaved, to His purposes.


50 posted on 08/20/2015 4:59:03 AM PDT by ballearthout
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To: nikos1121
First, you have hijacked an article which says nothing about Trump.

Second, this line from the linked article:

Gideon’s response to the angel was one of humility.

...pretty much tosses the Trump=Gideon comparison into the wastebasket.

51 posted on 08/20/2015 5:12:20 AM PDT by Eric Pode of Croydon (Will Trump make the trains run on time??)
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To: Catsrus

Oh, by all means. Let’s zot everyone who will not drink the Trump koolaid. See how fast this site goes into the crapper after that.


52 posted on 08/20/2015 5:14:44 AM PDT by Eric Pode of Croydon (Will Trump make the trains run on time??)
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To: nikos1121

Now the doctor came in stinking of gin
And proceeded to lie on the table
He said Rocky you met your match
And Rocky said, doc it’s only a scratch
And I’ll be better I’ll be better doc as soon as I am able

And now Rocky Raccoon he fell back in his room
Only to find Gideon’s bible
Gideon checked out and he left it no doubt
To help with good Rocky’s revival, ah
Oh yeah, yeah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k8W4LE2xts


53 posted on 08/20/2015 5:15:53 AM PDT by PGalt
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To: Catsrus

“I never said Obama is a Christian. I don’t know what he is.”

Comrade obamatollah has written (in his own words) that ultimately his loyalty and allegiance is with the satanic death cult known as islam.

Comrade obamatollah is NOT a Christian and further, he views Christians and Jews (and America & Israel) as his mortal enemies.


54 posted on 08/20/2015 5:25:32 AM PDT by newfreep ("Evil succeeds when good men do nothting" - Edmund Burke)
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To: PGalt

That’s good!!!


55 posted on 08/20/2015 5:52:51 AM PDT by nikos1121 ("There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root." Thoreau)
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To: Eric Pode of Croydon

“First, you have hijacked an article which says nothing about Trump.”

I made reference to the article. My thought is that he is a modern day Gideon.

I don’t understand you point, other than you’re obviously one of the many anti Trumps on this forum.

If you like Bush, then vote for him....


56 posted on 08/20/2015 5:54:57 AM PDT by nikos1121 ("There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root." Thoreau)
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To: Dallas59

Trump doesn’t need anymore money. Anyone, even you or Trump can look at this country and what is going on and know it needs new direction and is on a downward slide that you (I think) and Trump acknowledge. So why not give the man a chance. I heard him on morning Joe this morning and he was calm and knowledgeable and un-snarky. I think he is fitting into the role of a new type of Reagan that will be good for this country and it’s Poor and Rich. Isn’t that what we all want? Success from the bottom on up in this country? I can also foresee Trump-Democrats just like Reagan-Democrats once existed.


57 posted on 08/20/2015 6:35:50 AM PDT by Harpotoo
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To: nikos1121

LOL, here’s another one for the list.

So far Trump is Reagan, Churchill, William Wallace, Jesus...and now Gideon.

That’s kind of a comedown from Jesus, isn’t it?


58 posted on 08/20/2015 6:42:06 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon (("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
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To: Catsrus

You know, all of these attempts to try and paint Trump as someone pious and holy prove to me that his fans have done nothing to research and to vet him.

This is a guy who has been on Howard’s Stern show numerous times, talking about premature ejaculation, about watching Paris Hilton’s sex tape, rating women’s a##es, as he put it, etc.

You might want that in the White House, but I don’t.


59 posted on 08/20/2015 6:45:23 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon (("This is a Laztatorship. You don't like it, get a day's rations and get out of this office."))
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To: flaglady47

Pff, it’s not unchristian to note that someone who admits never asking God for forgiveness cannot possibly be a christian. It’s just common sense.


60 posted on 08/20/2015 6:47:18 AM PDT by Boogieman
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