Jeb Bush: No, I don't think Trump is Christian

Politico ^ | 1/27/16 | Nick Gass

[jimbo123]

On the same day that Donald Trump earned the endorsement of evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr., Jeb Bush expressed doubt over whether Donald Trump is a Christian, remarking that the Manhattan businessman merely views faith as another political tool.

Asked by reporters in Nevada on Tuesday whether he believed Trump to be a Christian, Bush said he does not.

"No, I don't know what he is," the former governor of Florida said, according to video posted by ABC News. "I just don't think he has the relationship that he says he has, if you can't explain it in any way that shows that he's serious about it. Just accepting the fact that we make mistakes and you seek forgiveness. That's one of the tenets of the Christian faith, that I think all -everybody can agree on. We're all sinners."

[BigEdLB]

Who is Energizer Bunny to judge?

[traderrob6]

One of the very few things the Jebster may have right.

One thing for sure..Donalds “faith” is not a high priority in his life.

[Louis Foxwell]

I have not noticed anything vaguely resembling Christian character oozing from the Jeb’s pores.

[laconic]

One of his dumber quotes, and there have been many, since when is he the Apostle Jebbie? Reminds me of Geraldine Ferraro on Ronald Reagan: “I don’t think he’s a good Christian”.

[Dr. Sivana]

Jeb Bush and I are both Catholic. In our Faith, if you believe certain basic tenets of Christianity, mainly about the Divinity of Christ, the Holy Trinity, etc., you are considered to be Christian. Maybe not a Good Christian, but a Christian. Trump says he’s a Presbyterian. We consider Presbyterians (who actually hold the old formal beliefs of the Presbyterian sect) to be Christians.

[Honcho]

Trump is not a christian but Obama is?

[Louis Foxwell]

I judge a man’s Christian character by the fruit in his life, not his words.

[rbg81]

But I’m sure Jeb firmly believes that Obama is Christian. Because ..... he said so y’know.

[Eddie01]

Who is advising Jeb?

“”Here Jeb, say the one thing that will turn all Christians against you.””

okay.

[mkjessup]

One of the very few things the Jebster may have right.

One thing for sure..Donalds "faith" is not a high priority in his life.

Stuff it you Trump-hating troll, if Jerry Falwell Jr endorsing Trump isn't enough, try Dallas' First Baptist Reverend Robert Jeffress who has also endorsed Trump.

Or do you suppose their "faith" isn't a high priority either?

Back to troll central, you need new squawking points.

[don-o]

Different day. Same foot in mouth.

And I just read headline only.

[haywoodwebb]

Jeb on 0bama...

[traderrob6]

I make no judgemnt, I am simply stating that which appears to be quite obvious.

[grania]

JEB SAID THAT??? Now the idiot has zero chance of ever being elected, and increased the possibility of real chaos if the elite try to steal the nomination for him!

Besides that, now all the others are going to have to defend Trump's Christian values. Who programs this annoying, extremely unlikeable jerk?

Another thought as I rant-type. Jeb the Christian let Teri Schiavo die of hunger, not allowing her so much as a glass of water or a visit from those who loved her. Yeah, you tell us all about Christianity, Jeb. I think you just made that avoided topic fair game.

grrr.....

[Stingray51]

I think this is a very inappropriate comment by Jeb. The man just cannot accept that the public is not buying what he is selling.

[RC one]

does he think he’s a Muslim? a Buddhist?

[rbg81]

Not surprised in the least.

[PJBankard]

Who is advising Jeb?

Probably some of the judgmental zealots we have here on FR. If you read some of the Trump threads, you will find a several comments trying to call out Trump as not being a Christian