First, I almost took your name off the reply (#132) and my list of rhetorical questions because I didn’t want you to think I was challenging you. But now I am.
Second, this image is full of ambiguities. No one can say for certain what or who is being portrayed. In the absence of this, I do not necessarily consider the picture to be “blasphemous”. And BECAUSE there is so much ambiguity, it would have been better if the picture had never been posted by the President.
Third, your “comment above” post reference does not tell me your opinion of WHO is being anointed by the President. I still don’t know. I don’t think it is Chuck Connors or that Jeffery Epstein.
Fourth, “healing” is your opinion. There’s no evidence that the man (”whoever” it is...) is alive, close to death, or even asleep. No way to tell if it is a depiction of healing, anointing of oil, laying on of hands, last rites, or something else.
Fifth, you ought to remember that I have NO REGARD WHATSOEVER for Catholicism, its minions, its dogmas, its traditions, or its practices.
Sixth, There most certainly IS a spiritual battle taking place (I KNOW you KNOW this - you are engaged in it every day). And (based on “fifth” above) you must know that I firmly believe that the “Pope” is the enemy of God. Never did I consider the “Pope” to be the “solution” to the battle - (except in the same way that Pharaoh was used to accomplish God’s purpose - a very real possibility.)
Finally, I added the “Mary” question just to make the thread longer. Eventually, I want to remind Catholics once again that Mary is not the “mother of God”, that she was not assumed into heaven, that she was a sinner who needed a Savior, that she had other children, and that she in not their intercessory to God. ;^)
Bottom line - I erred by addressing #132 to you. I should have removed your name. I thought the sarcasm and rhetoric would have made my intentions clear.
I maintain that it is unambiguously irreverent, and not befitting any politician, in particular a President. Which most viewers see as depicting Christ:
Trump DELETES 'blasphemous' Jesus image after backlash from president's closest allies 4/13/2026, 12:21:55 PM · by thegagline · 261 replies The Daily Mail ^ | 04/13/2026 | Phillip Nieto Donald Trump has deleted a viral post comparing himself to Jesus Christ after it drew accusations of blasphemy from some of his most vocal right-wing supporters. The President's Truth Social account removed an AI generated image showing him draped in white with a red shawl, placing his hands, glowing with a divine light, on a sick patient in a hospital bed as a soldier, a nurse and others look on in adoration. The post was shared Sunday evening and, by the following morning, had sparked outrage among many of Trump's own supporters, who objected to his use of Christ's image..
it would have been better if the picture had never been posted by the President.
Indeed.
Fourth, “healing” is your opinion.
Indeed, but the bright light in his had signifies miraculous power.
Fifth, you ought to remember that I have NO REGARD WHATSOEVER for Catholicism, its minions, its dogmas, its traditions, or its practices... Never did I consider the “Pope” to be the “solution”... Eventually, I want to remind Catholics once again...
Of course, and I was just clarifying that I was not defending Catholicism, perplexed as I was to receive your reply with that content. And I do not see any of the RC regulars
Bottom line - I erred by addressing #132 to you. I should have removed your name. I thought the sarcasm and rhetoric would have made my intentions clear.
Yes, I was surprised to see it, as it was only addressed to me. And as I was already dealing with mockers then I was in a contentious mood. Sorry for any misunderstanding faithful FREEper!