Trump's rage is mercurial and his brash style may be great for firing people up. But some of his positions are telling. In front of an Evangelical group, he was asked if he ever prayed to God for forgiveness. His reply was something like he never gave that much thought. If you court their vote, might you not want to at least seem to think God is more important than Donald Trump?
ithink you should actually listen to what he said
1. Trump didn’t appear to be “enraged”. Actually, he was quite casual, stating facts and responding to an unfair statement about him. It’s something we all do, or would like to do, when falsely accused of something. He has the money/freedom to actually do that. More power to him.
2. The statement he’s being crucified for is a clip used by the MSM, incomplete, and out of context.
3. Re praying for forgiveness: So he answered honestly. (OMG! How could a politician even think of giving an honest response?!) We Evangelicals appreciate honesty. If he follows the Constitution strictly, that’s really what all Christians should want. Guarantee our freedom to practice our religion.
We’ve had “Evangelical” (Baptist) presidents recently, and how did that work for us? Clinton who was/is a pig and lied pathologically, and Carter who’s a frickin’ Commie. If Clinton were asked if he asked God for forgiveness, of course he’d say that he did; it would be expedient. But it would be a lie.
Trump won’t win the presidency most likely. In the meantime, though, I love that he’s saying things that need to be said and he’s being heard. Continuing to let him speak the truth can only help us.
Well, yes. But, I always wonder how much of the public piety reflects the reality of life. I guess I am cynical, but the "holier than thou" thing does not hold much water for me.
Tell me how you feel about right to life and sexual deviancy and I can figure it out. I do not presume to do God's work of judging souls.
“... In front of an Evangelical group, he was asked if he ever prayed to God for forgiveness. His reply was something like he never gave that much thought. If you court their vote, might you not want to at least seem to think God is more important than Donald Trump?...”
I don’t think he should pander. Instead, I wish more candidates would throw these “gotcha” questions back in their faces. I would have preferred if he told the evangelical group, “I refuse to play gotcha-politics. I also believe matters of faith are best left out of, and untarnished by, the political arena. I’m not running for National-Preacher and I believe the Constitution forbids that. Next question?...”
I’d prefer candidates answer similarly about marriage, abortion and most any other social issue. In nearly all cases, they are matters not specifically addressed in the Constitution and as such are best left to the indiviual states. Doesn’t mean he’s pro or con, just means that as POTUS, under our current US Constitution, it’s none of his business.
He gave an honest answer.....
.......I’m sure the folks hoped for ‘more’....
but it was an honest answer
Jimmy Carter SAID he was a Christian
Bill Clinton carried his big big Bible to church....
I have no idea where George HW and George W Bush spirituality lies....
I just know George W tried really hard to give our nation to the illegals, and ridiculed Americans
...and his wife is pro abortion......
...so you decide
I keep praying for discernment and wisdom....
....and can’t help but like the guy, Donald Trump
[But some of his positions are telling...]
Pray for TRUMP. He could be our next President.
That being said, put your efforts behind TED CRUZ.
He is an approved worker of the faith.