Posted on 11/15/2016 9:06:38 AM PST by 11th_VA
Evangelical Christians proved to be a driving force behind Donald Trump winning the 2016 presidential election, but some high-profile Christian entertainers have voiced their disagreement with fellow believers who supported the candidate.
According to the Fox News exit polls, white evangelical voters helped seal the deal for President-elect Trump. Similarly, a study conducted by WPA Research and commissioned by Family Research Council, shows that 1 in 3 Hispanics and a significant number of African-Americans also voted for him as well. And that 59 percent of Trump voters were impacted by the Republican Party's pro-life and pro-religious liberty stand.
For Yolanda Adams, the gospel music singer and host of "The Yolanda Adams Morning Show," Trump's big win is a symbol that there are still issues in the nation. She took to social media to warn evangelical Christians that she would be keeping a close eye on their decision.
"The #Election is OVER!! I'm convinced now more than ever that #GOD is MY SOURCE," Adams wrote. "If it showed us anything, it's that 'we have YET to overcome.' So let's watch and see if a #Republican controlled #government is the answer that all our Evangelicals told us it would be.YES WE ARE WATCHING YALL!!"
It seems Adams is not the only person keeping watch. Best-selling Christian author Mandy Hale of titles like I've Never Been to Vegas But My Luggage Has and Beautiful Uncertainty warned Christians that they were being duped by Trump.
"Wonder how long will it take for 'Christians' to realize just how gravely Trump duped them," Hale questioned on Twitter. "Honestly I don't even feel stoked about identifying as 'Christian' anymore. I'll just call myself a follower of Jesus."
Hale added that she was so affected by Trump being named president-elect of the United States that it shook her faith.
"This shatters parts of my faith in humanity, in my own faith, and in this country that I don't think I'll ever get back," she wrote.
Hale went on to rebuke Christians whom she said weren't allowing her to grieve in a moment in which she was hurting.
"Ppl telling me how to feel today: Stop. Ppl telling me that I just need to focus on God: Stop," she wrote. "I'm allowed to grieve. I'm allowed to mourn."
After sharing a comment from Lecrae, the author further expressed her own feelings.
"I know God is in control. But so did Jesus when He wept for Lazarus," Lecrae wrote in a message that Hale retweeted, adding, "This is the perfect expression of what I've been feeling today but have been unable to put into words."...
If they did not vote or voted for some third party then they may be consistent in their beliefs BUT if they voted for Hillary then they are just plain stupid as to what a Christian should be and totally clueless as to what an American should be.
Things which are true need no defense, Things which are false must be defended and argue. Abortion is a falsehood which must be presented as a lie.https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=OIP.M452d02f2f00f5f0695eaf719b85c2dbao0&w=299&h=166&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0&r=0
Christians are suckered by race-baiting dishonesty just like anybody else.
In the mean time, there are good reasons for Christians to dislike Trump, in his person, and in policy statements.
At the end of the day, I see Trump as a friend to Christians and Christianity.
Compare Diocletian to Constantine.
Just shows t’GOya’ that the so called “Christian” entertainers are just rock n’ rollers in pretty clothes and using the name of Jesus.
As long as the Christian Plumbers stay out of the political arena we’ll be fine ...
“Ppl telling me how to feel today: Stop. Ppl telling me that I just need to focus on God: Stop,” she wrote. “I’m allowed to grieve. I’m allowed to mourn.”
Wow! Not only is Yolanda a record producer and gospel singer, she’s also a first-rate drama queen, too! Lot of talent in that package...
never heard of them and i keep up on Christian music
We have people like this at our church and we are strongly evangelical. I do NOT get it, to me Hillary is Jezebel. LOL
Politics cannot even be discussed in the hallways/lobbies unless we know the “other” side is not around. (Trump supporters have to wait until Hillary supporters leave) Some were getting testy, especially on Facebook.
Adams is just doing what I’m doing: We voted for him, now let’s make sure he follows through.
The other one sounds more like a wolf in sheep’s clothing - or a very new Christian. BTW, “Christian” actually MEANS “follower of Jesus.”
I hope they also denounced Christians for voting for the baby killers Clinton and Stein. And Clinton isn’t exactly a friend of religious liberty, so Christians who voted for her were also condemned, right?
I listen to Christian music but I’ve never heard of these two.
They would have preferred Hillary?
Same here.
I think the first one was just saying we need to hold Trump’s feet to the fire now that he is our guy. The second one sounded like an ardent Hillary supporter.
“YES WE ARE WATCHING YALL!!”
Then start talking the Kings English, instead of your black gibberish, you dolt!
How long before they get DixieChicked?
Except that quote is from Mandy Hale, not Yolanda.
My opinion of Christian entertainers is the same as other entertainers: do your entertaining and leave your personal opinions just that-personal.
“YES WE ARE WATCHING YALL!!”
Then start talking the Kings English, instead of your black gibberish, you dolt!
Better response for Christians post election should be to pray for our leaders
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