I’m not going to defend Trump’s answer, because it’s my understanding you need to ask God for forgiveness.
What I am going to do is point out that this is not the sort of question you ask a presidential candidate.
Isn’t it interesting how hard the Left fights to keep religion out of our government, schools, society, but how compelled they are to introduce the topic if they think it can provide them a “GOTSHA” moment?
A lot of Christians will be considering whether to vote for Trump or not, so why not convince them he’s disqualified because he doesn’t believe exactly what they do on a point of religion?
These slimes play every side of every issue to their advantage, and some folks buy in hook line and sinker.
You mention how the left fights to keep religion out of our government, schools, society, but how compelled they are to introduce the topic if they think it can provide them a GOTSHA” moment?
Trump provided the words. Is he a leftist?
Hot Air ran this piece on Trump’s words on their website.
Are they leftist?
Yes. It is an inappropriate question, unless all the candidates are being questioned in the same way - and that shouldn’t happen, as there’s not a litmus test for religion. The question assumes Trump is sinful and requires forgiveness. (Of course, we’re all in this situation, but that’s a topic for a different day.) This is a question for Republican candidates only.
because it’s my understanding you need to ask God for forgiveness
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I would say that is what Christ taught.
Luke 11:1-4