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3 questions evangelicals should ask about Donald Trump
CNN Politics ^ | Wed January 6, 2016 | John Stemberger

Posted on 01/06/2016 7:37:51 PM PST by DaveyB

We are experiencing something extraordinary in American politics: A man who has never held public office appears to have become a force of nature this election cycle, and he is achieving this, according to polls, with no small amount of support from evangelical Christians.

The really puzzling thing is that Donald Trump defies every stereotype of a candidate you would typically expect Christians to vote for.

How much does the average evangelical Christian supporting Trump know about his history? Very little, it would seem. Many are content to follow the no-nonsense persona, rather than dig into Trump's past record.

Trump professes to be a Christian and says the Bible is his favorite book. While we should not judge a man's heart or motive, we can and should evaluate his words and actions.

Therefore, there are three questions I believe all evangelical Christians should ask themselves before supporting Donald Trump for President.

1) What is known about Trump's personal life and morality?


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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Politics/Elections; US: New York
KEYWORDS: 2016election; election; election2016; newyork; trump
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Vetting is too important to leave undone.

Flame away, but facts are stubborn things.

1 posted on 01/06/2016 7:37:52 PM PST by DaveyB
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To: DaveyB

He isn’t running to be my pastor.


2 posted on 01/06/2016 7:39:58 PM PST by Fai Mao (Just a tropical gardiner chatting with friends)
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To: DaveyB

CNN is sympathetically concerned about Evangelicals?

I think not.


3 posted on 01/06/2016 7:40:13 PM PST by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: DaveyB

“Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.”


4 posted on 01/06/2016 7:41:21 PM PST by The Iceman Cometh (Proud Teabagging Barbarian Terrorist Hobbit Crazy Cracker Trumpee Son-of-a-Bitch!)
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To: Fai Mao

Amen to that.


5 posted on 01/06/2016 7:41:39 PM PST by Eccl 10:2 (Prov 3:5 --- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding")
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To: DaveyB

Since when has CNN ever cared about ANYTHING evangelical? What crap. Go back into your hole CNN, you have no credibility.


6 posted on 01/06/2016 7:41:39 PM PST by Fungi
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To: DaveyB

Would he be the first president to shamelessly wave the Bible as a prop at his rallies in an attempt to show what a fine Christian man he is?


7 posted on 01/06/2016 7:41:49 PM PST by ru4liberty (I wish FR were still "The Premiere *CONSERVATIVE* Site on the Net" :'(.....)
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To: DaveyB

Please note that the first response by the Trump Toadies is to take a swipe at CNN. They have no answers for Trump’s accountability (or lack thereof). The typical M.O. of Trump’s people.


8 posted on 01/06/2016 7:43:52 PM PST by ru4liberty (I wish FR were still "The Premiere *CONSERVATIVE* Site on the Net" :'(.....)
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To: DaveyB

From what I see, evangelicals are all over the map. Trump, Cruz, Carson, Rubio, Santorum, and Huckabee all get their share. Even Bush. My cousin is for Bush. I was shocked. I chose to keep my mouth shut.


9 posted on 01/06/2016 7:43:59 PM PST by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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To: The Iceman Cometh

Is he in the running for Pope?


10 posted on 01/06/2016 7:44:03 PM PST by Sasparilla
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To: DaveyB

Could it be these things pale next to a “Truth is fallen in the streets” problem? Just maybe? Trump can always repent of adultery, can always refine his manner of talking, but a lie unchallenged is a lie that is going to live another day.


11 posted on 01/06/2016 7:44:05 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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I expect non-Christians to act like non-Christians.

I’m choosing a POTUS and not a PASTOR.


12 posted on 01/06/2016 7:44:50 PM PST by aMorePerfectUnion (As a representative of Earth, I officially welcome Global Warming to our planet)
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To: Cicero

It boggles their minds that we could actually have differing opinions.


13 posted on 01/06/2016 7:45:00 PM PST by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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To: DaveyB

To some trumpsters thats ok but Cruz is the domionist cultist who must be rejected for sinner Trump. Its quite odd this trumpster situational ethics.


14 posted on 01/06/2016 7:45:03 PM PST by RginTN
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To: Cicero

“CNN is sympathetically concerned about Evangelicals?

I think not.”

Yeah, none of the MSM would dare to enter any house of worship. It would be tempting fate (or maybe something a little stronger).


15 posted on 01/06/2016 7:45:08 PM PST by vette6387
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To: DaveyB

16 posted on 01/06/2016 7:46:00 PM PST by DoughtyOne ((It's beginning to look like "Morning in America" again. Comment on YouTube under Trump Free Ride.))
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That’s rich...now CNN is trying to direct Evangelistic Christians—who they hate—on what questions to ask? LOLOL!!

Note this little dingy in their opener paragraph...”A man who has never held public office...” So CNN, how those career politicians working out for the country? Pretty good for your Nancy Pewolsi—who had basically nothing to now over $150 Million net worth. Not bad for a walking and dumb as a brick breathing idiot.


17 posted on 01/06/2016 7:46:29 PM PST by WKUHilltopper (And yet...we continue to tolerate this crap...)
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To: DaveyB

Boy, really ratcheting up the hit pieces.

1. Kennedy predated Bill Clinton in the extramarital affairs dept.

2. Clinton was the first President to be a sexual predator, to have sex with an intern under his authority in the Oval Office.

3. Nixon, Johnson, and oh yeah Obama and his famous VP all used foul language. See “It’s a big f*&@! deal”.

So puhleez, spare me the having to live up to former Presidents crap. Trump would have to live down to many of them.


18 posted on 01/06/2016 7:47:16 PM PST by Kenny (RED)
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Flame away, but facts are stubborn things.

We're talking about Trumpies here. Some of them can't see their noses in front of their faces.

19 posted on 01/06/2016 7:47:28 PM PST by Colonel_Flagg (Revenge is a Daesh best served cold.)
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To: DaveyB

Only one man in history without sin. Divorced and remarried is a sin? Maybe for some. Sex with women? Sex, not adultery. Gee, I guess I’ve sinned too... Lots.

We all sin. Only the Lord judges. The author - and you - should remember that.

Speaking for the Lord is a great sin, and that is the one most frequently practiced by the pious.


20 posted on 01/06/2016 7:49:31 PM PST by datura (Proud Infidel)
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