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Evangelical leader blasts Falwell for hosting Trump
Politico | January 18, 2016 | Blake Hounshell

Posted on 01/18/2016 11:48:10 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife

One of the United States' most influential evangelical leaders blasted Liberty University President Jerry Falwell, Jr. on Monday for hosting Donald Trump to give a campaign speech.

Russell Moore, who heads the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, let fly a series of tweets after Falwell gave a glowing introduction to Trump, calling him "one of the greatest visionaries of our time" and saying Trump "lives a life of helping others ... as Jesus taught in the New Testament."

Moore appeared incredulous at Falwell's language, which was more effusive than he had been with any other candidate, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz:


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To: Right-wing Librarian
How about this;



A great day on the campaign trail with my daughter, Ivanka Trump. Here we are in New Hampshire this afternoon. I am proud of all my children, and grateful for their support. They will do a great job with the organization - should I have the honor to be your #POTUS. Thank you for a terrific day!Posted by Donald J. Trump on Monday, January 18, 2016


201 posted on 01/18/2016 7:14:14 PM PST by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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To: WENDLE

A lot of the social justice Christians these days are calling and defining themselves as evangelicals but they are not strict Bible believers. They are seizing the definition for themselves.


202 posted on 01/18/2016 7:19:51 PM PST by MIA_eccl1212 (When you see a drowning liberal, throw them the anchor...)
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To: FenwickBabbitt

CAVEAT EMPTOR .... you’re buying “as is” .... and there will be no do-overs!


203 posted on 01/18/2016 7:22:16 PM PST by House Atreides (Cruzin' [BUT NO LONGER Trumping'] or losin'!)
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To: Springfield Reformer

My understanding is that he is a closet Democrat liberal, as is Rick Warren. Correct me if I am wrong.


204 posted on 01/18/2016 7:28:07 PM PST by Theodore R. (Liberals keep winning; so the American people must now be all-liberal all the time.)
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To: MIA_eccl1212

Jesus is our only salvation. These people are thieves from the Son of God. They are thieves of God. God knows.


205 posted on 01/18/2016 7:29:28 PM PST by WENDLE (Trump is not bought . He is no puppet.)
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To: Theodore R.

Well, my reading, so far, is going in a slightly different direction. He’s written some good things about how we have to stand strong against gay marriage no matter how hard it gets. On racial issues he seems to want to be a peace-maker, and that’s not a bad thing, but it can give some bad optics. But I try to be a peace-maker too.

The only thing I’ve found so far that actually raised my eyebrows was his understanding of Alabama Judge Roy Moore’s position on the gay marriage issue. Both men oppose gay marriage, but apparently Russell Moore thinks the good judge should resign if he can’t enforce the law. That’s worthy of a wince. It reflects a poor understanding, IMHO, of how the law should work in that scenario. I think Judge Moore was right to stick with Alabama constitutional provisions in an area not enumerated to the federal power, i.e., marriage.

But Russell Moore is not a constitutional scholar, just an ethicist, so I could write that off as a lack of understanding. But given his powerful position within the SBC, I’d say he’s obligated to either not get involved in things he doesn’t understand, or else to come up to speed so he can make the right call and not give the SBC cause for concern.

Peace,

SR


206 posted on 01/18/2016 7:41:03 PM PST by Springfield Reformer (Winston Churchill: No Peace Till Victory!)
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To: pollywog

agreed


207 posted on 01/18/2016 7:51:57 PM PST by Chauncey Uppercrust (CRUZ 2016 OR BUST Trump supporters love NY VALUES)
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To: pollywog

You need to listen, as it wasn’t that way at all. But delusions can be fun; have at it.


208 posted on 01/18/2016 7:53:11 PM PST by MayflowerMadam (Bless the beasts and the children, for in this world they have no voice... they have no choice)
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To: AuntB

If you haven’t watched this, watch it. About 3 minutes with Mr. Cruz himself.

Cruz trustworthy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfKwc5lpZZ0


209 posted on 01/18/2016 11:59:35 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: AuntB; Cincinatus' Wife; All; Jim 0216; lodi90; Guenevere; Liz; Jane Long; RitaOK

If you folks haven’t watched this, watch it. It features Mr. Cruz himself. About a 3 minute video.

Cruz trustworthy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfKwc5lpZZ0


210 posted on 01/19/2016 12:04:54 AM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

YAWN ...Ask me if I care.


211 posted on 01/19/2016 12:30:53 AM PST by WTFOVR (I find myself exclaiming that expression quite often these days!)
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To: pollywog; All

http://www.newsadvance.com/news/local/students-voice-objections-to-timing-of-trump-visit-to-liberty/article_aeaf5ee0-25e1-54e0-b0d3-a11382d03bf5.html

........”They can do what they want outside, but they are going to be making fools of themselves,” said [Jerry] Falwell [Jr.], who suggested few Liberty students support the demonstrations......”


212 posted on 01/19/2016 12:48:53 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Some Christians will claim the only way to be a good christian is to be a mealy mouthed amnesty supporter.


213 posted on 01/19/2016 2:32:10 AM PST by ObamahatesPACoal (Savage BLASTS Megyn Kelly, Fox News Over Treatment Of Trump)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

..Dr Richard Land was run out of office by the PC police at the SBC —Moore was his replacement...


214 posted on 01/19/2016 6:09:39 AM PST by WalterSkinner ( In Memory of My Father--WWII Vet and Patriot 1926-2007)
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To: Parley Baer

Agree. How childish.

Some of these so-called Christian leaders are acting like anything but.

Really pathetic.

Do they all belong to that Dominionism sect, now? Scary.


215 posted on 01/19/2016 6:38:55 AM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: Guenevere

Thanks for posting the actual facts :)


216 posted on 01/19/2016 6:41:05 AM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: Jane Long

I try :)


217 posted on 01/19/2016 6:47:32 AM PST by Guenevere (If.the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do....)
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To: Guenevere

Thanks for setting the record straight!


218 posted on 01/19/2016 6:48:25 AM PST by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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To: mac_truck

You ‘re welcome!


219 posted on 01/19/2016 6:53:29 AM PST by Guenevere (If.the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do....)
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To: Springfield Reformer

Actually, I think Jerry Falwell would be especially grateful for Trump and what he’s accomplishing....
...certainly his son thinks so.

Maybe you don’t remember, Falwell was considered the non pc firebrand in those days, and much beloved for it from Christians....
...but denounced, ridiculed by the media.

I think he has a kindred spirit in Trump!


220 posted on 01/19/2016 6:58:32 AM PST by Guenevere (If.the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do....)
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