Posted on 01/24/2016 1:58:03 PM PST by RoosterRedux
Donald J. Trump is not usually a candidate who invokes the words of evangelical voters. But on Sunday, he went to church in eastern Iowa, where he studied "humility," he later told attendees at a rally.
Mr. Trump sat for the entire service, which lasted over an hour, at First Presbyterian Church here, accompanied by Deborah Whitaker, whose son was killed in an accident shortly after returning from a tour of duty.
From the front of the church, the pastor acknowledged the presence of Mr. Trump, who sat in the fifth pew, with Ms. Whitaker to his right, sharing a book of prayer. When the collection plate was passed, Mr. Trump tossed in money; two crisp $50 bills peeked out from under a handful of singles minutes later.
He listened to a children's chorus and shook hands with people sitting behind him when it came time to offer greetings to others. Two of his security guards sat behind him, and his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, and his spokeswoman, Hope Hicks, sat in the pew in front of him.
Mr. Trump, who sometimes reminds people of his Presbyterian faith, has nonetheless generally avoided speaking the language of the more-religious voters in the Iowa caucuses. But at a rally on Sunday, he mentioned attending church.
"We talked about humility in church today," Mr. Trump told the crowd. "I don't know if that was aimed at me, perhaps," he joked, drawing laughs.
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I hope so.
People are so shocked when they find... out I am Protestant.
I am Presbyterian.
And I go to church, and I love God, and I love my church.Donald Trump
What a banal, uneducated reply.
Are you saying you won’t vote for Trump if he’s the nominee?
I am sick unto death at being preached at here, seeing all of the nasty, horrid posts about Trump's faith or lack thereof, by people with an axe to grind,who know nothing at all about Trump, nor, much about GOD's will either.
Religion and beliefs are and should be a private matter, unless the candidate is a rabid Sharia loving Muslim; which Trump certainly isn't.
So many Christian pastors are weaklings and wankers.
LOL! I will take TRUMP’s chops over AMNESTY any day. For me, that is my threshold for even starting any determination of a conservative.
Anything less than the TRUMP heavy hand against these socialist invaders means huge votes for Democrats. Hundreds of thousands of illegals are votes for the Democrats. TRUMP gets that. Cruz does not.
Cruz’ “pathway to legalization” gob smacked a lot of us. Whose side is he on?
The GOPe wants a big tent to attract new voters. As long as they choose an establishment approved candidate.
Very liberal PCUSA church. Wish he would go with the OPC or PCA for conservative Presbyterianism.
So Trump’s “touchback” backdoor amnesty is OK for you? Obama would be proud of you!
I’m done voting for DUmocrats with an “R”... You want to get cozy with BJ Clinton’s #1 fan, be my guest.
Yes or no answer. Would you vote for Trump if he is the nominee?
One thing about the Trumpettes, they are slow learners. Maybe if I broke out the big crayons for you, would that help?
bump
You are afraid to answer the question and are resorting to personal attacks.
I answered quite adequately... Sorry you're having trouble.
:-))
Looks like we have another that is only trying to stir trouble and won’t vote for Trump if he is the nominee.
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Looks like “paintriot” is a poop stirring troll.
Why?
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