Despite Criticism of Pope, Donald Trump Questioned Rival's Christianity

ABC ^ | Feb 18, 2016, 2:55 PM ET | EVAN MCMURRY

[SoConPubbie]

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacted strongly to Pope Francis' criticism of his immigration policies as "not Christian" this afternoon, calling Francis' questioning of his faith "disgraceful."

But today's battle comes after Trump himself has spent days repeatedly questioning the faith of his biggest rival, Ted Cruz.

"I've never seen anybody that lied as much as Ted Cruz," Trump said at a press conference Monday. "And he goes around saying he's a Christian. I don't know, you're going to have to really study that."

At a Tuesday rally in North Augusta, South Carolina, Trump said Cruz "holds up the Bible and then he lies about so many things."

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All this followed a tweet from last Friday wondering about Cruz's evangelicalism:

How can Ted Cruz be an Evangelical Christian when he lies so much and is so dishonest?- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 12, 2016

Pope Francis criticized the Republican candidate in a statement Thursday morning at the culmination of his trip to Mexico. Informed of some of the rhetoric Trump has used regarding immigrants and his proposal to build a wall across the U.S.'s southern border, Francis said Trump's actions were "not Christian."

"A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian," Francis said. "This is not in the gospel."

Trump responded moments after the pope's comments were released. "No leader, especially a religious leader, should have the right to question another man's religion or faith," Trump said in a written statement.

[altura]

Why on earth would you make such a ridiculous statement.

Are you saying that Trump would deal with the dems to get a wall built.

How could the democrats possibly keep Cruz from implementing his immigration policies... which include a wall and other measures to keep Mexicans from crossing over.

With Cruz as President and with both houses Republican (hopefully some of the aging Republican e’s will be defeated in the election) there is nothing to stop Cruz from getting his policies through.

And, remember, Cruz ran for the senate and won. He proceeded to do what he promised. Kinda rare but kinda nice.

[DrewsDad]

I think it's great that Trump finally when on record with some of his stances on the issues when challenged. His supporters never seemed to care if he said something one day and something different the next day.

If Trump isn't willing to put his "new" stances on his website, then what he's said in the past is fair game.

[altura]

Settle down, dyno. That is not a post with any substance.
You’ve stated your opinion of Cruz in the exact same words about a hundred times before.

You have never included any proof of documentation.

Is that too much to ask.

[silverleaf]

If you think republicans are going to build a border wall or do ANY border security upgrades without democrat cooperation, then I envy you

I want to live in your world of political fantasy

[dynoman]

This is rich. Everyone expected Trump to be Trump but now because Trump is acting like Trump Ted can act that way too?? People really will use that kind of "reasoning" to give a pass to the guy saying ad nauseum he was "the only principled candidate in the race"??

[Idaho_Cowboy]

I think Trump needs to make the Vatican pay for the wall.

[altura]

Oh, please. NO envy. I’m great but not that great.

[DrewsDad]

can I call you Dad?

IDK, that makes me feel old coming from someone who has been posting since 97.

I too am still wondering how Carson supporters can ignore what Trump did to him.

[dynoman]

Seven lies and misrepresentations in under three minutes;

Lie 1 - Pro-abortion and supporting partial birth abortion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RHgqFQ85uZs#t=197

Lie 2 - Trump is calling for the same socialized medicine as Sanders
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RHgqFQ85uZs#t=216

Lie 3 - pushed partial birth abortion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RHgqFQ85uZs#t=239

Lie 4 - Even as a candidate Donald says we need to have full on socialized medicine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RHgqFQ85uZs#t=298

Lie 5 - at the debates he said we ought to have socialized medicine like Canada and Scotland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RHgqFQ85uZs#t=302

Lie 6 - If you as a republican don’t support socialized medicine you are heartless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RHgqFQ85uZs#t=312

Lie 7 - If you want to see Bernie sanders style of socialized medicine Trump is your guy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RHgqFQ85uZs#t=335

[MarDav]

Trump is the one calling people names (liar, for instance). He can repent of this practice at any time (that’s the Gospel’s “good news” message). But, he has to see it as something to be repented of first, and he likes to claim how he tries not to do anything that needs repenting (his words). So, either The Almighty is suddenly okay with name-calling or Mr. Trump has stumbled upon some new doctrine. But, I’ll let his followers decide; who am I to judge.

[dynoman]

[dynoman]

Ted Cruz Lies; His Mom Reacts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zDmURYy2hs

[Salvation]

**How can Ted Cruz be an Evangelical Christian when he lies so much and is so dishonest?

A great question that I have too.

[dynoman]

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"Cruz Iowa staffer Spence Rogers sent precinct captains an email during the caucus hinting that Carson planned to leave the race, despite the fact that Carson's campaign said he would continue.

"Breaking News. The press is reporting that Dr. Ben Carson is taking time off from the campaign trail after Iowa and making a big announcement next week," the email, acquired by CNN, read. "Please inform any Carson caucus goers of this news and urge them to caucus for Ted Cruz."

Meanwhile, Cruz surrogate Iowa Rep. Steve King told followers on Twitter that "Carson looks like he is out."

Carson looks like he is out. Iowans need to know before they vote. Most will go to Cruz, I hope. https://t.co/lW5Js50EMA— Steve King (@SteveKingIA) February 2, 2016

Carson told Fox News his wife, Candy, had to correct the misinformation at one event.

"She spoke at one of the caucus sites and before she got there one of the Cruz people had again disseminated that information to the crowd," he said. "And one of the organizers told her 'I'm so glad you're here, so you could set the record straight.' And she did and we actually won in that precinct."

Carson's campaign was furious when they first learned of the tactic, and Carson decried it as a "dirty trick" during remarks Monday night at a party with supporters in West Des Moines.

"This is really a dirty trick," Carson said. "This makes me more determined than ever to keep going."

Cruz's campaign defended the Rogers message to the precinct captains.

"Carson said he was taking time off to go home. We simply repeated what he said," Cruz spokeswoman Catherine Frazier said Monday. "Our email simply stated the facts."

When asked what the "big announcement" mentioned in the email referred to, Frazier did not respond."

http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/01/politics/ben-carson-home-florida-iowa-caucuses/index.html

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[dynoman]

Jeff Roe Linked Once Again To Political Lies
http://www.yeoldejournalist.com/23653-2/

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This is not the first time that a Jeff Roe run campaign has been accused of leaking to the press that a candidate running against them was quitting the race. In 2010, a press release was sent to KSPR that appeared to be from the Scott Eckersley campaign that noted he was dropping out. KSPR ran the story in the morning news and Eckersley was put in damage control in the final days of the campaign.

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[dynoman]

Cruz LIES again:

"If Trump is elected the Second Amendment could be 'written out of the Constitution.'"

Seriously dude, WTF???— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) February 14, 2016

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The irony here is Cruz didn't need to lie. If he had remained honest, he would still be competitive. Liars lie, they can't help it.— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) February 17, 2016

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I just find it odd that while the typical Cruz supporter is hyper-religious, they are utterly blind to his constant LYING. It's just weird.— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) February 17, 2016

[altura]

Kidding, I’m probably old enough to be your mom.

How old is Drew now?

[Georgia Girl 2]

Cruz has moved into desperation mode. Its unattractive.

[altura]

Are you Bill Mitchell in real life?

Instead of all those links that I’m certainly not going to, why don’t you post in your own words all the evil stuff you think Ted Cruz has done.

[altura]

Cruz has moved into attack mode.

It’s very attractive.

No more Mr. Nice Guy to the bloviator who’s threatening to sue him for at least three things.

Bring it on, Trump. Wait till Ted gets you on the stand.