You see it’s so simple, if you consider yourself evangelical and you support Trump, then you are BLIND!
Whereas, if you consider yourself evangelical and support anybody but Trump, then you’re likely ENLIGHTENED and ALL-SEEING, and probably smart too!
Ok? Clear now?
Trump will be God’s wrath on America,
Any argument can be reduced to ridiculous extremes that misrepresent the position being taken. As an evangelical that has been watching these fights for over half a century, I can tell you that Trump is only successful among evangelicals today because so many evangelicals have drifted away from their very conservative roots.
The OP is right. Morality had been a regular feature of the political conversation, because Christians by and large believed that morally good leaders were essential to the nation’s well-being. Conservatism itself had been an embodiment of essential moral commitments, the work ethic, respect for private property, the sanctity of God-given life, the right of conscience and freedom to worship, the sanity and beauty of the natural family, etc.
So no, we anti-Trump evangelicals are not trying to cast ourselves as “all seeing.” Surely that would be blasphemy, as only God is all wise. But we do come from a place where men like Trump would be the last sort of person we would choose to put in authority over our lives. It’s not about trying to *be* God. It’s about trying to *please* God. God gives grace to the humble, but he resists the proud.
Peace,
SR Surely that would be blasphemy, as only God is all wise. But we do come from a place where men like Trump would be the last sort of person we would choose to put in authority over our lives. It