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politics1 year ago

"Trump's Incoherent Speeches: From Muddled Israel References to Warning of 'Enemies Within'"

Donald Trump delivered a wild and incoherent speech at a Christian event in Nashville, struggling with simple words and making false claims about Israel, the Capitol rioters, and Democrats. He attempted to appeal to conservative Christians by presenting himself as a man of faith and stoking fear against the non-existent threat of "big media and left-wing press groups" silencing Christians. Despite his own mistakes, he criticized President Biden's age and cognitive abilities while facing his own legal battles.

via The Independent|
#christian-event#conservative-christians#donald-trump
politics2 years ago

"Trump's Growing Support Among Iowa Evangelicals"

Donald Trump is consolidating support among evangelical voters in Iowa, with a recent poll showing him drawing 51% of evangelical Christians planning to attend the GOP caucuses, far ahead of his closest rival, Ron DeSantis, at 22%. Despite previous evangelical reluctance in 2016, Trump's dominance in the group has grown, positioning him as a frontrunner in the Iowa caucuses and highlighting the importance of winning over conservative Christian voters in the Republican primary.

via POLITICO|
#conservative-christians#donald-trump#evangelical-voters
politics2 years ago

The Controversial Rise of House Speaker Mike Johnson

Conservative Christians are excited about Representative Mike Johnson, the new speaker of the House, due to his strong ties to evangelical beliefs and priorities. Johnson has a long history of working against abortion and gay rights, and his ascent to power is seen as a triumph for conservative evangelicalism. He is deeply involved in institutions like the Southern Baptist Convention and has associations with conservative evangelical organizations. While some view his rise as concerning, others see it as a representation of a sizable constituency that shares his views and language.

via The New York Times|
#conservative-christians#evangelicalism#mike-johnson
politicsreligion2 years ago

"Trump's Behavior: Un-Christian or Heroic? Divided Opinions Among Critics and Conservative Christians"

Despite behavior that some view as un-Christian, Donald Trump has maintained the support of many conservative Christians and evangelicals due to his policy achievements, such as appointing conservative Supreme Court justices. Supporters argue that they prioritize his biblical policies over his personal piety and see him as a warrior in a cultural war. However, critics argue that the support for Trump is a cynical calculation for power and that his behavior and rhetoric contradict Christian values. While some prominent figures in conservative Christianity are seeking alternatives, Trump remains the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

via Yahoo News|
#conservative-christians#donald-trump#evangelicals
politicsreligion2 years ago

"Trump's Behavior: Un-Christian or Heroic? Divided Opinions Among Critics and Conservative Christians"

Despite behavior that contradicts Christian teachings, Donald Trump continues to enjoy strong support from conservative Christians and evangelicals. This support has been solidified by his achievements during his presidency, such as appointing conservative Supreme Court justices. Trump's evangelical backers view him as a warrior who can win the cultural war between good and evil. Some Christians liken him to Cyrus the Great, a hero who can do no wrong. Trump's faith-based record, including moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem and appointing justices who have advanced conservative Christian causes, is touted as evidence of his commitment to Christians. However, some prominent figures within conservative Christianity are seeking alternatives in the 2024 Republican presidential campaign.

via The Associated Press|
#2024-presidential-election#christian-faith#conservative-christians
politics2 years ago

Controversial Bills on Religious Displays and Book Bans Fail in Texas and Louisiana

A bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in Texas public school classrooms failed to get a vote by the House before a crucial Tuesday night deadline. Democrats opposed the idea, saying it would be an insult to non-Christian Texans and an attempt to erode the separation of church and state. Conservative Christians have been pushing to center public life around their religious views, including a bill to allow unlicensed religious chaplains to work in Texas schools. Recent polling found more than half of Republicans adhere to or sympathize with claims that the U.S. should be a strictly Christian nation.

via The Texas Tribune|
#church-state-separation#conservative-christians#education