Mr.Badguy
Super lefty
I'd be willing to bet there have been others, going further back than you'd think. None of them, not even Trump, had the balls to admit it though.
Backlash against Trumpist fake christians
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I'd be willing to bet there have been others, going further back than you'd think. None of them, not even Trump, had the balls to admit it though.
Jade Dragon
And I'm the one that jaded you.
I doubt you'll find too many true-to-heart Christians here and on most political chats for the simple reason they are more politicized than religious.
Dutch Uncle
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Not a single one I've seen acts like a Christian. Some the exact opposite of Christians. e.g. PmP.
I've seen no Christians with television shows either.
[FONT="]“The time is fulfilled for the German people of Hitler. It is because of Hitler that Christ, God the helper and redeemer, has become effective among us. … Hitler is the way of the Spirit and the will of God for the German people to enter the Church of Christ." So spoke German pastor Hermann Gruner. Another pastor put it more succinctly: "Christ has come to us through Adolph Hitler."
It isn’t the first time religious nuts got it wrong.
[/FONT]https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/martyrs/dietrich-bonhoeffer.html
Dutch Uncle
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Although I tend to agree, I also think that you'll identify "true-to-heart Christians here" by their heart and by what they never say, not always by what they say.
I believe Grant was an atheist. He was a very strong proponent of the separation of church and state.
Dutch Uncle
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Agreed. Trump worships money and sees Christianity as a means to an end. His pick of a "Prosperity Christian" as the White House spiritual advisor is proof of this fact.
Dutch Uncle
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Sure. OTOH, there were other beliefs than Evangelism too. Jefferson and Franklin were Deists who don't believe that God interferes in human affairs ergo prayer won't work.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_affiliations_of_presidents_of_the_United_States
PoliTalker
Diversity Makes Greatness
Hello Cypress,
And wearing the American flag as attire. How disrespectful:
US Flag Code:
"The flag should not be used as "wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery", or for covering a speaker's desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general (exception for coffins). "
"The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed, or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard."
"The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, firefighters, police officers, and members of patriotic organizations."
And wearing the American flag as attire. How disrespectful:
US Flag Code:
"The flag should not be used as "wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery", or for covering a speaker's desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general (exception for coffins). "
"The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed, or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard."
"The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, firefighters, police officers, and members of patriotic organizations."
Good point. I do believe you are right.
Dutch Uncle
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Dutch Uncle
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Trump is for Trump. All sane Americans knew that from the beginning although not all of them gave a shit. Trump is not a Christian nor a patriot. He's a money-worshipping narcissist with delusions of grandeur.
FWIW, I've always condemned hypocrisy in our leaders regardless of party.
Gods. How disturbing and eerie is that?
Money
Dutch Uncle
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Well, that is how those people roll. Money is their god and it's all they worship.
Is there any doubt Trump would give up one of his kids for a billion bucks? 500M? 100M?
Well, that is how those people roll. Money is their god and it's all they worship.
Is there any doubt Trump would give up one of his kids for a billion bucks? 500M? 100M?
He'd negotiate, but I bet he'd go as low as $50,000.
I doubt if any of those TV preachers believe in that shit. They're just very good at acting as though they do, and thereby fleecing their flocks to the tune of millions.
PoliTalker
Diversity Makes Greatness
Hello Dutch,
Agreed on the Trump comment.
Heinlein was wrong. An armed society is not a polite society at all. America has become increasingly rude as it has become increasingly armed. It's more like: "I'll talk to you any way I damn well feel like talking to you, and if you don't like it I'll be just as trigger-happy to shoot you."
Agreed on the Trump comment.
Heinlein was wrong. An armed society is not a polite society at all. America has become increasingly rude as it has become increasingly armed. It's more like: "I'll talk to you any way I damn well feel like talking to you, and if you don't like it I'll be just as trigger-happy to shoot you."
Dutch Uncle
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That's pretty low but if Trump needed the money, I'm certain you are correct.