An aside: I'm consistently impressed with the tone and depth of this daily newsletter. That the author(s?) can whip up a well-researched report--this one could practically pass as a sermon--on yesterday's absurdities, day after day, is quite the journalistic feat. Kudos to whomever you are!
But his "I thought I was a doctor" explanation broke the BS meter ... did he honestly expect anyone to believe that?? This is beyond far-fetched even by his standards.
I considered his weak explanation and call BS. Doctors do not wear broad sleeved robes. Even if the figure in the image were a doctor it would be depicting the doctor as divine- the robes, light emitting from hand, etc.
The images surrounding him are clearly evocative of a Christian nationalist version of the messiah. Hitler was depicted similarly as a Wagnerian knight.
I would believe he was wearing a Ku Klux Klan robe- the saviors of the white Christian nationalists and their "culture." But a doctor? No.
What well written and researched writing! Kudos and a standing ovation! Trump doesn’t view himself as a doctor of anything but he does view himself as God. His overwhelming desire to control everyone, everywhere, every how is the crux of his Psychotic Narcissistic Personality Disorder and it has no cure. There is no “fix” for Trump to become normal and as well, his dominant position of Evil is collective urging others to join him. “Christian Nationalism” is simply another name for Evil with no Christianity in sight—it is a GOP misnomer for racism, sexism, torture, murder, rape, threats and hatred. Christianity is a way of living—a lifestyle of following Christ as best we can as human beings-embracing all of humanity respectfully. It is the opposite of everything Trump is and this Good is also collective. Anyone can follow the teachings of Christ without calling themselves “Christian”-those teachings are inborn with a desire to uphold decency and morality. Regardless, Americans are struggling with Good vs. Evil. I don’t know about you but I choose Good and my personal view of Trump is that he personifies Evil, promotes Evil, acts Evil, thinks Evil, and plans Evil. Anyone can follow that as long as they realize the outcome will be Evil. I will fight against that with all of the Good I can muster and I will stand Strong. I pray I am not alone.
Well done. As a Jesus follower, I've been outraged by his behavior, attempting to align himself as a savior for the U.S. For over a year, I've been writing on the politics of false prophets @pentecostvoyager. I post weekly essays on the topics of faith and politics, the worse of which we are experiencing in the U S. today under this regime. We need more voices like yours to bring enlightenment to those dwelling in the confusion of these times. Thank you.
I couldn't vote for him in 2016. I thought his character was seriously lacking because of the disparaging way he talked about people who had different ideas than him. The way he talked about his opponent, Hillary Clinton. My understanding of what I'd been taught as a Christian was that character mattered. That the condition of one's heart mattered.
The instant reveal to me was when he refused to say he would endorse or support another candidate if he lost. He could not envision losing... or knew his cheating would insure an outcome.
One of the biggest problems is the years and decades of Republican messaging. To cover up bad policy they paint liberalism as anti American, even evil. People would rather cut off their arm than vote Democrat. It's a cult.
How is it possible the media still covers all things Trump as normal? For crying out loud, has money corrupted everyone who can say truth to power so totally that this man runs amok through our government. We know the oligarchs are in control, further proof is unnecessary. Watching the decline of 250 years of effort to be a global guiding light is so painful. But we are surely doomed if this abomination continues. Have no doubts. All empires fall. Ours will be no exception.
To your questions: Trump seemed seriously flawed to me right from the get-go, but I think the last straw (where I stop listening to a candidate completely) was the “pussy grab” comments. There are so many milestones, however. You touched a lot of the lowest lowlights, or should I say “low darks”? There is no light in what he does. And his idea that he “makes people better?” Please. You ask about repairing damage. I do think that a lot of talking must be done. People need to “out” his evil doing for the masses to understand and internalize before a large enough swell of censure is achieved. Probably each denomination is going to have to examine how Trump has damaged their members—the plurality of our country means that Christianity doesn’t look the same in all corners. If I were in a “ho-hum” church right now, I’d be actively looking for one that is addressing the damage. I’d be looking for a pastor or pastors who aren’t afraid to stand up and call out this image, the poop plane, or the Obamas as apes. I’d be looking for serious thought and guidance on how to live in these troubled times; how to live with the fact that our government has taken the lives of two citizens, has brutalized and locked up thousands of mostly innocent people including children—sick children, to boot, has not given appropriate medical care to immigrants in the system so that quite a few have died in custody, has bombed children, and has celebrated the Iran War as holy. But I am unchurched right now because too often the really important things don’t get explicated. We trundle along, learning how to “love one another” without talking about the biggest hater of all at the helm of our government. How to move forward? The churches need to come forward and defend what they stand for. Otherwise, they are part of the problem.
A very thorough examination of the hypocrisy coming from Trump et al, based in both Old and New Testament scripture. If only this could be distributed throughout the nation! To every church that claims to follow the teachings of Jesus!
Aside: 6 of 9 Justices of the Supreme Court are Catholic. Now we find out whether they are beholden or actually have a moral compass.
In case some people haven’t been paying attention since 2016, TRUMP LIES. 30,000 documented lies in his FIRST FOUR YEARS. He’s a narcissistic sociopath, which also means he’s a pathological LIAR.
An aside: I'm consistently impressed with the tone and depth of this daily newsletter. That the author(s?) can whip up a well-researched report--this one could practically pass as a sermon--on yesterday's absurdities, day after day, is quite the journalistic feat. Kudos to whomever you are!
Kudos, this piece was very well done.
But his "I thought I was a doctor" explanation broke the BS meter ... did he honestly expect anyone to believe that?? This is beyond far-fetched even by his standards.
There was an interwsting oiece in the NYT. Heʼs not “lying” because he has no real intent to deceive. Heʼs just trolling.
I considered his weak explanation and call BS. Doctors do not wear broad sleeved robes. Even if the figure in the image were a doctor it would be depicting the doctor as divine- the robes, light emitting from hand, etc.
The images surrounding him are clearly evocative of a Christian nationalist version of the messiah. Hitler was depicted similarly as a Wagnerian knight.
I would believe he was wearing a Ku Klux Klan robe- the saviors of the white Christian nationalists and their "culture." But a doctor? No.
Many real medical doctors DO view themselves has having the power to play God.
i.e. Having omniscient knowledge, and authority to wield ultimate authority over life/death decisions.
What well written and researched writing! Kudos and a standing ovation! Trump doesn’t view himself as a doctor of anything but he does view himself as God. His overwhelming desire to control everyone, everywhere, every how is the crux of his Psychotic Narcissistic Personality Disorder and it has no cure. There is no “fix” for Trump to become normal and as well, his dominant position of Evil is collective urging others to join him. “Christian Nationalism” is simply another name for Evil with no Christianity in sight—it is a GOP misnomer for racism, sexism, torture, murder, rape, threats and hatred. Christianity is a way of living—a lifestyle of following Christ as best we can as human beings-embracing all of humanity respectfully. It is the opposite of everything Trump is and this Good is also collective. Anyone can follow the teachings of Christ without calling themselves “Christian”-those teachings are inborn with a desire to uphold decency and morality. Regardless, Americans are struggling with Good vs. Evil. I don’t know about you but I choose Good and my personal view of Trump is that he personifies Evil, promotes Evil, acts Evil, thinks Evil, and plans Evil. Anyone can follow that as long as they realize the outcome will be Evil. I will fight against that with all of the Good I can muster and I will stand Strong. I pray I am not alone.
Well done. As a Jesus follower, I've been outraged by his behavior, attempting to align himself as a savior for the U.S. For over a year, I've been writing on the politics of false prophets @pentecostvoyager. I post weekly essays on the topics of faith and politics, the worse of which we are experiencing in the U S. today under this regime. We need more voices like yours to bring enlightenment to those dwelling in the confusion of these times. Thank you.
I couldn't vote for him in 2016. I thought his character was seriously lacking because of the disparaging way he talked about people who had different ideas than him. The way he talked about his opponent, Hillary Clinton. My understanding of what I'd been taught as a Christian was that character mattered. That the condition of one's heart mattered.
The instant reveal to me was when he refused to say he would endorse or support another candidate if he lost. He could not envision losing... or knew his cheating would insure an outcome.
One of the biggest problems is the years and decades of Republican messaging. To cover up bad policy they paint liberalism as anti American, even evil. People would rather cut off their arm than vote Democrat. It's a cult.
Has anybody noticed that the man he wants to resurrect looks surprisingly like his old pal Epstein. Poor guy must really miss him.
I keep hearing others saying this, but I don't see it. I think this is more accurate: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1J9Zkav2oj/
Thank you
Great piece terrifically written. The word ‘hypocrite’ would apply but the veil is so thin. Praise Jesus, more are seeing the light!
I don't profess to be a Christian. I am more agnostic. But I loved this article! I wish the churches actually taught, and followed, these guidelines.
How is it possible the media still covers all things Trump as normal? For crying out loud, has money corrupted everyone who can say truth to power so totally that this man runs amok through our government. We know the oligarchs are in control, further proof is unnecessary. Watching the decline of 250 years of effort to be a global guiding light is so painful. But we are surely doomed if this abomination continues. Have no doubts. All empires fall. Ours will be no exception.
Thank you.
To your questions: Trump seemed seriously flawed to me right from the get-go, but I think the last straw (where I stop listening to a candidate completely) was the “pussy grab” comments. There are so many milestones, however. You touched a lot of the lowest lowlights, or should I say “low darks”? There is no light in what he does. And his idea that he “makes people better?” Please. You ask about repairing damage. I do think that a lot of talking must be done. People need to “out” his evil doing for the masses to understand and internalize before a large enough swell of censure is achieved. Probably each denomination is going to have to examine how Trump has damaged their members—the plurality of our country means that Christianity doesn’t look the same in all corners. If I were in a “ho-hum” church right now, I’d be actively looking for one that is addressing the damage. I’d be looking for a pastor or pastors who aren’t afraid to stand up and call out this image, the poop plane, or the Obamas as apes. I’d be looking for serious thought and guidance on how to live in these troubled times; how to live with the fact that our government has taken the lives of two citizens, has brutalized and locked up thousands of mostly innocent people including children—sick children, to boot, has not given appropriate medical care to immigrants in the system so that quite a few have died in custody, has bombed children, and has celebrated the Iran War as holy. But I am unchurched right now because too often the really important things don’t get explicated. We trundle along, learning how to “love one another” without talking about the biggest hater of all at the helm of our government. How to move forward? The churches need to come forward and defend what they stand for. Otherwise, they are part of the problem.
A very thorough examination of the hypocrisy coming from Trump et al, based in both Old and New Testament scripture. If only this could be distributed throughout the nation! To every church that claims to follow the teachings of Jesus!
Aside: 6 of 9 Justices of the Supreme Court are Catholic. Now we find out whether they are beholden or actually have a moral compass.
In case some people haven’t been paying attention since 2016, TRUMP LIES. 30,000 documented lies in his FIRST FOUR YEARS. He’s a narcissistic sociopath, which also means he’s a pathological LIAR.