Trump’s ‘personal shortcomings’ have become a ‘bonus’ for evangelical Christians, says Tim Alberta

In an interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, author and writer Tim Alberta discusses the role of white evangelical Christians in building support for Donald Trump’s presidency and the “uneasy alliance” the community established with the former president.

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[RobLouis]

Evangelicals were not "looking the other way" and "wishing it away", .... they actively supported and enabled Trump all along the way. They still do.

[JonyRotten]

Risking the loss of your community to help save your community takes a great deal of strength.

[bibigems]

Jerry Falwell Jr. made a transactional deal with trump explains Michael Cohen in his book Disloyal. It is an eye opening account of the dishonesty of the evangelical televangelists.

[kenmason]

I relate to this on a deep personal level. I am a believer without a church. And I’m better off for it, as I have watched family, friends, and loved ones slip into this conspiracy centric world that completely consumed them.

[party_unaffiliated]

I agree with Tim. I no longer feel welcome in the church I spent years in because I am a Democrat. A lot of Christians have taken their eyes off God and turned to a man. I feel so sorry for them. They are probably right that they won't see me in heaven, but I'm 100% sure I will be there.

[ginoable]

"For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ, ’ and will deceive many."

[dianebannister]

My brother is a very religious Evangelical. He had Trump signs in his yard in 2016 and enthusiastically talked about Trump and supported him. Because I didn't want any controversy to erupt, I said nothing. In 2020, over a long period of time, my brother gave me and sent me Trump and FOX LYING News propaganda. I pleaded with him to stop. He kept it up all the way even past the 2020 election up to December 3 when he finally stopped. He knew I was not a Trump supporter because I wrote political Letters to the Editors which were published in local newspapers. My articles were all against Trump and calling out the TRUTH about him. In 2020, because I didn't support Trump, my brother said to me: "You chose to be of the darkness and not of the light." That was such a hurtful thing to say to me being I am a devoted Christian. Every single day, I pray for deliverance of all those who are afflicted with the Trump CULT Mentality and I pray for their healing and that they will see the TRUTH. 🙏 I hope that many more people will pray similar intentions.

[bwhiterma]

As an Evangelical, I totally agree with Tim. I have been mystified as to why people I know and love are still behind Trump. This was so helpful!!

[RebekahCurielAlessi]

I love Tim Alberta and his clear thinking. 🇺🇸

[ANALOUEMMA]

I’m currently in a huge disagreement with my mom who’s also an evangelical pastor. Honestly this issue has caused me to leave church. I’m questioning my beliefs (not my faith). I think about this almost everyday. I can’t stand the hypocrisy of the church when it comes to politics. Personally I believe that any pastor that turns their pulpit into a political stage is desecrating its holiness & polluting the congregation. The cherry on top for me was to see Trump mocking Mr Pilosi when he was almost killed. That is NOT a Christian & will never be. Trump is so obviously using evangelicals it’s shameful. I wouldn’t have wished what happen to Mr Pelosi on him or any of his family members. In my eyes Trump has nothing but disgraced the White House and this country& and I am a republican! (Was I should say) My vote & my wish will be for the Biden administration to stay in power another 4 years. Can’t wait until this nation stops talking about Trump in every channel everyday

[SHIRLEYGiffordCashmanMS]

Tim Alberta is a great spokesman for true Christianity. Wonderful job of expressing Christian truth,
Mr. Alberta!!

[trinidad]

I bought Tim Alberta’s book, The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, before it was published. Tim helps explain a lot of what has been happening in the Evangelical church over the past 50 years. It was especially eye-opening reading about Jerry Falwell Sr.and Liberty University. I heartily recommend Tim’s book, I’ll be rereading it for sure.

[Ryuzaki-JongUn]

"Turning a church into a Fox News segment" Tim is a wonderful word master

[lovinglight]

Such a beautiful clear mind. he knows who he is. I admire that

[ving]

Trump and Covid take a lot of me but knowing that Evangelical Christians follow Trump is
Taking life out of me.

[adrian-grhg]

Nothing says counterfeit Christian like American evangelism. They make me physically ill.

[Lerian_V]

The following quote from Friedrich Nietzsche warns about what the state of Evangelicalism in America.
"Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster... for when you gaze long into the abyss. The abyss gazes also into you."

[markwickens]

Lots of people need to hear this!

Amazing!

[senanshortt]

I’m not “a believer” but I have some respect for this man as the only honest evangelical I’ve heard speak

[emmaLEE]

I am shocked and horrified that anyone wanted to debate someone at their fathers funeral. 😢 tragic. We need to be and do better.