My response: Why don't I criticize Joe Biden like I do Donald Trump? (repost)
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- Repost - originally posted on April 5, 2024 (Another vacation repost)
"A Christian Case Against Donald Trump" by retired evangelical pastor Pat Kahnke.
Introduction: Common Questions people ask.
You are a breath of fresh air, Pastor Pat.
Joe Biden is not a LEADER OF A CULT. So, not the same thing as to Apples to Apples.
Joe is not a leader. Joe is totally anti God. That makes him as a cult. Trump 2024.
So what is he then he doesn't know what he is doing. His leadership leads to all kinds of cultic situations. He is not fit for office Trump is. Can't you see this?
Joe Biden tells lies! Big lies!! eg The border is fine, nothing wrong there!A very dangerous man with dementia!!
Far from it, for he is a puppet.
The Trump organization and the people who support the changes it espouses is in direct contention with the globalist elites who pull the strings on the Biden Administration.
Joe Biden hasn't been found guilty of Fraud, Rape, and he didn't bring his supporters to D.C. to lay siege to the Capitol while he watched on TV.
Donald Trump is a conman, rapist, and a traitor.
Like Liz Cheney said, "We can survive (sic) bad policies.... But we cannot survive a President willing to terminate our Constitution."
You say this while Democrats are trying to change or eradicate our Constitution. How does your statement and the actual truth jive!?
Absolutely ❤
Then she should be backing Donald Trump, not that 'puppet in chief'.
You hit the nail on the head - to me, Trump wants to create the 2nd Russia - a modern day version of fascism .
At what point has DJT attempted to terminate the constitution?
Agree or disagree with Biden's politics he is still a decent man.
Biden is the author of the '94 crime bill which locked up African-Americans at an alarming rate. Biden pushed for segregation claiming during the educational integration era "I don't want my kids growing up in a racial jungle" 2 examples of Bidens decent guy rhetoric. Please explain how Biden is a decent guy?
You really don't know that!Biden's life is full of compromise. and he a puppet to the one world government Cabal !!! He has been bought & paid for. There is not much that you are aware of that's going on behind the scenes!
This IS the MAIN point!!!!
Ashley Biden's diary says otherwise
Biden is far from a decent man!! He is the corrupt Barak Obamas puppet!
Biden doesn't behave like Trump
He's far worse!
@@wesleygordon1645 nope
@@wesleygordon1645 "He's far worse" SERIOUSLY! how is that even possible?
when you compare trump to Biden, only trump is a CONVICTED CRIMINAL who's been married 3 times to trophy wives and had 2 affairs that we know of. Unlike Biden who has been faithfully married to the same woman for 47 years.
Only trump has lustful feelings for his OWN daughter. (see The View interview from before he was president) .
Only trump has complete disrespect and contempt for his own military. ( see trump comments about John McCain, the Fallen at the WW2 cemetery in France, John Kelly's son and a Purple Heart recipient from his election campaign)
only trump told the American people to "Inject bleach" and "put UV light inside the body" as a serious cure for Covid,.(Not to mention telling the country, "it's like the flu, it'll go away by April)
Only trump said "there were fine people on both sides" in response to Charlottesville attack, and praised Kanye West and Nick fuentes, when they visited him in Florida. (not to mention his praise for David Duke)
I could literally go on all day pointing out the STARK difference of HOW MUCH WORSE trump is, than Biden. Biden is not a saint and is not perfect, no man is, he has made mistakes, but at least he is a NORMAL human being who treats people with respect and dignity, and has respect for rule of law (see his response to his son being convicted) and The Office of President.
And to finish, ONLY trump TRIED TO OVERTHROW THE GOVERNMENT AND ILLIGIALY RETAIN POWER! A first, I believe, in American history. So it would be quite a challenge for Biden to be worse, given how fundamentally trump has debased and abused the Presidency and Democracy.
@@wesleygordon1645 HOW ???
WG - Not a felon, not a 6 times bankrupt, not an election denier, not a misogynist, not a pathological liar, not a wannabe dictator!
I'm a Christian, a former Southern Baptist, and as a young adult, I always voted *straight Republican,* egged on by my widowed mother, a Dr. James Dobson devotee and attender of anti-abortion rallies.
Our devotion to the Republican party came to a spectacular, screeching, smoking halt worthy of a Road Runner cartoon in 2016 with the appearance of Donald Trump as a presidential candidate. If someone had told me in 1985 that "Someday your mother is going to say to you, 'You're voting for Hillary [Clinton], aren't you?'" I would have said, "Are we talking about the same Mary Norris?" But she would have *none* of Trump, and neither would I.
I just could not buy many Christian friends' and family members' insistence that Trump was *the Christian choice.* " That viewpoint just did not align with the Jesus I knew from the Bible.
If I'm choosing between the Bible and human opinion, I'm going with the Bible, no matter who the people are.
Powerfully said. Thank you.
You're not alone. You're not running the race alone. 🙏
You have no idea what your words mean to me and to so many other Christians who see Trump for what he is: a dangerous man. Back four years ago, John MacArthur recorded a video and put it on TH-cam. In it he said, “Only a true Christian would vote for Trump.” I was appalled! I had many of MacArthur’s books. I had listened to his radio ministry, Grace to You for years, and now I was hearing him say to vote for Trump. I was heartbroken. I cried my eyes out. I told my husband, he very wisely told me that I shouldn’t be surprised, people’s masks came off when Trump became president. By the way, I didn’t vote for him in 2016, I voted for Hilary. What has hurt me the most is that so many pastors have gone the way of Trumpism, and instead are teaching the gospel of grievance. One thing that I have learned is that we don’t escape the consequences of our past sins. Yes, my Lord Jesus has forgiven me, but I couldn’t escape the consequences of my past. I accept this. I don’t know if Trump ever thought he’d suffer any consequences for all the evil he’s done. I used to pray for his salvation, but after not seeing any change in his life, I’ve prayed for justice, justice for all the people he’s wronged. He’s also wronged all the people who blindly believe him.
I have never voted Republican. I admired Jommy Carter and the way he lived his life as a Christian by the integrity and faithfulness to the nation he was elected to serve. He embodied a servant's heart, as he has throughout his entire life. Ronald Reagan served Corporate wealthy elites at the expense of the poor. Justice and a posture of servanthood are characteristics of true Christian leaders. Not coercion or manipulation or catering to power and money interests to retain control. I do not fault anyone who votes Republican; that is their choice. I do fault those who use politics as a mechanism to enrich themselves and consolidate power in order to take away the civil rights of the people, tax the poor to enrich the wealthy, work to strip people of basic dignity and honor. Loving one's neighbor as oneself is the highest principle of politics and good government. I appreciate your comments as always and your courage in calling out hypocracy and idolotry. God bless. Your voice is important. Fascism is unthinkable and a real possibility if we do not pull together, both conservatives and progressives. We can come to a consensus after Trump and his handlers are out . Let's work to preserve Democracy and the rule of law together.
Please be a pastor, if you really are and stop adding to hatemongering going on in this country. That is not what you should be doing. You can vote for who you want,but don't try to influence others using the title Pastor. Why don't you talk about the sin that is running rampant in our country, destroying souls. You are instead teaching people to bear false witness and to judge people on gossip. You are teaching to hate and knock people who think different then you.
@@paulagrant1073 - Sounds like projection to me. DJT engages in hatemongering 24/7 along with all his minions. Does Joe say anything that smacks of revenge? No. Conversely, DJT does, a lot.
Pat is specifically talking to Christians about how DJT is not their ally.
Talking about someone who is trying to destroy our country is not hate mongering, it's a statement of fact. The career criminal, convicted felon, Donald J. Trump, of course hates all the laws that seek to stop him from screwing people.
But specific to Christian values, there are the fruits of the spirit, and the 7 deadly sins. DJT exhibits no fruits of the spirit and exemplifies someone who practices all of the deadly sins. This is the opposite of Christian values. That's all Pat is saying.
He hasn't said anything hateful. Not one thing. I think you are projecting.
@@patriciasullivan9862 definitely. Also, Trump is dangerous and needs to stay out of the White House.
Absolutely one of the best well written essays I have ever read. Just so thought provoking and compelling. KUDOS!❤
People act like this is a normal election. Unbelievable 😢
Amen. Keep up the good work pastor.
Because only one is the Golden Calf of the MAGA
Orange Calf...
@@victorstillwell9893Orange Bloated Calf. 😂😂😂
Because Biden doesn't claim to be a Christian. He IS one and Joe doesn't claim he's the second coming of Jesus.
Biden claims to be a devout catholic.
So Trump does, does he?????
@@wesleygordon1645 of course he does. What do you think this is all about? He's compared himself to Jesus on at least 2 occasions. His cult also compares him to Jesus, they have made a golden idol of him, and he goes along with it. There's something horribly wrong with him. I don't believe in Revelations, but Trump's got anti-Christ written all over him.
I pray for our country!🇺🇸
It is encouraging to know you are there and are able to talk about this tough topic. I am 75 years old and have been a devout Christian all my life and a Republican as well. Trump and his supposed Christian followers frighten me. There is much comfort in your words and thoughts.
I'm a Christian and Trump voter
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How sad but ...
@@rosannemadden8520 Why is it sad to you because I vote differently than you? Do you have eternal life? I do. Shouldnt you be joyous about my status with God?
@@TimSpangler-rd6vs I look forward to seeing your facial expression on Judgement Day when the Lord asks you why as a Christian you supported an evil man like Donald Trump.
It's sad because trump represents hatred. Everything he does and says exudes hatred, the exact opposite of Christ's teachings.
Great video. I love how respectful and compassionate you are in your videos. I don’t always agree with everything and I deeply respect and appreciate your viewpoints and dedication to bringing awareness to the threat of Trump and his anti-Christian agenda.
Thank you for your service 🙏 I Love my country too and want to keep it Democratic. We must vote Blue in November, down the ballot and keep our country and Democracy.
Yes! Vote Blue this year. Before then share this channel. Republican Voters Against Trump is also spreading the truth. Share their stories too. Ask your friends to share them especially if they live in AZ, GA, MI, NV, PA or WI.
I would not say you are criticizing Donald Trump. You are pointing out facts. Facts about a man who has a huge amount of power and followers.
Please state said facts?
Keep informing voters Pastor. There are so many " blind" Christians out there.
There sure are, and many thousands of them believe that Trump is evil!!I can assure you that most of them who believe Trump is evil have their focus in the wrong place! Whilst not a true believer, he is the one pointing people to God & the value of Biblical morals & ethics, the importance of the family over the marxist lies that are alive in America!
I’m sharing your messages with family @ friends who aren’t drinking the kool aid. Thank you! I’m praying for people to recognize the man is a fake.
Trump just told a crowd of supporters that he didn't care about them, and they cheered. It reminds me of the medieval flagellants.
He was cursing in church too
Well, he did say he could kill someone in plain sight and they would still support him.
I strongly suggest you begin to take the time to 1. Watch the entire speech 2. Begin reading transcripts.
@@user-py7hk5mo7k Which speech? The one where he said "I only want your vote." He did play it off like he was joking, but when someone waits out in the hot sun like that on your behalf.... and passes out, it's not funny.
Or the murder someone on 5th Avenue.
Or be like Capone and kill someone at the dinner table for looking at him funny?
@mamiemartinson4649 my my my.... you must get a life and stop allowing MSM to fill your head with false narratives.
Thank you Pastor 🙏
Thank you pastor Pat! Excellent talk!
Probably not the best choice of words for this video…but thoughts and prayers is how we got into this mess…action is needed…good people need to run for office and weed out the sickness that has spread across our country…
Yes! Action is needed! Share this channel. Republican Voters Against Trump also shares stories of former Trump supporters explaining why they no longer support him. Share their videos!
This is action not just thoughts and prayers.
You’re doing a wonderful job❤
GOD BLESS YOU FOR THIS GREAT MESSAGE ! ❤
Thank you, well said!🙏
a awsome point that needs to be heard 🙏
When I am deciding who to vote for as leader of my country, I always ask myself one simple question. Does the candidate have the countries best interest at heart. I will even forgive indiscretions in their past if there is clear effort to become a better person than say something they did in their college days. The most important thing is dont outright lie to me. I understand sugar coating the truth, or even not telling me the whole truth. But a flat out easily proven lie is a line I wont cross.
Let alone 30K+ easily proven lies. And that's only while he was in office. (Your litmus test is a valuable one, btw)
@@ginapsaki8746 Thank you - and yeah I had decided against Trump well before his 2016 bid.
Pastor, I agree that our exit from Afghanistan could certainly have been better executed. But is there any human endeavor throughout history that could not have been better planned and implemented? One thing I know for certain - I haven't heard a single person say, "Gee, I wish we were still in Afghanistan."
I totally agree.
What seemed relevant to me was Biden was more concerned getting the actual troops out safely than worrying about equipment that can be replaced.
So much has changed in the last week! We need your voice now more than ever!
Thank you for all you are doing brother! You are truly doing the lord's work! Keep on keeping on! ✌️❤️🔥🤘
When the election is over I hope you don't quit your videos. Have you thought about what other topics you would consider? I would love to see you play your guitar!!! My husband is a musician. He plays pedal steel guitar and dobro.
@Rae6357 Nice! Pedal steel is a super difficult instrument to play, I've heard. I've never tried it. I appreciate your question because I've been thinking about that a lot. I started this channel during the 2020 election and called it Evangelical Resistance back then, but I didn't have as much time to spend on it. After the 2020 election I took a couple years off from the channel, but then started again under the name Culture, Faith, and Politics in the hopes that I could talk about a wide variety of topics. I really don't like talking about politics except in the big picture - not the day to day. So my goal was to focus on things that make me happy - good books, music, movies, etc., and to do about one video per week about big picture "political" topics like Christian Nationalism. If DJT loses, then I'll go back to that original vision pretty quickly. If he wins...I don't know. I'll have to decide what my role should be then, if that many people who call themselves Christians reject my message (and others) once again. At some point it would feel a bit Quixotic to keep trying to convince people, but on the other hand, my voice might be even more necessary, then. I hope we don't find out. I'm 90% sure the nation will reject Trump in November, once people start paying more serious attention again.
@@culturefaithandpoliticsplease don't call it quits. I too think he will not win. But if loses I think more chaos will ensue. I worry about ALL the people Trump has put in place to fight for him. Congress is insane! You might consider speaking on Mike Johnson. How can he honestly say the things he says given his faith???
Would love to meet you someday. You and my husband can jam a tune or two!
@@culturefaithandpolitics Pat, it is obvious to me as to what you should do after the election. You should use your voice to warn of the horrific danger posed to the world by (gasp) Taylor Swift!!
Hahaha! Well, we're just brainstorming my future right now, so there are no bad answers! :)
Well said. Thank you. From Europe I worry for us all. 👏
Good show!
Your talks always comfort me so much. Especially now because I am truly frightened of trump and the Republican Party. I just want to go back and finish getting old.
The Rump republican party offers nothing positive or hopeful to our citizens.
Faith is an inward journey that few will take because it's way to frightening. Most will take the outward journey of finger pointing and condemnation.
I am glad I saw you on Bulwark I think it was with Stewart I'm a Christian and a Democrat and I am quite worried about trump leading Christians away from their faith
I really appreciate your videos. I am so puzzled that people would even give Donald Trump the time of day let alone sell their souls to follow him. The man have never shown one single characteristic of our Lord in heaven in anything he does or says. How can't Christians see that?
Thank you for explaining this so well. I too am a lifelong conservative voter. I did not vote for Trump in his first run, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt when he was elected. But I have also come to the conclusion that he is unfit for public office. I disagree more than I agree with Biden, but he is a statesman and has steadily served our country for decades. I feel safer with him and Kamala in charge. Never thought I would be saying that, but here we are.
You aren’t the only lifelong conservative who feels this way! Republican Voters Against Trump has many videos of former Trump voters explaining why they no longer support him. Please share their stories. Ask your friends to share them especially if they live in AZ, GA, MI, NV, PA or WI.
@franbailey thanks for the info! I will check that out. He will definitely win the area where I live, but hopefully people have had enough of him that he will not win the country. However if he does, the only good thing us that he cannot come back for a third term. But those next 4 years will be so long!
@@shellymoon7386if Trump gets in, he said he will make changes to our Constitution and also make himself a dictator with the help of his powerful friends, including Putin. If that happens, we will never see another election in this country.
Pastor Patrick, I agree totally with your mindset. You say things I think but in written form would never be as eloquent as yours. I’m glad you spoke of President Biden. Your comments are based on what the world has seen or heard of each person. Truth & fairness is great! We know who is people motivated, and who is self motivated. I am enlightened, educated, and encouraged by your podcast. Thanks to Almighty God🙏🏽
Thank you Pastor Pat. I love that you use analogy’s to help people understand your talks. I also love the way you speak in a slow enough manner that I can catch every word you speak. I’ve noticed that as I head towards my 70’s I can’t keep up with how fast the young people speak. 😊
Thank you for speaking out, with love, not hate
I used to be Republican and left a long time ago because of how some conservatives treated Obama and their out of touch policies through the years.
Obama was probably the worst president the USA has ever had!! Not my words but the words of Dr Thomas Sowell!! Look him up & listen to why he said that!! He knows what he is talking about!
Pat, it’s a simple distinction for me because the truth matters!
Trump is not a truthful man, period!
Hi Pastor Pat. I absolutely LOVE your videos and everything you have to say! I think you are brilliant and one of the most thoughtful, coherent, articulate presenters I've ever heard. I am anxiously awaiting your response to the recent presidential debate. I think I can accurately predict your reaction, but still look forward to hearing you express your reasoning in your usual fair and scripturally-based way. Thank you so much for all the time and preparation you put into creating these videos. God bless you, my friend.
Great video, brother!
I wrote this post recently and wanted to share. God bless, you!
Christian nationalism and patriotism are AC. It’s identifying with, a love, and a devotion to one’s nation. It leads people into an “Americanized patriotic Christianity”. A “patriotic Christianity” where you subconsciously live for America as though it’s the Kingdom of God. A counterfeit Christianity where you’re not obeying the Word of God and living for “thy kingdom come, thy will be done”, but living for this world and God’s blessings for America.
“God” and “Country” is a deception that causes you to be a friend of the world. The Bible says that friendship with this world is hostile toward God.
As Christian’s were strangers in a foreign land. We’re pilgrims, not patriots. That’s a hard truth for many Americans to accept.
As a veteran, it took a long time for me to accept this truth. You’ll be looked at as being unpatriotic or a traitor. But even our Lord Jesus Christ said, “MY KINGDOM IS NOT OF THIS WORLD.” We’re told to not love this world and seek ye first the Kingdom of God! “Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done.”
Christian nationalism causes professing Christians to mix the things of this world with their faith (nationalism, patriotism, politics, dominionism, prosperity). And in my opinion, it is one of the biggest vehicles leading people into Trumpism, because Trump uses these things to build his base. He appeals as the number one defender of all these things that Americans identify with and love.
Trumpism is leading to the worship of Donald Trump and the persecution of anyone who opposes him.
There are so many layers playing into this Trump deception. He is a false savior who preaches a false gospel ("I alone can save you.").
We're seeing an ultra-patriotism that mixes the identity of a nation with a cult of personality surrounding Trump.
In other words, Trump is personified and seen as being the embodiment of America. Many of his supporters see him as their champion and as one of them. They see him as the one whose risked it all for them and is this Captain America-like figure. He’s their rider on the white horse who will “save America” and conquer the dark forces of this world.
Many of his evangelical supporters see him as a messianic figure who they equate to King David, King Cyrus, Moses, Jehu, Job, Caleb, and even the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. Many of his supporters see him as God’s instrument to save their Heaven on earth (America). You see how the love for a country plays into this messianic deception.
They see him as a "lesser" evil or as a man that God is “working on”.
The problem with politics is this, it’s not only a false gospel that promotes a false message of salvation (“Vote for me and I’ll build it back better or make it great again”), but politics are the things of this world and it has become like a religion in this country. Regardless of how vile a candidate is, people believe that it is your patriotic duty to vote to save their country. And those who don’t vote are viewed by both sides as casting a vote with the other side. Politics cause people to go along with evil because of they believe it’s their duty. So they call evil good or justify evil.
Another problem with politics is that for YEARS, the GOP has been portrayed as being on the side of God and the left as being on the side of evil and against America.
Most of Trump’s supporters see this as a battle between "good vs. evil". A battle to save our nation (that’s Lance Wallnau’s words not mine). They see Trump as the one who's standing in the way of all forces of evil. They see him as the only one who can save America and as the defender of the faith.
Most Americans identify with one of these two groups. Their identity is found in the things of this world (Nationalism, patriotism, politics, etc.). All of these strongholds keep their focus on the things of this world when the Bible tells us to come out of this world and “be ye separate”.
Their minds then become more shaped by the things of this world (the news, conspiracies, political commentators, social media, friends, family, etc.). Their minds are not shaped by the Word of God alone.
Politics divides Conservative Christians from their mission field. They become full of worldliness, fear, division, and hatred. They become infected by the leaven of the Pharisees. They see their side as being on the side of God and as good. And that a loyalty to Trump is a loyalty to God and America.
How many Trump supporters who see Trump as a "lesser evil" actually vetted him with an open mind? How many of them know about his corrupt past? How many have excused his lawlessness because they see him as being better than the alternative, as a messianic figure, as being the leader of the side they see as being on the side of God. They don’t hold him or their side to the same standards as they do the left so they become hypocrites.
The false dichotomy of politics is a deception. The idea that the only two choices are Biden and Trump while excluding all other alternatives is a deception. The idea that the right represents all that is good and the left is evil and traitors is a deception.
This is all leading to the rise and worship of the DT. And it's leading to the persecution of anyone who opposes him (the sinners and the saints of God). Notice how he has continually demonized the left - calling them radical and equating them to traitors, communists, marxists, fascists, socialists, the deep state, etc. He has stated that he will "root out the vermin" and all of these "radical" groups. And that he’ll be dictator on day one.
He has created this politicized trap that if you're not on his side, then you're on the side of evil and against America. He makes himself as the truth and anyone who speaks out against him is seen as "fake news" or being on the side of evil. Anyone who tries to call him into account is demonized as being a leftist. If it's a Republican - then they're called a RINO. If it's anyone else - then they're seen as being part of the left.
His supporters see anyone who call him out as being Democrats. They excuse his evil because well, "God is using Trump to stop an antichristian agenda" or "Trump's not perfect, but God uses imperfect people," or "At least the economy was better under Trump and Biden's trying to destroy America."
Trump is consumed by lust for money and power at all costs to others. He’s using his base as a means to get back to power.
Pro-life means womb, tomb, and every minute of life in between, for all human beings, everywhere. Most people fall in that in-between time, right? So that is the time during which a Christian can do the most good, both in service and by voting. Jesus revealed what the Judgment of the Nations will look like when He returns in Matthew 25:31-46. This passage is so important for what He mentions, and just as important for us as to what He does not. Do a Bible study on how righteous people are commanded to respond to immigrants sometime.
Unlike Trump, President Biden has not indicated a desire to overthrow the Constitution so he can stay in office indefinitely. Biden understands that he is only a temporary civil servant (and remember, that is all a President is...his or her power is Constitutionally limited, and it should stay that way!). Biblically, God prefers the rule of law over the rule of kings (see 2 Samuel 8). It is sinful human beings who want human kings to rule them with an iron fist, as Israel demanded in opposition to God's will. The flesh likes that "angry daddy" in charge, for some reason.
Also look at what Biden inherited: 1) The worst disease outbreak in 100 years, during which Trump showed almost no leadership. While Trump takes credit for the vaccines, he did nothing to oppose the anti-vaxxers. At the time Biden took office, the vaccines had reached only 4% of the population. More than 1,000,000 Americans died from COVID or COVID-related complications. 2) COVID destroyed the supply chain system, setting the stage for high inflation that started in 2020. There were other factors at play after that, especially corporate price-gouging (evidenced by record profits). Now that these companies have been called on the carpet, prices are falling again. The Fed just announced an inflation rate of 2.7%. It's not at their target of 2%, but that is still very low. 3) Unemployment was still 6.4% when Trump left office. Unemployment is at 4% now, and is so low that employers are paying more to attract and keep good workers. That's very good for the average worker!
Thank you
This has been a long week! ( Hope it was a good change of pace!) But we truly miss your calming wisdom!
Thank you !
Thank you so much for these videos! You are truly using biblical text to understand the times we are in, which is exactly what a pastor should do! Interestingly, I come from the other side of the aisle, but can find commonality in your view of how Christian love is at the center of faith. You should go back into the ministry and find a truly diverse congregation, not just of people but of ideas! I’m learning a lot from you!
Thank you 🙏
Thanks you! Keep up the good work. I will pray for you.
I’m so grateful you are putting all this in TH-cam videos (?), I found your book right after it was published. I had watched Trump like a hawk all thru 2020, so I knew I wasn’t voting for him. But your book put it in spiritual words what I was feeling. I recommended you to a few former church friends (they had moved) on facebook but they refused to look at it. So now, this time I’m posting different posts of yours on Facebook. Before the first one, I said watch or don’t, but I plan on posting some of these. People are busy, people are lazy, I was willing to watch what they had on their pages (the better to have an answer ready), I think making it easy to hear what you wrote will ensure more people at least face up to what they are doing.
Good for you for sharing these videos on Facebook! Keep it up! Republican Voters Against Trump also has former Trump supporters explaining why they no longer support him. Your former church friends might respond to those as well.
Thank you.
Regardless of political leanings, if people will think back to, say, 2010, and ask themselves if they were constantly more anxious, more angry and agitated then as compared to now I think that if they are honest with themselves they will have to realize life was far less chaotic then. It has been nothing but manufactured chaos since 2016 for all Americans.
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This cannot Honestly be a question. And I would say the same for any other of our presidents in my lifetime.
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You should. Delaware guy is watching. 😊
@culturefaithandpolitics any thoughts on readdressing this question post-debate?
Did President Biden's debate performance give you any pause in casting your vote for him in November, as you have clearly stated you will?
Clarity, I have been so disappointed with the church. I was a devoted Baptist for years, even taught Sunday School. I left because I saw the church becoming an arm of the Republican Party. Started with prayer circles praying for the liberals to see politics their way. I saw Christians who thought they were doing their part for Jesus by voting Republican. I saw hate entering their teachings, especially in my high schoolers class. I left way before Trump. I saw him coming. And now I live in the rural mountains because I have seen what is coming. There is no stopping hate led by the church.
The debate was a problem. Our president was not at his best. This does not mean that he should be discarded!! I think he will show the world that he can fight back from this admitted low point!
Also: People who criticize Jill Biden ( although of course free to their opinion 😖👎) are Sooo wrong!
Dementia in the white house. What next? Yes the debate was horrific with Biden showing his age and diminished judgment.
Very good as always. I am still confused why so many object to the US Military pulling out of Afghanistan, including you, sir. We had been there for 20 years and the Afghan people had yet to make progress in healing their own centuries-old tribal and religious violence. (and obviously most Afghans just want to get on with their lives) Were some Americans killed injured in the withdrawal? Yes. A lot of us stupider Americans blamed Biden. How about maybe blaming the religious violent terrorists and the native Afghans who aided them??? How about that?
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Pat, would it be permissible for you to address the abortion issue? Thank you.
I appreciate what you’re doing. I’m doing what I can in my own small way.
I don’t know if you’ve already made a video on this but I’d love to hear what the turning point was for you, and looking back over the last several years, what did your media consumption habits look like?
I think it’s likely that you weren’t hanging off every word Fox News and its ilk have been sayinfor decades.
I was a conservative for the first 20 to 25 years of my life. But I had a few events that caused me to really question somethings. And while my faith in God, and His Son are stronger than they’ve ever been, as I’ve discovered the truth of individual claims made by politicians in particular, I’ve found myself agreeing with progressives more and more.
There are elements of the Democratic Party I am incredibly uncomfortable with, particularly their relationship with large corporations and the banking industry. So I tend not to identify as a Democratic but rather as a progressive because I’ve changed my views and life step by step, as I dug to the bottom of the evidentiary pile to discover what the indisputable truth of each question is.
So much of the progressive heart and view sounds a lot more Christ like than the vast majority of conservative Christians I’ve heard over the last decade. Taking care of the downtrodden, providing for the poor, thinking of others before themselves. Some of the best people I’ve known in my life have been progressives.
And those I dearly love, who have not embraced Trump’s malice but still plan to vote for him, I believe have been deeply deceived. They exist in an information bubble, and not only that, but one that slowly, over the last few decades, has carefully walked them away from reality and into a world where the most outrageous claims are accepted. Trump is a symptom of what Fox News has been working towards since its inception. I witnessed it firsthand. This isn’t some off the wall conspiracy theory. But can be proven by examining the type of stories they made at their very beginning and after establishing themselves as an “authority of the fair and balanced,” turned up the proverbial heat and slowly boiled the frog. It’s possible to trace the increase of ever wilder claims over the last three decades.
Fox became their arbiter and disseminator of truth.
I’m pulling all of this information together, which I plan to share in the run up to the election.
If you’re interested, I’ll be glad to share what I currently have and what I’m still gathering the evidence for.
I also have some thoughts on where spiritual discernment fits into all of this, but I’ll leave that to a private conversation, if you have any interest.
Thanks! Here's a video I did last year that goes into my process a bit. I think we have a lot in common! How I Escaped the Conservative, Fox News Echo Chamber
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For me, the answer is easy: Biden was never passed off as representing me, my party or my values. Trump was and is.
Trump did have a hand in Afghanistan. Trump had an agreement with the Taliban to release 4,000 Taliban prisoners. Any one of them could have killed the 13 Americans. It is my understanding that Biden did want to keep the word of a American president. It is important for the United States to do what it promised. Biden supports the military. It's hard for me to believe that he would want anyone harmed. Unfortunately, mistakes happen. I'm sorry for the loss of life.
I saw your comment! Wow! You hit it on the head. The best explanation of Afghanistan as it relates to Biden. Perhaps you are aware Biden had wanted to get out Afghanistan from his time a VP. Thank you
BTW, I agree with President Biden's order to pull the US military out of Afghanistan. The problem was that the pull out was poorly done. The US military does not belong as an occupying force in any country where US troops are unwelcomed. The US now must pull its troops out of Iraq, another country in which US troops are an invading, occupying force. Would we want a forced Iraq military base with missiles pointed at Washington DC set up in the US in a state such as California? That is essentially what the US is doing to many foreign countries.
I would not say that DJT is THE ἀντίχριστος. However, wouldn't you agree that he is AN ἀντίχριστος/antíchristos? He is opposed to everything the Messiah stood for.
For fun, Pope Francis, Joe Biden, and Paul McCartney, are all over 80. Who's the most competent to do their job?
If you find out a real good method for measuring competence... you may ask again.
This is one of the modern false myths. The idea that competence or work performance can somehow be measured and compared. They mostly cant.
You often can measure easy physical work. But thats it. Even the measurements in school are very flawed. And there the kids are supposed to be tested with same questions/tasks.
But how to compare very different performance in very different jobs? Its just not possible.
You can be more critical of Joe after he wins. Then hopefully in 4 years, neither Donald nor Joe will be running again.
Well, Joe WON'T be. It would be his 2nd term, and he knows two terms, and you are out. Unlike the dictator wannabe that is the MAGA cult leader.
I see trump as the antithesis of Jesus and NOT the Antichrist.
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@@aleathacoleman6413 I cannot say he is the Antichrist; what I can say is that his life and his values are antithetical to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Yeah, through the last 5 or so years. I think that i have come to the exact same conclusions as you. Abortion was the only thing that i had to really come to grips with. I think i finally have though. I think that America is handling abortion as only a legal issue. Because the mind not under the authority of God cannotvsee it any other way. However the law, like the Law or commandments of God, do not come with the power towards obedience or the Spirit of obedience. As such, the Law can only highlight sin, displaying sin as it truly is.
Romans 3:19-20 NASB2020
[19] Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be closed and all the world may become accountable to God; [20] because by the works of the Law none of mankind will be justified in His sight; for THROUGH THE LAW COMES KNOWLEDGE OF SIN..
- Unfortunately 'knowledge of sin' without the power of the Holy Spirit just leaves you with greater accountability and "in-your-face" inability. Until people gain a love for God through the Spirit of God, they will never be able to obey God's commandments. And this is where America is, when it comes to abortion. They are shown to be cold-hearted murderers, but they lack the light and love in their hearts to do anything about it. And all Catch-22 situations serve to make you more angry, the very root of murder. In conclusion, making abortion illegal with a "legitimately legal" law on the books CANNOT fix anything, as a murderer is a murderer at heart. With this same line of thought, MAGA and "in-your-face" confrontationalism will only produce a lose-lose scenario of polarization where flesh (that can easily be moved towards murder) is pitted against Spirit, which has boundaries where it can not go. Unfortunately, what will fill this gap is the "Christian Militia" mindset and "a house divided". May God give us wisdom for dark days ahead.
Even without Trump, this country still has too many problems.
Your reasons against Trump are sound.
James Stacy 4 Congress
Praying for a future where you're making guitar videos instead! 💙
No because your posts are about criticizing Trump and that would be off message for you
NO..THEY STATE FACTS!!
You should truthful and honest. Tell the people he has dementia and have compassion. For Biden. For a Pastor people shouldn't have tell you this.
Patting yourself on the back for not calling Trump the AntiChrist is shallow as heck
@@rynhan5224 No....suffice it to say you are not Judge
We are to judge righteous judgment. Use our discernment
@@rynhan5224 I discern that Trump was a MUCH better President than Biden
@@Webbgurl2000 Which specific ways do you discern that Biden has done a great job?
@@TimSpangler-rd6vsSuffice it to say, LOGICALLY, that voting forces us to make a judgement.
Trump does not create evil Joe does. You are beyond reason.
JUST HOW DOES BIDEN CREATE EVIL??? LYING ON PURPOSE IS EVIL..PLOTTING EVIL LIKE STEALING THE ELECTION ..TRUMP DID THATS. EXACTLY THE TYPE OF PERSON TRUMP IS. IT MIGHT DO YOU GOOD TO ACTUALLY LISTEN FOR ONCE!!
Shh...
Jesus is my savior. Who is yours since you are so judgemental.
You just judged someone yourself.
A grand jury indicted Loser tRump and a trial jury convicted him of fraud. Loser tRump was found guilty of sexual assault by a jury. The Loser tRump was judged by two juries so far; what difference does it make that this channel 'judges' an adjudicated criminal and sex offender?
What Would Jesus Do? Vote for Joe Biden for president...
Looking at the facts and the actual words of Trump is not being judgmental; it's being wise
Voting is a judgement.
@@rynhan5224 It's pure semantics. Free will demands judgement/discernment by default. My vote against a candidate is not negative in the sense that there is no punishment attached.
You should go back to ignoring politics. You don't sound like you ever were conservatives.
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