Why Should Evangelicals Resist the Pro-Trump Church?

As a child, I heard Hans Christian Andersen’s fable, The Emperor’s New Clothes. This particular ruler was quite the dandy- fond of fancy outfits as well as admiring his own sense of style. Along came two charlatans portraying themselves as weavers of excellent garments, and playing to the emperor’s vanity, they promise him a new set of fine clothes. “Only the wisest in your court will be able to see your new outfit,” they promise- thereby giving His Majesty the ability to weed out the foolish and those unfit for their offices. Finally the suit is ready, and the Emperor parades his new “clothes” before his subjects. No one says a word, lest they be thought stupid. It took a child to cry out the truth: “But he isn’t wearing any clothes at all!”

This story has stuck with me for over half a century, and I’ve seen the scenario played out again and again. Never, though, have I seen our national security threatened and the Evangelical Christian Church played for a fool. I identify with the child who outed the Emperor, although this case is far more complex than a simple idiot parading around naked. The players are Donald Trump, the political machine known as the Religious Right, and the leaders of the Republican Party. Together they have woven a movement that many people, including friends of mine, support wholeheartedly. If this had nothing to do with religion, it would just go on to be another footnote in American history. But more about our contemporary emperor…

Comparing Trump’s Platform to Jesus’ Teachings

This forum seeks to expose the lie that Donald Trump’s platform has anything whatsoever to do with the teachings of Jesus Christ. Aside from the abortion issue, there is very little connection. But there are powerful forces at work here, and for the life of me, I see no Jesus anywhere. If it’s just politics, folks, don’t call it Christianity. I’m not the only child calling out in the crowd, but many others have too much at stake to take a stand. They may still be raising children, supporting their families, or otherwise unable to risk being ostracized.

So why am I speaking up? After all, I’m white and Christian. Not to mention a woman. I have nothing to gain from poking this bear with a stick, and truth be told, I am no threat to them.

Leave the Church or Stay and Fight?

Because this powerful political movement is using my Savior’s name, Jesus Christ, to justify an agenda that runs almost completely contrary to the teachings of the Son of God as they are written in the Gospels. Thousands of Evangelicals are just leaving the church without a word. I may go, but I am not going quietly.

So please bear with me as I construct this site. If you disagree with me, I completely understand. Also, I have no quarrel with non-Christians: they are not subject to Biblical standards, nor would I suggest they review the Gospels to refresh their memories. I will attempt to illuminate the flaws in “Christian Nationalism” and I’m afraid I must insist we treat all of our citizens equally. I also insist we care for the desperate like the Good Samaritan cared for his enemy, a man beaten and left for dead. Call me crazy.

Or call me a Christian.