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

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Published 2023-12-24
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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  • 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.
  • @user-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.
  • @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
  • 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!!
  • @JonyRotten
    Risking the loss of your community to help save your community takes a great deal of strength.
  • 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.
  • @user-dm7ik4uy4c
    Tim Alberta is a great spokesman for true Christianity. Wonderful job of expressing Christian truth, Mr. Alberta!!
  • @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.
  • @gino007able
    "For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many."
  • @Ryuzaki-JongUn
    "Turning a church into a Fox News segment" Tim is a wonderful word master
  • @kenmason4669
    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.
  • @cathleensees4446
    Mr. Tim Alberta is a clean breath of fresh air. I have been waiting since 2015 to hear someone with exceptional knowledge of the Bible and a steadfast believer in Jesus to bring an eye opening look at what is happening between the Christian church and and USA politics. If we take this back to the fundamental basics it should be a easy fix. In the Bible there are many verses that speak of not worshipping more than one God. While the foundation of the USA was based on the separation of church and state. Quite simply never shall the two successfully mix. The Bible also says many who should know better shall be deceived.
  • @senanshortt5521
    I’m not “a believer” but I have some respect for this man as the only honest evangelical I’ve heard speak
  • Christianity has become, or maybe always has been, the exact opposite of who Jesus was supposed to be.
  • @grit5124
    I admire Tim Alber t a because I'm right there with him. My husband is a pastor and we find it mind boggling how any Christian can support Trump. My faith lies in God...not man...thanks be to God!
  • @ving5673
    Trump and Covid take a lot of me but knowing that Evangelical Christians follow Trump is Taking life out of me.
  • @lovinglight1720
    Such a beautiful clear mind. he knows who he is. I admire that
  • @adrian-gr8hg
    Nothing says counterfeit Christian like American evangelism. They make me physically ill.
  • @bibigems
    Tim Alberta is exactly spot on. This interview is really enlightening. God Bless Tim Alberta.