False Idol — Why the Christian Right Worships Donald Trump

False Idol — Why the Christian Right Worships Donald Trump

12/26/2019

link

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/christian-right-worships-donald-trump-915381/

summary

This article discusses the support of the Christian Right for Donald Trump in the political arena. It examines how many evangelical Christians have embraced Trump as a political figure, despite his personal life and behavior that does not align with traditional Christian values. The author explores the reasons behind this support, highlighting Trump's promises to advance issues important to conservative Christians, such as the appointment of conservative judges and the protection of religious liberties. The article also delves into the potential consequences of this alliance between Trump and the Christian Right, including the influence it has on policies related to abortion, LGBTQ rights, and religious freedom. Overall, the article sheds light on the complex relationship between the Christian Right and Donald Trump.

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christian right ꞏ donald trump ꞏ politics ꞏ religion ꞏ conservative ꞏ evangelical ꞏ christianity ꞏ united states ꞏ politics and religion ꞏ political influence ꞏ voter base ꞏ religious conservatives ꞏ moral values ꞏ social issues ꞏ republican party ꞏ religious leaders ꞏ religious influence ꞏ faith-based politics ꞏ religious voters ꞏ evangelical christians ꞏ christian nationalism ꞏ conservative movement ꞏ political support ꞏ religious identity ꞏ culture war ꞏ trump administration ꞏ church and state ꞏ religious freedom ꞏ abortion ꞏ lgbtq rights ꞏ supreme court ꞏ immigration ꞏ gun control