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30 Percent of Americans Believe Trump Appointed President by God
(www.rawstory.com)
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this post was submitted on 31 Dec 2023
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I'm not asserting that the polling is wrong, but I would say that for many people polled it could be misunderstood.
From a Biblical worldview, God can influence leaders. Both who is put into office, and to some extent even change their hearts about situations to control their impacts in the world.
That is to say God can, not that every leader is chosen by God and even less so that every leader is approved by God. Many times God is shown allowing bad leaders as a judgement of the people.
So even among those polled who said they believe he was appointed by God, it doesn't mean all of them thought it was a positive endorsement. I think if God chose him, it's because he's the leader we deserve.
Romans 13:1
If you believe in the Bible you must accept that every single leader is chosen by skydaddy.
Of course if you believe in the Bible you also must believe that somehow this process breaks and the all-powerful leader of the universe is powerless against dark forces that corrupt leaders.
Got to love that they can't even keep the plotholes out.
I would say more allowed than chosen, unless you accept the idea of "chosen as a judgement". But I'm thinking just maybe you haven't had any experiences that would convince you of the reality of skydaddy. I'm picking up on a subtle vibe
What does the text say? Also I have you know that I was a believer.
Oh it's wrong. According to the actual study you get to 30 percent in a certain part of protestantism. At "weekly church going Protestants" it's only 21 percent. So you have to goose the numbers by asking if they hold a conservative belief before you even get the number used for headline. And saying "of Americans" is a straight up lie.