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Why do so many evangelical Christians support former President Donald Trump despite his decades of documented ungodly behavior?

An in-depth report from The Economist shows that it has a simple explanation: They believe that God personally appointed him to rule the United States.

In fact, the report cites a survey conducted by Denison University political scientist Paul Djupe that around 30 percent of Americans believe Trump "was anointed by God to become president."

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[-] doingless@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

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.

[-] Maggoty@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

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.

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[-] dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 10 months ago

This is truly adorable.

[-] MeetInPotatoes@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

And their votes somehow still count 😦

[-] ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 10 months ago

I read "Trump was appointed by President God" and I was wondering how I missed the election of a whole ass Deity into the executive branch.

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