This is Part Two of a Two Part Article. Part One should be read first and can be found here.
5. He is hostile to women.
The Bible says: “But now you must get rid of all such things—anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth.” (Colossians 3:8)
This is the one point where the authors score at least half a point. They direct attention to his feud with Megan Kelley, formerly of Fox New, which started when she pointed out in one of the debates: “You’ve called women you don’t like ‘fat pigs,’ ‘dogs,’ ‘slobs,’ and ‘disgusting animals.’”
The truth is that he calls everyone he doesn’t like names, regardless of whether they’re men or women. However, women who have worked closely with the President say he is always kind and respectful with them. To suggest that you can’t be a Christian and still vote for someone who calls people he doesn’t like names, is nonsensical.
6. He speaks about his daughter in a disrespectful and sexualized way.
The Bible says: “Do you have daughters? Be concerned for their chastity, and do not show yourself too indulgent with them.” (Sirach 7:24)
The authors cite an interview in Rolling Stone in which Trump was asked about the idea of his daughter posing in Playboy. He replied: “I’ve said if Ivanka weren’t my daughter, perhaps I’d be dating her.”
It seems that no one understands that Donald Trump has a sense of humor. He was trying to be funny. He just didn’t do a very good job of it. Probably most of us, at one time or another, have failed miserably when trying to say something funny.
7. He does not attempt to love his enemies, but instead cultivates antagonism.
The Bible says: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous.” (Matthew 5:43-48)
Pieper and Henderson say: Regarding ISIS, he told Fox & Friends on Dec. 2, “I would knock the hell out of ISIS… [and] when you get these terrorists, you have to take out their families.”
Again, I will use King David as an example. He was ruthless with the enemies of Israel, and therefore kept his people safe. While God forgave him for his personal sins, David did not have to be forgiven for the actions he took as King against the enemies of Israel. Matthew, again, is speaking to ordinary men. He is certainly not advising the leader of a great nation to stand down to adversaries who want to destroy him.
By the way, when Trump became President, he kept his word and knocked “the hell out of ISIS.” They are no longer the threat they were. If Hillary Clinton had been elected President, ISIS would still be a real and persistent threat to all Americans.
8. He does not model sacrifice or altruism.
The Bible says: “But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.” (Matthew 19:30)
The authors claim, “His business dealings do not suggest a willingness to place the fortunes of others ahead of his own, nor the integrity to accept responsibility.”
In other words, the authors are suggesting that because Trump the businessman doesn’t give in and let others take advantage of him, Christians shouldn’t vote for him. As President, Trump has also not let others take advantage of him. That’s why he’s been so successful in getting things done.
9. He doesn’t seem to care about the poor.
The Bible says: “Jesus said to him, ‘If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.'” (Matthew 19:21)
Donald Trump has given more than $100 million to charity. He has also done more than any other President in recent history to pull people out of poverty by creating jobs and an economy that is improving the economic outlooks of both the poor and middle class.
10. His love of money is more apparent than his love of God or others.
The Bible says: “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” (Matthew 6:24)
The authors quote candidate Trump at one of his rallies: “My whole life I’ve been greedy, greedy, greedy. I’ve grabbed all the money I could get. I’m so greedy.”
Again, they don’t understand Trump. Those attending his rallies know he’s joking. The liberals who hear it don’t have a clue that Trump makes such statements to the delight of his audiences.
Pieper and Henderson say: “He has made the pursuit of material wealth an idol and worshipped it his entire life. Trump has forgotten the source of all wealth, the Creator of all abundance, and instead deifies the gifts of God rather than God himself.”
It’s true that as a successful businessman, Trump has made billions. He is a tough negotiator and wants to win every time. But as stated before, he’s given away hundreds of millions to charity Also, he takes no salary as President.
On the other hand, many of Trumps opponents actively ridicule religion. Remember a former President who criticized Trump supporters for shopping at Wal-Mart and “clinging to their guns and religion?”
You may very well see the article by Pieper and Henderson circulating on Facebook, social media, or the Internet. Despite the fact that it was published right before the election in 2016, it’s again being used to convince Christians not to vote for President Trump.
Here’s my analysis of the article. It’s an attempt by liberal authors to convince those most likely to vote for Donald Trump, evangelical Christians, that he is not worthy of their vote. The authors consider evangelical Christians to be simpletons who can be easily manipulated by preying on their goodness and deep convictions with mumbo jumbo about how the man they are likely to vote for is a godless heathen. Here’s the truth: Christians, by definition, know that no human is perfect. They are not voting for who will be the next minister of their church, and they’re not electing someone to sainthood. Instead, they’re voting for the person most likely to uphold their values and make life better for them, their children, and their neighbors.
It’s a shame that the authors are so arrogant and sanctimonious as to believe they have the moral authority to tell you that you have to give up your religion if you support the political candidate they don’t like. After all, at least seven of the points they make could have been used against Hillary Clinton to much more effect. Why didn’t the authors look at the liberal candidate and her relationship with God? Is it off-limits to questions the motives, or even the holiness of a progressive?
The authors misjudged their target audience. Christians are not fools who are easily swayed from their deep beliefs by poorly thought out religious arguments published by a major newspaper. Instead, Christians are smart. And they’re a big part of the reason that Donald Trump will be re-elected.
If you want to read the entire article in the Dallas Morning News: 10 reasons you can’t be a Christian and vote for Donald Trump click here.
— Mr. Evil