Evangelical scholar explains why Trump’s get to Heaven plan won’t work
Speaking to a Christian group, Trump thought he had the key to Heaven.
Click here for reuse options!“So go out and spread the word and once I get in, I will do my thing that I do very well. And I figure it’s probably maybe the only way I’m going to get to heaven. So I better do a good job. Okay? Thank you,” Trump closed his remarks Thursday.
The Christian Post talked with several Christian leaders who are simply confused by the bounce from one non sequitur to another.
“With each passing day, it becomes more difficult to discern what Trump’s ‘actual’ beliefs are on any subject, including theology or political policy,” said Thomas Kidd, director of the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University. “The temptation that evangelicals are facing is the choice to support a candidate, regardless of his views and personal characteristics because he promises that he will give Christians more power when he is in office.”
J.T. Bridges, academic dean of Southern Evangelical Seminary near Charlotte, North Carolina thinks that Trump might be confused about his “get to Heaven” plan. While Catholicism trumpets the contribution of “acts of good works” as part of salvation, most Evangelical faiths rely only on belief alone. Bridges cites the Romans 4:4-5 that any person who trusts God is righteous.
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15 responses to Evangelical scholar explains why Trump’s get to Heaven plan won’t work
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oldfart August 16th, 2016 at 10:42
“His “get to Heaven” plan”….
Involves hangin’ out at a bar with 2 Corinthians and they’re buyin’.
Larry Schmitt August 16th, 2016 at 10:51
Two Corinthians walked into a bar. The third one ducked.
Suzanne McFly August 16th, 2016 at 10:55
Ooooh, that was a funny one Larry lol.
Gary Parillo August 16th, 2016 at 14:02
LOL and their buyin.great line!
Larry Schmitt August 16th, 2016 at 10:51
Beliefs? He has no beliefs. He doesn’t believe a word of what he’s been saying. Because even he can’t understand his word salad.
whatthe46 August 16th, 2016 at 10:55
These people are very very STUPID! And it’s annoying.
Bunya August 16th, 2016 at 13:49
Like every other Christian, the Donald interprets the bible to make it say what he wants it to say. For example, the bible clearly says that eating shellfish is an abomination (Leviticus 11:12), but since shrimp tastes sooooooo good, God was only joking about that law.
Gays, on the other hand…. Since Trump hates gays, God was dead serious about killing them.
Gary Parillo August 16th, 2016 at 14:10
When even the right wing crazies start to recognize they are being conned also by this phony,that speaks volumes! Like little donny said in his book,art of the deal,”You cant con people,at least not for long!!” Looks as if its been long enough now little donny!
William August 16th, 2016 at 15:19
“it’s probably maybe the only way I’m going to get to heaven”. Well there’s always the rapture (depending on where you live). https://shitsgottastop.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/american-dad-rapture.gif
spacegod August 16th, 2016 at 16:14
REMEMBER: Those left behind will watch you float up and away into space, so dress appropriately!
David Ish August 16th, 2016 at 18:52
I want dibs on their cars.
bpollen August 17th, 2016 at 05:16
Imagine the reaction if only the Pastafarians got called up!
David Ish August 16th, 2016 at 18:50
So how come so many born-agains are backing Trump?
whatthe46 August 16th, 2016 at 19:05
maybe they weren’t stupid enough the first go around.
Charlie Seivard August 17th, 2016 at 08:11
You cannot us “scholar” and “evangelical” in the same sentence. out.