November 22, 20223 yr Christian leaders turning back to Christianity instead of political power? A Christian petition against Donald Trump's 2024 bid has amassed thousands of signatures Evangelicals and other faith leaders pray with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters© Kevin Lamarque/Reuters A Christian organization has started a petition protesting Trump's 2024 campaign. Faithful America is asking Christians to "speak out" against Trump running for president. The petition amassed close to 15,000 signatures at press time. The petition was launched on November 16 by Faithful America. The group says it is an online Christian community founded in 2004 that is "organizing the faithful to challenge Christian nationalism and white supremacy." At press time, 14,904 people had signed the petition — just shy of the organization's goal of 15,000 signatures. In its petition, the group called on Christians to "speak out" and "make it clear that Donald Trump does not share our values and will never have our votes." "We don't know much yet about how the 2024 election will play out, but one thing is certain: Another Trump presidency would be a disaster for our country," the organization wrote on the petition. In a speech laced with fearmongering and lies, Trump made it clear that he intends to double down on the fascist tactics that led to the deadly January 6 Christian-nationalist attack on our Capitol," the group added. Faithful America also said in its petition that the Bible teaches "love, equality, and dignity," which it says are values that Trump's MAGA movement "clearly rejects." Nathan Empsall, a reverend and the executive director of Faithful America told Newsweek on Monday that Trump had "weaponized religion" in his last two campaigns for president in 2016 and 2020. "Neither the country nor the church can afford another four years of this charlatan's fascism, racism, misinformation, or ego," Empsall said. Faithful America's position comes at a time when several of Trump's evangelical allies have either held back from backing him, or have publicly slammed him. Trump announced his 2024 campaign at Mar-a-Lago on November 15 — about two years out from Election Day in 2024 — pledging to make America "great" and "glorious" again. Robert Jeffress, an evangelical pastor and longtime Trump supporter, told Newsweek that he would hold back on his endorsement of Trump until he wins the GOP nomination. "The Republican Party is headed toward a civil war that I have no desire or need to be part of," Jeffress said. Even Trump's one-time spiritual adviser James Robison last week called Trump an "elementary schoolchild" during a meeting of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL) on Wednesday, per The Washington Post. "We've got to quit amputating each other, slicing each other, and come together in supernatural unity that Jesus Christ prayed for," Robison said. "If Mr. Trump can't stop his little petty issues, how does he expect people to stop major issues?" he added. A representative at Trump's press office did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.
November 22, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, MidMoFo said: Christian leaders turning back to Christianity instead of political power? A Christian petition against Donald Trump's 2024 bid has amassed thousands of signatures Evangelicals and other faith leaders pray with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters© Kevin Lamarque/Reuters A Christian organization has started a petition protesting Trump's 2024 campaign. Faithful America is asking Christians to "speak out" against Trump running for president. The petition amassed close to 15,000 signatures at press time. The petition was launched on November 16 by Faithful America. The group says it is an online Christian community founded in 2004 that is "organizing the faithful to challenge Christian nationalism and white supremacy." At press time, 14,904 people had signed the petition — just shy of the organization's goal of 15,000 signatures. In its petition, the group called on Christians to "speak out" and "make it clear that Donald Trump does not share our values and will never have our votes." "We don't know much yet about how the 2024 election will play out, but one thing is certain: Another Trump presidency would be a disaster for our country," the organization wrote on the petition. In a speech laced with fearmongering and lies, Trump made it clear that he intends to double down on the fascist tactics that led to the deadly January 6 Christian-nationalist attack on our Capitol," the group added. Faithful America also said in its petition that the Bible teaches "love, equality, and dignity," which it says are values that Trump's MAGA movement "clearly rejects." Nathan Empsall, a reverend and the executive director of Faithful America told Newsweek on Monday that Trump had "weaponized religion" in his last two campaigns for president in 2016 and 2020. "Neither the country nor the church can afford another four years of this charlatan's fascism, racism, misinformation, or ego," Empsall said. Faithful America's position comes at a time when several of Trump's evangelical allies have either held back from backing him, or have publicly slammed him. Trump announced his 2024 campaign at Mar-a-Lago on November 15 — about two years out from Election Day in 2024 — pledging to make America "great" and "glorious" again. Robert Jeffress, an evangelical pastor and longtime Trump supporter, told Newsweek that he would hold back on his endorsement of Trump until he wins the GOP nomination. "The Republican Party is headed toward a civil war that I have no desire or need to be part of," Jeffress said. Even Trump's one-time spiritual adviser James Robison last week called Trump an "elementary schoolchild" during a meeting of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL) on Wednesday, per The Washington Post. "We've got to quit amputating each other, slicing each other, and come together in supernatural unity that Jesus Christ prayed for," Robison said. "If Mr. Trump can't stop his little petty issues, how does he expect people to stop major issues?" he added. A representative at Trump's press office did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. And all 15,000 of them will still vote for him when he gets the nomination.
November 23, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Jsvand12 said: 1 hour ago, Jsvand12 said: And all 15,000 of them will still vote for him when he gets the nomination. Agreed. At least they are saying this part out loud. Faithful America also said in its petition that the Bible teaches "love, equality, and dignity," which it says are values that Trump's MAGA movement "clearly rejects."
November 23, 20223 yr 6 hours ago, MidMoFo said: Christian leaders turning back to Christianity instead of political power? A Christian petition against Donald Trump's 2024 bid has amassed thousands of signatures Evangelicals and other faith leaders pray with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters© Kevin Lamarque/Reuters A Christian organization has started a petition protesting Trump's 2024 campaign. Faithful America is asking Christians to "speak out" against Trump running for president. The petition amassed close to 15,000 signatures at press time. The petition was launched on November 16 by Faithful America. The group says it is an online Christian community founded in 2004 that is "organizing the faithful to challenge Christian nationalism and white supremacy." At press time, 14,904 people had signed the petition — just shy of the organization's goal of 15,000 signatures. In its petition, the group called on Christians to "speak out" and "make it clear that Donald Trump does not share our values and will never have our votes." "We don't know much yet about how the 2024 election will play out, but one thing is certain: Another Trump presidency would be a disaster for our country," the organization wrote on the petition. In a speech laced with fearmongering and lies, Trump made it clear that he intends to double down on the fascist tactics that led to the deadly January 6 Christian-nationalist attack on our Capitol," the group added. Faithful America also said in its petition that the Bible teaches "love, equality, and dignity," which it says are values that Trump's MAGA movement "clearly rejects." Nathan Empsall, a reverend and the executive director of Faithful America told Newsweek on Monday that Trump had "weaponized religion" in his last two campaigns for president in 2016 and 2020. "Neither the country nor the church can afford another four years of this charlatan's fascism, racism, misinformation, or ego," Empsall said. Faithful America's position comes at a time when several of Trump's evangelical allies have either held back from backing him, or have publicly slammed him. Trump announced his 2024 campaign at Mar-a-Lago on November 15 — about two years out from Election Day in 2024 — pledging to make America "great" and "glorious" again. Robert Jeffress, an evangelical pastor and longtime Trump supporter, told Newsweek that he would hold back on his endorsement of Trump until he wins the GOP nomination. "The Republican Party is headed toward a civil war that I have no desire or need to be part of," Jeffress said. Even Trump's one-time spiritual adviser James Robison last week called Trump an "elementary schoolchild" during a meeting of the National Association of Christian Lawmakers (NACL) on Wednesday, per The Washington Post. "We've got to quit amputating each other, slicing each other, and come together in supernatural unity that Jesus Christ prayed for," Robison said. "If Mr. Trump can't stop his little petty issues, how does he expect people to stop major issues?" he added. A representative at Trump's press office did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. Hell no. It's only because they see that he can't win.
November 23, 20223 yr Republicans try to stop Saturday voting in Georgia runoff https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-herschel-walker-georgia-atlanta-83f554285f2740a6fb8b97a862632150 Same old, same old. The New and Improved! GOP way to win elections is to prevent voting.
November 23, 20223 yr 19 minutes ago, Toastrel said: WTF? There are some really Fed up people in the world. And yet Tiffany Trump is 4 years older than her husband..... Someone needs to tell her, you're supposed to own the libs, not eat them 🤣
November 23, 20223 yr 59 minutes ago, Toastrel said: Republicans try to stop Saturday voting in Georgia runoff https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-herschel-walker-georgia-atlanta-83f554285f2740a6fb8b97a862632150 Same old, same old. The New and Improved! GOP way to win elections is to prevent voting. After reading the article, I get why they’re trying to stop voting from happening on Saturday: The time-sensitive legal battle began after Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger issued guidance to county election officials that said early voting could not be held on Nov. 26 because state law says it is illegal on a Saturday if there is a holiday on the Thursday or Friday preceding it. Thursday is Thanksgiving and Friday is a state holiday.
November 23, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, RPeeteRules said: After reading the article, I get why they’re trying to stop voting from happening on Saturday: They want to stop voting, because more votes = they lose. That is the ONLY reason.
November 23, 20223 yr 33 minutes ago, Toastrel said: WTF? There are some really Fed up people in the world. This is the same guy apparently... Sounds like he graduated from the Matt Gaetz prep school for incels.
November 23, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: This is the same guy apparently... Sounds like he graduated from the Matt Gaetz prep school for incels. I would have thought it thought to make me think he was more of a dewsh, but here we are.
November 23, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Toastrel said: I would have thought it thought to make me think he was more of a dewsh, but here we are. The kicker is that he's supposedly the president of "The Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology (CSPI) supports and funds research on how ideology and policy contribute to social and scientific progress."
November 23, 20223 yr 58 minutes ago, Toastrel said: They want to stop voting, because more votes = they lose. That is the ONLY reason. Yep, the easier it is for the laziest and dumbest people to vote the harder it will be for Republicans to win. This will not come as news to either party.
November 23, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, Toastrel said: Republicans try to stop Saturday voting in Georgia runoff https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-herschel-walker-georgia-atlanta-83f554285f2740a6fb8b97a862632150 Same old, same old. The New and Improved! GOP way to win elections is to prevent voting.
November 23, 20223 yr 3 hours ago, RPeeteRules said: After reading the article, I get why they’re trying to stop voting from happening on Saturday: Quote The time-sensitive legal battle began after Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger issued guidance to county election officials that said early voting could not be held on Nov. 26 because state law says it is illegal on a Saturday if there is a holiday on the Thursday or Friday preceding it. Thursday is Thanksgiving and Friday is a state holiday. What do you get about that? It's the most random, arbitrary, unnecessary law I've ever heard of.
November 23, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, VanHammersly said: What do you get about that? It's the most random, arbitrary, unnecessary law I've ever heard of. The law does not apply to a Run Off Election. Republicans are trying to argue the current law does apply but the law does not specifically say it applies to a Run Off so they lost.
November 23, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, jsdarkstar said: The law does not apply to a Run Off Election. Republicans are trying to argue the current law does apply but the law does not specifically say it applies to a Run Off so they lost. Runoff or not, it's a stupid, arbitrary law. Glad the SC slapped it down in this case.
November 23, 20223 yr 5 minutes ago, VanHammersly said: Runoff or not, it's a stupid, arbitrary law. Glad the SC slapped it down in this case. You just don't understand. The more voting, the more chance for fraud. Less voting = less fraud. Duh.
November 23, 20223 yr Author 4 hours ago, Tweek said: And yet Tiffany Trump is 4 years older than her husband..... Sure, the worst Trump....
November 23, 20223 yr 8 hours ago, Kz! said: Yep, the easier it is for the laziest and dumbest people to vote the harder it will be for Republicans to win. This will not come as news to either party.
November 27, 20223 yr Trump-backed candidates underperformed in midterms, but let’s make the clown Speaker of the House.
November 28, 20223 yr Tennessee Republicans ban ranked-choice voting while admitting they don't even understand how it works. https://twitter.com/TheTNHoller/status/1494033115387506691?s=20&t=JmJ_L9S-0TCuORDFbLslqg It would require friendlier campaigns and building coalitions, things modern GOP is against.
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