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30 Percent of Americans Believe Trump Appointed President by God (www.rawstory.com)

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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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[–] derf82@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It’s the prosperity gospel. Evangelicals are convinced god gives money to people he likes. Trump has money, as do most Republicans, ergo, god must approve.

Why that doesn’t apply to George Soros, Nancy Pelosi, or any other rich Democrat I don’t get.

[–] Custoslibera@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

Isn’t it obvious?!

Those democrats made a deal with Satan.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Trump has money

Does he though? He dramatically inflates the value of his properties and downplays his debts, preferring to declare bankruptcy than paying them. That doesn't sound like he has a lot of money, that sounds like he has a lot of assets and debts, and it isn't clear if his assets exceed his debts.

But maybe that's what the "prosperity gospel" people are into, appearances over facts...

[–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

He isn't buying the cheap can of tuna fish.