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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 (1 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 8 points 2 years ago

Isn’t it obvious?!

Those democrats made a deal with Satan.