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.”

  • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    I’m guessing that goes in reverse too, no? Provided “fame” is a religion too, because rich people love seeing their names in the news and hence give a lot to charity.