Why did evangelicals vote for Trump?

[alien42]

To anger you.

Sure it does. Hillary was far worse, which is why she lost. HTH

Yes, if only they'd listened to the people calling them assholes, morons, and idiots! What were they thinking? LOL

just in case anyone needed to know what a partisan idiot sounded like.

sounds like there's a little guilt there for supporting Russia's interests over America's.

treason is for life.

 

[Grooveriding]

Look at the ridiculous nonsense they believe. You can't expect rational decisions from them.

 

[omega3]

Thanks for all replies.

Now let me think further. Christians go to church. Why didn't priests tell them it was immoral to vote for a fraud like Trump?

Another thing: Why did they choose Trump over any of the more traditional Republicans in the primary? That had nothing to do with just being against Clinton.

 

[Jaskalas]

When you understand human nature and tribalism, then you'll appreciate how objective truth and reality have no place.
America is hyper partisan right now. Trump could be the devil, but he was not the devil they saw.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Thanks for all replies.

Now let me think further. Christians go to church. Why didn't priests tell them it was immoral to vote for a fraud like Trump?

Another thing: Why did they choose Trump over any of the more traditional Republicans in the primary? That had nothing to do with just being against Clinton.

Generally speak Priests & Preachors don't tell people in specific terms whom to vote for.
Generates too many distractions and diversions at worship and they can lose tax exempt status.

 

[Jaskalas]

Another thing: Why did they choose Trump over any of the more traditional Republicans in the primary?

I hope this helps, I'm still reading through it myself.
How The Republican Field Dwindled From 17 To Donald Trump

Frankly, it is because there is no proper run off election. A split field gave way to the candidate most different from the rest.

 

[omega3]

When you understand human nature and tribalism, then you'll appreciate how objective truth and reality have no place.
America is hyper partisan right now. Trump could be the devil, but he was not the devil they saw.

First of all, happy to see somebody else who knows Tulsi Gabbard. If there is anybody out there with strong values, it's her. Do you know she actually considers running?

Also on topic, tribalism and partisanship doesn't explain why evangelicals voted for Trump over any of the traditional Republicans in the primary. Trump was even considered an outsider. Why did enough still vote for him in those primaries?

 

[woolfe9998]

Evidently, because morality suddenly stopped being important to them:

http://www.npr.org/2016/10/23/49889...warmed-to-politicians-who-commit-immoral-acts

That's what a new PRRI/Brookings poll says. In 2011, 30 percent of white evangelicals said that "an elected official who commits an immoral act in their personal life can still behave ethically and fulfill their duties in their public and professional life." Now, 72 percent say so — a far bigger swing than other religious groups the poll studied.

What a difference five years makes.

 

[thraashman]

First of all, happy to see somebody else who knows Tulsi Gabbard. If there is anybody out there with strong values, it's her. Do you know she actually considers running?

Also on topic, tribalism and partisanship doesn't explain why evangelicals voted for Trump over any of the traditional Republicans in the primary. Trump was even considered an outsider. Why did enough still vote for him in those primaries?

The simple truth that we all know is that white evangelicals (which is what evangelicals in American overwhelmingly are) are some of the most narrow-minded and racist individuals you'll ever meet. These are the people whose spiritual ancestors used the Bible to justify slavery. And Trump came out and told racist America that he supports their viewpoint, so they voted for him.

 

[Roflmouth]

Listen to Jesus maybe?
His words about the sick & poor, his words about donation, his warnings about wealth, his message to love all.
I'll agree to disagree about Trump vs Hillary Jesus choice but if it's that important vote for someone who meets those requirements.

Always hilarious when the clowns who hate Christianity argue in favor of it.

 

[Roflmouth]

Him or roflmouth. Objective truth is immaterial in Trumpistan. It's all about the feels, about joining the chant, the mindless mantra.

Evangelicals voted for Trump because they're convinced that God will use him in some miraculous fashion to ban abortion.

Which Evangelical said they voted for Trump because God would use him to ban abortion? Go ahead and quote them right here ------------>

 

[Roflmouth]

The simple truth that we all know is that white evangelicals (which is what evangelicals in American overwhelmingly are) are some of the most narrow-minded and racist individuals you'll ever meet.

No, "we all" don't know any such thing. But keep lying anyway 🙂

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Why did Jim Jones' followers drink the Cool Aid?

Flavor Aid, goddammit...

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Always hilarious when the clowns who hate Christianity argue in favor of it.

Haha make assumptions often?

 

[Jhhnn]

Generally speak Priests & Preachors don't tell people in specific terms whom to vote for.
Generates too many distractions and diversions at worship and they can lose tax exempt status.

As head of Liberty University, Jerry Falwell Jr. can say anything he wants, and does-

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...m-president-trump_us_5906950fe4b05c3976807a08

Falwell is one of the greater charlatans in this country so it's unsurprising that he'd support the Great Satan of charlatans.

 

[zinfamous]

In my mother's case, she voted for Trump because she's a stupid, gullible, delusional fool.

Sorry. I couldn't avoid calling my mother stupid. She really is though. This is only one example.

😀

I have some friends like this. sorry, bro.

 

[Pens1566]

Because they're incredibly gullible and incredible hypocrites.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Always hilarious when the clowns who hate Christianity argue in favor of it.

Christianity in itself is not the problem. Christians are.

 

[Grooveriding]

The evangelical denominations are newer and break with the traditional dominant denomination. They are fanatical and likely account for that 30% of people that believe the bible is the literal truth. That position right there on its face is bonkers , that is literally 10s of millions of people who believe in magic.

 

[Jhhnn]

The evangelical denominations are newer and break with the traditional dominant denomination. They are fanatical and likely account for that 30% of people that believe the bible is the literal truth. That position right there on its face is bonkers , that is literally 10s of millions of people who believe in magic.

They're single issue voters & that issue is abortion. If the Devil himself told them he'd ban abortion he'd get their vote. And so it is with Trump.

 

[HomerJS]

Hillary lies and deceives. She's selfish, she's a crook, she's a lying sack of shit, she's rude, she swears, she stinks like a week old road killed skunk. I'm happy with my choice to vote for President Trump.

Why don't you just take your daughter or wife to the White House so they can get fingered. Its the climate you support.

 

[alien42]

Always hilarious when the clowns who hate Christianity argue in favor of it.

he wasn't arguing in favor of christianity, he was pointing out your blatant hypocrisy.

 

[HomerJS]

Yep I know a couple that are evangelicals and they think of Obama as the devil and Hillary as his muse so they voted for Trump.

Overall I think a tv quote fits..

In their collective state, the Trump voters are utterly without mercy, driven by one will alone: the will to conquer. They are beyond redemption, beyond reason.

So you compare the character of Barack Obama vs Donald Trump and they think Obama is the devil??

Let me guess, evangelicals just hate darkies right??

 

[alien42]

So you compare the character of Barack Obama vs Donald Trump and they think Obama is the devil??

Let me guess, evangelicals just hate darkies right??

no, it's because one is intelligent, well educated, thoughtful, eloquent, charismatic, moral, smiles often, was cautious, presidential, and patriotic.

ok, maybe it was the race thing.

 

[Paratus]

Thanks for all replies.

Now let me think further. Christians go to church. Why didn't priests tell them it was immoral to vote for a fraud like Trump?

Another thing: Why did they choose Trump over any of the more traditional Republicans in the primary? That had nothing to do with just being against Clinton.

Single issue voters (abortion, guns, etc) are the easy conquests of the political world.

They will rationalize any sacrifice of morals to support their one issue. A politician only has to "pillow talk" them before the election and then it's don't call me I'll call you once they give up their vote.

I mean if Jesus ran as a pro-choice democrat evangelical pro-lifers would vote republican.

Gun nuts would vote for the guy who would round up fellow citizens and suspend 1st amendment rights as long as they got to keep their guns "in case the government tries to take their rights".

Basically once someone tells you they are a single issue voter as politician you can either ignore them, because they won't vote for you, or use them and throw them away. The good news is they will be right back next election like a junky looking for a fix.

I find it very sad.