Adam Kinzinger warns that some Christians now 'equate Donald Trump with the person of Jesus Christ'

[kpete]

GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois on Tuesday said some Christian circles in the US have been equating former President Donald Trump with Jesus Christ, warning of "tribalistic" behavior that has led voters to "accept anything" to stay within their communities.

During an interview with MSNBC's Alex Wagner, Kinzinger said that many pastors in America have been "failing their congregation" either by preaching Trumpism "from the pulpit" or by refusing to talk about how "corrosive" the ideology is.

"And you have people today that, literally, I think in their heart — they may not say it — but they equate Donald Trump with the person of Jesus Christ," added Kinzinger, who identifies as Christian. "And to them, if you even come out against this 'amazing man Donald Trump,' which, obviously quite flawed, you are coming out against Jesus, against their Christian values."

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[claudette]

1. That is truly

a frightening thought. Do they not see how he lived his personal life all these years? It's not something that real Christians would associate with Jesus.

[atreides1]

2. Okay!

But what exactly is a "real" Christian?

Ask any of the fanatics and they'll insist that they are "real" Christians, and in the same breath will say that all the others aren't!!!

The truth is that no Christians have ever associated with Jesus, that honor was given to his Disciples and others...but none of them were Christian...most were Jews, who believed in his message!

[CrispyQ]

3. You forgot about that "get out of jail free" card.

You know, confess your sins, accept Jesus as your savior, & all is forgiven. Plus, you get to do it every week. Act like a prick Monday through Saturday, go to church on Sunday & everything's good.

[calimary]

4. This Catholic doesn't even see Jesus and trump on the same planet.

[oldsoftie]

18. thank you.

[RAB910]

5. Some FAKE Christians, no real Christian remotely approves of Donald Trump

[Rebl2]

52. Truth

[Dave in VA]

6. I old enough to remember

when John Lennon set the world on fire when he said that the beatles were more popular that jesus christ. (If you are too young to remember then watch the video below.)

Now these same people or the children and grand children are say that the orange hemorrhoid is jesus christ.

What the fuck is going on?

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[Baitball Blogger]

7. Beat them at their own game. That's blasphemy.

That's a major break with the ten commandments. No other Gods before me.

But, then, there's also the Though shall not bear false witness. These people wouldn't be able to spot the anti-christ if he appeared with horns and hoofed feet.

[Ray Bruns]

29. I always thought of Trump as the Anti-Christ

Just more proof that he is

[Mariana]

55. No way Trump is the Anti-Christ.

The Anti-Christ is supposed to be adored and worshiped by the whole world. Trump couldn't even get the majority of votes in the US in either of his elections.

[Ray Bruns]

30. I always thought of Trump as the Anti-Christ

Just more proof that he is

[Hieronymus Phact]

37. of anyone fits the description

of "The Father of Lies"...
I cant think of anyone more qualified than trump.

[NameAlreadyTaken]

8. "Thou shalt have no other God before me." - Exodus 20:3

[OMGWTF]

23. LOL! Remember the "Golden Calf" Trump statue wearing flag boxers at CPAC last year?

[bullimiami]

9. That's a textbook definition of an anti-christ.

They were warned by their own bible.

[infullview]

26. +1

[Frances]

10. Trump is the ANTI Christ

Trump is against everything Jesus preached

[infullview]

24. I seem to recall a warning in the bible about this....

[Mysterian]

11. Gullible morons of the fascist cult

Religion just adds to the insanity.

The raving lunatics will cause disasters.

[Initech]

12. Warns? They've been doing this for a while now.

[milestogo]

13. Crucify him.

[Moostache]

42. Give us Barabbas!!! (n/t)

[aocommunalpunch]

14. It seems to mirror the falling religious affiliations?

People need to have some kind of community and MAGA seems to fill this need for many seeking religion. Glad I left religion behind a while back.

[HardPort]

15. Their version of "Christianity" makes them extremely gullible and susceptible to the grift.

Religion is definitely one of humanity's oldest and most enduring cons.

[OMGWTF]

27. Good Cop (Jesus) vs. Bad Cop (Satan) -- oldest trick in the world to manipulate the simple-minded

Nowadays, if someone feels the need to tell me what a great Xitian they are, I say "Thanks for the warning!" And run the other way.

[Ilsa]

16. I saw that on Alex Wagner's show last night.

It's scary that these people rationalize TFG's "imperfections", continue to believe in Jesus' perfection, but equate TFG to Christ.

[andym]

17. Scary, but plausible: tendencies to follow authority and suspend disbelief

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help in maintain religious fervor among a large swath of fundamentalist Christians. God is the ultimate authority, and a leader like Trump attempts to act as an all-powerful earthly authority. To win their trust, Trump mouths traditionalist positions (war against Christmas) and supports religion-favoring justices, requiring absolute loyalty and is willing to lie to convince others by saying whatever he thinks will work regardless of the truth, making him very dangerous. How ironic that Trump embodies much that opposes Jesus' teachings.

[kimbutgar]

19. Anyone who compares the orange maggot who has probably broken all 10 commandments to Jesus

Is not a religion I would follow or respect.

[TxVietVet]

34. AMEN!

[Woodwizard]

20. They are not Christians they are cult members.

I happy being an Atheist.

[Vinca]

21. Well, Trump has certainly embraced the tithing aspect of it.

[Jarqui]

22. As President Trump went to church about 3-4 times per year

I don't think he stacks up very well to Christian values ...

What glue are these people sniffing?

[dhol82]

46. I think he's only been in church three times in his adult life.

Several times each year is really pushing it.

[SergeStorms]

25. "The Passion of the Donald".

And the religious wackos want to be taken seriously? 🙄

All religions start out as cults and then degrade into seriously stupid mass hysteria after that.

Donald on a cross. 🤡 How much would the egomaniacal Trump love to hear that?

[OMGWTF]

28. THIS! THIS! THIS!

[Moostache]

44. Hey, if they need volunteers...

I will gladly help nail him to a chunk of wood (all credit to "Peter Pumpkinhead" and XTC!!!)

[3825-87867]

31. WWJG?

What Would Jesus Grab?

Probably not the same thing as trump!

XINOs - Xtians in Name Only

[musclecar6]

32. JESUS CHRIST

That’s the exclamation many people use when something is unbelievable, ridiculous, completely crazy etc. If ever there was a time to use it, it would be when these MAGA morons equate TFG with Jesus Christ.

[bluestarone]

33. My WHOLE FN family fits exactly this!

I told them to take THEIR God and stay away from my family! Boy this is exactly what i'm dealing with. NEVER thought i'd see this happen with MY Siblings! Just unexplainable. They ALL swallowed HOOK LINE and SINKER!

[mwb970]

35. Nothing religious people say makes any sense to me.

It never has.

[mwb970]

36. Let's ask them to be specific.

Here is a question for the evangelical trump supporters. As devout Christians, they are no doubt familiar with the Fruits of the Spirit as laid out in Galatians 5:22-23. These are nine characteristics that are deemed necessary for the well-lived Christian life. Here they are:

"love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control"

My question for the evangelical trump supporters is, which of these do you see trump exhibiting on a regular basis in his public and private life?

[LaMouffette]

39. The thing is, his brainless supporters attribute all of these good qualities to Trump.

Just recently, I saw on TV a supporter protesting the FBI search outside Merde-a-Lardo who was asked why she supports Trump. She replied: "I support him because he tells the TRUTH!"

Unbelievable how stupid these people are.

[LudwigPastorius]

38. Trump got a promotion.

His followers used to just compare him to King David.

[Cosmocat]

40. At the same time viewing BHO and Joe B

Decent, honorable family men, and actual practicing Christians, as evil incarnate.

[FakeNoose]

41. The Gospel according to REPUBLICAN Jesus

[Slammer]

43. Donald Christ

Worship of Donald as the Christ:

< singing >

Amazing grift, how sweet the sound
That swindled a dupe like me!
I once was lost but now I'm broke
Was blind but now I'm worse.

'Twas grift that taught my heart to fear,
And grift my fears enhanced.
How precious did that grift appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, tolls and snarks
I have already come,
'Tis grift has robbed my wits thus far
And grift will loot my home.

The Don has promised good to me
His word my hope deludes....

[DBoon]

47. their religion is based on pure authoritarianism

You believe everything the preacher says because if you don't you burn in hell forever.

Trump plays to this authoritarian impulse drilled in by religion. To a trump believer, facts are what trump says is true.

[AwakeAtLast]

48. Which is the exact definition of Antichrist

I called it 5 years ago, I called him the Antichrist and I meant it.

I grew up in the Methodist Church, and my home Church was taken away from me by charlatans who claimed it would be easy to separate from the Methodist church. These are the same people that Mr Kinzinger is talking about.

[Brainfodder]

49. The guy without MORALS, that guy?

Time for those statues of the naked pompous to reappear?

[kentuck]

50. Jesus Ain't Coming...

Jesus Is Leaving.

[Maeve]

51. Matthew 24:24

For there shall arise false christs and false prophets and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. (KJV)

[Rebl2]

53. 👆👆👆

[Mariana]

54. This has been going on for years.

It's nice of Kinzinger to finally notice, I guess.