One of Trump's Evangelical Defenders Wrestles With Flattening the Curve

[Judi Lynn]

As the world shut down, the Rev. Robert Jeffress kept his megachurch open. But how long could he hold out?

By MICHAEL J. MOONEY

03/22/2020 07:00 AM EDT
Michael J. Mooney is a writer in Dallas.

DALLAS — Thousands of people streamed through the church lobby and into the pews. Ushers at First Baptist Dallas invited members to the front rows, gesturing to the prime seats still available. Trumpets blared, bright blue and purple lights illuminated the stage, and behind the orchestra pit the 100 or so members of choir—ranging from late teens to late 60s—stood inches apart, ready to sing for the next 30 minutes.

When Robert Jeffress, the senior pastor, walked onto the stage, wearing a dark suit and shiny teal tie, he thanked the musicians.

“Isn’t it great to see so many of them here today?” he asked the audience.

Jeffress’ sermon that morning, presented in his usual stoic-but-chipper demeanor, was titled “The Road to Armageddon,” and focused largely on biblical stories of God’s punishments. “God’s judgment is not always immediate,” he told his congregation, and the tens of thousands of people watching online. “But it’s always inevitable.”

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https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/03/22/coronavirus-trump-robert-jeffress-evangelical-supporter-140355

[tulipsandroses]

1. "God's judgment is not always immediate," "But it's always inevitable."

Oh I wish this were true. I really wish it to be true so he can face judgment.

[OnDoutside]

2. Amen.

[tanyev]

3. "If God won't Rapture us, we're going to have to do it ourselves."

[czarjak]

4. Anti-Mormon that voted for the Mormon...

Now supporting Anti-Jesus by supporting Russia. Way to keep the faith, Bob!