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riversedge

(70,093 posts)
Mon Apr 3, 2017, 10:48 PM Apr 2017

Right-wing preacher justifies Trumps Access Hollywood tape as Gods work

Source: raw story






03 Apr 2017 at 19:00 ET



............Right-wing preacher Lance Wallnau shows us that evangelicals can twist and reshape the interpretation of their faith into convenient excuses for their questionable behavior and hypocrisy. Wallnau had actually released his pro-Trump book five days before the Access Hollywood tape was leaked, and soon found himself in a pickle.

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But his initial negative feelings toward Trump’s misogyny was immediately explained away with ridiculous religion-based excuses.


“God allowed it because God is actually letting this man experience humbling,” Wallnau continued. “Because he really didn’t have anything to think of repenting for before. Now he’s got something.

Repenting? Trump brushed off his language in the leaked tape as “locker room talk.” If the definition of repenting flipped and did a complete 180, then maybe we can argue that Trump repented. But in reality, he took defiance and “moved in on it like a bitch.”
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Wallnau also believes that the leaked Access Hollywood tape was an important act of God. “And why would God humble anyone? He would humble them before they’re about to get promoted,” Wallnau claimed.....................

Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/2017/04/right-wing-preacher-justifies-trumps-access-hollywood-tape-as-gods-work/



So-80% of evangelicals can twist and turn Trumps behaviors into a pretzel and all is well!!



"How exactly did white evangelicals reconcile Trump’s inability to resist desires of the flesh to the point where 80 percent voted for him? "





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Right-wing preacher justifies Trumps Access Hollywood tape as Gods work (Original Post) riversedge Apr 2017 OP
He was so humbled he called it locker room talk BeyondGeography Apr 2017 #1
Follow the money. Lochloosa Apr 2017 #2
Humbled??? Lifelong Protester Apr 2017 #3
" Which means he is just as perverted as 45 is.".... riversedge Apr 2017 #4
Is the locker room in hell air conditioned for these two? world wide wally Apr 2017 #5
Hitler was humbled by that whole invasion of Berlin thing Jonny Appleseed Apr 2017 #6
Because he really didnt have anything to think of repenting for before. Metro135 Apr 2017 #7
Never an Evangelical, never. Dawson Leery Apr 2017 #8
Because he's no longer alive... MrScorpio Apr 2017 #9
"Hypocrisy is the tribute vice must pay to virtue" Rollo Apr 2017 #10
another hypochristian exposes himself UpInArms Apr 2017 #11
GIve it up lance. Who have you sexually assaulted lance? nt Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #12
Political Christians rather than Christians of faith. keithbvadu2 Apr 2017 #13
What a lying, hypocritical pervert. He needs to be tarred and feathered. Judi Lynn Apr 2017 #14
There are reasons why I'm an Atheist pfitz59 Apr 2017 #15
pray bora13 Apr 2017 #16

riversedge

(70,093 posts)
4. " Which means he is just as perverted as 45 is."....
Mon Apr 3, 2017, 10:58 PM
Apr 2017

Replies so far think this preacher is as bad as Trump....


LaTrese Prince 💕🍒? @LaTresePrince 3h3 hours ago
Replying to @RawStory

Which means he is just as perverted as 45 is.
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Heidi618? @HereinOhio 3h3 hours ago
Replying to @RawStory

Ok, well qualifies as batsh*t crazy

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karen munro? @BaileyPittipat 3h3 hours ago
Replying to @RawStory

Trouble is, Trump admits to no wrong. Laughed it off. Continues to denigrate women. Trump has no remorse. None. He's a



Joseph F Lockwood? @Joseph2482F 1h1 hour ago
Replying to @RawStory

This Can Only Come Of USA Brand Of Christianity A Blend Of Anglicanism And White Supremacy Crafted To Bring White Southerners To Church!
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Metro135

(359 posts)
7. Because he really didnt have anything to think of repenting for before.
Mon Apr 3, 2017, 11:04 PM
Apr 2017

Really?

Adultery is no longer a "sin"?

I guess not if you're a charlatan and trade in bullshit.

MrScorpio

(73,630 posts)
9. Because he's no longer alive...
Mon Apr 3, 2017, 11:29 PM
Apr 2017

This is the kind of reprehensible shit that the worst of Jesus' so-called followers can get away with.

Rollo

(2,559 posts)
10. "Hypocrisy is the tribute vice must pay to virtue"
Mon Apr 3, 2017, 11:35 PM
Apr 2017

- Hedda Hopper, as quoted in "Feud"...

Stolen from La Rochefoucauld...

As in,

"Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue." - Francois de La Rochefoucauld

To which one might also add,

"Our virtues are most frequently but vices in disguise." - R. d. L. R.


keithbvadu2

(36,676 posts)
13. Political Christians rather than Christians of faith.
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 12:19 AM
Apr 2017

Political Christians rather than Christians of faith.

Support Trump who says he is so perfect that he does not need Christ or his forgiveness.


Like today's evangelical supporters, Trump is a Political Christian, not a Christian of faith.

Evangelicals are easily able to spin their beliefs for political expediency.

The Donald who does not have to ask Jesus for forgiveness.

Trump: Drink my little wine, have my little cracker

http://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2015/08/13/donald-trump-religion-serfaty-dnt-erin.cnn

Judi Lynn

(160,452 posts)
14. What a lying, hypocritical pervert. He needs to be tarred and feathered.
Tue Apr 4, 2017, 01:12 AM
Apr 2017

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"Why not grab everyone's crotch" Preacher Lance Wallnau.

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