That the majority of Christians would choose to vote for Trump not once, not twice, but three times felt like confirmation of all my worst doubts and fears: Namely, that Christianity had never truly been about God or goodness; it had always been about power.
When Virginia’s and my ancestor went to war with the Barbary Pirates, the Nation of Israel had not existed for 694 years! Why? What happened? Didn’t God want to refound – another nation of Israel? Did – He give up? Did He choose to be the Father – of other peoples? Did the God of the Jews found Reform Judaism, that may have took place in South Carolina. Francis Salvador was there, He ran for office – and won! He was the first known Jew who took advantage of Secular Laws established by the Signer of the United States Constitution. Orthodox Jews loathe Reform Judaism saying it is a heretic religion.
When the President of the United States flew bombers over Iran, and bombed a sovereign state, the Christian Trumpites became….THE MOST RADICAL RELIGION IN HISTORY! Millions of American Christians knew Trump was giving them a powerful message, and making them – POWERFUL. When the Trumpire of God refused to consult Congress, or give OUR SENATE a report, the Democratic God let His Children knows they will help him RULE AMERICA – and do all they can to take power away from the Democrats, and……IGNORE THEIR EXISTANCE! Is this the plan of the
CHRISTIAN NATIONALISTS?
Above is a rendering of the death of a Sephardic Jew by the same Native Americans my Rosamond-Hodge ancestors fought. They were true Patriots. I will use AI to render a better image.
John Presco ‘Heir of Saint Francis’
Christian nationalism is a form of religious nationalism that focuses on promoting the Christian views of its followers, in order to achieve prominence or dominance in political, cultural, and social life.[1][2] In countries with a state church, Christian nationalists seek to preserve the status of a Christian state.[3] Christian nationalism been noted to bear overlap with white supremacy.[4][5]: 10
ttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_nationalism
The Bar Kokhba revolt[b] (132–136 AD) was a major uprising by the Jews of Judaea against the Roman Empire, marking the final and most devastating of the Jewish–Roman wars. Led by Simon bar Kokhba, the rebels succeeded in establishing an independent Jewish state that lasted for several years. The revolt was ultimately crushed by the Romans, resulting in the near-depopulation of Judea through large-scale killings, mass enslavement, and the displacement of many Jews from the region.
The founding members of the KKBE were Sephardi Jews of Spanish and Portuguese origin, who arrived into Charleston from London, England to work in mercantile freight and the slave trade.[8] While the congregation is sometimes considered to be the originator of Reform Judaism in the United States, that movement was established by European immigrants mostly from Germany later on.
Christian Allegiance to Trump Has Wrecked My Faith
By Ryan Duncan
Feb 5, 2025
Share
On Jan. 6, 2021, the United States Capitol Building was attacked by a mob of violent insurrectionists led by then President Donald Trump. Fueled by conspiracies of massive voter fraud, and urged on by Trump, rioters proceeded to invade the building, erecting gallows on the National Mall’s lawn and rallying to chants of “Hang Mike Pence!” All this in an attempt to subvert the results of the 2020 election. Though ultimately unsuccessful in overturning the election, the attack would leave several dead, countless injured, and result in millions of dollars in damage.
At the time, I’d hoped this ugly assault signaled an end to Trump’s influence over the American people — particularly those professing to be Christian. Trump had consistently demonstrated that he was both a bad leader and a bad person. In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack, evangelicals had to see that securing culture war victories wasn’t worth the cost of empowering a vengeful authoritarian and known sexual predator.
Sadly, this was not the case.
This January, Trump was once again sworn in as president of the United States, propelled to office by the unwavering support of countless evangelical Christians.
For me, the results of the 2024 presidential election felt like the punchline to an incredibly cruel joke. I grew up in the church and still remember the lessons taught to me by my old mentors. I was told that following Jesus meant that truth mattered, justice mattered, how I treated women mattered, and how I treated my neighbor mattered. Later, when I came out as a gay man, my Christian peers insisted that I put aside my personal feelings and desires in the name of biblical fidelity. I spent years of my life making painful and irreversible sacrifices in order to do what I thought was right at the time. Then Trump came along, and suddenly the narrative changed — truth was pliable, character was irrelevant, and justice was getting in the way of “winning.”
That the majority of Christians would choose to vote for Trump not once, not twice, but three times felt like confirmation of all my worst doubts and fears: Namely, that Christianity had never truly been about God or goodness; it had always been about power.
I can’t pretend that my faith isn’t currently in shambles. What hope I have for the future is pretty scant, but as we enter 2025 and the second Trump administration, I want to share three truths that have allowed me to endure in the face of overwhelming cynicism. Regardless of what challenges lie ahead for our country, I pray these truths will encourage Christians who still endeavor to follow Jesus with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.
We are not the good guys
Many Christians grow up hearing that the propagation of our faith is inherently good for society. We’re told that we are “the salt and the light of the earth” (Matthew 5:13-16), “the hands and feet of God” (1 Corinthians 12:27), and that Christianity is responsible for all the best aspects of Western civilization. History, on the other hand, paints a more complex picture of our religion. Yes, it’s true that Christians have been a driving force behind positive human progress, but we’ve also been guilty of unspeakable evil.
READ MORE: Is a Christianity Without Boundaries Still Christian?
Christians have championed the principles of social justice and human dignity while also waging wars to preserve the institution of slavery. We’ve helped found centers of higher learning, but have also banned books and censored information when it threatens our worldview. The early Church pioneered the practice of orphan adoption only to later steal children from Indigenous families and those it considered moral degenerates. The truth about Christians is this: We’re not the good guys, we’re just people.
This fact might not be entirely comforting, but it helps us understand why so many Christians have embraced the Make America Great Again movement. Certainty in our own inherent righteousness will always lead us away from Jesus. If Christians are to make any meaningful difference in the years ahead we must first reject this idealized view of ourselves as saviors of the culture. We need to move forward in humility, remembering the evil we’ve done and asking God for the wisdom not to repeat those sins.
Jesus is for losers
One of the most disappointing aspects of Trump’s victory is how quickly opposition to his rule has crumbled. In a recent New York Times article, “Now is the Time of Monsters,” the journalist Ezra Klein laid out the current political landscape in stark detail: “The Republican Party is meek, and Trump knows it. He would not have dared to send Senate Republicans names like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel and Pete Hegseth for cabinet posts in his first term. Even beyond the party, he faces no mass resistance this time, nothing like the Women’s March that overwhelmed Washington in 2017. Democrats are dispirited and exhausted.”
These facts are made all the more disheartening given that a majority of white evangelicals are eager to welcome the new administration. Any believer who dares otherwise will quickly find themselves excommunicated from the fold.
While Christian nationalists trumpet their victory in the halls of government, it’s worth remembering that Jesus never sought political power or sided with those who held it. In fact, he outright rejected it on numerous occasions (Matthew 4:1-11; John 6:14-15). Instead, Jesus made his place amongst the lowly. His disciples were a jumbled collection of cowards and failures, and those who sought him out were often desperate, disillusioned, or marginalized by society. In short, Jesus was for the losers.
This is the great beauty of the gospel: The character of Jesus doesn’t change. No matter how often his name is invoked in the pursuit of power, the fact that he sided with the powerless remains constant. Jesus blessed the meek, the mourning, and the poor in spirit (Matthew 5-7). He told the rich that their money was a prison (Matthew 19:23-26) and the culture warriors to practice a little self-awareness (John 8:7). Power and politics shift with the sunrise, but Jesus will always be present for us losers — offering hope, wisdom, and strength to any broken spirit willing to draw close.
The Spirit still moves
Scripture tells us that Jesus lived his entire life under Roman occupation. The book of Luke states that his birth in Bethlehem took place during a mandated census (Luke 2:1). Much of his public ministry involved responding to questions about Jewish cooperation with Roman authorities (Matthew 22:15-22), and even his death was intertwined with the empire’s attempts to control and mollify its vassal state (John 19:1-30). These circumstances didn’t change after his resurrection, nor did the apostles live to see how their ministry and faith would eventually reshape the empire. It wasn’t until 380 C.E. — almost four centuries later — that Christianity became the state religion of Rome.
At its height, the Roman Empire must have seemed like an unstoppable juggernaut. Its cultural and military might stood virtually unchallenged throughout the known world. Yet even under the shadow of tyranny, angels sang, multitudes were fed, and death gave way to resurrection. The Holy Spirit is forever present — be it under Caesar’s Rome or Trump’s America.
I don’t want to minimize the challenges that lie ahead. Many dubious individuals have gained positions of incredible power, and it will take nothing short of a herculean effort to protect the most vulnerable in our society from what they have planned. At the same time, there are still multitudes of Christians who are committed to pursuing God’s goodness and mercy. We can reject nihilism, embody love, and ground ourselves in the strength of community as we seek to preserve what matters most. The Holy Spirit will continue to do its work, and we can be part of its beautiful purpose. If we embrace this calling, there’s no telling what type of miracles we may witness.
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Eradicates Anti-Christian Bias
The White House
February 6, 2025
ERADICATING ANTI-CHRISTIAN BIAS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing a task force to end the anti-Christian weaponization of government and unlawful conduct targeting Christians.
- The task force, officially known as the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias, will be comprised of members of President Trump’s cabinet and key government agencies.
- The task force will review the activities of all departments and agencies to identify and eliminate anti-Christian policies, practices, or conduct.
- The task force will gather input from various stakeholders to ensure broad perspectives are considered, including faith-based organizations, State, local, and Tribal governments, and Americans affected by anti-Christian conduct.
- It will identify and address gaps in laws and enforcement that have contributed to anti-Christian conduct, including by remedying any failures to fully enforce the law against acts of anti-Christian hostility, vandalism, and violence.
- The task force will recommend further presidential or legislative actions necessary to rectify past wrongs and protect Americans’ religious liberties.
- The task force will submit an annual report on its progress, with a final report upon its conclusion.
PROTECTING AMERICANS’ RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: The previous Administration engaged in an egregious pattern of targeting peaceful Christians while ignoring violent, anti-Christian offenses. President Trump will not tolerate this abuse of government and is taking action to ensure that any unlawful and improper anti-Christian conduct, policies or practices are identified, terminated, and rectified.
- The United States Constitution enshrines the fundamental right to religious liberty in the First Amendment.
- The Biden Department of Justice brought felony charges and obtained multi-year prison sentences against nearly two dozen pro-life Christians for praying and peacefully demonstrating outside abortion facilities.
- The Biden Department of Justice ignored hundreds of attacks on Catholic churches, charities, and pro-life centers.
- In 2023, a Federal Bureau of Investigation memo asserted that traditional Catholics were domestic-terrorism threats and suggested infiltrating Catholic churches as “threat mitigation.”
- The Biden Department of Education sought to repeal religious-liberty protections for faith-based organizations on college campuses.
- The Biden Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sought to force Christians to affirm radical transgender ideology against their faith.
- The Biden Department of Health and Human Services sought to drive Christians out of the foster-care system.
- In 2024, the Biden Administration declared Easter Sunday as “Transgender Day of Visibility.”
STANDING UP FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: President Donald J. Trump is committed to protecting Americans’ fundamental right to religious freedom.
- On his fourth day in office, President Trump pardoned the Christians and pro-life activists who were persecuted by the Biden Administration for praying and peacefully living out their faith.
- Last week, President Trump signed an Executive Order to combat anti-Semitism on our campuses and in our streets.
- President Trump: “I will create a new federal task force on fighting anti-Christian bias. That’ll be done immediately.”
- This Executive Order also builds on the long list of accomplishments from the first Trump Administration:
- During his first year in office, President Trump signed an Executive Order upholding religious liberty and the right to engage in religious speech.
- President Trump signed an Executive Order recognizing the essential contributions of faith-based organizations and establishing the Faith and Opportunity Initiative.
- President Trump reversed the Obama-era policy that prevented the government from providing disaster relief to religious organizations.
President Trump hosted a Global Call to Protect Religious Freedom event at the United Nations and called on the international community and business lead
Rosamond Press 
Leave a comment