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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump, confirmed a Presbyterian, now identifies as 'non-denominational Christian'
Religion News ServiceWASHINGTON (RNS) In an exclusive interview with Religion News Service, President Trump said in a written statement that he no longer identifies as a Presbyterian and now sees himself as a non-denominational Christian.
Though I was confirmed at a Presbyterian church as a child, I now consider myself to be a non-denominational Christian, Trump, who has repeatedly identified as a Presbyterian in the past, said in a written response to RNS.
Saying that his parents taught me the importance of faith and prayer from a young age, Trump went on to say that Melania and I have gotten to visit some amazing churches and meet with great faith leaders from around the world. During the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak, I tuned into several virtual church services and know that millions of Americans did the same.
The revelation about Trumps religious identity appeared in an interview that was conducted in writing and covered a variety of faith topics, ranging from the presidents own spiritual life to his plans for the White House office tasked with engaging faith groups.
Though I was confirmed at a Presbyterian church as a child, I now consider myself to be a non-denominational Christian, Trump, who has repeatedly identified as a Presbyterian in the past, said in a written response to RNS.
Saying that his parents taught me the importance of faith and prayer from a young age, Trump went on to say that Melania and I have gotten to visit some amazing churches and meet with great faith leaders from around the world. During the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak, I tuned into several virtual church services and know that millions of Americans did the same.
The revelation about Trumps religious identity appeared in an interview that was conducted in writing and covered a variety of faith topics, ranging from the presidents own spiritual life to his plans for the White House office tasked with engaging faith groups.
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Trump, confirmed a Presbyterian, now identifies as 'non-denominational Christian' (Original Post)
brooklynite
Oct 2020
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Iliyah
(25,111 posts)1. He is no Christian . .
if you gave him a test (and he had to take it himself) on very basic Christian knowledge he would fail miserably.
brooklynite
(94,675 posts)10. So, you're saying he's an authentic Christian?
bdamomma
(63,913 posts)2. may he
be struck for lying, Christian is not in tRump's orbit.
OLDMDDEM
(1,577 posts)3. He is satan! nt
Andy823
(11,495 posts)4. The only church he believe in is
the church of the "almighty" dollar!
dalton99a
(81,565 posts)5. Shocking. Nice October surprise
OAITW r.2.0
(24,541 posts)6. I thought he was an ordained minister in the Church of the Holy Scammer. nt
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)7. This is good news for my Presbyterian friends
GaYellowDawg
(4,449 posts)12. Hell, it's good news for us lapsed Presbyterian agnostics!
Klaralven
(7,510 posts)8. If there is a Satan, He owns Donald's soul.
Vinca
(50,300 posts)11. I'd call him a snake handler, but he'd be afraid of the snakes.
In any case, after he loses and he doesn't need their votes anymore he'll be paying money to porn stars and looking for a new trophy wife.