"It looks like President Trump has a better understanding of what the Bible teaches than the Pope"

[sheshe2]

Pastor Robert Jeffress: "It looks like President Trump has a better understanding of what the Bible teaches than the Pope"

Pastor Robert Jeffress: "It looks like President Trump has a better understanding of what the Bible teaches than the Pope"

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-05-09T18:13:36.684Z

A pastor who has spent years stumping for Trump, speaking at rallies, blessing campaigns shouldn’t be lecturing the Pope about "separate roles" of church and state.

If you want to be a full‑time political operative, fine, but then stop hiding behind tax‑exempt "ministry" status while you do it.

— Human☮ (@4humanunity.bsky.social) 2026-05-09T20:55:31.886Z

Dear Pastor Jeffries, the Bible says thou shalt have no gods before me. What's up with that golden statue of trump?

— Judy (@bsjcr.bsky.social) 2026-05-09T18:16:29.173Z

Yeah
I suppose technically he teaches the Bible
He's kind of a guy of who not to be
For example the seven deadly sins
How many "Christians" would literally teach their children to be like Donald Trump?

— Chevron (@lachevron.bsky.social) 2026-05-09T18:22:23.408Z

[Mister Ed]

1. Well, of course. He knows more about military matters than his generals do,

and knows more about medicine than the doctors do. Why wouldn't he know more about the Bible than the Pope does?

[Aristus]

9. Shit. That reminds me: yesterday, I had a patient who insisted she knew more about her condition than I did.

Well then, what are you doing in my clinic? Heal thyself!

[PCIntern]

10. When that happens I wait for the situation to turn south,

And I say to him or her: “ So what are you going to do now, DOCTOR?”

And just stare at them.

[FakeNoose]

29. Inevitably, he (she) pulls out his (her) phone and shows you some BS that has been fully discredited

[PCIntern]

44. "Junk science" is my typical response to that stuff

[AZ8theist]

52. I obviously don't know what interaction you had, but...

..could it be that your patient had a hard time describing what her issues were, exactly?
I know sometimes it's difficult to tell the doctor just what I'm feeling and how it is bothering me. Pain can be so subjective. So can treatment progress.
But if she's just trying to explain she has more knowledge that you on the issue because she read some bullshit on Facebook then you have every right to ask her is she just needs to treat herself then.
Anti-vaxxers are these kinds of idiots.

[Aristus]

55. No. She was right on the money with her diagnosis.

It's just that she wanted a referral to the wrong kind of specialty-care provider. I told her the referral would be declined due to the diagnosis, and that we should refer elsewhere instead. She started getting testy toward the end, so I just told her we were out of time. (We were. I had gone fifteen minutes over trying to talk her down from her pet specialty referral, and was late getting to my last patient of the day. That was pretty much emblematic of my Friday. Praying tomorrow is better...)

[MLF1981]

60. I can understand how frustrating it must be to have to deal with a patient like that...

But please don't let those sorts of interaction color your view of all patients who try to stay engaged and current on the state of research when it comes to their own afflictions. I'm sure it is exhausting to have to explain that the nonsense that someone read on Facebook or heard from their husband's uncle's cousin's friend isn't a valid basis for medical treatment, but some of us who do have serious chronic health conditions actually do try and keep aware from actual reputable sources.

In my experience, good physicians actually like having patients who provide high-quality observations about what's going on with their condition, especially if they are medically and scientifically conversant and can articulate their symptoms properly. But there is another cohort who rolls their eyes and treats any patient who reviews the medical literature as placing unearned trust in "Dr. Google" or WebMD just upon hearing a variant of the phrase "did some research".

In the latter case, clarifying that I'm referring to peer-reviewed research from The Lancet, NEJM, the NIH, etc. not Alex Jones or some other snake-oil salesman peddling colloidal silver, that usually clears up the misunderstanding. But it really doesn't engender a lot of trust in the doctor / patient relationship when that's the starting point.

Just to be clear, I'm not saying that you're one of the MDs who react this way, it's just worth keeping in mind that "did some research" doesn't automatically equate to "give me ivermectin for COVID because some podcaster said it works".

[Aristus]

64. Thank you. Actually, I'm a Physician Assistant, not an MD.

And I love the vast majority of my patients. And they seem to love me. ( I have a 4.6 out of 5 on Yelp). This time, it was different; she is a patient with whom I had had a good relationship prior to this. Also, we're simpatico politically. She's a staunch anti-Trumpster. She just got a bee in her bonnet about where she should be referred for her problem, and convinced it was the wrong one instead of the right one.

[ColoringFool]

61. EXACTLY! And Construction, Taxes, Golf,.......!

[sakabatou]

2. I hope Jeffress burns in hell, with everyone pissing on his grave

[sheshe2]

7. I could live with that.

Justice!

[chicoescuela]

3. Jeffress honestly doesn't believe that, but tsf absolutely believes it.

[spanone]

4. Christian?

Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of the First Baptist Dallas megachurch, has an estimated net worth of approximately $15 million to $20 million USD. His wealth is accumulated through his long-term ministry, numerous bestselling books, and media appearances.

Naw...

[thomski64]

24. ..Gawhd has a playun..

..for your money..

[paleotn]

33. Yeah, his pocket.

[paleotn]

32. Like every conman, Jeffress doesn't believe the shtick.

He's just in it for the money. I'm firmly convinced that most pastors are cons to varying degrees. Particularly in evilgelical circles.

[hunter]

53. I'm sure many of them think Jesus was a conman too...

... and their only religion is small enough to fit in their pants.

[Seinan Sensei]

35. Jeffress is a Fundamentalist's fundamentalist

[struggle4progress]

5. His computer-synchronized music-playing water-fountain fulfills the ancient prophecies!

[muriel_volestrangler]

6. Jeffress is breaking the ninth commandment right there

bearing false witness against the Pope (by lying about what's in the Bible). And he knows it. Now, he could argue that the secular Trump is making secular decisions despite what the Bible says (though I would say those are still crap decisions), but there's no way someone who makes his money by being a pastor should be lying so obviously about the Bible.

[JT45242]

18. Technically the 9th is about perjury in court not everyday lying

Nitpicking...

The idolatry rules. And all that stuff Jesus said about taking care of the poor, widow, orphan, and foreigner are better condemnation.

Oh yeah all that Isaiah parts about prophets should be standing against unjust government.

The dude is a hypocritical scumbag conman (the preacher) just like his false messiah.

[rampartd]

45. 9th could cover gossip

perjury is covered by "take the lord's name in vein" as in an oath "so help me god."

but sure, they are all covered by the golden rule.

[tanyev]

8. The Trump Commandments

1. I am the Lord thy Donald.
2. Thou shalt fill the world with graven images of me and give me many gold tchotchkes.
3. Thou shalt not ever, ever say mean things about me.
4. Remember my Truth Social posts and check for new ones every 5 minutes.
5. I am the only person who matters in your life.
6. I am allowed to choose who deserves to live or die.
7. I am allowed to grab any p***y I want, and if they know what’s good for them they’ll act like they like it.
8. It’s not stealing if I take money that should have been freely given to me.
9. Everything I say must be accepted as the truth, even if I contradict myself.
10. If I see something I want, it must be given to me.

[bmichaelh]

11. Norman Vincent Peale

That pastor is just wrong.

Norman Vincent Peale was Trump's childhood pastor.

He taught a Positive Thinking philosophy, precursor to Prosperity Gospel.

He was anti-Catholic; he was one of those ministers who said a Catholic could not be President when JFK was running.

He was a defender of capitalism.

There are traces in Trump into what Peale taught; such as Trump's "magical thinking"

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/21/politics/trump-magical-thinking-peale-coronavirus

Are we seeing traces of Trump's hatred of Pope from his childhood pastor.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/18/trump-pope-norman-vincent-peale

[slightlv]

27. You're right..

The Power of Positive Thinking by Peale was the closest thing to a Bible trump could stomach.

[BeneteauBum]

12. Again, another MAGAt moron posing as a man of the cloth

Making sure his hand stays near the till by cozying up to a pedo rapist . These people make me sick with their blasphemy and hypocrisy.

Peace ☮️

[sheshe2]

14. A fake President and a fake Pastor.

Back at ya. ☮️

[BeneteauBum]

16. Yep

Peace ☮️

[erronis]

13. You mix stupidity with religion, stir in greed and pomposity. What do you have?

Lots of people like Jeffress and trump.

Most of them will identify as repuglicons, but they'll pivot to whatever's needed.

[BeneteauBum]

15. Sturelgrepomp salad

LOL

Peace ☮️

[Fil1957]

17. Yeah, Trump is a regular biblical scholar.

[calimary]

23. Make that boob-lickle scholar and you're right again!

[Katcat]

19. Well

Looks like “Pastor” Jeffries has put Donald Trump either before God or above God. Sounds to me like the “good” pastor needs some refreshing about the Bible, Jesus and God.

[MerryBlooms]

20. False witness. Worshipping at the feet of golden gods

Never heard of this creep before now. Money changer? Anyone associated with trump would have been whipped and chased out. Even Jesus had a temper and No patience for these type.

[patphil]

21. So, 3 days into the war, this dildo and some of his ilk were in the oval office talking to the president.

According to his own words, he shouldn't have been there. I guess it all depends on whether or not you actually practice your religious teachings.
Pope does, this dildo doesn't, but he's ready to lecture the Pope.
Note: a dildo is a mindless fucker.

[sheshe2]

25. Dildo, that name suits him perfectly.

[calimary]

22. Nice to meet you, Pastor Jerkface!

And how 'bout that false god you worship? The one with the "blond" hair and an ego the size of the solar system.

[sheshe2]

26. And he is the one with the heart of Satan.

[Cirsium]

28. Hilarious

"The Pope should stay out of politics" then 15 seconds later "I was in the Oval Office with President Trump..."

[Johonny]

30. Tim Miller did a good job against a pastor last week

Stop calling these for profit grifters pastors. They know more about pyramid schemes than the Bible. Nothing passes these guys off then stop pretending they have any professional title.

[sheshe2]

36. I am not a religious person, however...

This is blasphemy, this is the 'religious right'. These are the same people that worship trump with the laying on of hands. This is a cult and I hope they all Jim Jones themselves.

Go rapture yourselves.

[kimbutgar]

31. This is so blasphemous and Jeffries is an agent of Satan

How dare he compare the pope to 🍊🐖💩.

[sheshe2]

39. These people are Satan's Legion and they are many.

[flvegan]

34. Judas Robert Jeffress. He's no pastor.

Every single one of these blasphemous grifter fucks should be referred to not as minister, pastor, reverend, father, etc. Replace them with "Judas" as it's far more fitting.

Fuck these pedophile praising assclowns.

[Prairie Gates]

37. MAGA Catholics, pay attention: this is what these Evangelical pastors think of you

They are laughing at your religion. Trump knows the Bible more than the Pope? These Protestants are laughing at you.

[paleotn]

38. And people wonder why Americans are turning against religion...

And Jeffress' own denomination has been hemorrhaging members for 20 years. Recently hitting a 50 year low in membership. The con is wearing thin. Who knew Donnie Trump would be the evilgelical antidote?

https://news.gallup.com/poll/697676/drop-religiosity-among-largest-world.aspx
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/southern-baptist-membership-hits-d58

[sheshe2]

40. They aren't really a religion anymore; they are a cult.

Or as you so well put it, they are 'evilgelicals'.

SMDH

[calimary]

62. That's a GOOD one! "Evilgelicals"!

Absolutely!!!

[DBoon]

41. Of course

Catholicism is not based on the literal word-for-word belief in the bible. It never has been.

Can Pastor Robert Jeffress explain the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas? Of course not - it isn't in the bible.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

42. What an idiot

[Norrrm]

43. Trump's Political Christians are the public face of Christianity in America today.

"Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's"
There are two kinds of Christians, political Christians and Christians of faith.
Trump's Political Christians are the public face of Christianity in America today.

[JohnnyRingo]

46. I love that last one.

I'll be using that.
Thanx for posting

[sheshe2]

47. Yes, me too.

You are most welcome, JohnnyRingo.

[Initech]

48. This ass kissing shit is so gross.

I would say that Fox News should be ashamed of themselves, but they foisted this nightmare administration on us.

[sheshe2]

49. They have no shame.

They only have lies and a following that swallows it whole.

[young_at_heart]

50. Fox "News" has no right to use "NEWS"!

What they have to say is always undemocratic and "ungodly". They are huge hypocrites and I keep hoping that someday they will disappear but I guess I'll never see that day. How much damage has Fox "News" actually done to this country?

[Initech]

57. Fox News has done more damage to this country than Al'Qaeda or the Taliban ever could.

And I don't call them Fox News. I call them the Fox Propaganda Channel. Or my personal favorite, I call them the "Fox Sqwak Box".

[Ray Bruns]

51. Well, let's compare educations:

Pope Leo:Theology: Earned a Master of Divinity from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago in 1982.Canon Law: Earned a licentiate (1984) and doctorate (1987) in Canon Law from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (the Angelicum) in Rome.

Donald Trump: Father bought a degree in Finance from university of Pennsylvania.

Yeah, I’m going with pope Leo

[sheshe2]

54. lol

Yup, I am going with the Pope as well!

[area51]

56. There aren't enough facepalms in the world for that stupidity.

[sheshe2]

59. IKR?!

[Blue Owl]

58. Looks like pastor Jeffress has no idea what he's talking about

[Number9Dream]

63. Jeffress called Catholicism a "cult-like, pagan religion"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/05/14/a-look-at-robert-jeffress-the-controversial-figure-giving-the-prayer-at-the-u-s-embassy-in-jerusalem-today/