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In reply to the discussion: Why do conservative evangelical Christians admire and worship trump? [View all]Bettie
(19,872 posts)being inside one sounds more like one of TFG's speeches than the Fruits of the Spirit.
They are also self-identified at "Christians" but the only thing they do is show up at church on Sunday.
Way back in the early 90's, my DH's parents' preacher railed against "feminism" and women trying to move above their station by working and wearing clothing the minister didn't like.
Evangelicals aren't following the teachings of the New Testament, they are following a version that encourages them to be more like Trump than Jesus.
Heck, if I see a "Jesus Fish" on a business window or in their ad, it tells me to steer clear because they will not do business honestly. This is from experience.
ETA: I also know some people who are good and decent, who try to live as that book says they should. They are a minority and don't usually attend the loud evangelical churches.