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35. Noman Vincent Peale

Mon Dec 29, 2025, 02:12 PM

3 hrs ago

Norman Vincent Peale was Donald Trump's childhood minister.

Trump frequently engages in magical thinking. This may has its roots in Peale's "Positive Thinking"

He has exhibited this throughout his life and presidency.

COVID is going away. Wrong, still here.
Solve Ukraine war on first day, Wrong, still ongoing.
Prices will go down on first day. Wrong, rising.

Peale's "Positive Thinking" was a strong influence on "Prosperity Gospel".

It is not surprising that Trump surrounds himself with proponents of "Prosperity Gospel".

Also, his magical thinking may be also be part of his narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).

BTW, Trump was angered and wanted an apology when Rev. Mariann Budde pleaded for mercy at the inaugural service.

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Insanity on Full Display !!! [View all] Playingmantis 6 hrs ago OP

Hey, Paula, isn't what you said blasphemy? sakabatou 6 hrs ago #1

More like saying no to Satan. COL Mustard 4 hrs ago #28

According to Dante, the lowest circle of Hell is reserved for traitors, betrayers and oathbreakers. Ocelot II 4 hrs ago #31

Ok, well then, MarineCombatEngineer 6 hrs ago #2

FRAUD! FRAUD! FRAUD! johnnyfins 6 hrs ago #3

I guess Jesus doesn't count any more, right, Paula? Ocelot II 6 hrs ago #4

Give him all your money and let him rape your children dalton99a 6 hrs ago #5

I'm surprised Trump isn't sending us all free snakes. Vinca 6 hrs ago #6

Bullshit. He would charge his followers. Trump never gives anything away. Ray Bruns 4 hrs ago #20

Oh brother! Makes one wonder what their true perspective on religion really is. Firestorm49 6 hrs ago #7

Paula needs some more lip filler to really get into the Trump spirit. progressoid 6 hrs ago #8

Is she single? LuckyCharms 6 hrs ago #9

Actually, no EYESORE 9001 5 hrs ago #13

Seriously? I have no idea who she is... LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #14

Apparently, it's attractive to some people EYESORE 9001 5 hrs ago #17

Weirdos Emile 6 hrs ago #10

Things that make you go, "Hmmmm." Sogo 5 hrs ago #11

As repulsive as this malicious fraud is... GiqueCee 5 hrs ago #12

I'm never sure whether to feel sorry for or scornful of people who believe the patently absurd bullshit. 3catwoman3 4 hrs ago #33

I've known a few hard-core "believers"... GiqueCee 3 hrs ago #40

She needs to evaluated for mental illness. mwmisses4289 5 hrs ago #15

She is either completely insane, or the biggest damn liar on earth. Americanme 5 hrs ago #16

MAGA: We're not a cult!!! Initech 5 hrs ago #18

These people need to be institutionalized. Borogove 4 hrs ago #19

That is the sickest thing I have heard from a MAGA idiot yet Grim Chieftain 4 hrs ago #21

That's authentic blasphemy. Joinfortmill 4 hrs ago #22

whew. barbtries 4 hrs ago #23

A complete nutcase finding rubes. BradBo 4 hrs ago #24

Who knew Trump had a "spiritual advisor"? sop 4 hrs ago #25

That's not what God told me Raven123 4 hrs ago #26

She's neck deep in her own bullshit, and claims she's speaking for god. Wow! patphil 4 hrs ago #27

Cults Usually End Badly 2na fisherman 4 hrs ago #29

It is insane. piddyprints 4 hrs ago #30

Yes - insanity JustAnotherGen 4 hrs ago #32

Sounds like this woman purports to be Christian. Pharlo 3 hrs ago #34

Noman Vincent Peale bmichaelh 3 hrs ago #35

Trump Derangement Syndrome CaptainTruth 3 hrs ago #36

It is absolutely inconceivable to me... DET 3 hrs ago #37

Same here. That anyone can believe this codswallop is one of the things that has me saying... 3catwoman3 1 hr ago #41

ergo she believes trump is ggggooooddd. twodogsbarking 3 hrs ago #38

Heresy! VMA131Marine 3 hrs ago #39

What an absolutely PLASTIC some_of_us_are_sane 1 hr ago #42

SHUT UP PAULA WHITE, YOU ARE STUPID. NO Cha 1 hr ago #43

The first line of the Ten Commandments: I am the Lord thy G-d. Thou shall not have strange gods before Me. Behind the Aegis 1 hr ago #44