"Donald Trump is still counting on the goodwill of one powerful constituency of American voters, to whom he appealed this week by reading a passage from the Bible urging people to repent their wicked ways."
"The president treating us to a section of the Old Testament as part of a week-long, continuous public reading of the Bible is the same president who has, variously, been found by courts to have falsified business records."
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
"The choice of scripture, 2 Chronicles 7:14, reflects a political strategy aimed at mobilizing this constituency, despite concerns over the separation of church and state and the president's moral standing."
Donald Trump has lost support from various groups but continues to count on evangelical Christians. He recently read a Bible passage urging repentance, raising questions about the community's unwavering support. The president's actions, including legal issues and allegations of misconduct, contrast sharply with the values espoused by evangelicals. The choice of scripture, 2 Chronicles 7:14, reflects a political strategy aimed at mobilizing this constituency, despite concerns over the separation of church and state and the president's moral standing.
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