A Christian’s case against the president
My 35-year-old daughter outed me (with permission). She posted a photo of me, a born-again prolife Christian, campaigning for a Democratic presidential candidate. I thought about my dear friends and relatives who support President Donald Trump — they love their families, their country and God. But I believe they have not thought deeply about supporting this immoral president.
Although I believe people can repent and change, and be forgiven, Trump has not admitted any wrongdoing now or in the past. He continues to be a president I am ashamed of and who acts in a way contrary to my beliefs. I believe if Christians use their God-given research and reasoning powers, they will come to the conclusion I did. President Trump has got to go. Here’s why.
Abortion: Trump’s anti-abortion stance garners him Christians’ support. And I am pro-life: I have supported women to carry their babies, even though the pregnancy was unplanned or they were economically unstable. I have fostered children. I have adopted children. Children are my delight. But we can make abortion rare without supporting Trump. Most developed nations provide universal health care to women and
Let’s support a presidential candidate who will help women in crisis by supporting universal health care. We can also prevent abortions. Long-term contraception provided cost-free through Obamacare is part of the solution to reducing abortions. Trump is trying to get rid of that.
Misogyny and credible claims of sexual assault: Research the number of women with claims of sexual assault and rape against President Trump. This behavior breaks our laws and breaks my heart. Can you as a Christian tolerate a leader who dishonors women?
Anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies: Our Bible mandates treating immigrants with love. Research Trump’s rhetoric and treatment of immigrant adults and children. Both go against our values.
Racism: He inflames divisions. He defended white nationalists in Virginia as “very fine people.” There is statistical evidence of an increase in hate crimes in cities where he holds his rallies.
Bullying: Our children hear him mock people from John McCain to Greta Thunberg, and others.
Climate change: Would God want us to follow a leader reversing years of progress on pollution, to our children’s detriment?
It’s time for Christians to be true patriots and stop supporting Trump.