Trump: ‘In America, We Don’t Worship Government, We Worship God!'
(CNSNews.com) - President Donald Trump told the CPAC conference today that in America we do not worship government, we worship God.
Trump made this remark shortly before he talked about the death of the Rev. Billy Graham.
“Above all else, we know that faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, are at the center of American life,” said Trump.
“We know that,” he said, “because in America, we don’t worship government, we worship God.”
“Everywhere you go, all over the country, in cities small and large, Americans of all faiths reach out to our Creator for strength, for inspiration, and for healing,” said Trump.
Here is the passage from Trump’s speech whe he talked about America’s devotion to God:
Above all else, we know that faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, are at the center of American life. We know that. Because in America, we don’t worship government, we worship God.
Our nation’s motto is, “In God We Trust.” And this week, our nation lost an incredible leader who devoted his life to helping us understand what those words really mean. Leader. He was a leader. He was a great man.
We will never forget the historic crowds, that voice, the energy, and the profound faith of a preacher named Billy Graham. Great man and great family. Franklin Graham. Great family. And they were for us — I’ll tell you, they were for us. Right from the beginning they were for us.
As a young man, Billy decided to devote his life to God. That choice not only changed his life, it changed our country. And indeed, it even changed the world.
Reverend Graham’s belief in the power of God’s word gave hope to millions and millions who listened to him with his very beautiful, but very simple message: God loves you. And a very special tribute — because it’s almost never done — on Wednesday, we will celebrate Billy Graham’s life as he lies in honor in the Rotunda of our Capitol. Very rarely.
One day—Wednesday until Thursday, about 11 o’clock on Wednesday. I bet those lines are going to be long and beautiful, because he deserves it. Not everybody deserves it. But very few people—you look back, Ronald Reagan was so honored. Very few people are so honored. That’s a big thing. And he really, almost more than anybody you can think of, he deserves to be in the Rotunda. So that’s going to be very special. Wednesday at 11 o’clock. And Paul, and Mitch, and the whole group, they worked very hard to make it all happen. So we want to thank them too.
Everywhere you go, all over the country, in cities small and large, Americans of all faiths reach out to our Creator for strength, for inspiration, and for healing. Great time for healing. In times of grief and hardship, we turn to prayer for solace and for comfort. https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/cnsnewscom-staff/trump-america-we-dont-worship-government-we-worship-god
I don't worship any man or myth.
Ditto. I always found the concept of "worship" rather offensive, much like slavery.
Especially that world class jag off.
He worships money and only money.
Faith and family aren't the center of trump's life....greed is
“Above all else, we know that faith and family, not government and bureaucracy, are at the center of American life,” said Trump.
I wonder if he includes things like this when he refers to "worshipping family?" (Perhaps we should ask Melania-- I bet she would know!)
Porn star Stormy Daniels confirmed she had an affair with Donald Trump in an exclusive 2011 interview with In Touch, five years before she was reportedly paid $130,000 by the president to stay silent about the fling. Here is the full transcript of the interview conducted by former Bauer Publishing reporter Jordi Lippe-McGraw. Subsequent to the interview, Ms. Daniels took and passed a polygraph test. The account of her affair was corroborated by one of her good friends and supported by her ex-husband, both of whom also passed polygraph tests. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and style.
(Link)
It is a poor commentary on the thought processes of religious orientated conservatives that they follow the "faith based" patriotic themes of Donald Trump. Trump breaks just about every one of "God's commandments" on pretty much a daily basis.
In order to "stand" with Trump you have to ignore the stated beliefs and rules of conduct of your own faiths.
Isn't hypocrisy a sin any more?
It never was. It may be an undesirable characteristic, but never was a sin
Ha ! You just spammed your own stupid article ! SMH
Yep.
What a load of hypocritical shite.
Ironically, Trump demands pledges of loyalty and requires constant praise/worship. God/Allah/Yaweh demands and requires the same.
Allah is ALWAYS GOOD !
Didn't you get the "Stay Quiet or else" memo ?
Stay quiet about what? Sounds like an attempted deflection.
Read your comment then my response, over and over if need be. It will click after awhile. PROMISE !
Oh, I already know what you're trying to do. I'm giving you the opportunity to clarify before I write what you're doing.
Isn't that what cult leaders do?
Yep!
The cultists never realize it until their brainwashing is reversed. The longer they're in the cult, the more difficult the reversal is.
Historically, most cults are based on religions or a bastardized form of religion.
Also historically, anti-cult movements are secular.
Members of the right wing un-ironically labeled Trump "God-Emperor."
I would have gone with worshipping neither, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion I suppose
Worship whateverthefuck you want. Our government is not going to be based on any kind of worship.*
*although, in the case of republicans, worship of greed seems to be the driving force.
Technically, he was correct, and he explained. Our motto is "In God We Trust", not In Government We Trust.
The obvious nuances between trust and worship within context escaped some people's understanding - perhaps due to immaturity, political bigotry, resentment that their candidate lost, and/or overall hatred of anyone who does not agree with them.
Yeah... I don't worship either, I don't worship anything.
If trump is the poster child for Christians, I am REALLY glad I am not one.
Cheated on all of his wives.
4 kids with three different women.
Admitted he walks in and out of teenage girls dressing rooms.
Admitted to sexual assault.
The lies...holy crap, the HEAPS of lies upon lies upon lies...
Fraud, thousands of times.
The list goes on and on.... How ANY Christian can support trump based on morals is beyond me.
Honestly, the only argument I hear from Christians is that they think he will put their priorities first, in other words the ends justify the means. A completely amoral position.
Don't vote for either. And the only change I see is that he is losing even more of his mental stability.