Buddhist Catholic Contemplative Evangelical General Christian Hindu Jewish Latter-day Saint Muslim New Visions Progressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Video

Podcasts

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Newsletters

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos

Home
Progressive Christian
Religious Events
Will Evangelicals Vote Donald Trump Again?

Will Evangelicals Vote Donald Trump Again?

Last updated on: October 29, 2024 at 10:36 am by Eric Scot English

0 Comments

Will Evangelicals Vote Donald Trump Again? 2024-10-29T10:36:42-04:00 Eric Scot English

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Ai: White Christian Nationalism

I hate writing about politics. However, the upcoming Presidential election is one of the most important of our generation. The election is not only an important cultural event but could also serve as an important turning point for evangelicals. Evangelicals will have yet another opportunity to right the wrong of the previous two elections. But the question remains, will they?

I consider myself an Independent. In the past, I have voted for both parties. And, for the most part, I don’t care who people vote for. I have long held to the separation of Church and State. With that said, I have struggled with what to do with Donald Trump. I don’t mind saying that no one who follows Jesus Christ should put a man of such moral filth in the highest office in the land/world. I don’t think I need to rehash all of his proclivities here.

In my upcoming book, The Kingdom of Man, I trace evangelicalism and fundamentalism throughout modern history to demonstrate how both groups have become a sea of conformity. I show how their history led them to vote for Donald Trump in the first election and why they came out in greater numbers the second time. I also demonstrate how both groups have become almost indistinguishable in today’s day and age. But, there is an underlying question that I find interesting. Is there any hope for evangelicals to redeem themselves and if so, what would that look like?

It seems to me that the only way for evangelicals to turn the corner and start heading in a direction toward Christ is to reject him at the polls – either by not turning out or voting for his opponent.

Will Evangelicals Vote for Trump?

The answer to this question is not necessarily found in polling data. The answer lies in local elections. And, if the communities I live around are any indication, then yes evangelicals will come back out in support of Trump. White Christian Nationalists (and yes, that is a thing!) are filling up School Boards, Mayoral, and Gubernatorial offices around the nation. They are using the same tactics they promulgated in the 90s when evangelicals made youth their primary target for indoctrination. Those who survived the onslaught are now middle-aged parents implementing the same strategies.

Evangelicals are largely demonstrating that they are not learning from the past. They are showing those around them that they truly don’t get it. They have bought into the justification that the disdain culture has for them is brought about by the contempt that culture has for Jesus. This belief means that leaders can spin this disdain by arguing that one is being persecuted for Jesus by continuing these behaviors. As this message is recycled repeatedly, the proverbial wool that blinded them has become a brick wall. American culture does not hate Jesus, they hate bigotry that shrouds its intentions by using the authority of the Bible to justify its intolerance.

I said as much as a guest on a recent podcast by theologian Randal Rauser.

Evangelicals are loyal. They do not admit defeat because in doing so, it would require an admission that they were wrong. With a group so dedicated to “truth”, admitting they were wrong, especially on something like Donald Trump, would be catastrophic. Since the overarching issue of abortion and sexuality is so dominant in the evangelical worldview, any vote outside of a “pro-life” candidate would be an unforgivable sin (even though neither is a biblical issue). To vote for Donald Trump will always be the better of the two evils.

With that said, my concern is with those who don’t see any issue in voting for Trump. Unfortunately, I think that population is much greater. And no amount of education or information will ever change their mind.

You can view my UNenlightenment YouTube Channel HERE
You can view my UNenlightenment Podcast HERE
You can follow me on FaceBook HERE

Transform your life today by getting my book UNenlightenment HERE

Learn about my upcoming book The Kingdom of Man HERE

Evangelical

Religious Events

Politics and Religion

About Eric English

Eric is a rogue philosopher, theologian, author, podcaster and ninja. He is a father of three, husband of one, and a poet unto himself. Eric’s main areas of thinking are in philosophy (specifically, Soren Kierkegaard), theology (Narrative Perspectivism), and culture. Eric also hosts the podcast UNenlightenment. You can read more about the author here.

Previous Post

September 12, 2024

Fun with Philosophy: Philosophical Fragments

Next Post

January 20, 2025 Donald Trump and the Kingdom of Man

Recent Comments

0 | Leave a Comment

"We were all sold that same "bill of goods" about God. The transactional pact: if ..."

madalyn baumstark

God’s Silence and the Anger We’re ..."

"I wish I could give you a hug. A world without suffering would have no ..."

EarthGrowl

God’s Silence and the Anger We’re ..."

"Thanks for your thoughts, but you pulled a classic conservative move to simply call people ..."

Eric English

Your God is NOT Real: Evangelical ..."

"Sadly Eric English conveniently avoids addressing the failings of Progressive Left Christianity with it's false/political ..."

harry2

Your God is NOT Real: Evangelical ..."

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Abortion Atonement Bible Book Review Church History Church/Culture Creative Deconstruction Deconstruction & Reconstruction Discipleship End Times Fun with Philosophy Incarnation Issues Jesus Meaning News Philosophy Podcast Polemic Political Problem of Evil Progressive Christianity Questions Return of Christ Second Coming Sexuality The Church Theology Truth Truth Uncategorized Universalism Women in Ministry

Select a Month October 2026 September 2026 August 2026 July 2026 June 2026 May 2026 December 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 August 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

I am a precious stone, tested and chosen. Believers will never be put to shame when they trust in me. What am I?

Select your answer to see how you score.

A cornerstone A living stone A foundation A rock

Books by This Author Books by UNenlightenment

See All Titles »