Trump Quotes by Anthea Butler

13 Trump quotes by Anthea Butler

Anthea Butler’s 13 selections bring an academic flavor to Trump commentary, distilling complex cultural critiques into bite‑size observations. It’s a neat entry point for readers who appreciate thoughtful, concise analysis.

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Voting for Trump will either hasten the return of Jesus, according to evangelical belief, or to allow evangelicals to regain political power…

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The survivors of Hurricane Harvey do not need empty tweets and platitudes from people like Donald Trump and Joel Osteen. They have…

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Trump, despite his divorces and 'worldly lifestyle', appeals to evangelicals because he is wealthy, powerful, and pays them lip service. They support…

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Mr. Trump and Mr. Osteen are mirrors of each other. Both enjoy enormous support among evangelicals, yet they lack a command of…

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The usual Republican suspects lined up to side with Trump, chastizing Pope Francis for insinuating that the candidate isn't Christian.

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Trump has benefitted indirectly from a strong belief of evangelicals that the two terms of Barack Obama has led the country to…

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Whether Trump knew it or not, his strong language tapped into evangelical beliefs about the 'last days' and America's role in biblical…

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Trump, despite his shallow depth of biblical knowledge, plays into both the apocalyptic end-time fears of evangelicals and their nostalgia for a…

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Trump's blatant racism and demonization of Muslims, Mexicans, and immigrants also serves as a foil for white evangelicals. By othering these groups,…

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Evangelical women are also large consumers of evangelical media and ministries, and their support of these organizations is crucial. Should they shun…

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Trump's defense of white Anglo-Saxon Protestantism is gathering those who support him into a strong solidified base. Since the election of Francis,…

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Mr. Trump's and Mr. Osteen's brands are rooted in success, not Scripture. Believers in prosperity like winners. Hurricanes and catastrophic floods do…

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In the past, candidates' performances of 'Christianity' have been strong points for voters, but Trump's ascendancy with evangelicals has eviscerated that expectation.…

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