America Quote by Anthea Butler

“Though Donald Trump won the presidency in part with the strong support of Catholics and Evangelicals, the idea that someone as robustly vulgar, fiercely…

— Rod Dreher

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

— Anthea Butler

What a crazy coincidence that the teaching of Christ sees to be so compatible with late-era capitalism, suburban isolation, rampant consumerism. And so I…

— Josh Tillman

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

— Anthea Butler

I think you can see a clear link between certain kinds of Christian nationalism and support for Trump. Then, I also think that Trump…

— Ross Douthat

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

— Anthea Butler

A lot of the evangelicals supporting Donald Trump aren't expecting that he's going to start holding Bible studies in the Oval Office. They just…

— Robert Jeffress

It's become a cliche to stare in mute horror at Donald Trump's endless stream of Twitter vomit, wondering what chthonic god finds pleasure in…

— Rick Wilson

In many ways, Trump appeals to people's smallness, their fears, whatever part of them wants to look backward.

— Pete Buttigieg

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

— Anthea Butler

“Is is, therefore, not an exaggeration to say that if the city of New York were suddenly replaced by a ball of fire, some…

— Richard Dawkins

It is no exaggeration to say many evangelicals consider Trump an anointed figure; a clearly venal man somehow chosen by their God to rescue…

— Neil Macdonald