Many are puzzled by the support for Trump by evangelicals and the apparent distance between Trump's behavior and the moral and ethical standards traditionally seen in conservative Christianity. But according to Associate Professor Allison Murray, there may not be much of a distance after all.
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Evangelical christians and mega churches have supported Trump in three presidential elections. This picture is from Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, one of the largest churches in USA. Trump visited this church in November 2020, and its pastor at the time was a member of Trump's evangelical advisory board during his first presidency. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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