Why do so many evangelical Christians support former President Donald Trump despite his decades of documented ungodly behavior?

An in-depth report from The Economist shows that it has a simple explanation: They believe that God personally appointed him to rule the United States.

In fact, the report cites a survey conducted by Denison University political scientist Paul Djupe that around 30 percent of Americans believe Trump “was anointed by God to become president.”

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Yeah, who do you think we are, priests/pastors/etc? My church leader tells me what I need to know…

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I know you are being sarcastic. You seem level headed. If you wish it to be more clear please include a /s.

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Nah, I like the idea of the reader never quite being sure.

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