Apr 14, 2016 donald trump names his favorite bible verse. When osama bin laden was shot dead by navy seal team 6 it was accompanied by a telling object lesson in the use of scripture. Billionaire real estate mogul and republican frontrunner donald trump has said while its not a particularly nice thing, the bible verse about an eye for an eye is among is favorite scriptures. Here are 10 books from these lists that donald trump loves and recommends. The bible means a lot to me, but i dont want to get into specifics, trump told bloombergs mark halperin, refusing to list one or two favorite verses pressed again, trump said the bible. But in politics, especially republican politics, a large segment of the electorate cares about the candidates religious faith. Donald trump says favorite bible verse is eye for an eye.
Donald trump said thursday his favorite bible verse might be the one that includes the phrase an eye for an eye. I mean, you know, when we get into the bible, i think many. I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people not at all meaning the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world. Trump unable to name one verse from favorite book the bible. Sep 16, 2015 trump went on to compare the experience of reading the bible to looking at a great work of art like the mona lisa it doesnt look as great at the beginning and by the time they see it. Wham 1180 am radio host bob lonsberry asked the republican frontrunner if he had a favorite verse or. Heres the latest, in an interview with mark halperin and john heilemann. In april, trump told the press that his favorite verse was the famous exodus passage about giving an eye for an eye in punishment for misdeeds. Last month, trump decided not to keep his favorite bible passage a secret any longer when bob lonsberry of wham 1180 asked him, is there a favorite bible verse or bible story that has informed. In the beginning trump created heaven and the earth. Donald trump, decomposing ear of corn and republican presidential frontrunner, has been all over town, telling anyone who will listen that his favorite book is the bible.
His favorite bible passage reveals a lot about donald trump. Bloombergs with all due respect video screencap gop presidential candidate donald trump was repeatedly asked in an interview to state his favorite bible verse, since trump had previously declared the bible to be his favorite book, but declined each time and explained that it is very. A similar tendency in selecting bible passages has been happening regarding the arrival of donald trump s presidency. Donald trump finally reveals favorite bible passage that he. Apr 14, 2016 donald trump was asked about his favorite bible verse in a thursday radio interview, and he responded by citing an old testament law that jesus specifically repudiated. In a radio interview on wham 1180am, host bob lonsberry asked the gop presidential frontrunner if there is a favorite bible verse. Donald trump says he loves the bible and is prepared to quote scripture. Each side reads the bible through their political and moral preferences and finds passages of scripture to affirm those preferences. Donald trump, decomposing ear of corn and republican presidential frontrunner, has been all over town, telling anyone who will listen that his favorite book is the bible, followed very closely by.
But the trouble is that its not entirely clear that trump s favorite bible verse is actually in the bible. Eight months later, the republican frontrunner can cite his favorite versebut. Christian president, interviewed on bloomberg politics, for some reason declines to name even one of his favourite bible verses when po. Trump offers revealingly bad answers about the good book. Donald trump was asked about his favorite bible verse in a thursday radio interview, and he responded by citing an old testament law that. Director of digital products at bible gateway, stephen smith, notes. Donald trump just announced his favorite bible verse.
The symbolism of trumps two inaugural bible choices, from. Apr 17, 2016 is there a favorite bible verse or bible story that has informed your thinking or your character through life, sir. Donald trump regularly tells crowds that his memoir is only his second favorite book. Trump appears to have relented to requests for his favorite passages in the bible by sharing, proverbs, the chapter never bend to envy. Donald trump reveals his favorite bible passagewhich he. Donald trumps favorite bible verse involves an eye for an eye, he said thursday. Its inspiring to see how seriously he takes christian humility. In response to lonsberrys question about which verse in. Apr 14, 2016 donald trump just announced his favorite bible verse.
Presidentelect donald trump plans to be sworn into office on friday on the bible used by president abraham lincoln at his first inauguration, as well as a family bible. Donald trump finally reveals his favorite bible verse and it. Donald trump is the most divisive us president in modern times. Wham 1180 am radio host bob lonsberry asked the republican frontrunner if he had a favorite verse or story from the bible thats impacted his thinking or character. Aug 27, 2015 donald trump cant or wont name his favorite bible verses. Donald trump names his favorite bible verse cbs news. Trump, the leading candidate for president in the republican race, made the remark during an interview with bob. Nothing beats the bible, stated trump, receiving applause for his answer.
Trump, a presbyterian, has repeatedly said that his favorite book is the bible, but in an interview with bloomberg last august, he declined to name his two favorite bible verses because he said it. Donald trump reveals his favorite bible passagewhich he made up for clockbuilding texas teen, an episode of prejudice winds up in a white house invitation by. Donald trump favorite bible verse is one jesus specifically. Donald trump quotes bible verse ahead of gop debate. Top ten verses donald trump may want to read james.
Trump whether there was a favorite bible verse or bible story that has informed your thinking. Donald trump unable to name one verse from favourite book the. Donald trump gets stumped by easy bible questions in newly. I wouldnt want to get into it because to me, thats very personal, the real estate. Apr 15, 2016 republican presidential frontrunner donald trump revealed on thursday that his favorite bible verse is eye for an eye. And what of rich men generally not being able to enter into the kingdom. A deeper look at president trumps favorite biblical verse.
Trump is trying to appeal to that electorate, he clearly is pandering when he says the bible is his favorite book. Mentioned the bible, youve been talking about how its your favorite book and you said i think last night in iowa some people are surprised that you say that im wondering what one or two of your most favored bible verses are i wouldnt wanna get into it because to me thats very personal. Trump responded with a mosaic law rule an eye for an eye, mentioned in several books, most prominently exodus 21, buzzfeed reported. Donald trump butchers bible, quotes nonexistent verse. Amy klobuchar, and president donald trump also use the niv, which. Trump says his favorite bible verse is an eye for an eye. These are the bible verses past presidents have turned to.
Donald trump clears up confusion about his favorite bible. An old video in which president donald trump dodges questions about the bible is going viral again in light of the presidents new claim that he is the chosen one. Donald trump was asked about his favorite bible verse in a thursday radio interview, and he responded by citing an old testament law that jesus specifically repudiated. Donald trump for weeks has been claiming the bible is his favorite book, yet he refuses to quote a single passage of scripture. It is his favorite book, he tells the credulous masses at his rallies. Republican presidential frontrunner donald trump revealed on thursday that his favorite bible verse is eye for an eye. Jan 20, 2017 the passage he prayed from is very similar to solomons prayer for wisdom in 1 kings 3. In an interview today with a local new york radio host, bob lonsberry, on wham 1180am, donald trump said his favorite bible verse is the old testament passage which says one can take an eye for an eye. But then in an interview on pat robertsons christian broadcasting network, he finally revealed that his favorite bible chapter is in the book of proverbs and is focused on the vice of envy.
Trump then proceeded to garner criticism for his initial refusal to answer which verse of the bible he considered his favorite. In august 2015, donald trump said the bible was his favorite book, but then he couldnt name his favorite verse. When radio host bob lonsberry asked trump on thursday if he had a favorite bible verse that has informed his thinking or character, the presbyterian candidate cited the old testament punishment of an eye for an eye. Thomson reuters republican presidential frontrunner donald trump recently called the bible his favorite book while on the campaign trail, but he apparently doesnt want to discuss it in interviews. These are the bible verses past presidents have turned. Donald trump went to liberty university, a christian conservative school, in hopes of winning over the faithful. In an interview with, he claimed, nobody reads the bible more than me. Donald trump declines to name his favorite bible verse. From mispronouncing the names of the books in the bible, to downright refusing to answer questions about his favorite verses because his religion was so very personal to him.
This data shows each states mostsearched for bible verse, according to bible gateway, apart from john 3. In an interview with wham 1180am, trump was asked to name his favorite verse in the bible. He claims its his favorite book, but refuses to quote a single verse. May 06, 2016 in 2015, bloombergs with all due respect asked presbyterian donald trump what his favorite bible verses were. Aug 23, 2019 an old video in which president donald trump dodges questions about the bible is going viral again in light of the presidents new claim that he is the chosen one. After declining to name his favorite bible verse last month and then, earlier this week, citing a passage about not bending to envy that didnt seem to exist, republican presidential frontrunner. Vice president mike pence may be the most devoutly evangelical vice president america has ever had, but his religious beliefs stand in contrast to the apparent lack of religious selfexamination in president donald trump. The supposedly devout christian president for some reason declines to name even one of his favorite bible verses when politely asked to do.
Aug 21, 2012 obama, romney share their favorite bible verses washington national cathedral magazine offers fresh look into presidential candidates religious beliefs. Donald trump no longer considers the bible his favorite book. Trump made the revelation during an interview with conservative. In the interview on news radio wham1180 in rochester, new york, host bob lonsberry asked mr. It wasnt the first time he brought up the bible, which he says is his favorite book. Jan 19, 2017 presidentelect donald trump plans to be sworn into office on friday on the bible used by president abraham lincoln at his first inauguration, as well as a family bible, according to his inaugural. Donald trump butchers bible, quotes nonexistent verse during. Obama, romney share their favorite bible verses news. Sep 17, 2015 donald trump butchered the bible by quoting a nonexistent verse during an interview about his love for the holy book. To help him out, ive picked out a few bible verses that i think trump would enjoy. Where is the humbleness and christian piety preached in the gospels. Trump refuses to cite his favorite quote from the bible. Donald trumps answers to specific questions about his faith reveals a.
Nothing illustrates what a flimflam man donald trump is better than his frequent and oily allusions to the bible. Is there a favorite bible verse or bible story that has informed. Trump explained his take on this passage in an email to. Donald trump just dodged two questions about the bible. Citing two corinthians, trump struggles to make the sale to. Trump inaugurations bible reading is not in your bible. Trump refused to name favorite bible verse business insider.
Donald trump shocked black church knew famous bible verse. Brody shares personal anecdotes, such as trump calling to ask him his favorite bible verses after he demurred when asked the same question in an interview, or trump. I mean, when we get into the bible, i think many, so many. Aug 27, 2015 donald trump regularly tells crowds that his memoir is only his second favorite book. People are writing fake donald trump bible quotes on twitter. The supposedly devout christian president, interviewed on bloomberg politics, for some reason declines to name even one of his favourite bible verses when po. What does the bible have to say about a trump presidency. Donald trump made a speech to the black church group led by bishop wayne jackson today and he made a surprising discovery when he was wrapping up his speech, he said he was going to end by reading a bible verse, 1 john, chapter 4, and was completely taken aback that the congregation actually knew it. Jan 18, 2016 donald trump went to liberty university, a christian conservative school, in hopes of winning over the faithful. The gaffe comes after trump declared the bible to be his favorite book without sharing his favorite verse. Donald trump clears up confusion about his favorite bible verse. Donald trump has repeatedly named the bible as his favorite book. And some people, look, an eye for an eye, you can almost say. I mean, do you know what, in trump s defense, maybe he was just confusing it with the often forgotten sequel 2 corinthians, 2 furious.
Donald trump speaking on bloombergs with all due respect on aug. He applied the verse to mean that the government should treat in kind those who have taken american jobs, money, and health. Trump was asked to name one or two of your most favorite bible verses during an interview on bloombergs television show with all due respect wednesday. Donald trump wont name single bible quote when asked. He stumbled and likely didnt change ted cruzs advantage with the group. However, trump has come under fire by his opponents who claim he is using the bible only as a prop to attract evangelicals. Donald trump no longer considers the bible his favorite. Im wondering what one or two of your most favorite bible verses are. Speaking of which, when donald trump was asked what his favorite bible verse was he couldnt think of one.
Donald trump reveals his favorite bible passagewhich he made. Inevitably, journalists began to ask trump to name his favorite bible verse or passage. April 2016, then, candidate and now president trump, held an interview with bob longsberry of wham radio, and he was asked is there a favorite bible verse or bible story that has informed your thinking or your character through life sir. Trump declines to share favorite bible verse cnnpolitics.
Watch donald trump refuse to name any verses in his. Im wondering what one or two of your most favorite bible verses. Aug 22, 2019 a video of donald trump dodging easy questions about his favourite book the bible in 2015, has resurfaced to make us all laugh. Is there a favorite bible verse or bible story that has informed your thinking or your character through life, sir. Mike pence is beginning to suspect from context clues that donald trump has never read the bible washington d. Donald trump finally reveals favorite bible passage that. Iam a big believer in the bible, donald trump told a radio host last week. In an interview on bloomberg news before the 2016 presidential election, thennominee trump is asked to quote his favourite passage from the bible by one of the two interviewers. In an interview today with a local new york radio host, bob lonsberry, on wham 1180am, donald trump said his favorite bible verse is the old testament passage which says one can take an eye for. But, its not the version protestant christians know, because its not in the bible that we read. But when asked almost three weeks ago to reveal his favorite verse, the presidential candidate seemed to get a little hot under. The bible verse that really resonates with donald trump is an eye for an eye, from the old testament. Trump has called the bible his favorite book and the art of the deal his second favorite and told cbn news in 2011 that he hosts a bible collection in. Trump, who has often mentioned the bible as his favorite book, with the art of the deal second, gave a different answer when asked his favorite verse last september, telling the christian.
Watch donald trump refuse to name any verses in his favorite. Eight of the top 12 candidates brought up bible passages while talking about economic reform, welfare policy, and lgbt rights. Donald trump gestures during the second gop debate on wednesday night. Citing two corinthians, trump struggles to make the sale. Bloombergs with all due respect video screencap gop presidential candidate donald trump was repeatedly asked in an interview to state his favorite bible verse, since trump had previously declared the bible to be his favorite book, but declined each time and explained that it is very personal to him. Trump made a total fool of himself on the campaign trail when multiple gaffes were released in the media. Jan 18, 2017 trump has called the bible his favorite book and the art of the deal his second favorite and told cbn news in 2011 that he hosts a bible collection in a very nice place because. Mike pence is beginning to suspect from context clues that. Apr 15, 2016 in august 2015, donald trump said the bible was his favorite book, but then he couldnt name his favorite verse. Oct 26, 2016 nothing illustrates what a flimflam man donald trump is better than his frequent and oily allusions to the bible.
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