It goes back to a quote former president LBJ said: "If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you." Trump seems to know this as he offers them someone to look down on.
Then you are very easily persuaded against the truth!! He is a good leader, but people consentrate on his piddly little gaffs! If you keep it up you swill never see the wood becaus of the trees!!
A good leader! 😂 childish, easily triggered, dishonest, entirely self interested... and a provably terrible businessman (If he'd invested his inheritance he'd be richer) Are you a millionaire? If not, he doesn't care about you AT ALL, that's the truth, but you have a wonderful day with your fairy stories.
Trump supporters remind me of those kids at school who would rally for those kids that would hurt or destroy those kids they didn't like, but were too cowardly to confront them themselves!!
If that’s your big realization, just know that as a Black person, we’ve been pointing this out since 2016, back when everyone was claiming his supporters were motivated by 'economic frustrations.' It's also rooted in wickedness and racial/cultural idolatry.
@JC-pm6tf I've been to two rallies, the first one in 2016 with my family-my wife, a three-year-old, and a baby. We walked about a mile from the parking lot to the airplane hangar where the rally was held. The place was packed, and from the start, it was clear there was a lot of bad energy directed at us. Even my three-year-old picked up on it, with distress and tears in her eyes she said; "Daddy, these are bad people, they're looking at me bad." After the rally, we waited around for over an hour, I was hoping to shake his hand and look in his eyes as he headed to the plane. By then, there were only about 20 people left in line, mostly white guys who looked like prison gang members, “peckerwoods,” or biker types. Let’s just say they didn’t appreciate my presence. My family finally ran out of steam, so we left. About 15 minutes later, before we made it back to our car, we saw his plane take off down the main runway. Funny timing, right? Seems like he had things to say to the "local chapter" without certain people lingering around. That's just the first rally; I won’t even get into the rest. So, before you try to speak on things over your intellect and experience, it might serve you well to pull your head out of your azz first.
@JC-pm6tf I've been to two rallies, the first one in 2016 with my family-my wife, a three-year-old, and a baby. On a hot summer day, we pushed a double stroller about a mile from the parking lot to the airplane hangar where the rally was held. The place was packed, and from the start, it was clear there was a lot of bad energy directed at us. Even my three-year-old picked up on it, with distress and tears she said, "Daddy, these are bad people; they look at me bad." After the rally, we waited around for over an hour, hoping to shake his hand as he headed to the plane. By then, there were only about 20 people left in line, mostly white guys who looked like prison gang members (Woods) or biker types. Let’s just say they didn't appreciate my presence. My family finally ran out of steam, so we left. About 15 minutes later, before we even made it back to our car, we saw his plane take off down the main runway and hit the skies. Funny timing, right? Seems like he had things to say to the local chapter without certain people lingering around. That's just the first rally; I won’t even get into the rest. Think twice before you try to speculate on things over your experience.
Trump constantly shows his utter contempt for his supporters, yet they continue to love him for it. Look at how he constantly downtalks their town, their country, their jobs, their service in the military. He stranded thousands of people in the middle of the desert this weekend, and they love him. They're like a mistreated dog licking its master's hand. I don't get how they can be so lacking in, what, self-awareness? Self-respect?
@@drealskeroyea. It sure is. I think sometimes we wanna look at it and think it’s not ended. It should be normal, but it is so freaking far from normal. 😢😮
They the Maga cult people think that they are strong and tough but the reality is that they are the abused spouse in a bad marriage that they get nothing from but to say they are on the same side of hate that drumph and the very rich people have made the republican party into it is nothing conservative or moral or anything like the old republican party.
My Grandpa used to tell me... "Light a candle 🕯 in the darkness... and you'll find... that light can penetrate through the darkness... but the darkness CAN NOT penetrate the light. Be the light 🕯 of God's love in this world!
There is no darkness... Only lack of light. There is no cold... Only lack of heat. There is no evil... Only lack of good. There is no hate... Only lack of love. Just a little mantra I like to tell myself to help me feel better about this world.
I support President Trump for what he has done for this country in the past. Lower taxes, opportunity zones for black Americans, supported program for black prisoners to be released from prison 2nd chance program. started Space Force, made the USA Energy Independent, and most importantly he started no new wars. had NATO countries pay their fair share. What I really find remarkable before President Trump came down the escalator he was a democrat but he always loved this country. I encourage you to look back at old interviews news organizations such as the View, Oprah, late shows, he has never changed his ideals…everyone loved him in the media then until he became a Republican. Recommend viewing the Outlier made by a fellow Christian
I am an agnostic from Germany. I am usually suspicious as well as bored of churches and their preachers. But I am so deeply impressed by your thought processes and everything you stand for, that I have subscribed yesterday to your channel, forwarded your video to friends and, for the first time in my life, I could even imagine attending a church service with a priest like you. 😊
@@100Aninna I’m a Christian and I’ve had to learn in my maturity that not all faith leaders are created equal and often the best ones are not the ones with the largest platforms. I’m glad you were able to find someone that speaks to your heart and mind in a positive way 😊
@@marciamariethompson6463 Yes, I understand that fearful/hateful/ignorant people can use violence as a tool to get what they want. People also get violent out of desperation from being taken advantage of or abused or neglected. I just don't like painting a very big concept with one brush, I prefer to be more precise in my language because it shapes my intentions when dealing with the world... I'm not just trying to be pedantic.
As a progressive I often support policies that would have little direct effect on me but would benefit others greatly because I believe what's good for my neighbor is good for me.
Their God tells them to hate, The One True Living God tells us all to Love one another because He Is Love. That's truly how you tell the difference - those who love others and those who don't. I may not agree with you but I don't have to hate you!💯
Actually, once you encounter the love within, you see that love is so much easier, it's ever present, you have to exhaust yourself to keep hating... but they don't want to do the (actually easier ) work to find their way out of hate, or rather they just don't know that they can... they think they have to work really hard finding reasons to just stew in their righteous "suffering" because they have been led to believe they must suffer for their "reward" and if they have to suffer everyone has to suffer... it seems their whole concept of existence revolves around suffering rather than love... they just can't get over that hill (that is not really that high) to see the love that is all around and within them if they would only tap in to it😞 And it's their so called "leaders" that keep them on that hamster wheel for their own profit 😞 (back to the money changers... I think everything goes back to the money changers... Jesus knew, but these people always forget about that part and worship the money changers in reality, they just haven't figured that out yet)
It's not JUST hate. It's a complete lack of accountability or responsibility for their own lives and their own happiness. They are miserable and they desperately want it to be someone else's fault. That's where the hate comes from.
This is what is so awful. Evangelicals are showing, with their support of trump, that they are not following Christ. They are eroding the faith and have turned many who see the hate, racism, and misogyny being incorporated into "evangelicalism", against it and for good reason.
There is such a thing as righteous anger and indignation, and it often comes towards people who are abusive. Unfortunately, conservatism and authoritarianism and theocracy mix well with evangelicalism, which is trying to impose on other people, whether they want it or not, and telling them that if they don’t accept what you are trying to impose on them, you are, going to hell and heathen, which is bullshit. Jesus is said to have come in love to show the love of God, not to show the wrath of God and make enemies of people as the white conservative Jesus would
no hypocrisy... thats what religion is all about controling people. the bible is not about love its a realy bad writtinen antology of fables and myths... old storys from older civilisations. if people think this book is in any way a guide to life or anything else important.. they need to examine there brain. if i want fables i prefer the north or ald greek ones atleast there are honest.
@@nuaru100 Yes. I think I found him after watching some videos about other preachers (the kind described in "Jesus he knows me") and thought, great, finally someone religious who sounds quite sensible and doesn't come across like a manipulative hypocrit.
My mother in law is MAGA. She wears a necklace that says "make liberals cry." My husband and I barely talk or see her for this reason, truly a sad way to live.
I have noticed the excitement from Trump supporters when he talks about hurting or revenge on others, they cheer like they get pleasure from that kind of talk.
@@peacheswilliams4539 When he is in a large venue, it reminds me of the movie scenes of the Roman Colosseum games, when people are getting killed or executed and the crowd is cheering.
To me, the saddest part of this whole situation is the divisions. The family wedges have to be the most antiChristian and antiAmerican thing that has ever darkened our soil!! I'm sorry! I have faith we will heal from this, but fist we need to treat the cancer. Encourage everyone around you to register & vote...we literally can't afford anyone to sit this one out! [[Hugs!!]]
I feel an element of truth in this. I have spoken to three Trump supporters here in Australia, and they each like that he is against who they are against. Disturbing.
He reminds them of the narcissistic parents they had. That's why they harbor an unearned loyalty towards him, like children do towards harmful parents. All of them are deeply traumatized people, driven only by negative motivation.
@@sertandoom4693 For those who truly believe we don’t base our hope on what we want because even in defeat there can be victory. The cross comes to mind. As Jesus said , not my will but thy will be done.
As an independent and from my personal experience is that this all has brought out peoples true colors and the hate that has been hidden inside them for a long time. I guess I am part of the woke community now because comments that I have heard coming from what I thought were good people is just incomprehensible and scary at times and yes my eyes are now open I am awake and aware. God bless us all 💙
That statement ,I feel, is very true! What I find hard to stomach is the amount of hate there is from his supporters! It is so very sad for the world to see in full view. Thank you for your voice of reason. We definitely need more kind and compassion in this world and understanding others that are different. 🇨🇦
What's really weird is how they claim we are being hateful towards them by pointing out their hateful behavior. Somehow, asking them to just be good people enrages them.
This makes me think about the term, "Own the libs". That means they delight in others having negative feelings. In my veiw this is anti-Christian. Meanwhile I am a Veteran, who served everyone, with two years of active duty.
When we succomb to our desire or temptation to hate trump supporters. Then trump has succeeded in his goal to manipulate us into hatred. trump wants us ti hate him and his supporters. When we hate him we are supporting his evil
It's a hallmark of followers of fascism. The leader of the cult of personality reinforces the concept of "other," those lesser than us. Someone to blame for all of life's misfortunes.
Read "The Stable Boy of Auschwitz". I bet you will like it. It is a biography of a holocaust survivor. It contains so much history that is relevant today.
Do very true. I say this very thing all the time. People create their own personal hell, then blame a politician for their predicament. They’re either in debt up to their eyeballs, or made some other bad life choice and now it’s the current administration’s fault!!!
Very insightful commentary. This dynamic is evident at Trump rallies where attendees cheer his hateful rhetoric about people he refers to as “the enemy within” and sadistically describes the harm that will be done to those people under his administration.
I know someone from the LGBTQ community who drove to help people after the hurricane. Many houses had put Trump flags up first thing, and those homeowners may have been imagining scary LGBTQ people, not knowing one was spending her weekend helping them recover. The imagined enemy and the real thing were entirely different. :(
I don't want to hurt Trump supporters, I wish their hearts would soften, that we could all be humbled, that we try to understand each other's stories. I do wish they would read and study history more, though.
I want the ones who claim Christianity to read and take the words of Christ as important, to take those teachings to heart and action --- not just disregard those teachings entirely to cherry-pick a few verses from elsewhere in the Bible that make them feel self-righteous in themselves. And it certainly would be a good thing if they studied and understood history as well. I know a whole bunch of them. I am a Texan. I have known and loved them my whole life. We had access to, and I assume have read and studied, all of the same books --- those in the Bible, and those in the classroom. I went on to college, but then again, so did some of them. They took on different influences that came along with cable television, and I think those influences spoke to them in ways that they enjoyed.
Yes I pray they will change their hearts mind to vote Harris Walz Blue for more normalcy bec Harris/Walz Blue is more humane they do not instigate division hatred hostilities violence deceit bigotry racism sexism misogyny.
Once they made up their minds to believe and obey this spirit of wickedness, they disabled their ability to believe the Truth . I heard a pastor say the democrats are under demonic forces; when it is the other way around. Even he is under strong delusion that was forewarned in scripture. I’m a born again spirit filled tongue talking Christian who will be voting Blue 💙💙💙💙💯%!!!
Brilliant analysis. I’m not American, I don’t live in America and from afar all I can see is an unhappy, frustrated country that look around and see themselves being robbed of their dreams and blaming people that they envy and desperately want to punish for getting away by enriching themselves regardless of who and what they leave behind. Trump is their avatar for vengeance. The one that does everything they can’t themselves. He says and does what they would love to do but can’t because they are meek and lack confidence. What blows everyone’s mind, from a sane perspective, is that they decided to support exactly the people (Trump isn’t in charge obviously) who are going to make their lives even more miserable. I would commiserate with them but to my shame, I, like them want to chastise them for being stupid. What a sad and depressing time we are in…..
As to the story about Queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai...how Haman build gallows to hang Mordecai, but he himself was hanged on what he'd built. The moral of the story: The life you take may be your own. These Trump supporters may very well be building their own demise. They believe they are making it harder for people of color and immigrants, yet might be building their own misery.
@@seancastello8593 Yesssssss!!!! People fail to understand that of you don't fight for the rights and wellbeing of all people, you will end up losing your own.
He has no idea that every time he opens his mouth that his words will be used as evidence against him. He doesn’t really believe the LITERAL Word of God. St Matthew 12:36,37; Revelation 20:11-15; Revelation 21:8. 🔥How tragic for him and them!🔥✝️.
Wow. I thought a majority of his supporters overlooked his bullying ways. Maybe they just rely on his bullying because they want their “enemies” to suffer. Hate driven. Sending love to all. 💕 Thank you for this powerful message.
May pastor used to speak on this. Those who wish for “justice”. He always said that he didn’t want or need “justice”, he needed “MERCY” and “GRACE”. Mercy and grace is what we should all want.
One of my patron verses is Hosea 6:6. "For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings." One might need to take a minute, at the realization that they are actually reading the Old Testament....
100%... I had a recent interaction that provided me some clarity, in this case around the topic of public education. No one denies there aren't problems with public education. But rather than fix those problems, they want to completely eliminate the Dept of Ed. How could that possibly be the best solution? "I don't like this thing, therefore it has to go away completely!" 🙄
This makes as much sense as I’ve heard from anyone. Trumps followers seem to relish his cruelty, vindictiveness and contempt towards others. What I find most troubling is the fact that Christians who claim to follow Christ are some of his most ardent supporters.
@@joymattson8549 I see them as hypocrites and have for years, even before trump. They claim to be Christian but don’t act like it. I’m talking friends and relatives. I think it’s shameful to say one thing and not act that way or treat people like they talk. I left my religion and have my faith and beliefs and I’m so much more at peace and belief now. I think that is being a true Christian and living a life following the golden rule…
@@wesleygordon1645A vote for the GOP is a vote against yourself. Trump has promised: "there will be no new funding for Social Security!". Do you realize what this means? If premiums are not raised or new funds diverted (for example, excessive military spending or further tax-cuts to the top 1%), then YOUR government pension will either be reduced about 25% or it will go completely bankrupt... So, please, 'step-out of your bubble', and take a long-hard look at the damage that the GOP can and will do to your country...
I am a practicing Catholic, and I along with many of my parishioners, men & women, we are happily voting blue! 🙏🏼🇺🇸💙🙏🏼 Regarding pro-life and abortion, how about the blood, on Trumps hands, for the millions of people that died because of his botched response to Covid, or the lack thereof. The blood of the 9 people that died Jan 6th, from the Insurrection initiated by Trump, or the over 5,000 families whose kids were separated, at the border, and many remain separated, because Trump’s administration had no reunification plan in place-how about all these lives? Vote blue to save not only America, buy the whole world-from Agent Orange and his Temple of doom and gloom!🙏🏼😇🇺🇸💙
I have believed this. It’s like what is stated in John: “They love darkness more than light”. Also, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood”. They feed on the hate because as the saying goes: “Hurt people, hurt people”! Blessings! 🇺🇸💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
I remember seeing an interview of a Trump supporter during his administration. Her one complaint? "He's not hurting the people he's supposed to be hurting." That part.
So in other words, they will cut off their nose to spite their face. They don't care if they get hurt in the process, they're so blind due to their hatred that they don't even see how they're being hurt, their focus is on how he's hurting others. Got it. Thank you for the lesson!
Reverend! Gratitude for this beautiful expression of honest intelligent observations. I’ve been looking for quality and goodness. Not a Christian myself but you’re integrity shines very bright. So thank you for your contribution. I feel lighter hearing your thoughts.
What a sad way to think. I'm glad that I heard from a really early age that we might not see how people will be held accountable, but have faith that they will be. It freed me up from alot of crap people waste time on
Mean spirited people do exist unfortunately. Fortunately, people like you have pretty good advice on countering that side of human nature, internally and externally. Thanks Ed, you do good.
I believe that vengeance doesn’t serve my needs in the slightest. I don’t care about vengeance. What I want from God is reparations that cover my needs and the needs of every marginalised and disenfranchised person. I saw a lapel pin that said, “Equal rights for others doesn’t mean fewer rights for you, it’s not pie.”
Wow! you humble my perspective of Trump voters. Now you challenge me to " Rise Above Insecurities (of them) " and embrace the Spiritual Laws in-order to succeed at this. Powerful message. May God continue to work thru you, Rev. Ed Trevors.💙
It's the classic band of bullies in school. Most of them wouldn't act on their based instincts without having an example to compare themselves against. The classic answer when their are confronted by authority (parents or teachers) is often: "but I'm not as bad as *insert head bully name*". Not as bad is already an acknowledgement of being on the bad side. They just hope to evade punishment by placing themselves just above the example. Another classic defense: "but everybody else does it" or "if it wasn't me, somebody worse would do it".
I know it's just a thought but it is a very interesting thought. Thanks for sharing it. It might help me to understand how Trump supporters think and keep supporting someone that I just cannot wrap my head around.
I think Donald Trump is the embodiment of the worst in all of us. Seeing our most negative characteristics being paraded on stage by that sad example of a human being as if they were something to be proud about is very depressing.
Well articulated, Rev Ed. I just don’t understand why anyone would support Trump. Now, I get it. As you stated, they support him not for what he’ll do for them. He just knows who they don’t like, and he plays them with saying he’s going to protect them from who they hate. He appeals to their worst nature by blaming others for their problems.
You explained very well why I am a New Testament Christian. You also explained why the Christian nationalism and evangelical movements are primarily Old Testament.
@@witwisniewski2280 the Old Testament wasn’t’ Christian. It was eye for an eye. It took Jesus’ sacrifice for Christianity to begin. No retribution, vengeance has no place in Christianity
Ever seen this Rev before but he is so very intelligent. I didn’t realise why his zombies 🧟♀️ cult members were so loyal to a devil. It’s all about revenge, violence and hate. What kind of immoral people are they 💙💙💙💙💙💙
I had given up on ever being able to believe in God again after going through ten years of absolute hell and begging for a sign, only to be met with silence. I clicked on this video because the psychology of Trump supporters interests me. To my complete surprise, I found God. Rev Ed, you made me realize God isn’t out there somewhere, He is in each one of us and sometimes, if you’re paying attention, you’ll see Him shining through the heart of another. I saw Him in you and was moved to tears. For the first time in a very long time, I felt Home. Bless you and the work you do!
It is terrifying that hate can be this powerful and dangerous. We need to fight it with love and facts and care. Turn on the light to overwhelm the darkness.
I've been reading the Psalms because they just really seem to be relatable. And what's ironic is that MAGA compares Trump to King David BUT it's almost as if King David was writing about people like them! And it's not about wishing any harm on them but about defending my God and my Bible and my faith, and knowing that in all actuality, they ARE written about people like them. And God coming to the defense of those that MAGA continuously threatens. It brings me peace knowing that God will come to our defense and I just want to share that peace. A day WILL come when we will mourn no more. 🙌🙌🙌
Its up to us, and our responsibilities. Hopefully God will guide those on the fence, or those intimidated, etc. But it's up to us, everyone of us to act! Which means not just voting to support the more Christian choice, but to help everyone around us to find their power & strength too.
The blind leading the blind. Trump is more like king Nebuchadnezzar who defied the God of Israel, couldn’t (metaphorically)see the handwriting on the wall, lost his kingdom, lost his mind - grew hair like a beast, lived under the elements, and ate grass like an ox for seven years. Trump is worse and has exceeded his expiration date. 💙💯💙💯💙💯💙💯💙✝️!!!!!
You are certainly on the right track. I agree. One of my favorite Psalms is 82. The first two verses are my Favorite of this psalm and reminds of our current state of affairs. God issues a rebuke and indictment framed in the court form of a rhetorical question. What is stark here, is the Posture of God - He is Standing - taking particular notice of those who have failed in their spiritual mandate: v1 God STANDETH in the congregation of the mighty, he judgeth among the gods (little g); v2. How long will You Judge (assess) UNJUSTLY and ACCEPT the persons of the Wicked? Selah (pause and think about it); verses 3. & 4. are the spiritual duties of the true believer verse 5. Is the description of the wicked v 6. Is a reminder of who the faithful is “supposed” to be. V.6 Is a fair warning to those who forget who they are; refusing to fulfill their spiritual mandate. V.7 They will die like mere men, ie those who are without God. v8. God is judge over all the earth and will have the final say. This is an Indictment against so called Christians who have led away from Truth By Maga Extremists. God will Deal With so-called evangelicals who have bought into this spiritual wickedness. EOS End of Story🔥🔥✝️🔥🔥!
I used Google translate for two Swedish words: avundsjuka and missunnsamhet. Google translated to envy for both of them, as if they have the same meaning. In Sweden, however, it is usually understood that the word "avundsjuka" stands for "I like that you have ❎ but I also want it" while the word "missunnsamhet" means "If I can't get ❌, you shouldn't have it either". Conclusion: Those who are MAGAts cannot indulge others in having something they themselves cannot have or achieve. And that is one of the deadly sins: Envy.
We need a whole new vocabulary for these times. Like the self-destructive throwing good money after bad sticking to Dump despite being shown hard facts that he is evil. Like in Revelations where followers of the antichrist choose to stay loyal even after being blatantly shown what he is. (Not that Dump is the ac although there are some interesting parallels, but the similarity of his followers holds).
It might be strange knowing that I am a fan / subscriber of your channel even though I am an atheist ... Frankly, if we had a priest like you in this area (here in Florida ... sigh), I probably would go to church every week and listen to sermons .... Your analyses always make sense to me; it's a wisdom, kindness, embracing diversity ... that is the world I want to live in; and I hope many many more people will subscribe to your channel and learn from it, and maybe - slowly we get there. Sibylle
I am sure you can find a bible teaching priest or pastor in Florida. Go to different services. Jesus loves you and HE wants you to come back home to him. God Bless you in your search.
@@4daluvofnikki I have no interest in the Bible myself. I am an atheist. But I do believe in the good in us. In compassion and kindness. But I appreciate your suggestion. PS here in Florida most priests will be selling you Trump ‘s Bible . That is the other reason why I don’t believe in the Bible. Many people that I know who follow the Bible don’t follow a path that I aspire to - that of being a good person, and not being a hypocrite … as is the case with Trump.
@@SibylleJohnson Don't believe what you want, but I hope you understand that there's a huge difference between religion (man's interpretation of Faith and God) with Faith (the experience of and a personal relationship with God). Many religions are perverse and vile since man corrupts them like anything man touches. Many have strong Faith without religion and some manage to maintain their Faith despite religion. Many religious people are bigoted ignorant hypocrites. But many people also shame those of Faith for the sins of the religious.
I am glad you shared this. It brings me peace as I have been wondering how anyone could support Trump’s hate. I have been thinking that those who support Trump think that they need some thing or someone from the outside to save them and protect them. They don’t have that strong, knowing and faith on the inside to be able to be happy even if something outside of them is beyond their control. They blame others. They need someone else to be different so they can be happy.
I am always in awe of your wisdom. Your words have touched my life multiple times more than any others in my many decades of existance. May God continue to Be with you.
You nailed it. The hate toward anything outside of their own fantasy of perfection is fueling all of this. The GOP has been demonizing those unlike them for decades now. You reap what you sow.
Thanks Rev Ed. Watched this one a couple times, and I’ve thought a lot about it. You’ve touched a chord here. It explains a lot. Human nature is truly rough. I grew up in Berkeley CA, and the first time I visited Florida, for a wedding in 2001, I had a very long chat over dinner with the Pastor’s wife. She seemed truly blown away that I was a fairly normal person, indeed a Lutheran and at the time a practicing Christian. My experience was astonishment that anyone would think I might not be fairly normal. One of the most interesting chats of my life, and I hope it was for her as well. I’m sad that our “smaller” world today doesn’t seem to have improved things much, indeed social groups appear to have condensed and isolated even more than they were before information was everywhere. Whatever happens in 2 1/2 weeks, I hope to spend future time working to break down more social barriers. Not sure how, but it’s a goal.
True. He gives permission for them to hate. They already had it hidden and now it's okay to let it out. They have forgotten about the one who loves them in spite of their hate. The word of God tells us that their hearts will grow cold.
It is so tempting to interrupt my relatives' maga rants by rolling my eyes and saying, "I GET IT. You hate me more than you love your grandkids. Moving on!" I don't say it because I still have some vestige of manners. But I think it quite loudly.
Wisdom indeed. By far, the best explanation (in my opinion) of the Trump win. It's spot on. Great insight into the human condition. Thank you, Sir. Best regards from Malaysia 🇲🇾
It goes back to a quote former president LBJ said: "If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you." Trump seems to know this as he offers them someone to look down on.
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Despite hating LBJ, this is a brilliant observation.
To the colored voter: Who are people that you DO NOT like, that you need Trump to TORMENT on your behalf?"
@@WINCHANDLE don’t waste energy with hate. How about switching to contempt? He DID manage to get Hubert Humphrey’s Civil Rights Act passed!
So true, MAGA is basically the Confederacy 2.0
To live to hate other people is truly a sad existence.💯
it truly is suffering
and this is what tTrump Vance Maga Teaches hatred hostilities division violence lies deceit!
Tragic.. because hate is scripturally equal to murder… which has eternal consequences Revelation 21:8
@@SDC1949 and this is what Trump Vance Ted Cruz Marjorie Green instigate I will vote Blue
What a waste of time and energy and a life.
I supported Trump in 2016. Now I see through his lies, partly thanks to people like you. You're helping me to be a better Christian
Then you are very easily persuaded against the truth!! He is a good leader, but people consentrate on his piddly little gaffs! If you keep it up you swill never see the wood becaus of the trees!!
A good leader! 😂 childish, easily triggered, dishonest, entirely self interested... and a provably terrible businessman (If he'd invested his inheritance he'd be richer)
Are you a millionaire? If not, he doesn't care about you AT ALL, that's the truth, but you have a wonderful day with your fairy stories.
It’s the hardest thing to self correct I congratulate you
Someone has not been paying attention for last 8 years
@@wesleygordon1645 Most Trump-supporting comments like these are littered with typos. On par here
Trump's supporters don't measure his success by what he does FOR them, but by what he does AGAINST people they don't like.
Trump supporters remind me of those kids at school who would rally for those kids that would hurt or destroy those kids they didn't like, but were too cowardly to confront them themselves!!
@DahHar117 I totally understand it now. I despise it but at least I get it. How hateful these people are.
If that’s your big realization, just know that as a Black person, we’ve been pointing this out since 2016, back when everyone was claiming his supporters were motivated by 'economic frustrations.' It's also rooted in wickedness and racial/cultural idolatry.
@@negusresurrected Indeed 👊🏾
Wow, you've never been to a rally, have you?
@JC-pm6tf I've been to two rallies, the first one in 2016 with my family-my wife, a three-year-old, and a baby. We walked about a mile from the parking lot to the airplane hangar where the rally was held. The place was packed, and from the start, it was clear there was a lot of bad energy directed at us. Even my three-year-old picked up on it, with distress and tears in her eyes she said; "Daddy, these are bad people, they're looking at me bad." After the rally, we waited around for over an hour, I was hoping to shake his hand and look in his eyes as he headed to the plane. By then, there were only about 20 people left in line, mostly white guys who looked like prison gang members, “peckerwoods,” or biker types. Let’s just say they didn’t appreciate my presence. My family finally ran out of steam, so we left. About 15 minutes later, before we made it back to our car, we saw his plane take off down the main runway. Funny timing, right? Seems like he had things to say to the "local chapter" without certain people lingering around.
That's just the first rally; I won’t even get into the rest. So, before you try to speak on things over your intellect and experience, it might serve you well to pull your head out of your azz first.
@JC-pm6tf I've been to two rallies, the first one in 2016 with my family-my wife, a three-year-old, and a baby. On a hot summer day, we pushed a double stroller about a mile from the parking lot to the airplane hangar where the rally was held. The place was packed, and from the start, it was clear there was a lot of bad energy directed at us. Even my three-year-old picked up on it, with distress and tears she said, "Daddy, these are bad people; they look at me bad."
After the rally, we waited around for over an hour, hoping to shake his hand as he headed to the plane. By then, there were only about 20 people left in line, mostly white guys who looked like prison gang members (Woods) or biker types. Let’s just say they didn't appreciate my presence. My family finally ran out of steam, so we left. About 15 minutes later, before we even made it back to our car, we saw his plane take off down the main runway and hit the skies. Funny timing, right? Seems like he had things to say to the local chapter without certain people lingering around.
That's just the first rally; I won’t even get into the rest. Think twice before you try to speculate on things over your experience.
@@JC-pm6tf Like the rally at MSG where Puerto Rico was called a floating island of garbage?
Trump constantly shows his utter contempt for his supporters, yet they continue to love him for it. Look at how he constantly downtalks their town, their country, their jobs, their service in the military. He stranded thousands of people in the middle of the desert this weekend, and they love him.
They're like a mistreated dog licking its master's hand. I don't get how they can be so lacking in, what, self-awareness? Self-respect?
It's a cult, silly!😂
@@drealskeroyea. It sure is. I think sometimes we wanna look at it and think it’s not ended. It should be normal, but it is so freaking far from normal. 😢😮
They the Maga cult people think that they are strong and tough but the reality is that they are the abused spouse in a bad marriage that they get nothing from but to say they are on the same side of hate that drumph and the very rich people have made the republican party into it is nothing conservative or moral or anything like the old republican party.
Intelligence
trump hates America, the Constitution , Democracy, and the rule of law.
I vote against trump not for his accomplishments but for the intentions of his supporters.
what accomplishments?
@mandelharvey3429 I vote against 45 because he promotes, encourages, and revels in hatred
@@sharonmontag2389 that works for me. There's no wrong reason to vote against Donald Trump as long as you're honest.
@@artpatronforever I don’t think honesty is a quality possessed by Mr Trump.
I am glad you are not voting An Anti Christ Trump thanks
My Grandpa used to tell me... "Light a candle 🕯 in the darkness... and you'll find... that light can penetrate through the darkness... but the darkness CAN NOT penetrate the light.
Be the light 🕯 of God's love in this world!
Your grandpa was Martin Luther King? Wow.
There is no darkness...
Only lack of light.
There is no cold...
Only lack of heat.
There is no evil...
Only lack of good.
There is no hate...
Only lack of love.
Just a little mantra I like to tell myself to help me feel better about this world.
If you're not a believer, substituting compassion and empathy works just as well.
@@pjaypender1009Her grandpa was sharing the quote of MLK, probably because he found the quote compelling.
I support President Trump for what he has done for this country in the past. Lower taxes, opportunity zones for black Americans, supported program for black prisoners to be released from prison 2nd chance program. started Space Force, made the USA Energy Independent, and most importantly he started no new wars. had NATO countries pay their fair share. What I really find remarkable before President Trump came down the escalator he was a democrat but he always loved this country. I encourage you to look back at old interviews news organizations such as the View, Oprah, late shows, he has never changed his ideals…everyone loved him in the media then until he became a Republican. Recommend viewing the Outlier made by a fellow Christian
I am an agnostic from Germany. I am usually suspicious as well as bored of churches and their preachers. But I am so deeply impressed by your thought processes and everything you stand for, that I have subscribed yesterday to your channel, forwarded your video to friends and, for the first time in my life, I could even imagine attending a church service with a priest like you. 😊
Schönen tag vom einem agnostic auch!
@@Captain1Pocket
Dankeschön und einen lieben Gruß zurück. 😊
Same here.
@@100Aninna I’m a Christian and I’ve had to learn in my maturity that not all faith leaders are created equal and often the best ones are not the ones with the largest platforms. I’m glad you were able to find someone that speaks to your heart and mind in a positive way 😊
I'm also not religious but we need more religious leaders to stand up to this. It goes far beyond the united states. Thank you ❤
Way back in the 70's I had a college friend that always said ," violence is the tool of the ignorant!"
Then Barack "Robot Murder Plane" Obama is supremely ignorant.
Very true
So self defense is ignorant? Survival?
@@WayFinder42MISSED THE POINT 👉. KMT
@@marciamariethompson6463 Yes, I understand that fearful/hateful/ignorant people can use violence as a tool to get what they want. People also get violent out of desperation from being taken advantage of or abused or neglected. I just don't like painting a very big concept with one brush, I prefer to be more precise in my language because it shapes my intentions when dealing with the world... I'm not just trying to be pedantic.
As a progressive I often support policies that would have little direct effect on me but would benefit others greatly because I believe what's good for my neighbor is good for me.
Same.
Amen 🙏🏾
@@northernbrother1258 That is who, my husband and me, are!!! Thank you for being a progressive!!
I like that 👌 😏 😌 😋
They support him because he gives them permission to hate, when their god tells them to love. Hate is so much easier and takes zero effort.
I noticed this just after entering post above. Thx for validation. Hate is the distillation of everything Trump is.
Their God tells them to hate, The One True Living God tells us all to Love one another because He Is Love.
That's truly how you tell the difference - those who love others and those who don't.
I may not agree with you but I don't have to hate you!💯
Love is difficult, hate is easy.
Actually, once you encounter the love within, you see that love is so much easier, it's ever present, you have to exhaust yourself to keep hating... but they don't want to do the (actually easier ) work to find their way out of hate, or rather they just don't know that they can... they think they have to work really hard finding reasons to just stew in their righteous "suffering" because they have been led to believe they must suffer for their "reward" and if they have to suffer everyone has to suffer... it seems their whole concept of existence revolves around suffering rather than love... they just can't get over that hill (that is not really that high) to see the love that is all around and within them if they would only tap in to it😞 And it's their so called "leaders" that keep them on that hamster wheel for their own profit 😞 (back to the money changers... I think everything goes back to the money changers... Jesus knew, but these people always forget about that part and worship the money changers in reality, they just haven't figured that out yet)
It's not JUST hate. It's a complete lack of accountability or responsibility for their own lives and their own happiness. They are miserable and they desperately want it to be someone else's fault. That's where the hate comes from.
You are spot on!! He allows people to be hateful and nasty because he is!!
His support is based on hate, yet he has the overwhelming support of Evangelicals. Their hypocrisy is staggering.
This is what is so awful. Evangelicals are showing, with their support of trump, that they are not following Christ. They are eroding the faith and have turned many who see the hate, racism, and misogyny being incorporated into "evangelicalism", against it and for good reason.
@@mikechafe419 I don't find it hypocritical because evangelicals hate a LOT of people.
There is such a thing as righteous anger and indignation, and it often comes towards people who are abusive. Unfortunately, conservatism and authoritarianism and theocracy mix well with evangelicalism, which is trying to impose on other people, whether they want it or not, and telling them that if they don’t accept what you are trying to impose on them, you are, going to hell and heathen, which is bullshit. Jesus is said to have come in love to show the love of God, not to show the wrath of God and make enemies of people as the white conservative Jesus would
Just because they're "Evangelical" doesn't mean they're actually Christian.
no hypocrisy... thats what religion is all about controling people. the bible is not about love its a realy bad writtinen antology of fables and myths... old storys from older civilisations. if people think this book is in any way a guide to life or anything else important.. they need to examine there brain. if i want fables i prefer the north or ald greek ones atleast there are honest.
I'm not religious but this channel keeps me going.
Respect.
Me either. Beau sent me. I chose to stay. Beau and Belle aren't a cult.
Ditto 😊
Me, too! Wish more "religious" people were like the Rev.
@@nuaru100 Yes. I think I found him after watching some videos about other preachers (the kind described in "Jesus he knows me") and thought, great, finally someone religious who sounds quite sensible and doesn't come across like a manipulative hypocrit.
My mother in law is MAGA. She wears a necklace that says "make liberals cry." My husband and I barely talk or see her for this reason, truly a sad way to live.
I have noticed the excitement from Trump supporters when he talks about hurting or revenge on others, they cheer like they get pleasure from that kind of talk.
I’m so sorry. 😢. That has to be really hard! 😢❤❤❤❤. (((hugs)))
@@peacheswilliams4539 When he is in a large venue, it reminds me of the movie scenes of the Roman Colosseum games, when people are getting killed or executed and the crowd is cheering.
To me, the saddest part of this whole situation is the divisions. The family wedges have to be the most antiChristian and antiAmerican thing that has ever darkened our soil!!
I'm sorry! I have faith we will heal from this, but fist we need to treat the cancer.
Encourage everyone around you to register & vote...we literally can't afford anyone to sit this one out!
[[Hugs!!]]
I'm sorry. And I get it. I have not seen my MAGA brothers in almost 8 years.
Trump is like a pumpkin, orange, hollow, and should be thrown out in november.
😂😂 so funny!! 🎃
hahahaha! That is too perfect.
LOL 😄
Love it!! 😂
I love this !
I feel an element of truth in this. I have spoken to three Trump supporters here in Australia, and they each like that he is against who they are against. Disturbing.
Thank you for pointing all this out. It is so true. He gives permission for people to hate and to scapegoat.
He wears his faults like holy creeds,
Mocking others for lesser deeds,
While sewing the chaos on which he feeds.
Excellent (but I assume you meant sowing).
What beautiful poetry infused
with profound truth!
Thank you! 🎉😊
Well stated.
Entirely fitting
@@stop_lying_to_me brilliant 👏
He is the physical manifestation of their hate and resentment.
Hallmarks of a demagogue and of fascism.
🎯
He reminds them of the narcissistic parents they had. That's why they harbor an unearned loyalty towards him,
like children do towards harmful parents. All of them are deeply traumatized people, driven only by negative motivation.
A golum
@@Grogeous_Maximus This is one of the best, not to mention most accurate, comments I've read and would've read hundreds of them by now! 💙
This Christian will be voting blue down ballot!
Thank you sincerely Blessings💙💙
Blue , Blue, Blue.💙💙💙
@@robertgregory6693 Thanks sincerely me too All Blue
Better get more Christians to vote the same.
@@sertandoom4693 For those who truly believe we don’t base our hope on what we want because even in defeat there can be victory. The cross comes to mind. As Jesus said , not my will but thy will be done.
I must reiterate this. I am a staunch hard atheist. This is the only "religious" channel I regularly watch and subscribe to.
Good for you! I'm agnostic/ atheist also!
You convinced me to subscribe.
As an independent and from my personal experience is that this all has brought out peoples true colors and the hate that has been hidden inside them for a long time. I guess I am part of the woke community now because comments that I have heard coming from what I thought were good people is just incomprehensible and scary at times and yes my eyes are now open I am awake and aware. God bless us all 💙
I am so sad rfk abandoned his morals & principals. I hope most independents are smart like you.
That statement ,I feel, is very true! What I find hard to stomach is the amount of hate there is from his supporters! It is so very sad for the world to see in full view. Thank you for your voice of reason. We definitely need more kind and compassion in this world and understanding others that are different. 🇨🇦
What's really weird is how they claim we are being hateful towards them by pointing out their hateful behavior. Somehow, asking them to just be good people enrages them.
Stoking anger invokes hatred. Hatred is easy to manipulate.
@@tombrayton4412 Yep. Where do they get the energy to be so angry? It's exhausting.
This makes me think about the term, "Own the libs". That means they delight in others having negative feelings. In my veiw this is anti-Christian. Meanwhile I am a Veteran, who served everyone, with two years of active duty.
When we succomb to our desire or temptation to hate trump supporters. Then trump has succeeded in his goal to manipulate us into hatred. trump wants us ti hate him and his supporters. When we hate him we are supporting his evil
It's a hallmark of followers of fascism. The leader of the cult of personality reinforces the concept of "other," those lesser than us. Someone to blame for all of life's misfortunes.
safety first: always wear a helmet!
"Feindbild," the Germans call(ed) it. Image of the enemy.
Read "The Stable Boy of Auschwitz". I bet you will like it. It is a biography of a holocaust survivor. It contains so much history that is relevant today.
"Shame, ( loss of WWI), blame, (those that weren't pure Germans), and revenge" Hitler's motivation to Germany for the Holocaust.
Exactly. It happened in Germany and Trump is using it here. Never knew there was this much hate in the USA.
Hate always comes down to blaming everyone but yourself. A desire to absolve yourself from the reasons for your predicament.
Do very true. I say this very thing all the time. People create their own personal hell, then blame a politician for their predicament. They’re either in debt up to their eyeballs, or made some other bad life choice and now it’s the current administration’s fault!!!
@@bobjohnbowles well said.
Very insightful commentary. This dynamic is evident at Trump rallies where attendees cheer his hateful rhetoric about people he refers to as “the enemy within” and sadistically describes the harm that will be done to those people under his administration.
The problem is that ….their enemies are imagined and they are their neighbors .
Imaginary neighbours?
I know someone from the LGBTQ community who drove to help people after the hurricane. Many houses had put Trump flags up first thing, and those homeowners may have been imagining scary LGBTQ people, not knowing one was spending her weekend helping them recover. The imagined enemy and the real thing were entirely different. :(
@@memelc5655 not real, imaginary only
hate, rage, fear. the holy trinity of republican/maga politics.
Don’t forget their holy trinity of communication:
Lie Lie Lie
I don't want to hurt Trump supporters, I wish their hearts would soften, that we could all be humbled, that we try to understand each other's stories. I do wish they would read and study history more, though.
I wish they would get some accurate information on any subject.
They need to repent of their Trump-lead ravenous hatred. When a leader says Hate is OK, they suddenly forget what Jesus preached.
I want the ones who claim Christianity to read and take the words of Christ as important, to take those teachings to heart and action --- not just disregard those teachings entirely to cherry-pick a few verses from elsewhere in the Bible that make them feel self-righteous in themselves.
And it certainly would be a good thing if they studied and understood history as well. I know a whole bunch of them. I am a Texan. I have known and loved them my whole life. We had access to, and I assume have read and studied, all of the same books --- those in the Bible, and those in the classroom. I went on to college, but then again, so did some of them.
They took on different influences that came along with cable television, and I think those influences spoke to them in ways that they enjoyed.
Yes I pray they will change their hearts mind to vote Harris Walz Blue for more normalcy bec Harris/Walz Blue is more humane they do not instigate division hatred hostilities violence deceit bigotry racism sexism misogyny.
Once they made up their minds to believe and obey this spirit of wickedness, they disabled their ability to believe the Truth . I heard a pastor say the democrats are under demonic forces; when it is the other way around. Even he is under strong delusion that was forewarned in scripture. I’m a born again spirit filled tongue talking Christian who will be voting Blue 💙💙💙💙💯%!!!
IMO, this is a very probable correct observation of Trump supporters.
Very disgraceful individuals in my view.
They willfully worship evil.
You are right I will vote Blue!
Then you needto get to know more of them & do proper research!
@@wesleygordon1645Trump revels in the sufferings of others, support of him implies approval
@@wesleygordon1645I do know them, “owning the libs” is all they care about.
Thank you so much for speaking this out loud. We ARE ALL CHILDREN OF GOD ... ALL ❤❤❤
@@LS-pc9dk DON’T YOU MEAN 💙💙💙💙💙💙
Brilliant analysis. I’m not American, I don’t live in America and from afar all I can see is an unhappy, frustrated country that look around and see themselves being robbed of their dreams and blaming people that they envy and desperately want to punish for getting away by enriching themselves regardless of who and what they leave behind. Trump is their avatar for vengeance. The one that does everything they can’t themselves. He says and does what they would love to do but can’t because they are meek and lack confidence. What blows everyone’s mind, from a sane perspective, is that they decided to support exactly the people (Trump isn’t in charge obviously) who are going to make their lives even more miserable. I would commiserate with them but to my shame, I, like them want to chastise them for being stupid. What a sad and depressing time we are in…..
All that, YES! and he's created a monster that eats hate and he has to keep feeding it.
As was often the case throughout history, the monster had been there the whole time in need of a focus-trainer and some rhetorical reinforcement.
I don't think people realize that those same people they want hell to reign on will have hell reign on them as well.
You are correct. They're naive. Once Trump no longer needs them they will be purged in some fashion.
@@seancastello8593 I truly wonder if they read the parts of the Bible with the red letters.
As to the story about Queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai...how Haman build gallows to hang Mordecai, but he himself was hanged on what he'd built. The moral of the story: The life you take may be your own. These Trump supporters may very well be building their own demise. They believe they are making it harder for people of color and immigrants, yet might be building their own misery.
@@seancastello8593 Yesssssss!!!! People fail to understand that of you don't fight for the rights and wellbeing of all people, you will end up losing your own.
Thank you! Well said and truer words have never been spoken! 🎉❤😊
trumps own words, "I am your retribution"
An Anti Christ!!!!
He has no idea that every time he opens his mouth that his words will be used as evidence against him. He doesn’t really believe the LITERAL Word of God. St Matthew 12:36,37; Revelation 20:11-15; Revelation 21:8. 🔥How tragic for him and them!🔥✝️.
Anyone remember the Trump supporter who whimpered "he's not hurting the right people" when his policies actually hurt them?
Wow. I thought a majority of his supporters overlooked his bullying ways. Maybe they just rely on his bullying because they want their “enemies” to suffer. Hate driven.
Sending love to all. 💕
Thank you for this powerful message.
It's "THE ENEMY OF MY ENEMY IS MY FRIEND" approach. They love their hatred more than their neighbor or Jesus.
Yes. Thank you, biased news, for reinforcing lies 😡
I've seen this going around for awhile and if you think about it, it's just how they act. You described it perfectly.
May pastor used to speak on this. Those who wish for “justice”.
He always said that he didn’t want or need “justice”, he needed “MERCY” and “GRACE”.
Mercy and grace is what we should all want.
@@choccolocco very true
One of my patron verses is Hosea 6:6.
"For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings."
One might need to take a minute, at the realization that they are actually reading the Old Testament....
Food for thought.
100%... I had a recent interaction that provided me some clarity, in this case around the topic of public education. No one denies there aren't problems with public education. But rather than fix those problems, they want to completely eliminate the Dept of Ed. How could that possibly be the best solution? "I don't like this thing, therefore it has to go away completely!" 🙄
Because the christo-fascits want to destroy public schools and replace them with religious charter schools which will teach their ideology.
This makes as much sense as I’ve heard from anyone. Trumps followers seem to relish his cruelty, vindictiveness and contempt towards others. What I find most troubling is the fact that Christians who claim to follow Christ are some of his most ardent supporters.
Yes, but they do not follow Christ - at all.
@@joymattson8549 I see them as hypocrites and have for years, even before trump. They claim to be Christian but don’t act like it. I’m talking friends and relatives. I think it’s shameful to say one thing and not act that way or treat people like they talk. I left my religion and have my faith and beliefs and I’m so much more at peace and belief now. I think that is being a true Christian and living a life following the golden rule…
Harris is my commander and chief. 🇺🇸💙
Very foolish!
@@wesleygordon1645 😂🍺🍺
Kamala and Walz for 2024!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🗳️💙🗽 Trump for Prison.
@@wesleygordon1645A vote for the GOP is a vote against yourself. Trump has promised: "there will be no new funding for Social Security!". Do you realize what this means? If premiums are not raised or new funds diverted (for example, excessive military spending or further tax-cuts to the top 1%), then YOUR government pension will either be reduced about 25% or it will go completely bankrupt...
So, please, 'step-out of your bubble', and take a long-hard look at the damage that the GOP can and will do to your country...
As we on the left often say: the cruelty is the point. Thank you for helping me see deeper into that meme.
I am a practicing Catholic, and I along with many of my parishioners, men & women, we are happily voting blue! 🙏🏼🇺🇸💙🙏🏼
Regarding pro-life and abortion, how about the blood, on Trumps hands, for the millions of people that died because of his botched response to Covid, or the lack thereof. The blood of the 9 people that died Jan 6th, from the Insurrection initiated by Trump, or the over 5,000 families whose kids were separated, at the border, and many remain separated, because Trump’s administration had no reunification plan in place-how about all these lives?
Vote blue to save not only America, buy the whole world-from Agent Orange and his Temple of doom and gloom!🙏🏼😇🇺🇸💙
And all the people he wanted to take their health insurance from them.
Thank you well said God bless you and your family .
Thanks Carly God Bless you and may God be with us All!
🙏🏼📿🇺🇸💙
My family attends a convservative parish in Colorado. Anyone who thinks as you do is keeping very quiet, and with good reason. They honestly scare me.
I have believed this. It’s like what is stated in John: “They love darkness more than light”. Also, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood”. They feed on the hate because as the saying goes: “Hurt people, hurt people”! Blessings! 🇺🇸💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
The Lord is compassionate and merciful. He desires that all people be saved. That’s what I try to remember every day.
Thank you, Rev. Ed, for being a beacon of hope in these trying times.
This is brilliant,I believe it to be correct 🤔‼️💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
I remember seeing an interview of a Trump supporter during his administration. Her one complaint? "He's not hurting the people he's supposed to be hurting." That part.
Yes!!! I remember that woman and her statement. One of the most CHILLING things I've ever heard: it's the SEEDS OF FASCISM
Wow. The beginning of this video gave me truth shivers. Thanks. It’s helped me understand.
So in other words, they will cut off their nose to spite their face. They don't care if they get hurt in the process, they're so blind due to their hatred that they don't even see how they're being hurt, their focus is on how he's hurting others. Got it. Thank you for the lesson!
@involuntarilycelebrate
You are spot on. It’s crazy, isn’t it?
morning Rev Ed and folks. Hope you all have a reasonable day.
Blessings to you and (hopefully) to soften the hearts of his followers…❤️🙏🌹
Namaste, I see the light of God in you! 😊
Reverend! Gratitude for this beautiful expression of honest intelligent observations. I’ve been looking for quality and goodness. Not a Christian myself but you’re integrity shines very bright. So thank you for your contribution. I feel lighter hearing your thoughts.
Genuinely insightful, the first time I think I can actually understand Trump supporters.
What a sad way to think. I'm glad that I heard from a really early age that we might not see how people will be held accountable, but have faith that they will be.
It freed me up from alot of crap people waste time on
Mean spirited people do exist unfortunately. Fortunately, people like you have pretty good advice on countering that side of human nature, internally and externally. Thanks Ed, you do good.
I believe that vengeance doesn’t serve my needs in the slightest. I don’t care about vengeance. What I want from God is reparations that cover my needs and the needs of every marginalised and disenfranchised person. I saw a lapel pin that said, “Equal rights for others doesn’t mean fewer rights for you, it’s not pie.”
As God said Love Thine Neighbors
What a bizarre comment
"Vengeance is mine, saith the Lord. _I_ will repay".
@@annalieff-saxby568 True Just like Trump talking about hatred violence vengeance all the time dangerous leader not like Jesus
I am a devote atheist/humanist, and your message is inspirational and appreciated. Thank you!
Wow! you humble my perspective of Trump voters. Now you challenge me to " Rise Above Insecurities (of them) " and embrace the Spiritual Laws in-order to succeed at this. Powerful message. May God continue to work thru you, Rev. Ed Trevors.💙
It's the classic band of bullies in school. Most of them wouldn't act on their based instincts without having an example to compare themselves against.
The classic answer when their are confronted by authority (parents or teachers) is often: "but I'm not as bad as *insert head bully name*".
Not as bad is already an acknowledgement of being on the bad side. They just hope to evade punishment by placing themselves just above the example.
Another classic defense: "but everybody else does it" or "if it wasn't me, somebody worse would do it".
I know it's just a thought but it is a very interesting thought. Thanks for sharing it. It might help me to understand how Trump supporters think and keep supporting someone that I just cannot wrap my head around.
I think Donald Trump is the embodiment of the worst in all of us. Seeing our most negative characteristics being paraded on stage by that sad example of a human being as if they were something to be proud about is very depressing.
Absolutely. Trumpism is such a terrible egregore congered up and projected by our own consciousness. Great point you make.
Thanks for your seeing this Maga idea!!! I’ve wondered about his support??? It makes sense! Thanks for sharing!!!
God bless you for your message of love! Do not see others as enemies!! Hallelujah for the truth as revealed to people of God!!!❤ Amen!
Amen you are exactly right father Ed
Well articulated, Rev Ed. I just don’t understand why anyone would support Trump. Now, I get it. As you stated, they support him not for what he’ll do for them. He just knows who they don’t like, and he plays them with saying he’s going to protect them from who they hate. He appeals to their worst nature by blaming others for their problems.
You explained very well why I am a New Testament Christian. You also explained why the Christian nationalism and evangelical movements are primarily Old Testament.
@@witwisniewski2280 the Old Testament wasn’t’ Christian. It was eye for an eye. It took Jesus’ sacrifice for Christianity to begin. No retribution, vengeance has no place in Christianity
Words of wisdom! Thank you for spreading the word. 💙💙💙💙💙💙🌊
Well said Rev Ed.
I wont vote for Chump because of civil rights!
I won't vote for Trump because he's a pathological liar, he's corrupt and stupid. He also loves Putin and he took away women's rights!
Good on ya!💙
You just hit the nail on the head. Very true.
Ever seen this Rev before but he is so very intelligent. I didn’t realise why his zombies 🧟♀️ cult members were so loyal to a devil. It’s all about revenge, violence and hate. What kind of immoral people are they 💙💙💙💙💙💙
I had given up on ever being able to believe in God again after going through ten years of absolute hell and begging for a sign, only to be met with silence. I clicked on this video because the psychology of Trump supporters interests me. To my complete surprise, I found God. Rev Ed, you made me realize God isn’t out there somewhere, He is in each one of us and sometimes, if you’re paying attention, you’ll see Him shining through the heart of another. I saw Him in you and was moved to tears. For the first time in a very long time, I felt Home. Bless you and the work you do!
Thank you. Thanks for being here
Welcome BACK! God was there the whole time & He knew you'd find your way BACK! 🙏🏻
It is terrifying that hate can be this powerful and dangerous. We need to fight it with love and facts and care. Turn on the light to overwhelm the darkness.
I've been reading the Psalms because they just really seem to be relatable. And what's ironic is that MAGA compares Trump to King David BUT it's almost as if King David was writing about people like them! And it's not about wishing any harm on them but about defending my God and my Bible and my faith, and knowing that in all actuality, they ARE written about people like them. And God coming to the defense of those that MAGA continuously threatens. It brings me peace knowing that God will come to our defense and I just want to share that peace. A day WILL come when we will mourn no more. 🙌🙌🙌
Its up to us, and our responsibilities. Hopefully God will guide those on the fence, or those intimidated, etc. But it's up to us, everyone of us to act! Which means not just voting to support the more Christian choice, but to help everyone around us to find their power & strength too.
2 Timothy 3:1-7, especially :5
@brianh4617 don't list it, print it. If you have noticed many of the commenters are not Christian or Bible owners and won't be looking that up.
The blind leading the blind. Trump is more like king Nebuchadnezzar who defied the God of Israel, couldn’t (metaphorically)see the handwriting on the wall, lost his kingdom, lost his mind - grew hair like a beast, lived under the elements, and ate grass like an ox for seven years. Trump is worse and has exceeded his expiration date. 💙💯💙💯💙💯💙💯💙✝️!!!!!
You are certainly on the right track. I agree. One of my favorite Psalms is 82. The first two verses are my Favorite of this psalm and reminds of our current state of affairs. God issues a rebuke and indictment framed in the court form of a rhetorical question. What is stark here, is the Posture of God - He is Standing - taking particular notice of those who have failed in their spiritual mandate: v1 God STANDETH in the congregation of the mighty, he judgeth among the gods (little g); v2. How long will You Judge (assess) UNJUSTLY and ACCEPT the persons of the Wicked? Selah (pause and think about it); verses 3. & 4. are the spiritual duties of the true believer verse 5. Is the description of the wicked v 6. Is a reminder of who the faithful is “supposed” to be. V.6 Is a fair warning to those who forget who they are; refusing to fulfill their spiritual mandate. V.7 They will die like mere men, ie those who are without God. v8. God is judge over all the earth and will have the final say. This is an Indictment against so called Christians who have led away from Truth By Maga Extremists. God will Deal With so-called evangelicals who have bought into this spiritual wickedness. EOS End of Story🔥🔥✝️🔥🔥!
I used Google translate for two Swedish words: avundsjuka and missunnsamhet. Google translated to envy for both of them, as if they have the same meaning. In Sweden, however, it is usually understood that the word "avundsjuka" stands for "I like that you have ❎ but I also want it" while the word "missunnsamhet" means "If I can't get ❌, you shouldn't have it either". Conclusion: Those who are MAGAts cannot indulge others in having something they themselves cannot have or achieve. And that is one of the deadly sins: Envy.
We need a whole new vocabulary for these times. Like the self-destructive throwing good money after bad sticking to Dump despite being shown hard facts that he is evil. Like in Revelations where followers of the antichrist choose to stay loyal even after being blatantly shown what he is. (Not that Dump is the ac although there are some interesting parallels, but the similarity of his followers holds).
Dear Reverend ed Trevors, thanks a lot for being attentive to this one. Tmho it fit`s the bill perfectly! God bless you!
Thank you for the perspective, Rev, and allowing us to light our candles from yours. 🧡
This was amazing. I'm not sure I love my enemies, but I wish them no harm. Thanks Rev. Trevors.
It might be strange knowing that I am a fan / subscriber of your channel even though I am an atheist ... Frankly, if we had a priest like you in this area (here in Florida ... sigh), I probably would go to church every week and listen to sermons .... Your analyses always make sense to me; it's a wisdom, kindness, embracing diversity ... that is the world I want to live in; and I hope many many more people will subscribe to your channel and learn from it, and maybe - slowly we get there. Sibylle
I am sure you can find a bible teaching priest or pastor in Florida. Go to different services. Jesus loves you and HE wants you to come back home to him. God Bless you in your search.
@@4daluvofnikki I have no interest in the Bible myself. I am an atheist. But I do believe in the good in us. In compassion and kindness. But I appreciate your suggestion. PS here in Florida most priests will be selling you Trump ‘s Bible . That is the other reason why I don’t believe in the Bible. Many people that I know who follow the Bible don’t follow a path that I aspire to - that of being a good person, and not being a hypocrite … as is the case with Trump.
@@SibylleJohnsoni know what you mean, It is refreshing to hear this , Atheist here as well
You're not alone!!
@@SibylleJohnson Don't believe what you want, but I hope you understand that there's a huge difference between religion (man's interpretation of Faith and God) with Faith (the experience of and a personal relationship with God). Many religions are perverse and vile since man corrupts them like anything man touches. Many have strong Faith without religion and some manage to maintain their Faith despite religion. Many religious people are bigoted ignorant hypocrites. But many people also shame those of Faith for the sins of the religious.
Blessings on your head, Rev Ed, thank you again for a good message
I am glad you shared this. It brings me peace as I have been wondering how anyone could support Trump’s hate. I have been thinking that those who support Trump think that they need some thing or someone from the outside to save them and protect them. They don’t have that strong, knowing and faith on the inside to be able to be happy even if something outside of them is beyond their control. They blame others. They need someone else to be different so they can be happy.
I'm not 'Christian' by any measure, but...
I'm always here to hear some wisdom from Rev Ed Trevors.
Thank you, you're appreciated.
Thank you for this powerful message. It is so very true!
I am always in awe of your wisdom. Your words have touched my life multiple times more than any others in my many decades of existance. May God continue to Be with you.
I have always prayed for Divine Justice, fully understanding that I would also be included in that. ✨💖✨
You nailed it. The hate toward anything outside of their own fantasy of perfection is fueling all of this. The GOP has been demonizing those unlike them for decades now. You reap what you sow.
Thanks Rev Ed. Watched this one a couple times, and I’ve thought a lot about it. You’ve touched a chord here. It explains a lot. Human nature is truly rough.
I grew up in Berkeley CA, and the first time I visited Florida, for a wedding in 2001, I had a very long chat over dinner with the Pastor’s wife. She seemed truly blown away that I was a fairly normal person, indeed a Lutheran and at the time a practicing Christian. My experience was astonishment that anyone would think I might not be fairly normal. One of the most interesting chats of my life, and I hope it was for her as well.
I’m sad that our “smaller” world today doesn’t seem to have improved things much, indeed social groups appear to have condensed and isolated even more than they were before information was everywhere. Whatever happens in 2 1/2 weeks, I hope to spend future time working to break down more social barriers. Not sure how, but it’s a goal.
Thanks, Padre.
True. He gives permission for them to hate. They already had it hidden and now it's okay to let it out. They have forgotten about the one who loves them in spite of their hate. The word of God tells us that their hearts will grow cold.
It is so tempting to interrupt my relatives' maga rants by rolling my eyes and saying, "I GET IT. You hate me more than you love your grandkids. Moving on!"
I don't say it because I still have some vestige of manners. But I think it quite loudly.
But what if they're teaching their grandkids to hate you? Should their grandkids be exposed to that?
Wisdom indeed. By far, the best explanation (in my opinion) of the Trump win. It's spot on. Great insight into the human condition. Thank you, Sir. Best regards from Malaysia 🇲🇾
I’m from the US and I recently came to the same conclusion and it breaks my heart.
I appreciate your videos. Thank you!