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Martin Eden

(14,613 posts)
49. I doubt Trump believes in God, except as a means to his ends
Tue Jun 24, 2025, 10:57 AM
Jun 24

Most believers conceptualize God as a supreme being much greater than themselves to be worshipped, obeyed, and often feared.

The Felon is an entirely self centered malignant narcissist, putting himself before all others. He may view some players on the world stage as members of his elite status or examples to emulate, but subservience to a supernatural power that sits in judgment and punishes transgressors?

I think not. He worships only himself. I doubt his lizard brain conceptualizes "God" as anything but a means for pandering to and securing support from the useful idiots who fall for his con job.

To varying degrees, the same goes for "conservative" politicans and preachers who gain wealth and fame proselytizing a God who, if he exists, would punish them for their feckless greed and cruelty towards the most vulnerable of God's children.

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He thinks H2O Man Jun 23 #1
Ain't that the truth. spanone Jun 23 #4
To be fair from his perspective, god is on the payroll. Maru Kitteh Jun 23 #7
"God is my co-pilot" markodochartaigh Jun 23 #12
I doubt Trump believes in God, except as a means to his ends Martin Eden Jun 24 #49
Exactly! H2O Man Jun 24 #60
Humans tend to anthropomorphize Martin Eden Jun 24 #65
God is so lucky to be working for such a perfect human being Tribetime Jun 24 #72
Someone has been sucking down the Jesus juice tonight. Solly Mack Jun 23 #2
OMG, funny!!! But, please do tell, what is "Jesus Juice" and where can I find it? CTyankee Jun 24 #59
Wine. Solly Mack Jun 24 #62
Oh, I thought it was more special than just any old wine... CTyankee Jun 24 #64
Well, calling it Jesus juice makes it more special. :) Solly Mack Jun 24 #67
A subtle appeal to those believe in 'End Times and Rapture' irisblue Jun 23 #3
I guess maybe. Are there that many of them? nolabear Jun 23 #5
Of course in religion there are going to be different definitions, markodochartaigh Jun 24 #17
Google the Left Behind Books & movies irisblue Jun 24 #18
And let us never forget that one of the co-authors of that apocolyptic niyad Jun 24 #34
Absolutely! H2O Man Jun 23 #6
He really wants that peace prize, and ananda Jun 23 #8
Ohhh rightttt. nolabear Jun 23 #9
LOL mobeau69 Jun 23 #16
Bombing Iran won't help Renew Deal Jun 24 #20
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross." (n/t) Retrograde Jun 23 #10
casting himself as the messiah with his worms as disciples nt msongs Jun 23 #11
Trump was actually mentioned in the Dead Sea Scrolls: "THE MAN OF THE LIE" RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jun 23 #13
That's interesting. Can you say more about that? Scrivener7 Jun 24 #39
Yes, I could, but the DU would probably ban me. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jun 24 #47
What's your theory? The Blue Flower Jun 24 #53
Well, the comment on Trump/man of the lie was just meant to be tongue in cheek. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jun 24 #63
Absolutely crackers rickyhall Jun 23 #14
When does the US embassy open in Tehran? Renew Deal Jun 23 #15
He knows he needs to consolidate support of religious zealots for the next phase of the project 0rganism Jun 24 #19
WTAF? MIButterfly Jun 24 #21
Making out canetoad Jun 24 #22
Trump uses God like Charlie Manson. PufPuf23 Jun 24 #23
He's like a cross between Charles Manson and Rodney Dangerfield. thought crime Jun 24 #41
He makes everything weird. 2MuchNoise Jun 24 #24
The majority of his administration are Christian Nationalists. SamKnause Jun 24 #25
He has an obscene degree of contempt for the intelligence of his base, which RockRaven Jun 24 #26
god fixation? HE'S DYING orleans Jun 24 #27
I've heard some theorizing... regnaD kciN Jun 24 #28
It's a bad movie script. nolabear Jun 24 #29
Yes bdamomma Jun 24 #43
God passed the loyalty test. thought crime Jun 24 #44
He's dying maybe? Figarosmom Jun 24 #30
Hitler had God on his lips too. It's B.See Jun 24 #31
I think they use it to justify wars & other unconscionable acts. SheltieLover Jun 24 #32
More shameless campaigning for the Nobel prize. Klarkashton Jun 24 #33
He's trying to talk more like his lunatic supporters and doing an absolute shit job of it. Nothing new. Karasu Jun 24 #35
The damned friggin bastard STILL wants the Nobel Peace Prize. The one thing he's always wanted, but can't buy. C Moon Jun 24 #36
He is doing a fake good person act and doesn't know how to do it. Irish_Dem Jun 24 #37
Half of his base thinks he's ushering in the second coming. Scrivener7 Jun 24 #38
He has no bdamomma Jun 24 #40
Straight outta Nietzsche (the God is Dead guy) thought crime Jun 24 #46
More slop for the Gadarene Swine of TX, LA, MS, AL, etc. who put him in office? hatrack Jun 24 #42
Just like Mark Twain said MoseShrute Jun 24 #45
Hopefully bad medical news orangecrush Jun 24 #48
When yellow fever vaccine was invented people said, THANK GOD!". Who invented the mosquito? Ping Tung Jun 24 #50
That explains a weird text I got from my MAGA BIL. yardwork Jun 24 #51
This message was self-deleted by its author Traildogbob Jun 24 #52
Empty meaningless words malaise Jun 24 #54
More proof that there is no god Bayard Jun 24 #55
He is the "Chosen One" Emile Jun 24 #56
Religion is a political tool stillcool Jun 24 #57
Still trying for that Nobel Peace Prize ? republianmushroom Jun 24 #58
Paula White's been in his office again Jilly_in_VA Jun 24 #61
They were literally on the WH grounds yesterday nolabear Jun 24 #66
Trump is starting to believe those freaks who said he was "spared by God" in Pennsylvania. LudwigPastorius Jun 24 #68
I'd say we could add another component to the psychiatric stew that is Trump. Vinca Jun 24 #69
Kings believe themselves God's representatives carpetbagger Jun 24 #70
He's trying to repair the perception among his ardent base that he has some measure of moral consideration Uncle Joe Jun 24 #71
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