Bible

2024 - 3 - 28

Trump's Bible Saga: Controversy, Criticism, and Cash Grabs

Bible - Commercialization - Donald Trump - Politics - Religion

Discover the uproar surrounding Trump's 'God Bless the USA Bible' and the reactions it sparked on social media and among Christian communities.

The recent unveiling of Trump's 'God Bless the USA Bible' has stirred up a whirlwind of controversy. From sharp Catholic criticism to accusations of using religion for profit, the presidential candidate's foray into the realm of patriotic scripture has sparked intense debates. Al Sharpton labeled Trump's $60 Bibles as 'a spit in the face of people,' questioning the sincerity behind the project. Meanwhile, Seth Meyers quipped about Trump's latest cash grab, calling it the 'slimiest' move yet.

While some view Trump's Bible endorsement as a welcome message, others see it as a misunderstanding of faith and values. The clash between conservative Christians and the Bible itself has highlighted the nuances of using religion for political gain. As the topic swirls in the media, the significance of selling Bibles for profit during Holy Week raises eyebrows and questions the authenticity of the gesture.

Amidst the chaos, a new book titled 'God's Ghostwriters' by Candida Moss sheds light on the overlooked contributions of imprisoned workers to Christianity. This narrative provides a fresh perspective on the origins and evolution of the faith. Furthermore, the historical context of welcoming immigrants, mentioned in the Old Testament, adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing discussion.

In conclusion, Trump's venture into the world of Bibles has ignited a firestorm of opinions and criticisms. The intersection of politics, religion, and commerce continues to be a source of debate, reflecting the complexities of belief systems in contemporary society.

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Who needs the Bible? Try the Book of Trump! (The Washington Post)

Trump's new “God Bless the USA Bible” seems different than I remember.

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Trump's Backing of 'Patriotic Bible' Sparks Sharp Catholic Criticism ... (National Catholic Register)

The presidential candidate touted the God Bless The USA Bible — which includes both the Protestant canon of sacred Scripture and America's founding ...

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Al Sharpton: Trump's $60 Bibles 'a spit in the face of people that ... (The Guardian)

Trump announced the Bible project on Tuesday, in a video posted to his Truth Social platform and in concert with Lee Greenwood, the country and western singer ...

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'You can see it as a revenge fantasy': The new book arguing that ... (The Guardian)

God's Ghostwriters by Candida Moss aims to shine a light on the contributions to Christianity by imprisoned workers.

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I hope Trump reads about welcoming immigrants in the Bibles he's ... (USA TODAY)

Social media was buzzing this Holy Week with a video of former president and the Republican Party's presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump selling a “God ...

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Trump's Bible peddling: welcome message or 'misunderstanding ... (Catholic News Agency)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's message touting a patriotically-themed King James Bible is seen as either a welcome, “heartfelt” religious ...

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Trump should ditch the King James version of the Bible. What about ... (Palm Beach Post)

A month after hawking gold high-top sneakers for $400, Trump is trying to capitalize on the Easter weekend with his 'God Bless the U.S.A. Bible.'.

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The Christian reaction to Trump's Bible endorsement goes deeper ... (CNN)

Former President Donald Trump's endorsement of a patriotic Bible during Holy Week has been challenged by some Christians who say it preys on people's faith ...

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Seth Meyers on Trump selling Bibles: 'His slimiest cash grab yet' (The Guardian)

Late-night hosts discuss ex-president hawking $60 Bibles while preparing for trial over paying hush money to an adult film star.

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A contradiction between conservative Christians and the Bible | In ... (Enumclaw Courier-Herald)

God was very clear in the Hebrew scriptures about the need to treat aliens with kindness. Here is a scripture about treatment of aliens from the Old Testament:.

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Trump's New Line of Work: Bible Salesman (The Nation)

In a quick cash-grab to foot the bill for his legal troubles, the former president has teamed up with country singer Lee Greenwood to peddle branded ...

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Trump's Bible peddling: welcome message or 'misunderstanding ... (Catholic World Report)

CNA Newsroom, Mar 28, 2024 / 12:00 pm (CNA). Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's message touting a patriotically-themed King James Bible is ...

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Trump Is Selling a $59.99 Bible That Isn't Even Gold (New York Magazine)

Is Trump really selling Bibles? Yes, in a Truth Social video he endorsed the 'God Bless the USA' Bible. It's just the old Lee Greenwood Bible, but now Trump ...

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Both the Old and New Testaments provide insight into taxes and our ... (South Bend Tribune)

Some think reading the Bible and/or the Internal Revenue Code fall into a category of tedious and tiring tasks. Rick and Ken look at it differently.

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Letters to the Editor: A Trump Bible? (Los Angeles Times)

In 2020, then-President Trump famously held a Bible outside a church after tear gas was used against protesters in Washington. (Patrick Semansky / Associated ...

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Dang, I'd buy one of Trump's $60 bibles, but I just spent $400 on his ... (The South Dakota Standard)

Of course none of the above is true, but I guess there's some fun to be had while watching the clown show called the Trump campaign. I know, I know, ...

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I translated the complete Hebrew Bible. Trump's 'USA Bible' betrays ... (Forward)

The biblical text of former President Donald Trump's "God Bless the USA Bible" contains a message about diversity Trump is unlikely to value.

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Nuclear families aren't the 'traditional' ones. The Bible is full of ... (Los Angeles Times)

The term 'traditional families' is linked to a skewed perspective promoted by the religious right. Real biblical families are connected in ways other than ...

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