The theology of Trump

For Christianity Today, theologian Michael Horton explores the "theology" of Donald Trump and his followers. It reads as superficially civil, yet completely contemptuous and comically unprepared: a growing trend among conservative and Christian commentary on Trump.

Vague on doctrine, infiltrated by consumerism and a sentimental moralism intent on helping us all "become a better you," and sort of interested in "family values" as long as they don't interfere with our own family breakdowns, many cultural evangelicals are tired of losing the culture wars. They want a winner-"a strong leader." I'm hardly the first to point out that it's the stuff of which demagogues are made.

It is not that Trump has caused this transformation in portions of the so-called "evangelical electorate." Rather, his candidacy has revealed the inner secularization of significant portions of the movement, which surveys have documented for some time now. Four theological words highlight the problem.

I made the digital paintover above in honor of the trash fire currently consuming evangelical political hearts.

In other Trumpery news, a Republican National Committee member today suggested that they're going to freeze Donald Trump out of the nomination irrespective of how many delegates he secures. Riots it will be, then.