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Commentary
The religious right’s allegiance to Trump may cost them a price too high to pay
Now that it’s essentially an arm of the Republican Party, the religious right may have a hard time keeping younger believers & recruiting new members to their politicized churches.
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News (USA)
A majority of Americans support marriage equality & LGBTQ protections. All except one group.
Republicans were half-and-half, but there’s only one demographic where the majority is still uncomfortable with same-sex marriage. Take a good guess.
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Commentary
Trump is doubling down on his evangelical supporters for his re-election
Having alienated many of his supporters from 2016, President Trump is trying to increase turnout among his core group of supporters – and promising to fight for the religious right’s agenda.
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Commentary
Pete’s Christmas tweet didn’t sit well with Trump’s religious supporters
From suggesting Buttigieg was in league with the devil to arguing that Jesus was a nationalist, religious conservatives fell all over themselves to rip the candidate’s Christmas wish apart.
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Commentary
For evangelicals, supporting Trump is now an article of faith. Literally.
Pro-Trump evangelicals are willing to banish fellow believers who politically disagree with them as heretics.
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Commentary
Mike Pence finds himself tied to the mast of the sinking S.S. Trump
With the administration considering other running mates, and the damage to his own presidential ambitions being done, Pence may have to double down on his submission to Trump.
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Politics
Impeachment may just accelerate Trump’s anti-LGBTQ agenda
Trump needs his evangelical base to stick with him with his scandals, so he’s likely to throw as many favors their way as possible — at our expense.
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Evangelicals finally find a reason to criticize Trump: He curses
The religious right cringes at Trump’s foul mouth, but not enough to abandon him at the polls.
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Life
Anti-gay pastor quits Christianity, leaves wife & marches in Pride parade as atonement
“I regret standing against marriage equality, for not affirming you and your place in the church. I hope you can forgive me.”
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Commentary
Church membership is dropping fast. That may be good news for LGBTQ rights.
People who aren’t affiliated with any religion are much more likely to be pro-LGBTQ. No wonder the religious right is freaking out.