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Pastor Robert Jeffress: "It looks like President Trump has a better understanding of what the Bible teaches than the Pope"
Pastor Robert Jeffress: "It looks like President Trump has a better understanding of what the Bible teaches than the Pope"
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-05-09T18:13:36.684Z
A pastor who has spent years stumping for Trump, speaking at rallies, blessing campaigns shouldnât be lecturing the Pope about "separate roles" of church and state.
— Humanâ® (@4humanunity.bsky.social) 2026-05-09T20:55:31.886Z
If you want to be a fullâtime political operative, fine, but then stop hiding behind taxâexempt "ministry" status while you do it.
Dear Pastor Jeffries, the Bible says thou shalt have no gods before me. What's up with that golden statue of trump?
— Judy (@bsjcr.bsky.social) 2026-05-09T18:16:29.173Z
Yeah
— Chevron (@lachevron.bsky.social) 2026-05-09T18:22:23.408Z
I suppose technically he teaches the Bible
He's kind of a guy of who not to be
For example the seven deadly sins
How many "Christians" would literally teach their children to be like Donald Trump?
Mister Ed
(6,974 posts)and knows more about medicine than the doctors do. Why wouldn't he know more about the Bible than the Pope does?
Aristus
(72,474 posts)Well then, what are you doing in my clinic? Heal thyself!
PCIntern
(28,552 posts)And I say to him or her: So what are you going to do now, DOCTOR?
And just stare at them.
FakeNoose
(42,240 posts)PCIntern
(28,552 posts)sakabatou
(46,296 posts)sheshe2
(98,279 posts)Justice!
chicoescuela
(3,165 posts)spanone
(142,022 posts)Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of the First Baptist Dallas megachurch, has an estimated net worth of approximately $15 million to $20 million USD. His wealth is accumulated through his long-term ministry, numerous bestselling books, and media appearances.
Naw...
thomski64
(955 posts)..for your money..
paleotn
(22,612 posts)paleotn
(22,612 posts)He's just in it for the money. I'm firmly convinced that most pastors are cons to varying degrees. Particularly in evilgelical circles.
Seinan Sensei
(1,627 posts)struggle4progress
(126,643 posts)muriel_volestrangler
(106,517 posts)bearing false witness against the Pope (by lying about what's in the Bible). And he knows it. Now, he could argue that the secular Trump is making secular decisions despite what the Bible says (though I would say those are still crap decisions), but there's no way someone who makes his money by being a pastor should be lying so obviously about the Bible.
JT45242
(4,107 posts)Nitpicking...
The idolatry rules. And all that stuff Jesus said about taking care of the poor, widow, orphan, and foreigner are better condemnation.
Oh yeah all that Isaiah parts about prophets should be standing against unjust government.
The dude is a hypocritical scumbag conman (the preacher) just like his false messiah.
tanyev
(49,596 posts)1. I am the Lord thy Donald.
2. Thou shalt fill the world with graven images of me and give me many gold tchotchkes.
3. Thou shalt not ever, ever say mean things about me.
4. Remember my Truth Social posts and check for new ones every 5 minutes.
5. I am the only person who matters in your life.
6. I am allowed to choose who deserves to live or die.
7. I am allowed to grab any p***y I want, and if they know whats good for them theyll act like they like it.
8. Its not stealing if I take money that should have been freely given to me.
9. Everything I say must be accepted as the truth, even if I contradict myself.
10. If I see something I want, it must be given to me.
bmichaelh
(1,250 posts)That pastor is just wrong.
Norman Vincent Peale was Trump's childhood pastor.
He taught a Positive Thinking philosophy, precursor to Prosperity Gospel.
He was anti-Catholic; he was one of those ministers who said a Catholic could not be President when JFK was running.
He was a defender of capitalism.
There are traces in Trump into what Peale taught; such as Trump's "magical thinking"
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/21/politics/trump-magical-thinking-peale-coronavirus
Are we seeing traces of Trump's hatred of Pope from his childhood pastor.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/18/trump-pope-norman-vincent-peale
slightlv
(7,916 posts)The Power of Positive Thinking by Peale was the closest thing to a Bible trump could stomach.
BeneteauBum
(734 posts)Making sure his hand stays near the till by cozying up to a pedo rapist . These people make me sick with their blasphemy and hypocrisy.
Peace ☮️
sheshe2
(98,279 posts)Back at ya. ☮️
Peace ☮️
erronis
(24,422 posts)Lots of people like Jeffress and trump.
Most of them will identify as repuglicons, but they'll pivot to whatever's needed.
BeneteauBum
(734 posts)LOL
Peace ☮️
Fil1957
(833 posts)calimary
(90,618 posts)Looks like Pastor Jeffries has put Donald Trump either before God or above God. Sounds to me like the good pastor needs some refreshing about the Bible, Jesus and God.
MerryBlooms
(12,386 posts)Never heard of this creep before now. Money changer? Anyone associated with trump would have been whipped and chased out. Even Jesus had a temper and No patience for these type.
patphil
(9,191 posts)According to his own words, he shouldn't have been there. I guess it all depends on whether or not you actually practice your religious teachings.
Pope does, this dildo doesn't, but he's ready to lecture the Pope.
Note: a dildo is a mindless fucker.
sheshe2
(98,279 posts)calimary
(90,618 posts)And how 'bout that false god you worship? The one with the "blond" hair and an ego the size of the solar system.
sheshe2
(98,279 posts)Cirsium
(4,084 posts)"The Pope should stay out of politics" then 15 seconds later "I was in the Oval Office with President Trump..."
Johonny
(26,519 posts)Stop calling these for profit grifters pastors. They know more about pyramid schemes than the Bible. Nothing passes these guys off then stop pretending they have any professional title.
sheshe2
(98,279 posts)This is blasphemy, this is the 'religious right'. These are the same people that worship trump with the laying on of hands. This is a cult and I hope they all Jim Jones themselves.
Go rapture yourselves.
kimbutgar
(27,506 posts)How dare he compare the pope to 🍊🐖💩.
sheshe2
(98,279 posts)flvegan
(66,484 posts)Every single one of these blasphemous grifter fucks should be referred to not as minister, pastor, reverend, father, etc. Replace them with "Judas" as it's far more fitting.
Fuck these pedophile praising assclowns.
Prairie Gates
(8,444 posts)They are laughing at your religion. Trump knows the Bible more than the Pope? These Protestants are laughing at you.
paleotn
(22,612 posts)And Jeffress' own denomination has been hemorrhaging members for 20 years. Recently hitting a 50 year low in membership. The con is wearing thin. Who knew Donnie Trump would be the evilgelical antidote?
https://news.gallup.com/poll/697676/drop-religiosity-among-largest-world.aspx
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/southern-baptist-membership-hits-d58
sheshe2
(98,279 posts)Or as you so well put it, they are 'evilgelicals'.
SMDH
DBoon
(25,118 posts)Catholicism is not based on the literal word-for-word belief in the bible. It never has been.
Can Pastor Robert Jeffress explain the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas? Of course not - it isn't in the bible.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(137,067 posts)Norrrm
(5,474 posts)"Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's"
There are two kinds of Christians, political Christians and Christians of faith.
Trump's Political Christians are the public face of Christianity in America today.