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Back Porch Files - Yeah, God Can Use Flawed People… But Should You Vote for Them?

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In this supplemental, Back Porch Files episode of Your Neighbor on the Left, we dive into a popular Christian Right talking point: “God can use flawed men for His purposes”—usually brought up to defend Donald Trump’s long list of moral failings. Sure, God used David, Paul, and even Pharaoh—but is that a good reason to cast your vote for someone who openly mocks, lies, and divides?
We’ll explore why this line of thinking doesn’t hold up theologically, why character still matters (yes, even in politics), and how excusing bad behavior in the name of political wins damages the credibility of the Church.

This isn’t just about Trump—it’s about what we’re willing to tolerate, excuse, or even celebrate in the name of power. Let’s talk about it.

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In this supplemental, Back Porch Files episode of Your Neighbor on the Left, we dive into a popular Christian Right talking point: “God can use flawed men for His purposes”—usually brought up to defend Donald Trump’s long list of moral failings. Sure, God used David, Paul, and even Pharaoh—but is that a good reason to cast your vote for someone who openly mocks, lies, and divides?
We’ll explore why this line of thinking doesn’t hold up theologically, why character still matters (yes, even in politics), and how excusing bad behavior in the name of political wins damages the credibility of the Church.

This isn’t just about Trump—it’s about what we’re willing to tolerate, excuse, or even celebrate in the name of power. Let’s talk about it.

  continue reading

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