When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
when the wicked rule, the people groan.—Proverbs 29:2
Donald Trump is the ”chosen one” has been the theological defense used by white evangelical Christian leaders to defend their support of Donald Trump since 2016. Just listen to Jerry Falwell, Jr., Franklin Graham, Paula White, Robert Jeffress, and now Rick Perry. It’s also their defense against impeachment. How can Congress remove a man God has ordained to be president? This is theological malpractice. God does not pick presidents. Ultimately, the Electoral College does. For those of us who are Christian, we should understand that God wants leaders who will seek a just society and stand with the vulnerable over those who would oppress God’s people. Still, the ”chosen one” defense is powerful. It turns the election and the impeachment inquiry into a Holy War. Good people of faith must oppose this and use the democratic framework of the United States to advance the rule of law, the idea of pluralism, and the belief freedom - including religious freedom for all - can only exist when even powerful leaders are help accountable for their actions.
