Trump’s communication style has been normalized by the way American Evangelicals wholeheartedly endorse him. This is reinforcing the idea of many outside the Church that Christians are defined by their hate for those who are different from them. How can we come together and find a way for the church to model to the world the LOVE of JESUS rather than only his JUDGEMENT and WRATH as seems to be the case too often at the moment?

Rudeness, misogyny, and brashness is seen in every speech Trump makes and this has not been challenged. Trump is being upheld by many Christians as a “strong” leader to be emulated.  This bring shame on the church, and is risking a whole generation of Christians believing it is OK to speak like that.   Where is the humility and meekness?

As a society today we seem to be becoming more angry, less forgiving and less compassionate.  Social media behavior and language is really very similar to the insulting and belittling way that Trump often speaks about his opponents.  And on social media this language is not unique to the right.  People throw insults at each other in a way that denigrates the name of Jesus.