Trump, "Human Scum", And Speaking Like Jesus... 

Any church in the USA which preaches support of Trump or any candidate for any elected office from the pulpit should lose its tax exemptions.

I pray that Trump is overwhelmingly beaten in the election. I pray half the people in this country aren't really like that. I pray people will see how terrible they've been acting, and repent. I pray there will be a true revival in this country. I'm running a little short on faith right now. 😞

I no longer call myself a Christian, but rather, I follow the teachings of Christ.

By contrast, President Biden’s Memorial Day proclamation was a call for prayers for peace and remembrance. He asked for all to stop at 11 am to pray.

Trump's insults to those of us who served--and, in my case, lost guys in Afg and Iraq--are a desecration to our Oath to serve, and to those who gave the last full measure of devotion. I can' think of anything in Trump that is even remotely Christian.

In 1967, I was afraid of getting drafted to Vietnam so I enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. I felt the need to serve, but not as Army or Marines, so this was the direction I chose to go. Billionaire sons could have gone the same way instead of faking "bone spurs" to avoid any doubts about someone's patriotism.

I am tired, too. Wolves in sheep’s clothing.

I am reminded of a sage who once said, “everyone can serve as an example, though some only of what NOT to do.”

Thanks for being a voice of reassurance in a storm of chaos. Driven by greedy people who have every thing and still want more

So many people who self-identify as Christians need to hear this message and take it to heart. As a Christian myself, guided by my Faith and my beliefs, I could never support a person like Trump. Who we are in our hearts is absolutely shown in our words and our actions, and his words and actions are, on a daily basis, the antithesis of one who is following Christ.

Thank you so much for this. Although I have been a practicing Buddhist for 16 years, I was raised in the Church, had a preacher Grandfather, went to a Christian high school, and majored in Religious Studies. I know my Bible. I know the tenants of Christianity. I have been increasingly heartbroken over the splintering of my family over this man. I can see just how shaky my parents faith truly is because of the hold Trump has on them. They have been more than willing to compromise their morals, ethics, principles, spirituality, integrity, character, and voluntary hypocrisy in order to exalt this Man and validate and justify his every transgression in order to paint him as this perfect, sinless, Savior who walks on water. He could literally shoot someone and my family will excuse it. They give him money. They cry over him. I'm just standing there in shock, with insulted intelligence, as I watch helplessly as he takes them down with him. I don't know my family anymore. I have nothing in common with them. My Mom will look my gay cousin and I, her daughter, in the eyes... tell us she loves us.. then vote against our safety, autonomy, and human rights. I don't know how to process this and I'm failing at navigating around it. It's rotting our humanity to the core and I am devastated.

Thank you, Rev Ed! You help me remember to love and not hate, to forgive and not condemn.

And his followers will either excuse every foul thing he does or ignore it while still calling him God's Anointed Christian.😢 Pray for America!

Well said ! Thank you Rev Ed.

Couldn’t agree more with you, Pastor. You reminded me of what my grandmother used to tell us “what comes out of your mouth can be much more poisonous than what goes in”

If there really is a Satan or Devil, he is having such a good time with this debacle. How many people who claim or exclaim to be Christian in this situation are putty in his fiery hands. So tragic and humiliating.

I am a vet who resents what Trump said about us. When I read Galatians 5, verses 22,23 not one of the fruits of the Spirit is present in Trump. I doubt he ever read a single page of the holy Bible. Thank you Rev Ed.

Although I am not technically a Christian, I do see Jesus as the ideal. I realized as I watched this video that, much as I loathe Trump, I need to forgive him for all the harm he has caused, both to our nation and the world. I suspect that he truly does not understand what he's done; that perhaps he is incapable of doing so. I still hope he is convicted and sentenced, but I see that as a necessity to keep him from doing further harm, and to discourage others from following in his footsteps. I'm still going to have to fight to keep from hating him, but that is my goal. Thank you, Rev. Ed. You've brightened my day, in more ways than one.

I am not a Christian Love listening to your sermóms

Thanks for standing up to this heresy.

Bullies are often the most afraid or ashamed when they lash out It's Not Me It's THEM Your message rings true Unfortunately the ones who need to hear it the most Are too stuck in the MAGA mindset to hear anything but what DJT says I went to a family reunion last weekend and one of my aunts and uncles is that way I honestly had to pray 🙏 so I wouldn't pick a fight

His ignorance is beyond measure. But he has followers. My favourite statement from a trump supporter is “If English is good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for me “. That says it all to me about this so called anointed one. He calls himself the chosen one. North Korea, or America?

Myself and my family have served our country from World War I to the present we're all veterans and we will never agree with his insanity and well said Rev

I am so thankful I was brought up in a church that taught about the Jesus you speak about. May God be with you as you glorify Our Father and lead others to Yeshua. Thank you Rev. Ed.

Thank you, Reverend Ed 🙏 Thank you for the reminder to choose my words carefully and to keep my anger in check. 💙

I just cannot understand how human beings can think for a minute that Trump was chosen by God. We are living in such terrible times that it’s scary. Thanks to you, as a Canadian like myself, try to find a way to explain to the world what this guy really is. May God bless you.

Thank you for being the calm in stormy water.

I feel saturated with my own vitriol sometimes . We are not going in a good direction . Taking real steps to try to be in a better place in order to be a more effective human . Thanks for being part of the solution rather than the problem Rev .

And they'll know we are Christians by our love.

May God Bless you, Rev. Your words speak to my soul. My heart cries out to the innocent slaughtered.

What you said at 8:10 resonated with me. I am guilty of not speaking about people like Jesus would at work. That's something I have to strive to do especially with 'Christians' I work with aka Republicans. Thank you for this reflection and blessings to all those who are touched by your message.

Amen Rev Ed, we all need to pray for their salvation. We get angry about what we hear, we know they are wrong, but their eternal souls are at risk.

Thank you for your words. The American evangelical arena, in a lot of cases, have lost their way. Again, thank you.

AMEN 🙏

Thank you for these insightful messages and pointing out that the charlatans proclaiming Trump as a follower of Christ are doing nothing more than getting something for themselves through Trump’s anti-Christian behavior and threats.

Desmond Tutu, MLK Jr., Gandi, Mother Theresa, are just a few other examples of people seeing injustice or being wrongfully treated didn't resort to prideful rhetoric or name-calling. 🙏💯👊⚖️

Many churches have put money before God. Unbelievable!!

Thank you for your wonderful words. I have anger issues and would appreciate any prayers, because " love your enemies" is so very difficult.

The Trump cult is so sadly lost in their Hate, to keep myself from falling into that trap I constantly quote outloud 1st Jn. 1: 8-9 in prayerful contemplation.

There is a stark difference between you, Reverent, and the former US president. He is a divider, and as much as you're flawed, you're an Uniter. Also, I acknowledge you as being educated. Believe it (or not), I'm just another of those atheist, and this is meant as a compliment. 🥰 If I was ultimately offered the choice between those 2 personalities, I would choose to follow YOU (and subsequently, the Teaching of your Lord). I favor the mending of wounds, instead of gleefully twisting the knife in the wounds. Anytime. And to stay True to who I am, still atheist. Yet, I value kindness over greed ANYTIME. THIS, is the way.

Those who can say nothing without using slurs, insults and allegations mostly have nothing to say... L.O.V.E.*Rulz Pro💜Love 👣🕊👽

Thank you Ed for speaking up about Donald Trump, and for preaching the truth. God bless you.

At his rally in Nevada recently when they introduced him they daid "we are here today to WORSHIP Trump..."

What fills one’s heart the mouth speaks these are the fruits. So when someone says something believe them.

Your words are like water in a desert. I appreciate you speaking out about this as I’m appalled at the amount of people worshipping a human being with no moral compass, no character or integrity. Thank you.

Thank you. Though I am not part of the faithful, I used to be. Your words that you delivered here remind me of the time I had a connection. I wish more people were as visionary as you. I truly appreciate and love your message.

Good one, Fr. Ed. One of the many distressing things about responses to trump is some people's belief he is somehow sent by God. This drove me out of a church I trusted to give me Christ's message. I was deceived.

The MAFA-GOP prez candidate opened the pandora’s box of hatred, prejudice, entitlement, greed, jealousy, moronic logic (oxymoron, yes), when he came on the political scene. He sounds more like the minion in C.S. Lewis’s SCREWTAPE LETTERS.

Oh THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR DISCERNMENT and HIS VOICE 🔥

Right Rev.Ed. Jesus gave us a New Covenant , to love God ,to love our naibors .

Pray that my family can hear this.

Thanks Rev. Ed. It is reassuring to hear you, a true Christ-like individual speak on this topic. I grew up back East and we used to listen to The Howard Stern radio show on DC 101. He had Trump on as a guest frequently. Trump was a total clown to us. How this was allowed to happen, I can only speculate that it is out of fear. If you truly have love, compassion and a sense of purpose in your life, you will not live in fear. Fear has worked very efficiently with the MAGA cult.

Thank you pastor for speaking the truth. I find it deplorable how some of these churches think that Trump is the chosen one, their God. This is not God's teaching.

Amen

I do my absolute best to keep my exposure to The Trumpster to a minimum for mental health reasons. I can imagine it anyway, besides my wife watches the MAGA movement like a hawk and will let me know when things go south.

Thank you Rev. Trevors! It needed to be said!

God bless you more for this wonderful message. I pray others will listen in and learn.

❤Thank you for being a good pastor or Reverend Ed. You remind me a little bit like James Martin Father James Martin he's so sweet I'll tell you one thing I'm 63 I was born gay a woman it's been a hard hard road undescribable been shunned from my whole family because I have to stay out of the closet. I went in and out the closet so many times but you never please them anyway. I realize who am I doing this for when God knows who I am God created me just like this I didn't ask for this journey and it showed me oh my God I'm doing this for the appearance of righteousness sake cuz inside I don't feel righteous at all I'm just going through the motions America has a way of indoctrinating everybody. I wrote this poem in my last poem I've wrote several poems and songs over the years but this last appointment 2001 was the best. I always used to and I still believe that there's a holy Spirit of some sort I don't know if God exists or not but cuz really nobody does. At this point it's longer but I'm going to take the middle part and listen. In the storms of life is where a man is truly made or souls are being perfected restored and saved I will wait on you o Lord and know that you are near I won't trust in what I see ahead or even what I hear I hear you're still small voice telling me to be calm to rest assured in your peace and be still. 🙏 And I use that as like a really good sign I think it's pretty true. But thank you for being here and all the other pastors David Gushee, Stan Mitchell and there's so many more. Remember and Reverend John Shelby Spong. That man saved my life his debates over homosexuality save my life and Matthew Vines Thank you Ed though You've been here too And if I find Jesus I'm going to tell him all about these guys that were here for us the outcasts in the desert times. God bless you 🙏😇

I love you and I agree 100 % with you. I too, am upset by the false christians behind Trump, it makes christians look bad too, at a time when the world needs Christ so much.

thank you for the truth of the word;

Amen 🙏🏾 Rev. Trevor’s Amen Please Speak. Love 💕 Evangelist Tracy

Thanks Padre.

As my Dad used to say, "Your ambition must be small if you need to put your name on every wall."

Thank you for such a beautiful sermon, Rev. Ed. Good trees produce good fruit. Maga trees are covered with thorns and spikes.

Thank you, Rev. Ed, I hope you can reach those of us who are being fooled.

Wow! This was heartbreaking yet beautiful. Thank you. Dr. Abby

Reverend, I try to be religious or Christian and fail every day, but people like these grifters who call themselves pastors or faith leaders who back this man as a Christ-like figure, it makes it easier for me to question the existence of God and Jesus. It saddens me that everyone, or everyone should, see through this as a money-making grift. I considered myself more agnostic than religious, but sometimes I see something happen that I can only explain through God, but then Trump happened and the Christian right, the party of morals and family values, backed this man, that has shown he has neither, and I began questioning again. It is where I have stayed since his election. I cannot imagine what will happen if he gets into office again.

Thank you for being a voice of reason❤

Those who think they are offending others, with callous words and actions, are simply offending themselves for all to witness... As hate and disdain are the sign of weakness and FEAR, while tolerance and compassion is the mark of True*Strength and Courage. L.O.V.E. rulz... Pro💜Love 👣🕊👽

Thank you 🙏✝️🌹

Wonderful Message.

Rev Ed, you are that voice in the wilderness, thank you.

Thank you. I am so tired of the charlatans.

When "he" finally meets the Master,he is in for a big surprise.

This one I shared on Facebook it needs to be shared by everyone He 's speaking truth !

Let’s subscribe and get more and more to here this guy!! He’s preaching God’s truth! My he be richly blessed for what he’s showing and using Christ’s teachings.

“ any believe the Pharisees did this to me” I can honestly picture Trump saying something like that 2000 years ago after I dunno they refused to endorse him or something 😂

Your voice and words must be coming directly from our Lord God…. I am so deeply grateful for your truth and wisdom….. You will be blessed for your wonderful heart. May our Beloved Eternal Father, Most Holy Supreme Divine Majesty shine His countenance upon you. You’ve given me renewed strength and comfort in my faith ❤

Thank you again. Especially on the part of being mindful of how we respond online. It’s not easy. But it is. It’s not easy because my mind will be enraged at something I read. But it’s easy if I just set the phone down and walk away. I’ll grab facts and web sites to show my point.. just get angry hateful people stick to their own guns about what THEIR pastors said, even if it’s KNOWINGLY FALSE! If I were a demon to corrupts souls the first thing I’d be is a pastor. But I’m not. And I truly love humans. I don’t want any of us to fail or hate. So I needed this again ❤ to remind me to. It engage in the hate. ❤❤❤

What a beautiful video Rev. Ed. I will repost this for my Christian friends and family.

I once posted a comment, might have been on this site, don't recall, in which I stated, "it is perfectly possible to live a faithful and moral Christian life without ever reading the Old Testament. The blowback from that statement was insane!

Thank you Reverend. 💙 Peace be with you.

Rev Ed, you are a shinning light ….thank you for making us remember our words and how we use them. I find it impossible to believe these so called Christians who support trump are following Christ’s teachings. But then I think even trump is allowed Amazing Grace.

Thank you my brother!!!

Your Words through God have helped this morning

Amen 🙏 thank you ❤

I love you, Rev. Ed. I can always count on you for a healthy dose of Christianity in these dark times.

Amen🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙

Amen brother!🙏

That’s exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you. Sent an email to you yesterday about how I was feeling. That video helped a ton. God bless you.

Great video Reverend Ed. Thanks

I’m Catholic but I greatly appreciate your messages. Keep up the good work v

May the Peace of the Lord be with you...

The one thing you can count on with frump is that every nasty word that he speaks or types describes himself to a tee!

thank you ed amen ❤❤❤

Amen!❤

Thank you.

In Jesus Christ I reside eternally.🙏👵📿

Thank Rev. Ed, ee need these talks now more than ever.

I imagine those Americans that follow you, Rev Ed, do not have the mind set to follow the likes of Trump, so I wouldn't worry about dissuading, or changing the minds of, anyone here, to vote for what they want to vote for.