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sheshe2

(98,285 posts)
Sat May 9, 2026, 05:12 PM 17 hrs ago

"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"

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 shouldn’t be lecturing the Pope about "separate roles" of church and state.

If you want to be a full‑time political operative, fine, but then stop hiding behind tax‑exempt "ministry" status while you do it.

Human☮ (@4humanunity.bsky.social) 2026-05-09T20:55:31.886Z


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
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?

Chevron (@lachevron.bsky.social) 2026-05-09T18:22:23.408Z
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"It looks like President Trump has a better understanding of what the Bible teaches than the Pope" (Original Post) sheshe2 17 hrs ago OP
Well, of course. He knows more about military matters than his generals do, Mister Ed 17 hrs ago #1
Shit. That reminds me: yesterday, I had a patient who insisted she knew more about her condition than I did. Aristus 17 hrs ago #9
When that happens I wait for the situation to turn south, PCIntern 16 hrs ago #10
Inevitably, he (she) pulls out his (her) phone and shows you some BS that has been fully discredited FakeNoose 14 hrs ago #29
"Junk science" is my typical response to that stuff PCIntern 12 hrs ago #44
I hope Jeffress burns in hell, with everyone pissing on his grave sakabatou 17 hrs ago #2
I could live with that. sheshe2 17 hrs ago #7
Jeffress honestly doesn't believe that, but tsf absolutely believes it. chicoescuela 17 hrs ago #3
Christian? spanone 17 hrs ago #4
..Gawhd has a playun.. thomski64 15 hrs ago #24
Yeah, his pocket. paleotn 14 hrs ago #33
Like every conman, Jeffress doesn't believe the shtick. paleotn 14 hrs ago #32
Jeffress is a Fundamentalist's fundamentalist Seinan Sensei 14 hrs ago #35
His computer-synchronized music-playing water-fountain fulfills the ancient prophecies! struggle4progress 17 hrs ago #5
Jeffress is breaking the ninth commandment right there muriel_volestrangler 17 hrs ago #6
Technically the 9th is about perjury in court not everyday lying JT45242 15 hrs ago #18
9th could cover gossip rampartd 13 min ago #45
The Trump Commandments tanyev 17 hrs ago #8
Norman Vincent Peale bmichaelh 16 hrs ago #11
You're right.. slightlv 14 hrs ago #27
Again, another MAGAt moron posing as a man of the cloth BeneteauBum 16 hrs ago #12
A fake President and a fake Pastor. sheshe2 16 hrs ago #14
Yep BeneteauBum 15 hrs ago #16
You mix stupidity with religion, stir in greed and pomposity. What do you have? erronis 16 hrs ago #13
Sturelgrepomp salad BeneteauBum 15 hrs ago #15
Yeah, Trump is a regular biblical scholar. Fil1957 15 hrs ago #17
Make that boob-lickle scholar and you're right again! calimary 15 hrs ago #23
Well Katcat 15 hrs ago #19
False witness. Worshipping at the feet of golden gods MerryBlooms 15 hrs ago #20
So, 3 days into the war, this dildo and some of his ilk were in the oval office talking to the president. patphil 15 hrs ago #21
Dildo, that name suits him perfectly. sheshe2 15 hrs ago #25
Nice to meet you, Pastor Jerkface! calimary 15 hrs ago #22
And he is the one with the heart of Satan. sheshe2 15 hrs ago #26
Hilarious Cirsium 14 hrs ago #28
Tim Miller did a good job against a pastor last week Johonny 14 hrs ago #30
I am not a religious person, however... sheshe2 14 hrs ago #36
This is so blasphemous and Jeffries is an agent of Satan kimbutgar 14 hrs ago #31
These people are Satan's Legion and they are many. sheshe2 14 hrs ago #39
Judas Robert Jeffress. He's no pastor. flvegan 14 hrs ago #34
MAGA Catholics, pay attention: this is what these Evangelical pastors think of you Prairie Gates 14 hrs ago #37
And people wonder why Americans are turning against religion... paleotn 14 hrs ago #38
They aren't really a religion anymore; they are a cult. sheshe2 14 hrs ago #40
Of course DBoon 13 hrs ago #41
What an idiot Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 13 hrs ago #42
Trump's Political Christians are the public face of Christianity in America today. Norrrm 13 hrs ago #43

Mister Ed

(6,974 posts)
1. Well, of course. He knows more about military matters than his generals do,
Sat May 9, 2026, 05:15 PM
17 hrs ago

and knows more about medicine than the doctors do. Why wouldn't he know more about the Bible than the Pope does?


Aristus

(72,475 posts)
9. Shit. That reminds me: yesterday, I had a patient who insisted she knew more about her condition than I did.
Sat May 9, 2026, 05:35 PM
17 hrs ago

Well then, what are you doing in my clinic? Heal thyself!

PCIntern

(28,553 posts)
10. When that happens I wait for the situation to turn south,
Sat May 9, 2026, 05:42 PM
16 hrs ago

And I say to him or her: “ So what are you going to do now, DOCTOR?”

And just stare at them.

FakeNoose

(42,242 posts)
29. Inevitably, he (she) pulls out his (her) phone and shows you some BS that has been fully discredited
Sat May 9, 2026, 07:46 PM
14 hrs ago

spanone

(142,022 posts)
4. Christian?
Sat May 9, 2026, 05:23 PM
17 hrs ago

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...

paleotn

(22,613 posts)
32. Like every conman, Jeffress doesn't believe the shtick.
Sat May 9, 2026, 08:01 PM
14 hrs ago

He's just in it for the money. I'm firmly convinced that most pastors are cons to varying degrees. Particularly in evilgelical circles.

muriel_volestrangler

(106,517 posts)
6. Jeffress is breaking the ninth commandment right there
Sat May 9, 2026, 05:31 PM
17 hrs ago

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

(4,108 posts)
18. Technically the 9th is about perjury in court not everyday lying
Sat May 9, 2026, 06:55 PM
15 hrs ago

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.

rampartd

(4,915 posts)
45. 9th could cover gossip
Sun May 10, 2026, 10:28 AM
13 min ago

perjury is covered by "take the lord's name in vein" as in an oath "so help me god."

but sure, they are all covered by the golden rule.

tanyev

(49,600 posts)
8. The Trump Commandments
Sat May 9, 2026, 05:31 PM
17 hrs ago

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 what’s good for them they’ll act like they like it.
8. It’s 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)
11. Norman Vincent Peale
Sat May 9, 2026, 05:50 PM
16 hrs ago

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)
27. You're right..
Sat May 9, 2026, 07:42 PM
14 hrs ago

The Power of Positive Thinking by Peale was the closest thing to a Bible trump could stomach.

BeneteauBum

(734 posts)
12. Again, another MAGAt moron posing as a man of the cloth
Sat May 9, 2026, 06:24 PM
16 hrs ago

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 ☮️

erronis

(24,422 posts)
13. You mix stupidity with religion, stir in greed and pomposity. What do you have?
Sat May 9, 2026, 06:32 PM
16 hrs ago

Lots of people like Jeffress and trump.

Most of them will identify as repuglicons, but they'll pivot to whatever's needed.

Katcat

(599 posts)
19. Well
Sat May 9, 2026, 06:59 PM
15 hrs ago

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)
20. False witness. Worshipping at the feet of golden gods
Sat May 9, 2026, 07:02 PM
15 hrs ago

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)
21. So, 3 days into the war, this dildo and some of his ilk were in the oval office talking to the president.
Sat May 9, 2026, 07:13 PM
15 hrs ago

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.

calimary

(90,618 posts)
22. Nice to meet you, Pastor Jerkface!
Sat May 9, 2026, 07:24 PM
15 hrs ago

And how 'bout that false god you worship? The one with the "blond" hair and an ego the size of the solar system.

Cirsium

(4,084 posts)
28. Hilarious
Sat May 9, 2026, 07:44 PM
14 hrs ago

"The Pope should stay out of politics" then 15 seconds later "I was in the Oval Office with President Trump..."

Johonny

(26,520 posts)
30. Tim Miller did a good job against a pastor last week
Sat May 9, 2026, 07:49 PM
14 hrs ago

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

(98,285 posts)
36. I am not a religious person, however...
Sat May 9, 2026, 08:09 PM
14 hrs ago

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)
31. This is so blasphemous and Jeffries is an agent of Satan
Sat May 9, 2026, 07:59 PM
14 hrs ago

How dare he compare the pope to 🍊🐖💩.

flvegan

(66,486 posts)
34. Judas Robert Jeffress. He's no pastor.
Sat May 9, 2026, 08:06 PM
14 hrs ago

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)
37. MAGA Catholics, pay attention: this is what these Evangelical pastors think of you
Sat May 9, 2026, 08:11 PM
14 hrs ago

They are laughing at your religion. Trump knows the Bible more than the Pope? These Protestants are laughing at you.

paleotn

(22,613 posts)
38. And people wonder why Americans are turning against religion...
Sat May 9, 2026, 08:17 PM
14 hrs ago

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

(98,285 posts)
40. They aren't really a religion anymore; they are a cult.
Sat May 9, 2026, 08:32 PM
14 hrs ago

Or as you so well put it, they are 'evilgelicals'.

SMDH

DBoon

(25,118 posts)
41. Of course
Sat May 9, 2026, 09:09 PM
13 hrs ago

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.

Norrrm

(5,477 posts)
43. Trump's Political Christians are the public face of Christianity in America today.
Sat May 9, 2026, 09:10 PM
13 hrs ago

"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.

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