Former President Donald Trump recently sat down for an interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, during which the two discussed religion and its role in society. Trump noted that religion offers substantial utility to a culture and emphasized there are “no guardrails” without it.
While Trump didn’t overtly indicate he was speaking about Christianity, being a Christian is far more than partaking in a social institution that only serves as the moral fabric of a culture. Instead, it is an invitation to have a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ, the only path to salvation. However, the outward effects of Christianity on society are certainly positive when the Church has sufficient influence.
The conversation around religion began with Trump and Fridman discussing the topic of death, noting that religious beliefs can offer a different perspective toward the end of life. “You’re supposed to go to heaven, ideally, not hell, but you’re supposed to go to heaven if you’re good,” Trump said. “I think our country’s missing a lot of religion. I think it really was a much better place with religion.”
The former president continued illustrating the need for religion in society. “It was almost a guide,” he added. “To a certain extent, it was a guide. You want to be good to people. Without religion, there are no guardrails. I’d love to see us get back to religion, more religion in this country.”
Donald Trump has continually offered a pro-Christian message in his campaigning, vowing to fight for the Christians if he is reelected in November. Furthermore, Trump has also highlighted in his own belief in God after the failed assassination attempt on his life in July. The Christian Tribune recently reported on comments from Trump indicating he is “more of a believer” after the attempt on his life.
“So I’m glad I went down. The bigger miracle was that I was looking in the exact direction of the shooter, and so it hit, it hit me at an angle that was far less destructive than any other angle. So that was the miracle that was for those,” Trump said.
“For those people who don’t believe in God, I think we got to all start thinking about that, you have to. You know, I’m a believer. Now, I’m more of a believer, I think, and a lot of people have said that to be a of great people have said that to me, actually,” he added, explaining how his faith has grown deeper after the experience.
Speaking at the RNC Trump said, “Just absolutely blood all over the place…I immediately knew it was very serious, that we were under attack and, in one movement, proceeded to drop to the ground,” he said.“There was blood pouring everywhere, and, yet, in a certain way, I felt very safe because I had God on my side.”
Trump has maintained that it is “by the grace of Almighty God” that he survived the fateful Pennsylvania rally. Watch the discussion between he and Fridman below:
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