Trump Pastor Claims President Has ‘Better Understanding’ of Bible Than Pope
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Pastor Robert Jeffress, a longtime evangelical supporter of Donald Trump, claims the president understands the Bible's teachings on government better than Pope Leo XIV, particularly regarding the role of government in protecting citizens from evil.
- Jeffress praised Trump for his actions following the U.S. war with Iran, stating he thanked the president for fulfilling his "God-given responsibility" to protect the nation.
- The pastor has previously endorsed the use of force, including assassination or war, under biblical authority to topple evil dictators like Kim Jong Un, citing Romans 13 as justification.
- Jeffress criticized Pope Leo XIV's stance on the Iran conflict, aligning with Trump's harsh criticism of the pope and accusing the Catholic Church of being a "counterfeit" religion.
- The pastor emphasized the distinct roles of church and government, asserting that while the church guides faith in Jesus Christ, government’s primary role is to protect citizens from wrongdoing.
