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Can God Save Trump?

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In the wake of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, he and his followers have been discussing the role of God in sparing his life. Reflecting on his good fortune, Trump has even speculated about potential changes in his nomination speech and broader campaign. In this episode, Shadi Hamid and Matthew Kaemingk delve into the religious and political issues at play. Did God actually save Donald Trump? Might God truly change Trump’s heart? Should citizens be optimistic or pessimistic about the potential redemption of their political opponents?

LINKS

“Is Trump’s near-death experience part of God’s plan?” by Shadi Hamid https://wapo.st/4cFNteo

“Donald Trump, Man of Destiny” by Ross Douthat https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/opinion/donald-trump-assassination-destiny.html

On the Death Penalty “A Catholic Socialist in a Secular World” with Elizabeth Bruenig https://comment.org/podcasts/a-catholic-socialist-in-a-secular-world/

Chesterton on Optimism and Pessimism https://passionatelylovingtheworld.wordpress.com/2019/10/26/chesterton-pessimism-optimism-and-the-case-for-mirth/

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In the wake of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, he and his followers have been discussing the role of God in sparing his life. Reflecting on his good fortune, Trump has even speculated about potential changes in his nomination speech and broader campaign. In this episode, Shadi Hamid and Matthew Kaemingk delve into the religious and political issues at play. Did God actually save Donald Trump? Might God truly change Trump’s heart? Should citizens be optimistic or pessimistic about the potential redemption of their political opponents?

LINKS

“Is Trump’s near-death experience part of God’s plan?” by Shadi Hamid https://wapo.st/4cFNteo

“Donald Trump, Man of Destiny” by Ross Douthat https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/opinion/donald-trump-assassination-destiny.html

On the Death Penalty “A Catholic Socialist in a Secular World” with Elizabeth Bruenig https://comment.org/podcasts/a-catholic-socialist-in-a-secular-world/

Chesterton on Optimism and Pessimism https://passionatelylovingtheworld.wordpress.com/2019/10/26/chesterton-pessimism-optimism-and-the-case-for-mirth/

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