The Easter season is in full swing, and it’s a good time to reflect on how the two presidential front-runners are approaching faith in their politics. Joe Biden recently downplayed the importance of Easter by playing up International Transgender Visibility Day, which falls annually on March 31, the same day as Easter this year. He has also done everything in his power to support abortion in all circumstances, despite his long-held beliefs about the subject.
I do not have the ability to see into someone's heart or soul, but like many others, I often have a 'feeling' about someone or their actions. These strong, uneasy vibes have proven to be valuable warning signals in my life. Whenever I've chosen to ignore these signals, I've invariably felt regret. Therefore, I don't usually disregard my instincts. So while I cannot know their true religious convictions, it appears that they both have exploited Christianity for political gain. This tactic is not uncommon; figures like Putin have similarly utilized religion for their agendas. However, such overt displays of performative religiosity repel rather than allure me. It prompts me to question whether they truly fear the living God.
I do not have the ability to see into someone's heart or soul, but like many others, I often have a 'feeling' about someone or their actions. These strong, uneasy vibes have proven to be valuable warning signals in my life. Whenever I've chosen to ignore these signals, I've invariably felt regret. Therefore, I don't usually disregard my instincts. So while I cannot know their true religious convictions, it appears that they both have exploited Christianity for political gain. This tactic is not uncommon; figures like Putin have similarly utilized religion for their agendas. However, such overt displays of performative religiosity repel rather than allure me. It prompts me to question whether they truly fear the living God.