Post by pavel on Jan 19, 2016 16:56:33 GMT -6
NASHVILLE, Jan. 19 (UPI) -- An evangelical leader slammed Donald Trump's appearance at Liberty University, accusing evangelicals of "trading in the gospel of Jesus Christ for political power."
Russell Moore, president of the ethics and religious liberty commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, tweeted his displeasure during Trump's speech Monday, calling it "absolutely unbelievable."
"Politics driving the gospel rather than the other way around is the third temptation of Christ," Moore tweeted. "He overcame it. Will we?"
Moore also appeared on CNN later Monday to clarify his remarks, saying he did not blame Liberty for inviting Trump to speak, but instead criticized the university for failing to hold Trump to a higher moral standard.
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Russell Moore, president of the ethics and religious liberty commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, tweeted his displeasure during Trump's speech Monday, calling it "absolutely unbelievable."
"Politics driving the gospel rather than the other way around is the third temptation of Christ," Moore tweeted. "He overcame it. Will we?"
Moore also appeared on CNN later Monday to clarify his remarks, saying he did not blame Liberty for inviting Trump to speak, but instead criticized the university for failing to hold Trump to a higher moral standard.
Read more: www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2016/01/19/Evangelical-leader-slams-Trumps-Liberty-University-appearance/4851453234869/?spt=sec&or=tn