DiscoverCulture, Faith and Politics with Pat KahnkeESSAY: Three Obnoxious Ways Christians Try to Defend Trump (Yes Romans 13 is One of Them) (August 15, 2025)
ESSAY: Three Obnoxious Ways Christians Try to Defend Trump (Yes Romans 13 is One of Them) (August 15, 2025)

ESSAY: Three Obnoxious Ways Christians Try to Defend Trump (Yes Romans 13 is One of Them) (August 15, 2025)

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What does Romans 13 really say about obeying political leaders—and why are so many American Christians using it to defend authoritarianism? Former evangelical pastor Pat Kahnke breaks down the history, theology, and misuse of passages like Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2—passages used to justify everything from slavery to fascism. This is part of a YouTube series exposing how scripture has been weaponized to support corrupt power, particularly in the age of Donald Trump and Christian nationalism. It’s time for Christians to grow up, read responsibly, and speak out against injustice.

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ESSAY: Three Obnoxious Ways Christians Try to Defend Trump (Yes Romans 13 is One of Them) (August 15, 2025)

ESSAY: Three Obnoxious Ways Christians Try to Defend Trump (Yes Romans 13 is One of Them) (August 15, 2025)

Pat Kahnke