Donald Trump’s effort to use his Christian faith to his advantage on the presidential campaign trail has been scoffed at by those who question his devotion. As part of an effort to broaden his appeal, Trump appeared at Liberty University, a Christian college, on Monday and read the Bible aloud to the Virginia crowd.
“We’re going to protect Christianity and I can say that, I don’t have to be politically correct,” Trump said. “Two Corinthians, right? Two Corinthians 3:17. That’s the whole ballgame. ‘Where the spirit of the Lord, right, where the spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty.’ And here there is Liberty college, Liberty University, but it is so true. And that’s really, is that the one? Is that the one you like? ‘Cause I loved it.”
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The Bible passage Trump quoted comes from a book of the New Testament, commonly referred to as “Second Corinthians.” Trump’s decision to call it “Two Corinthians” shows his familiarity — or lack thereof — with the Bible.
Trump’s comments about Christianity have rankled evangelical voters previously, such as when he referred to Holy Communion as “my little wine” and “my little cracker.” Trump has also said he does not think he has ever asked God for forgiveness, and has refused to give specifics about the Bible’s effect on his life.
