On Easter Sunday, former U.S. representative Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly criticized President Donald Trump for his aggressive social media posts threatening Iran. Greene deemed Trump’s rhetoric “evil” and urged Christians within his administration to seek forgiveness and intervene in his “madness,” accusing him of hypocrisy and calling his actions un-Christian. She argued that Trump’s threats to bomb power plants and bridges would harm the Iranian people, contradicting his stated aim of freeing them. Greene further asserted that Israel possesses nuclear weapons and can defend itself, questioning the necessity of U.S. involvement and the cost in innocent lives, a stance that signifies a public break with her former staunch ally.
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Responding to the comparison of President Trump to Jesus Christ at a White House Easter luncheon, Father Brian Jordan dismissed the assertion, stating, “Donald Trump is no more Jesus Christ than I am an astronaut on Pluto.” Jordan criticized those who agreed with such comparisons, labeling them “champions of clever sophistry” who profess Christian words but whose actions do not reflect care for the marginalized. He contrasted Trump’s approach with Christ’s, emphasizing Jesus’ desire for peace and aid to the hungry, while also questioning the justification of wars in Iran and Ukraine. Jordan’s ministry at St. Francis of Assisi demonstrably aligns with these principles, evident in his long-standing service to the poor, immigrants, and first responders.
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The Texas Democratic Senate primary serves as a key opportunity to assess what kind of messaging resonates with Democratic voters ahead of future elections. While one candidate, James Talarico, has centered his campaign on faith and radical love, the primary also highlights a Democratic desire for more confrontational candidates, exemplified by Jasmine Crockett. This dynamic reveals a tension within the party about balancing faith-based appeals with the demand for a more combative political stance, particularly as the Democratic electorate becomes increasingly secular.
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John Q. Hosedrinker