Christianity Today, the flagship Evangelical magazine, called for President Trump to be removed from office in a new editorial.
The piece, attributed to Christianity Today Editor in Chief Mark Galli, notes that the magazine’s “typical approach” is to “stay above the fray,” allowing readers to “make their arguments in the public square, to encourage all to pursue justice according to their convictions and treat their political opposition as charitably as possible.”
But the editorial criticized Trump, saying “[T]he facts in this instance are unambiguous: The president of the United States attempted to use his political power to coerce a foreign leader to harass and discredit one of the president’s political opponents. That is not only a violation of the Constitution; more importantly, it is profoundly immoral.”
Galli continued, noting that the president has, in his opinion, lowered the standard for presidential decorum, openly admitted to unsavory interactions with women and has worked with a “number of people who are now convicted criminals.”
“The reason many are not shocked about this is that this president has dumbed down the idea of morality in his administration,” Galli said.
“His Twitter feed alone—with its habitual string of mischaracterizations, lies, and slanders—is a near perfect example of a human being who is morally lost and confused,” he added.
The editor went on to say that the findings from an investigation conducted by former special counsel Robert Mueller were not enough to impeach the president, but that the recent impeachment hearings made it clear that Trump abused his power and betrayed his oath of office.
“We believe … that President Trump has abused his authority for personal gain and betrayed his constitutional oath. The impeachment hearings have illuminated the president’s moral deficiencies for all to see. This damages the institution of the presidency, damages the reputation of our country, and damages both the spirit and the future of our people.”
Galli opined that none of the president’s positive qualities outweigh the “moral and political danger” America faces under Trump’s leadership, before calling on lawmakers to impeach and remove the president.
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However, it called on “the many evangelicals who continue to support” the president to “remember who you are and whom you serve. Consider how your justification of Mr. Trump influences your witness to your Lord and Savior.”
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Christianity Today editorial board calls for Trump to be removed from office https://t.co/ogcSo3DtdN pic.twitter.com/qERViyjIDX
— The Hill (@thehill) December 20, 2019
Christianity Today: Trump Should Be Removed from Office
"To the many evangelicals who continue to support Mr. Trump in spite of his blackened moral record, we might say this: Remember who you are and whom you serve."
This entire piece is 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/urO4QGMTde
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) December 19, 2019
If any of this mattered to the Christian “values” voters, it would’ve mattered three years ago. https://t.co/gnOutohM6n
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) December 19, 2019
I am churlish about this piece because I don't think it will move the evangelicals one inch, but to be more positive: Having someone inside that movement say it out loud is better than no one saying it at all. https://t.co/piCTRPwjXa
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) December 20, 2019
Christianity Today, founded by Billy Graham, 20 years ago said Bill Clinton was "morally unable to lead." It reaches the same conclusion about Donald Trump and calls for his removal from office.–> https://t.co/0wUS9tfWaI
— Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) December 19, 2019
This is true and bold. Good for Christianity Today: https://t.co/lW9GDST3RE
— David French (@DavidAFrench) December 19, 2019
Franklin Graham responds to CT editorial calling for Trump's removal: “My father would be embarrassed.
It is not going to change anybody’s mind about Trump. There’s a liberal element within the evangelical movement. Christianity Today represents that.”https://t.co/WylHlOlvMr— David Jolly (@DavidJollyFL) December 20, 2019
No, Rev. Graham, your father would be embarrassed that you worship the orange-haired god in the White House instead of the Real God.
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