In a recent segment on MSNBC, a panel discussed the prayers at former President Donald Trump’s rallies, which have become a notable feature since he announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election in November 2022. The conversation was sparked by an article written by McKay Coppins, a member of the LDS church and staff writer for The Atlantic, who examined the nature of these prayers.
Coppins expressed concern that the prayers could be planting “seeds of conspiracy theories” among Trump’s supporters, as opposed to the seeds of deception planted by outlets in the mainstream media. He highlighted the lack of “journalistic attention” to the content of these prayers, suggesting they could influence the mindset of those attending the rallies.
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Jen Palmieri, an MSNBC contributor, raised the question, “If you imagine a loss for this ticket, you know, what are these rallies and the religious—and the prayers sort of sowing in this crowd of Trump supporters?” She described the prayers as being “apocalyptic.”
In response, Coppins said, “I think the concern you’re getting at is the one that was rattling around in my mind as I studied these prayers, which is that, of course, if you believe that this election is a battle between good and evil and that God is on your side, if your side loses, you have to believe that something is amiss, right?” He noted that such beliefs could lead to election denialism, as supporters might see a loss as evidence of foul play rather than a legitimate result, much like the Democratic reaction to Donald Trump being elected president of the United States against Hillary Clinton in 2016.
The discussion also touched on the reactions of some Trump supporters to the July 13 assassination attempt on the former president, which they attributed to divine intervention, as reported by the New York Times. This belief has been met with skepticism and mockery by some Democrats, with others even questioning the authenticity of the assassination attempt in the aftermath of the Butler rally.
Christians who pray can expect to have their very belief system not only questioned, but ridiculed and lied about by the mainstream media. We clearly live in a day that the name of Jesus Christ drives the demonically influenced in society insane, hence they seek to minimize the power of prayer and the impact that spiritual warfare has on a society.
So keep praying, never let up and let your light shine as the representatives of Jesus here on earth.
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James Lasher is Staff Writer for Charisma Media.
