Catholics: What do you think of Trump's self-depiction as Pope?

[Anonymous]

Personally I think it's tasteless, but I already dislike him. I wonder what some of his supporters think.

[Anonymous]

As a Protestant that bothers me, and I belong to a denomination that once upon a time declared the sovereign of England to be its spiritual leader!

I mean the qualifications for a church leader in 1 Timothy 3 are pretty pertinent here (note I know that many church leaders fail the test of these qualifications - I know):

an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money....he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into ha snare of the devil.

[Anonymous]

I don't think it's very funny but I also don't think it's the end of the world. Some Catholics I know find it offensive, others find it funny.

One thing that bugs me is people who otherwise don't give a damn about Catholicism using it as a political battering ram.

[Anonymous]

It has bothered me for a long time that MAGAs have co-opted religion when what they action directly contradicts the basic tenets christianity and most religions (feed the hungry, lift up the poor, welcome the refugee, etc.).

I think him posting that picture has shown what most of have known for a long time -- that he pursues power blindly without any regard for values of the people (America and/or religion)

[Anonymous]

I’m a cultural Catholic. I haaaate Trump. I’m not “offended” by this, though. I just think it’s par for the course, consistent with his narcissism and childlike need for constant attention, and I’m embarrassed for our country and ashamed to be an American.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think it's very funny but I also don't think it's the end of the world. Some Catholics I know find it offensive, others find it funny.

One thing that bugs me is people who otherwise don't give a damn about Catholicism using it as a political battering ram.

How is it funny?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think it's very funny but I also don't think it's the end of the world. Some Catholics I know find it offensive, others find it funny.

One thing that bugs me is people who otherwise don't give a damn about Catholicism using it as a political battering ram.

So people who aren't religious can't find it offensive?

[Anonymous]

My husband and I both voted for him and we groaned when we saw it. It's his typical dumb shtick. We still agree with more of what he is doing than not.
This seems to come up very often and yes, of course we would prefer that Trump act more dignified, not fall for flattery so easily, and not have been such a womanizer in the past. But the fact that he is not that person doesn't mean we'd be happy with Kamala Harris running the country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m a cultural Catholic. I haaaate Trump. I’m not “offended” by this, though. I just think it’s par for the course, consistent with his narcissism and childlike need for constant attention, and I’m embarrassed for our country and ashamed to be an American.

Same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband and I both voted for him and we groaned when we saw it. It's his typical dumb shtick. We still agree with more of what he is doing than not.
This seems to come up very often and yes, of course we would prefer that Trump act more dignified, not fall for flattery so easily, and not have been such a womanizer in the past. But the fact that he is not that person doesn't mean we'd be happy with Kamala Harris running the country.

The mental gymnastics here is amazing.

[Anonymous]

I’m not even a bit religious and I found it very distasteful. But not surprising.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't think it's very funny but I also don't think it's the end of the world. Some Catholics I know find it offensive, others find it funny.

One thing that bugs me is people who otherwise don't give a damn about Catholicism using it as a political battering ram.

So people who aren't religious can't find it offensive?

Not PP, but I can imagine a lot of different ways to read the last sentence. Most of them would be about telling Catholics (and possibly other Christians) how to feel about this.

You might feel different, but I would expect non-religious people to be offended in this situation because they would think the separation of church and state should apply better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband and I both voted for him and we groaned when we saw it. It's his typical dumb shtick. We still agree with more of what he is doing than not.
This seems to come up very often and yes, of course we would prefer that Trump act more dignified, not fall for flattery so easily, and not have been such a womanizer in the past. But the fact that he is not that person doesn't mean we'd be happy with Kamala Harris running the country.

If Harris had done that you would not have called it a " dumb shtick".

I'm embarrassed for you.

What do you think Jesus thinks of Trump and his " dumb shtick".

-Protestant who found it offensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My husband and I both voted for him and we groaned when we saw it. It's his typical dumb shtick. We still agree with more of what he is doing than not.
This seems to come up very often and yes, of course we would prefer that Trump act more dignified, not fall for flattery so easily, and not have been such a womanizer in the past. But the fact that he is not that person doesn't mean we'd be happy with Kamala Harris running the country.

If Harris had done that you would not have called it a " dumb shtick".

I'm embarrassed for you.

What do you think Jesus thinks of Trump and his " dumb shtick".

-Protestant who found it offensive.

The good news for all of us is that Jesus's opinion on is going to win. After all, "vengeance is [his], [he] will repay."
--fellow Protestant

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband and I both voted for him and we groaned when we saw it. It's his typical dumb shtick. We still agree with more of what he is doing than not.
This seems to come up very often and yes, of course we would prefer that Trump act more dignified, not fall for flattery so easily, and not have been such a womanizer in the past. But the fact that he is not that person doesn't mean we'd be happy with Kamala Harris running the country.

You and your husband are on the wrong side of history.