After “The Donald” is asked about a favorite verse of the Bible, Ben Shapiro takes a quick tour on the meaning of an “eye-for-an-eye.” Included at the end is the John Kasich’s faux-pas in a library surrounded by Hasidic Jews.
…in a statement to TheBlaze regarding Trump’s membership status, Marble Collegiate Church said that while the Republican presidential candidate has a “longstanding history,” he is not an “active member.”
“Donald Trump has had a longstanding history with Marble Collegiate Church, where his parents were for years active members and one of his children was baptized. However, as he indicates, he is a Presbyterian, and is not an active member of Marble,” the church said.
Eric Metaxas puts together the likely Bible Trump uses, to which I added a few from others via Twitter (h/t J. Giordano):
Donald Trump recently said the Bible is by far his favorite book, but when asked to share a favorite verse or two, he declined, saying religion was a private thing and he didn’t want to get specific. Many concluded he doesn’t read the Bible. But to silence his critics, Trump today shot off the following “25 of my favorite Bible verses”…
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was TERRIFIC. And also YUUUUGE.
Look, I prefer Messiahs who don’t get crucified, okay? I mean, I’ve given a lot to his churches. A LOT. Face it, he let us down.
Moses. What a dope. Had to go into the wilderness. I’d have negotiated a deal with Pharaoh, day one. A great deal. The best.
And Jesus went out into the desert. But he should have invested in hotels there. I mean I’m killing it in Vegas. A LOT of money.
Nathan said to David: “You are the man!” And David said, “No YOU are the man!” And they high-fived each other. It was fabulous.
Take a little wine for thy stomach’s sake. And if you’re eating the Surf & Turf you can go with the red OR the white. Your call.
Jesus? Nice guy, but LOW, LOW energy, I mean, bleeding out of his hands, his feet, his wherever…
God took six days to create the universe & then needed a day of rest? Lazy & inefficient. Would have taken me three days. Tops
Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave to his wife. For a season.
He rebuked the wind and said to the sea “Silence, be still!” But Jorge Ramos kept talking and talking.
At the Last Supper, Jesus said to Judas: “What you must do, do quickly. And do it under budget if possible. Unheard of, right?”
The Israelites were illegal immigrants fleeing Pharaoh so they could have anchor babies in the Promised Land.
Why do the heathen rage? Because they want jobs. And I’m the greatest job creator God ever made. And then some. Am I right?
A sower went out to sow. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love sowers. But they’re killing us. They’re sending us their worst sowers.
A man went to Jericho & he was set upon by thieves. Because they have lousy security in Jericho. The Unions destroyed it there.
Judas? Bad leadership on Jesus’ part. Would never have happened on #CelebrityDisciple.
Foxes have holes and birds have nests, but I have duplexes with views of the East River. The Chinese are buying them like crazy.
You’ve heard it said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,” but I say unto you that’s lousy negotiating. Why break even?
A good name is better than fine perfume. But nothing’s better than Trump Cologne.
A good wife, who can find? I found three.
Moses saw that the Bush was on fire but was not consumed, because face it, the Bush was low-energy.
A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown. But I was born in Queens, so who cares?
When Paul & Silas were praying, an earthquake shook the jail & all the doors were opened, because none of it was built to code.
A man named Ananias, with Saphira his wife, sold a piece of property. But they were the worst negotiators. They got killed.
And Jesus came to them walking on the waves and said, “Have you seen the polls? I’m like WAY ahead. It’s not even close.”
And Pharoah said to Moses: “Do you know how many Hispanics I have working for me?”
Love covers a multitude of sins. Sure. But you’d be nuts not to get a prenup. I mean, c’mon.
Then there came a tax-collector & I said “Good luck, because I’ve got the best tax lawyers. I mean they’re monsters. Forget it.”
And after the wind came an earthquake & he was not in the earthquake. So I’m like, c’mon already. Where are you? I’m a busy man.
Among whom was Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Joses, and the mother of James & John. Three classy ladies. Tremendous class.
Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her. Wait a minute…I don’t want to get that specific.
Hide it under a bushel? No. But I do keep all my Bibles in a very nice place.
Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes and GAVE THEM AWAY? Terrible business strategy.
