March 18, 2024
I gotta keep writing — apparently for free!
Since Evangelicals are doing their version of Judeo-Christian interpretation (much like Martin Luther did with Catholicism) they must surely be aware of the 7 cardinal sins (as espoused by Catholicism).
For those of you who aren\’t sure of what they are (or perhaps only saw the movie Seven with Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman) here are the Seven Deadly Sins: Lust; Gluttony; Greed; Sloth; Wrath; Envy and Pride.
The seven deadly sins can be thought of as dispositions toward sin and separation from God — which lead to additional sinning for those who commit them. I thought it might be fun to see how many of these sins the Evangelical champion, Donald Trump, has committed.
Lust
Lust is generally equated with adultery — and the Donald has definitely committed that. We know about Marla Maples (while he was married to Ivana). We also know about Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal (while married to Melania). Let\’s throw in the rape accusation made by E.Jean Carroll while the Donald was married to Marla Maples! Lust definitely makes the Donald\’s sin count.
Gluttony
We\’ve heard about the Donald\’s proclivity for a cheeseburger diet. More than one doctor (or health guru) has suggested that the Donald is overweight. I\’m wondering if his diet necessitates wearing Depends (so rumored). We can definitely add Gluttony to the Donald\’s sin list.
Greed
When we consider all-of-the people and businesses the Donald has shafted over the years while building his empire — Greed has to be at the top of this bilking: He held onto money that should have been honestly distributed for services rendered. Inflating values of his real estate holdings to secure loans: another example of his unbridled Greed. Rumored loans from Russia are yet another example of getting into bed with the enemy. Gotta add Greed to the list too.
Sloth
The literal definition of Sloth is laziness — and anyone who has been around the Donald will attest to his laziness. But the Catholic Church looks at Sloth as a lack of feeling towards others and self — which we\’ve seen the Donald demonstrate time and time again — whether the targets are disabled; have bad hair; or, made it across our borders illegally. The Donald certainly displays no insight into the destructive power of his words. Another check for Sloth!
Wrath
We definitely know the Orange One has a temper! Whether he is throwing plates of food against walls or stirring up crowds or requesting Mike Pence\’s head — the Donald has definitely been known to raise his blood pressure. Add Wrath to the list!
Envy
The Donald is certainly envious of dictators whose powers are absolute and can\’t be stymied by a Congress or a judicial arm. We also know that he is jealous of billionaires with more money than he has. He even got that $2 trillion loan which he doled out to the American royals in an attempts to impress them (and perhaps line his own pockets?). Add Envy to the Sin List.
Pride
The Trumpster certainly has This in abundance! All we need see are the Trump Towers and the Trump brand wherever it rears its ugly name. \”You\’re fired\” is a phrase that grows out of his Pride. Number Seven to the Sin List!
I heard a woman say the Donald has everything she wants in a president…Wow! She must be an Evangelical and enjoy mushroom dicks!