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New Jersey Democrat Rebecca Bennett announced this week that she was forced to leave church after discovering an alarming number of attendees had committed the unforgivable sin of voting differently than she did.
Bennett, the Democratic nominee for New Jersey’s Seventh Congressional District, explained during a February campaign event that she could no longer endure worship services once she realized some churchgoers may have supported President Donald Trump, a revelation she described as spiritually traumatizing.
Can I get an "Amen."
“I loved hearing you say that you’re a patriot, but what are you going to do about that being a right-coded way of presenting yourself?” one concerned supporter asked, apparently worried that displaying affection for America could accidentally attract moderates.
“I will say I use that word intentionally, and the reason that I do it is because, so, I grew up in the Presbyterian Church, and after Trump got elected, I stopped going to church for the first time in my life, because I was like, ‘I cannot sit in this room of people,'” Bennett replied solemnly (much like a racist would do if sitting amongst people of a different race) recalling the horrifying experience of accidentally sharing a pew with Republicans.
“At the time, I was stationed somewhere that was pretty conservative. I was still in the military at the time. I was like, ‘I cannot sit in this church full of people who voted for Trump.'”
Witnesses say Bennett bravely endured several minutes of hymn singing before realizing some members of the congregation may also own pickup trucks and shop at Bass Pro Shops.
“And then, ultimately, I decided they do not get to decide what Christianity looks like, and to me, it’s the same thing about [how] they do not get to decide what patriotism is,” Bennett continued, using the Strawman argument. “You do not get to wrap yourself in the flag while you are literally murdering Americans in broad daylight.”
“I loved hearing you say that you’re a patriot, but what are you going to do about that being a right-coded way of presenting yourself?” one concerned supporter asked, apparently worried that displaying affection for America could accidentally attract moderates.
“I will say I use that word intentionally, and the reason that I do it is because, so, I grew up in the Presbyterian Church, and after Trump got elected, I stopped going to church for the first time in my life, because I was like, ‘I cannot sit in this room of people,'” Bennett replied solemnly (much like a racist would do if sitting amongst people of a different race) recalling the horrifying experience of accidentally sharing a pew with Republicans.
“At the time, I was stationed somewhere that was pretty conservative. I was still in the military at the time. I was like, ‘I cannot sit in this church full of people who voted for Trump.'”
Witnesses say Bennett bravely endured several minutes of hymn singing before realizing some members of the congregation may also own pickup trucks and shop at Bass Pro Shops.
“And then, ultimately, I decided they do not get to decide what Christianity looks like, and to me, it’s the same thing about [how] they do not get to decide what patriotism is,” Bennett continued, using the Strawman argument. “You do not get to wrap yourself in the flag while you are literally murdering Americans in broad daylight.”
Literally murdering Americans? Give us names, dates, places--we'll indict those people . . . literally.
Political analysts say Bennett’s remarks reflect a growing trend among progressive politicians who believe churches should be more welcoming, inclusive, and tolerant, provided nobody inside voted Republican.
At press time, Bennett reportedly announced plans to launch a new interfaith outreach initiative where attendees will be required to submit proof they have never laughed at a Trump meme before entering the sanctuary.
Political analysts say Bennett’s remarks reflect a growing trend among progressive politicians who believe churches should be more welcoming, inclusive, and tolerant, provided nobody inside voted Republican.
At press time, Bennett reportedly announced plans to launch a new interfaith outreach initiative where attendees will be required to submit proof they have never laughed at a Trump meme before entering the sanctuary.
One has to wonder how Jesus would vote. Would He vote for Democrats who support killing babies in the womb, or conservatives who believe in the sanctity of life?
You make the call.
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