Think Progress writes, “Even before he finished, Mark Burns’ prayer sparked fierce criticism on social media from liberal and conservative Christians alike. Yahoo News senior editor and storied religion reporter Amy Sullivan called it “the most explicitly partisan prayer heard at a major party convention in modern times.” Eric Teetsel, former faith outreach director for Marco Rubio’s campaign, tweeted that it was “shameful,” saying it was “a disgusting and disturbing misuse of God’s name and lies.” And the Interfaith Alliance, a group that “celebrates religious freedom,” released a sharply worded statement condemning the prayer.”
Mark Burns is a preacher that preaches money and wealth from the pulpit.
The Interfaith Alliance raises concerns about partisan benediction at the Republican National Convention.
The verbatim of the “prayer”:
Hello Republicans! I’m Pastor Mark Burns from the great state of South Carolina! I’m going to pray and I’m going to give the benediction. And you know why? Because we are electing a man in Donald Trump who believes in the name of Jesus Christ. And Republicans, we got to be united because our enemy is not other Republicans — but is Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party.
Let’s pray together. Father God, in the name of Jesus, Lord we’re so thankful for the life of Donald Trump. We’re thankful that you are guiding him, the you are giving him the words to unite this party, this country, that we together can defeat the liberal Democratic Party, to keep us divided and not united. Because we are the United States of America, and we are the conservative party under God.
To defeat every attack that comes against us, to protect the life of Donald Trump, give him the words, give him the space, give him the power and the authority to be the next President of the United States of America, in Jesus’ name — if you believe it, shout Amen!
The benediction at today’s #RNC was the most blasphemous prayer I’ve ever witnessed. #markburns #RNC2016 https://t.co/msMcZR0Rit
— Morgan Guyton (@MAGuyton) July 19, 2016
References
- Think Progress, July 29, 2016 – Partisan Prayer In Convention History
- Interface Alliance, July 18, 2016 – Interfaith Alliance Raises Concerns about Partisan Benediction at the Republican National Convention
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