"Trump's Controversial Remarks Fuel Divisions Among White Evangelicals"

The support of white evangelicals for former President Donald Trump has created divisions within the church, according to journalist Tim Alberta. In his book "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory," Alberta documents what he calls an "age of extremism" for evangelicals, with 68% of white evangelicals supporting Trump. This shift reflects a larger trend of the fringe overtaking the mainstream in both American politics and the church. While some pastors, like John Torres of Goodwill Church, prefer to keep politics separate from their sermons, others see Trump's presidency as a validation of their hard-won power. Alberta argues that the pursuit of power can cause Christians to lose sight of their principles and values.