As we continue our series deconstructing the godless credo, we examine more error in the stance of a group of national black ministers who called for blacks to rise up against Trump (Ezek. 13:6-7, Jer. 23:21, 2 Tim. 3:1-5).
As a small-church watchman and pastor, I am acutely aware of the divisive impact that national political participation can have on the Body of Christ (1 Cor. 1:10-13, Eph. 4:1-3). For this reason, I do not participate in politics because by its nature, politics creates division and stumbles people (Rom. 12:1-3, 1 John 2:15-17).
The biblical reasoning behind this stance was outlined in the previous article on the hypocrisy of the black church but for those unfamiliar with it, a brief summary will suffice: Jesus came to preach, heal, and be resurrected for all humankind—not just for a specific demographic and certainly showed no favor to one political agenda over another (John 3:15-17, Rom. 10:12-13).
Dr. Evans and his cohorts claim to be Christological theologians, so I pose this question: Where is the biblical basis for the idea that the Lord God requires Holy Ghost leadership in politics to accomplish His purpose (Gen. 50:20, Ex. 9:16, Rom. 9:17)?
The Bible presents an entirely different narrative because if Holy Ghost leading is a strategic imperative for someone to accomplish God's will, would Jesus have ever been killed (Mark 14:55-64, John 19:1-16)? Are we suggeting that George Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Donald Trump are saved and filled with the Holy Ghost or God has failed (Deut. 31:6, Isa. 55:11).
Here is a statement from Dr. Joseph Evans (second from right) regarding the 2024 election and its implications:
"Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were on the ballot, but in truth, democracy verus authoritarianism was on the ballot. It was white misogyny on the ballot," Evans said. "If we are going to have a democracy, we must stand on the idea of justice."
This quote is riddled with deceptive language. First, it omits key facts about who delivered the national popular vote (if not the Electoral College) to Donald Trump: young African American and Latino men.
A post-election survey conducted by the Associated Press (AP) revealed the following:
"Trump about doubled his share of young Black men, which helped him among a key Democrat voting group. About 3 in 10 black men under the age of 45 went to Trump, roughly double the number he got in 2020."
If we follow Dr. Evans’s logic, young African American and Latino men voted for white mythology and engaged in misogyny and are too dumb to see past such horizonal bias. Wasn't this the reason President Barack Obama totally embarassed himself and did huge damage to his brand trying to shame young black men into voting for Harris?
Older Black preachers, and regardless of their level of education, are low-information voters who blindly believe the lies of a highly partian media such as CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News (Republican). Nowhere was this more evident than during the COVID 19 pandemic and the subequent revelations concerning the many lies told by Dr. Fauci, and Joe Biden which were relentessly repeated by church leaders (Prov. 12:22, John 8:44).
Worse yet, black leaders exist in an echo chamber which demands less critical thought and hyperbolic language based on nothing more than tradition. I participated as well unto the Holy Spirit drew me away from the "hey doc" nonsense.
Unfortunately, congregations tend to reflect this low information mindset as well. Why would this not be true when preachers frequently remind us, “The congregation is a reflection of their pastor.” I pray that is not true of the congregation the Lord charged me to guide (1 Pet. 2:21, 1 John 2:6)!
Yes, Donald Trump is an awful candidate—no argument there, and when God is on his lips it could not be the God of the Bible because I see no fruit of the spirit in his life (John 15:4-5, Gal. 5:22-23). Yet he defeated both Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Kamala Harris in 2024, with assistance from Black voters in both cases. So, who is the real problem?
Furthermore, I thought God sets up and tears down leaders and if so, why would those professing to be His followers rebel against His will (Dan. 2:21, Rom. 13:1)? For those who would run to the example of King Saul being the people's choice, you do err in your understanding. Yes, the people chose to have a leader, but God chose the leader (1 Sam. 8:1-9).
These same leaders often preach messages like:
“God’s thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are His ways our ways" (Isa. 55:8-9).
“He has a plan for your life" (Jer. 29:11).
“Above all, trust the Lord because He is in control" (Prov. 3:5-6).
Yet their reactions to Trump’s victories in 2016 and 2024 suggest otherwise. It seems they believe their thoughts are sovereign only when Democrats are in power and the Lord only blesses when their prayers are answered and not those of MAGA Republicans.
It is obvious that both black church leadership and the people don’t have an issue with Trump per say—they have an issue with God's plan and wisdom (Num. 14:1-4, Matt. 14:31).
Here are three glaring theological errors in the call for rebellion by these jackals:
1. It Suggests That God’s Choice is Always a Democrat
In 2015, President Barack Obama lit up the White House with the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag to celebrate the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Preachers, like Dr. Evans, refuse (or I pray they refuse) to marry same-sex couples because it is unbiblical. Yet they supported Obama, who championed this case, and Kamala Harris, who supports partial-birth abortion—a practice that is undeniably satanic (Rom. 1:18-21, 2 Pet. 2:19-22, Titus 1:16).
Black preachers often say, “I don’t support everything they do.” But according to Jesus, if you align yourself with evil, you are complicit in it (Luke 11:23; 2 John 1:9-10).
Supporting Democrats who champion what God hates makes one an accessory to their sins, just as aiding a bank robber makes one guilty of the robbery (Psalm 50:18; Romans 1:32).
2. It Affirms the “Lesser of Two Evils” Doctrine is Christ-like
Republicans have openly demonstrated indifference to the biblical mandates of caring for the poor, widows, and orphans, which the Bible speaks against (Ezek. 22:29-31, Micah 3:5). On the other hand, Democrats actively fund and support the murder of unborn children, disproportionately targeting Black babies which serves as a perfect example of one of the gravest of the seven sins the Lord hates (Prov. 6:16-19).
If this is accurate, how can white Pastors push MAGA as superior and black Pastors make Trump more of a demogogue than any president who came prior? Additionally, on what theological grounds is it permissible to support evil simply because it appears less damaging than the alternative?
A true Christological theologian cannot endorse evil in any form (Isa. 5:20). To do so is to commit the gravest sin: blasphemy against the Holy Spirit—calling good evil and evil good (Mark 3:28-30).
3. It Co-signs Disunity in the Body of Christ
Politics is a flesh-and-blood battle, pitting one opinion against another and last I read, this battle is spiritual, neither do we fight with carnal weapons like politics (Eph. 6:12). On one side of this carnality, we have White Christian nationalists (MAGA Republicans); on the other, liberal Democrats, including the older Black church.
While Jesus did say, “I did not come to bring peace, but a sword” (Matthew 10:34), such division must be based on biblical truth. The Democrat vs. Republican paradigm does not edify the Body of Christ, fails to bear fruits of the spirit and therefore does not bring unity (Matt. 12:30). Instead, it fosters disunity among believers (Acts 2:44-45).
Even more troubling is the lack of empathy from Black church leaders concerning the assassination attempts on Donald Trump. The Bible teaches, "God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked" (Ezekiel 33:11).
Yet African American leaders failed to call for national prayer—not for Trump, not for unity in the church, and not for the families of those injured or killed during such attempts. If Obama or Biden would have had an attempt on their life, let have been killed, these preachers couldn't get in front of a camera fast enough!
In full transparency, I once worked with a non-profit organization affiliated with white Christians—whom I now recognize as MAGA Republicans—at the Denver Rescue Mission. That experience severely damaged my faith in ways that are hard to describe.
More specifically, I allowed them to shake my faith because I was unprepared and had no prior experience working with people, while claiming Christ, who could be so vicious, unloving, and utterly devoid of grace toward those they deemed inferior.
For this reason, I completely understand the righteous indignation expressed by the cohort against MAGA Christians. However, I’ve since grown in grace and come to realize that how we stand against internal church evil matters just as much as the fact that we do.
Using our platforms to suggest, either in word or deed, that there is a political solution to a spiritual problem is itself an act of wickedness (Zech. 4:6, Rom. 8:1-6).
Furthermore, Dr. Evans suggested America is a democracy, which is incorrect. A democracy is a system where the majority directly makes decisions, such as in India.
The United States, however, is a federal constitutional republic—a system where elected representatives govern on behalf of the people, and the rule of law protects minority rights from majority tyranny.
While this may seem like nitpicking, language matters. Deconstruction requires precision, and such inaccuracies reflect a broader pattern of misinformation.
In my experience, when confronted with error, leaders double down and refuse to repent. This occurs because we have been treated as superior to the sheep although no apologetical case exists for this belief. I addressed this nonsense in Black Church Chronicles Vol. I: The Hireling.
In the next article titled Dr. King's Dream is Now a Nightmare, I continue to decontruct Dr. Evans and his cohorts call for rebellion simply because the Lord didn't know what was best for His people in Donald Trump. These people are Black America's religious thought leaders? Jesus, please be a fence!
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