President Donald Trump angered some of his Christian supporters on Friday.
The president signed an executive order to establish the White House faith office and chose his allies and spiritual adviser, Pastor Paula Whitekane, to lead it.
White Cain, 58, is a preacher in Florida’s megachurch, and supports a biblical interpretation that some evangelical Christians believe is going too far.
White is Trump’s longtime personal spiritual advisor. / Nicholas Kamm / AFP Getty Images
She is a supporter of “prosperity theology,” and teaches that God rewards those who are truly faithful to material wealth and personal success.
Critics say that by denounce the financial issues of lack of faith, they can use the theology of prosperity to misuse vulnerable church people. According to the New York Times, many Christians consider it a form of heresy.
Several supporters of Trump’s Christian Maga have joined social media to express their disappointment at the president’s choice.
“President Trump has enforced laws that align with our values, but that doesn’t mean he shows what Bible Christianity is or why it matters,” and Jesus Christ. A famous false teacher who does not respect the gospel of the world. ”
Scott Ross, a Texas-based leadership coach and self-proclaimed “orthodox Christian,” called the move “hate.”
“Paula White, director of Trump’s White House Faith Office, is not a Christian leader,” he wrote. “She preaches heresy in the Gospels of Faith and Prosperity, both of whom are totally opposed to real Christianity. What’s worse, she lives a scandal life with multiple husbands, and for profit. I twisted the gospel into it.”
White Cain, who has visited twice, is currently married to guitarist Jonathan Cain.
“Undoubtedly, this is the worst and most dangerous thing President Trump has done: investing false teachers at the helm of faith outreach. Lord, with mercy in our country and this administration Please,” added Ross.
John Root, a conservative commentator who usually posted in support of Trump, said, “This is the worst decision he has made since President Trump took office. Paula White is a heretic who protects the gospel of prosperity. , according to the Bible, women should not be pastors.”
White Kane attracted Trump’s attention in 2002. A businessman of the time called out her after watching the longtime television show “Paula White.”
White Kane was also a White House adviser during Trump’s first administration and gave a call speech when he took office in 2017.
In 2020, as Trump was pushing for the lie that the presidential election had been integrated against him, White Kane held an emergency prayer session to fight the “Devil Alliance” in an attempt to steal the election from him .
A press release announcing White Kane’s new role said, “In the last 40 years, White Kane has expanded influence and served worldwide in nearly 200 countries, fighting for religious freedom and humanitarian rights.” , I have defended silent people.”
