I've been having an issue with this since Obama. Trump is the same thing but for the right. It honestly really bothers me. In today's world people are looking for heros and positivity to cling to so it's easy to see how it happens. Especially as the church gets further out of relevance for most people
Some helpful thoughts on "Recognizing Political Idolatry" from TruthXChange (Dr. Peter Jones' org):
- [Christ, Caesar, or Self: Recognizing Political Idolatry - Part 1](https://truthxchange.com/resource-library/articles/idols-in-our-midst/)
- [Christ, Caesar, or Self: Recognizing Political Idolatry - Part 2](https://truthxchange.com/resource-library/articles/idols-in-our-midst-2/)
- [Christ, Caesar, or Self: Recognizing Political Idolatry - Part 3](https://truthxchange.com/resource-library/articles/coziness-with-state-power/)
Discussion
It's everywhere, sadly. And most "Christian churches" have abandoned their charter, "having loved the praise of men more than the praise of God." But a remnant remains.