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Trump as the New ‘Logos’
How Trump is becoming the divine ‘Son’ in the Christian mindset
History doesn’t repeat, but it rhymes. Throughout religious evolution, we see a recurring pattern where theological hierarchies shift, elevating new figures while gradually sidelining older ones. Today, we are witnessing such a transformation unfold in real time — a sect of Christians, specifically Trump’s most devoted followers, are undergoing a theological transition remarkably similar to what happened in early Christianity. This isn’t merely a political phenomenon but a profound religious restructuring with historical precedent.
What makes this transition so significant isn’t just its theological implications but its potential political consequences. This isn’t all Christians — just a faction — but if history is our guide, factions can take over and enforce their version of faith on everyone else. Just as early Christians, once a marginalized Jewish sect, eventually gained enough power to impose their theological framework across the Roman Empire, today’s Trumpist Christians could reshape American Christianity and governance if their movement continues unchecked.
This essay examines the striking parallels between the theological evolution that occurred in early Christianity…
