(ETH) – President Donald Trump who identified as a Presbyterian for many years has recently come out announcing that he now considers himself to be a “non-denominational Christian” according to a report from CBN. The announcement was revealed in a written response to Religious News Service (RNS).
“Though I was confirmed at a Presbyterian church as a child, I now consider myself to be a nondenominational Christian,” Trump wrote. He added that his parents instilled “the importance of faith and prayer from a young age.” President Trump and the first lady, who recently were tested positive for COVID-19 in early October, attributed their speedy recovery to God. “I said, ‘There were miracles coming down from heaven.’
I meant it – Melania and I are very thankful to God for looking out for our family and re-turning us to good health,” he wrote. Trump also stated that it was an honor to know multiple evangelists and faith leaders such as Franklin Graham and Paula White, who have been influential throughout his four-year presidency. “These amazing people love the U.S.A. and have a genuine desire to work together for the betterment of all Americans,” he said.
“These leaders are passionate about America’s traditional values and want our churches to be open. I appreciate their prayers and am encouraged by their great faith.” The President also emphasized the importance of religious freedom and his support for Christians who have been persecuted. He stated:
“I brought Pastor Andrew Brunson home from a prison in Turkey,” Trump noted. “I sanctioned the communists and socialists in Cuba and Venezuela because they don’t respect religious freedom. My State Department held the largest human rights event in history several years in a row during which I hosted multiple survivors of religious persecution in the Oval Office.
“Last year, I was proud to become the first United States President to host a meeting at the United Nations on protecting religious freedom around the world,” he added. “My Administration has protected religious freedom worldwide by increasing funding for programs that aid persecuted religious communities.”
