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Trump, 79, admitted to Fox News on Tuesday that he feels he is “at the bottom of the totem pole” regarding his odds of making it to the promised land, leading many to ponder: Why is the president suddenly so hell-bent on making it to the pearly gates?

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[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Were a thing, and if Sky Daddy is real his mercy definitely isn't for sale. He might double smite you for asking though.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 3 points 14 hours ago

Not enough smiting going on.

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 4 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

Religion is 80% marketing, 20% helping the community. The Sky Cake is a lie, but it does get some good things done.

[–] Nelots@lemmy.zip 5 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Unfortunately it does just as much harm, if not more.

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 1 points 13 hours ago

80% harm, 20% good

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 3 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Mobsters like Capone and Escobar always do lots of community outreach, so what? That 80% should be good works. Why don't churches use their vast treasure to give free health care to the citizens? Or free college?

[–] rumba@lemmy.zip 2 points 13 hours ago

I'd say the same thing about the mafia, though 20% good might be a stretch.