Source: FOX News
Summary
Democrat candidate Sarah Trone Garriott, running for a competitive House seat in Iowa, contributed to a 2018 collection of sermons called “Preaching as Resistance: Voices of Hope, Justice, and Solidarity.” The book encouraged faith leaders to combat President Donald Trump and his supporters from the pulpit. Trone Garriott’s chapter, “The Gospel of Resistance,” was her first sermon after the 2016 election. The collection also features sermons criticizing Trump, immigration enforcement, and police departments. Trone Garriott’s involvement has drawn criticism from Republicans, who view her as a radical candidate.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Sarah Trone Garriott’s past sermons and writings have become a focal point in her campaign. Her contribution to the “resistance preaching” guide has been seized upon by Republicans as evidence of her radical views. The guide’s introduction describes Trump’s presidency as bringing the country “so closely to fascism.” Trone Garriott’s sermon, “The Gospel of Resistance,” closes the collection, encouraging listeners to remain ready for Christ’s return. The controversy has highlighted the intersection of politics and faith in the campaign.
It’s become a familiar pattern: a candidate’s past words are dredged up, and their opponents use them to paint a picture of extremism.
