Trump has shown who he is

Before the election, Donald Trump showed the whole world who he is. His past and present proved who he is. The hate groups believed him. Why didn't the so-called evangelicals believe him? Or did they but didn't care? Does the membership of these hate groups consist of evangelicals, which includes pastors and other leadership positions?

Trump said he would drain the swamp. Instead, he brought in the swampers. He said he would ensure that all Americans had affordable health care. Instead, he intimidated the House into voting for a bill that the CBO said would cause millions to lose health insurance. He said he would create millions of jobs. Instead, he is riding the success of President Barack Obama.

Some evangelicals say that God put Trump in the White House. Trump was aided by lies and deception. Fake news put out by Russia and others. For instance, "the pope endorsed Trump" - a complete lie. The hate groups voted for him. God does allow things to happen that we don't understand.

Trump wants to turn churches (tax exempt) into political tools by getting rid of the Johnson Amendment. Pastors would be allowed to politicize their sermons. Pastors should teach the Bible and accordingly against immoral laws, attitudes, behaviors, etc. Turning pulpits into political platforms endorsing candidates, corruption, intimidation and collusion is inevitable.

Gov. Greg Abbott says removing Confederate monuments "won't erase our nation's past and it doesn't advance our nation." Abbott and Trump are missing the point or ignoring it.

These monuments were erected to give honor to persons who killed thousands of their fellow countrymen for the purpose of enslaving a race of people. Murder, torture and mutilation were common. Honor these persons? Absolutely not. Satan does.

PERRY MINNER/Lubbock