American faith leader states that Bible-believing Christians played a crucial role in Trump's election victory.

The election of President Donald J. Trump represents more than just a triumph for the Republican Party; it serves as a testament to the significance of the religious voter.

Recently, a journalist in Christianity Today suggested that the route to the White House remains connected to America's churches.

Trump gained more support from Catholic, evangelical, and even Jewish voters, with a significant increase in the Catholic vote in 2020.

The election was also about competing worldviews.

Recently on the "Lighthouse Faith" podcast, Dr. Alex McFarland, a religion and culture expert from North Carolina, discussed the distinction between a constitutional worldview that assumes objective morality and a globalist woke worldview that considers morals to be fluid, even including the fluidity of gender.

McFarland stated that the conservative biblical worldview was present in America's pews and influenced the ballot box.

According to McFarland, truth is not something created by humans, but rather revealed by God. The moral principles that keep society on track are not human inventions, but divine gifts.

Religious freedom is a bedrock principle of the United States, enshrined in the Constitution.

The age-old struggle between the belief that humans are the ultimate standard and the conviction that God is the ultimate standard.

Even if not explicitly stated, everyone has a worldview, which is a collection of attitudes, values, stories, and expectations that shape our thoughts and actions. According to the dictionary, a worldview is a set of beliefs about the world that inform our ethics, religion, philosophy, and scientific views.

A complete understanding of the universe and humanity's place within it is known as a philosophical worldview.

The Constitution of the United States upholds religious freedom as a fundamental principle. Beliefs and worldviews are shaped by religion.

McFarland stated that, in his opinion, the Harris campaign appeared to disregard or trample on biblical worldviews. According to the dictionary, a worldview is a set of beliefs, values, stories, and expectations that shape our understanding of the world and influence our thoughts and actions. This includes our ethical, religious, philosophical, and scientific beliefs.

She laughed when some attendees of a Wisconsin rally shouted, "Jesus is King," and replied, "You're at the wrong rally."

When Vice president-elect JD Vance was confronted with the same shouts at an event, he responded, "Indeed, Jesus is the King."

Trump attended the 79th annual Al Smith Dinner, while Harris declined the invite given to both presidential candidates.

Catholics worldwide perceived it as an insult, according to Bill Donohue of the Catholic League.

McFarland quoted Trump as saying, "Let's talk about the things that last forever. The things that unite us. God. Family. Freedom."

Harris advocated for faith-based pregnancy centers and held extreme views on abortion, stating in an interview that as president she would not compromise on religious objections to abortion.

On the Sunday before Election Day, over 1,000 religious leaders publicly endorsed her as part of the "Souls for the Polls" initiative. This move aimed to demonstrate the role of faith in her campaign and to counter the growing criticism from conservatives that she was hostile to Catholicism and Christianity.

Rev. Amos C. Brown III of San Francisco's Third Baptist Church, one of Harris's spiritual mentors, stated that she would oppose the "dangerous politics" promoted by Trump and the MAGA movement, which has the potential to lead to American fascism.

In a Christian Post op-ed, William Wolf stated that there is a political parallel, with the constant accusations of fascism being made by the left and their reinforcement in the mainstream media.

As a senior official in the Trump administration, Wolfe stated that fascism is defined by dictatorial power, the suppression of political opposition through force, and the strict regulation of society and the economy.

When universities, once known for their open-mindedness, become enclosed spaces where only a single perspective is tolerated, we are not only approaching a form of fascism but also preparing for it.

The phrase "Christian nationalism" has been used in mainstream media to instill fear among liberals.

Christian nationalism was previously referred to as Christian patriotism. The term's current usage began in 2006 and was initially considered a political slur. Prior to that, Christian patriotism was the focus, with every president supporting it.

In his inaugural address, Abraham Lincoln stated that "intelligence, patriotism, and Christianity are capable of effectively addressing our current challenges."

Franklin Delano Roosevelt distributed Gideon's New Testament and the Book of Psalms to soldiers during World War II. Federer questioned whether the mainstream media would label Roosevelt a Christian nationalist.

‘Something really important happened’

Regarding Trump and religion, McFarland said he could only speak for himself.

In the spring of 2016, McFarland was among about 100 prominent clergy invited to Trump's office in Manhattan, the same building where Trump announced his candidacy in 2015.

McFarland stated, "In this room were Mike Huckabee, Rev. Franklin Graham, and Tim Wildmon of the American Family Association, along with other major evangelical entities. Trump declared, 'If I become president, you won't have to worry about the IRS targeting you. The Johnson Amendment won't be an issue. Your job is to tell our nation what's right and wrong.' Everyone was amazed by Trump's understanding."

The Johnson Amendment, enacted in 1954, prohibits clergy from discussing politics in churches and risk losing their non-profit status with the IRS. This provision is currently being challenged by many religious leaders who view it as a violation of free speech.

Clergy leaders had weekly phone calls with Trump after he won the election in 2016.

In the spring of 2020, McFarland joined the call on Good Friday.

McFarland stated, "Today is Good Friday, and there will be no politics. As theologians, you are aware that 2,000 years ago, something significant occurred - Christ's death for our sins."

McFarland stated that Trump read from the Bible, specifically from Isaiah the prophet, and then requested Rev. Franklin Graham to lead in prayer.

Trump stated, "Let's discuss the enduring aspects that bring us together, such as God, family, and freedom, and acknowledge our blessings."

"A person to be loved is always more important than an argument to be won."

Oz Guinness, a historian and bestselling author, recognized the significance of the proverbial writing on the wall in his book "The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai's Revolutionary Faith and The Future of Freedom" - that America is facing a critical juncture in defining freedom, whether from the perspective of the American Revolution or the descendants of the French Revolution.

"The American Revolution's unique voice can be traced back to the Bible, specifically the books of Exodus and Deuteronomy, according to him."

According to Guiness, the ideas of postmodernism, radical multiculturalism, the sexual revolution, cancel culture, and critical race theory all originated from the French Revolution, not the American Revolution. This has resulted in a deep division about what the country stands for, which must be resolved.

Lincoln, in 1858, quoted Jesus as saying that a divided America could not stand, emphasizing the need for the country to be either all slave or all free.

"In essence, my argument is that America cannot be both 1776 and 1789 at the same time. The two revolutions lead in different directions."

McFarland posed the question: "Is God or religion viewed as something to be served or something that serves people? Politically, does a biblical worldview influence your beliefs, or do your beliefs shape your biblical worldview?"

Despite the millions of Americans who believe Donald Trump is not the right person to be president, he remains the elected leader.

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As America's 47th president, he won both the electoral and popular vote.

During the upcoming holiday season, the two contrasting perspectives will be the dominant topic of discussion among individuals celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other festive events.

Ahead of a potentially divisive season, McFarland imparted words of guidance.

"He stated that politics are fleeting and temporary, while family, relationships, loved ones, and neighbors are enduring."

He emphasized, "It's more crucial to love a person than to win an argument."