This episode is part 1 of examining common claims about something Donald Trump said.

As we examine each trope let's ask ourselves "Did Trump really say that?!"

Context is king. There can be more than meets the eye than what media will often have us believe.

In part 1 we dissect three hoaxes:

1. The Charlottesville "very fine people" hoax
2. The immigrants are "animals" and "not people" hoax
3. The "inject bleach" hoax

Sources Cited:

"President Donald Trump On Charlottesville: You Had Very Fine People, On Both Sides | CNBC," CNBC, August 15, 2017.

"Joe Biden For President: America Is An Idea," Joe Biden, April 25, 2019.

"Trump and Biden Debate Trump’s ‘Fine People on Both Sides’ Response to Charlottesville," Time, June 27, 2024.

Taija PerryCook, "No, Trump Did Not Call Neo-Nazis and White Supremacists 'Very Fine People'," Snopes, Updated June 21, 2024.

"Trump Doubles Down on MS-13 'Animals' Remark," Associated Press, May 17, 2018.

"Trump calls some illegal immigrants "animals" in meeting with sheriffs," CBS, May 16, 2018.

"MS-13," Wikipedia, Updated 13 September 2024.

"Trump calls MS-13 gang members 'animals'," Washington Post, July 28, 2017.

"Trump: Is There a Way We Can Do Something With Disinfectant?" Bloomberg Television, April 23, 2020.

"Biden on Trump’s Handling of COVID-19," The Daily Signal, June 27, 2024.

Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 35:19-22

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In this episode of Truthspresso I chat about Jesus and socialism.

A coworker a while ago made the claim to me that Jesus was a socialist. I have certainly heard this claim before, but I figured I would address it.

In part 11 we look at three parables to see if they lean more socialist or free market capitalist:

1. The hidden treasure in the field
2. The pearl of great price
3. The vineyard tenants

Because the parable of the vineyard tenants is Jesus' ultimate parable about the history of Israel, one would think the illustration would be important. The vineyard owner took risks, set up capital equipment, and established a business. The vineyard laborers seemed to prefer a violent revolution and to take over ownership of the vineyard. This very "capitalist" illustration seemed to indict the rebellious Israelites for crucifying Jesus in ways that resembled modern Marxist actions.

Scriptures Referenced:

Matthew 21:33-46

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In this episode of Truthspresso I chat about Jesus and socialism.

A coworker a while ago made the claim to me that Jesus was a socialist. I have certainly heard this claim before, but I figured I would address it.

In part 10 we look at the parable of the unjust steward. A "Christian socialist" claims that this parable proves that Jesus favors defrauding wealthy people to give to the poor. While this parable and Jesus' application can be hard to understand at first, closer study reveals that Jesus wants us to be good stewards of money unlike His worldly examples--including both the merchant and his unjust steward.

Sources Cited:

Chuck McKnight, "Jesus Was a Socialist," Patheos, Updated March 11, 2019.

Scriptures Referenced:

Luke 16:1-13

Leviticus 19:15

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