'Presumably God would want someone in the White House who exemplifies his ideals if he were in the business of choosing this one over that,' writes Jay Parini for CNNOpinion
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Rick Perry, as well as being energy secretary, is also a bit of a self-styled theologian, as we saw on Fox News this past weekend. He told viewers that President Trump was installed in the Oval Office by God. Perry said he was a"big believer" that the Lord involves himself in the"details of the day-to-day lives of government," having picked Obama, too.
Jay Parini Mr. Perry says he told Trump to his face that he was"the chosen one." This notion has been going around the administration like a strange virus.
Voter on Trump: I'm not looking for a pastor-in-chief 03:46In pursuit of this Perry offered an escape hatch in his comments, saying that God has used"individuals who aren't perfect all through history." This is a core argument in evangelical support for Trump. He's a useful instrument for them to accomplish their goals, even though they don't endorse his personality flaws and sins.
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