Winning the Catholic vote can certainly increase a presidential candidate’s chances of securing the White House, especially in key swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan, where Catholic voters are a sizable demographic. In recent elections, the Catholic vote has been fairly evenly split between Democratic and Republican candidates. However, a recent poll shows Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden by +23% among Michigan Catholics, an important battleground state that could swing the election.
On March 19, 2024, Townhall reported the following:
• “New polling shows a commanding +23% lead for President Trump among Michigan Catholics, a key voting block for November in this super competitive battleground state. Right now, per a survey commissioned by the League of American Workers, Trump earns 54% of the Catholic vote in the Great Lakes State vs. 31% for Biden and undecided at 15%.” [1]
• “Historically, the Catholic voter base has a stellar record in determining the presidential winner. In fact, before the 2020 election, for a half century the Catholic vote went to the presidential winner in every contest but one.” [1]
• “In 2020, Pew showed only a slight 1% edge for Trump, 50–49% among Catholics … But those same states today reveal a very different reality. In fact, if current trends hold, Trump could well enjoy a victory among Catholic voters that far exceeds his prior 2016 triumph.” [1]
In American politics, the Catholic vote is significant because of its size, geographic distribution, and ability to influence election results. With approximately one-fifth of the U.S. population identifying as Catholic, this demographic forms a substantial voting bloc, particularly in key battleground states.
Consequently, candidates often tailor their campaigns to appeal to Catholic voters, recognizing their influence in swing states and their potential to tip the balance in closely contested elections. As such, understanding and courting the Catholic vote has become an integral part of political strategy for presidential candidates seeking to secure victory.
However, whenever presidential candidates begin appealing to the churches for votes, this is certainly dangerous due to the risk of blurring the lines between religion and politics, a fundamental principle of free societies. When politicians actively seek endorsements or support from religious institutions, it can lead to concerns about the separation of church and state, potentially undermining the principle of religious freedom and the neutrality of governance.
Prophecy will indeed come to pass, that much is certain.
“The agencies of evil are combining their forces and consolidating. They are strengthening for the last great crisis. Great changes are soon to take place in our world, and the final movements will be rapid ones” (Testimonies, Vol. 9, p. 11).
The United States is on the verge of becoming what prophecy describes—the same Antichrist system of government as the First Beast of Revelation 13. America was founded upon the two great principles of Protestantism—liberty and Republicanism—a representative government of elected officials. A small group of religious bureaucrats intending to unite church and state will soon gain complete control over our powerful nation.
The antidote for this unholy alliance of the dragon, the First Beast, and the Second Beast of Revelation 13 is the everlasting gospel found in Revelation 14. These great messages have to take priority in the work of the church. These messages, which the Lord gave, must be taken seriously. Only through the effortless and vigorous work of evangelism can there be hope and salvation to overcome in these days ahead.
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Fred says
We need to say Come Jesus and take us back home . This World is not our home anyway. Prophecy has to come true.
Emmanuel Jonathan says
The sure word of prophecy is fulfiled
Randy says
Andy, shortly before seeing your thought-provoking item, I had heard a brief audio clip of Donald Trump saying, “Let’s Make America Pray Again.” This made me stop what I was doing for a moment.
Did some digging today, and in the same video he posted on Tue 26Mar24 and a few seconds prior to what I had initially heard, Trump also said, “We have to bring Christianity back into our lives…” and “We must make America pray again.”
Very sobering to contemplate the implied coerciveness and how events seem to be falling into place for prophetic fulfillment.
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh (Luke 21:28 KJV).
Andy Roman says
Yes Brother Randy, things are shaping up for the final battle. It won’t be long!
Tom Magnusson says
“We have to bring Christianity back into our lives”
Truer words were never spoken.
Terrence says
They are all working on the same side.
Linda Longmire says
We must remain in God’s truth. Lord please bring back our wayward children before it is to late.