05/19/2026
PART 4:
Blasphemy and the false leader
Jesus taught to "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's" (Mark 12:17).
Believers are called to give their ultimate loyalty, worship, and hearts to God, not to earthly leaders or political parties.
On April 2026 at the White House Easter gathering Paula White-Cain said the following (article from TNR):
Televangelist and faith adviser Paula White-Cain sparked significant backlash during an April 2026 White House Easter gathering when she compared President Donald Trump’s personal, legal, and political struggles directly to the suffering, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
“Jesus taught so many lessons through his death, burial, and resurrection. He showed us great leadership, great transformation requires great sacrifice. And Mr. President, no one has paid the price like you have paid the price. It almost cost you your life,” White-Cain said with the president standing behind her. “You were betrayed and arrested and falsely accused. It’s a familiar pattern that our lord and savior showed us. But it didn’t end there for him, and it didn’t end there for you.”
White-Cain, who has claimed in the past that the White House is “holy ground” and that “to say no to President Trump would be saying no to God,” went on to connect Trump with the Easter holiday.
“God always had a plan: On the third day, he rose, he defeated evil, he conquered death, hell, and the grave. And because he rose, we all know that we can rise. And sir, because of his resurrection, you rose up,” White-Cain continued. “Because he was victorious, you are victorious. And I believe that the Lord said to tell you this: Because of his victory, you will be victorious in all you put your hands to.”
Trump silently said “thank you” as White-Cain concluded her speech to applause from the room. (end of article)
While these words coming from Paula White-Cain (widely known as a "false teacher" and a leading proponent of the heretical "prosperity gospel"), are not a huge surprise what strikes me is Trump's response. Instead of clarifying that he should not be compared to Jesus as a self professed Christian, knowing that is wrong and at the very least borderline blasphemous, he says thank you and basks in the applause and admiration of the crowd.
Many prominent religious leaders widely characterized her remarks as blasphemy for blurring the lines between politics and the sinless Son of God. There was so much criticism the White House removed the video segment of the remarks.
Comparing oneself or letting others compare you to Jesus is walking a thin line of idolatry, pride and blasphemy. This is yet another example of Trump and his spiritual advisors making Trump into a messianic figure.
Acts 12: 21-23
21 On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people. 22 They shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of a man.” 23 Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.
Pastors, bishops, and reverends joined President Trump at the White House for Easter prayers.Pastor Paula White-Cain, a spiritual advisor to the president, l...