From the Lexington Herald-Leader: A Republican compared Trump to Jesus. Is there really a parable in impeachment?
By TERI CARTER
I recently found my way back to church. A dear friend was going to be speaking to her congregation about the giving nature of her daughter, an 18 year-old girl who died a few short months ago, and I wanted to support her by being there in the pews. I got there early. I slipped quietly into the back row. And I waited for the service to begin.
I am, admittedly, someone who continually struggles with my faith or lack thereof, and yet on Dec. 18, exactly one week before Christmas, I was as stunned as anyone to see Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk stand on the House floor during the impeachment hearings and compare President Trump to Jesus.
Yes. I said Jesus. I wish I were exaggerating, but here’s the quote: “When Jesus was falsely accused of treason,” Rep. Loudermilk said, “Pontius Pilate gave Jesus the opportunity to face his accusers. During that sham trial, Pontius Pilate afforded more rights to Jesus than the Democrats have afforded this President in this process.”