From the Washington Post: Trump’s Good Friday tweet shows his ignorance about Christianity
The president has no idea how to speak to Christians because he knows nothing about Christianity.
By AMY SULLIVAN
Anyone who has ever attended a Good Friday service knows it is not a joyous holiday. The “good” nomenclature dates back centuries to its use as a synonym for “holy” and it is perhaps the most somber and sorrowful day in the Christian calendar, commemorating Jesus’ crucifixion by Roman authorities, the day his followers believed they had lost their teacher and friend forever.
Wishing someone a Happy Good Friday is like saying “Happy Pearl Harbor Day!” or “Happy MLK Assassination Day!” It demonstrates a recognition that a day is important but without grasping the significance. That was why, even by his own standards, Donald Trump’s tweet commemorating one of the holiest days of the year for most Christians was jarring. “HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY TO ALL!” read the message, written on the president’s iPhone in his signature all-caps-and-an-exclamation-point style.
For a president who enjoys a high amount of support from white conservative evangelical Christians, Trump has displayed a remarkable unfamiliarity with Christian practice and language, and has shown little desire to learn more about the faith of his most ardent followers.