Lately it has been seemingly evident that the Trump world has been trying to Re-live or Re-write history. Sadly the segments of history they have been trying to rewrite have been from the worst parts, albeit the notion of those ‘not learning from history’ thrown out of the window. Emitting from the demonizing of immigrants, White Supremacy and Nationalism, to the openly waving Nazi and Confederate flags as well as trying to overthrow the government.

Then came CPAC 2021 and ALAS, the Golden Trump statue, howbeit made in Mexico was unveiled. It wasn’t long for its correlation to a historical Bible event.  “The Bible Story of the Golden Calf is very revealing of human nature and the tendency of people to stray away from devotion to God……This makes it very evident why the commandments were needed as people exhibit a natural drift towards sin without the proper leadership and constitution of morality.”¹

‘They saw themselves as God’s chosen people, rescued from the demise of captivity with a promise of the Promised Land. During a trying time they grew impatient, took matters into their own hands, and made an Idol. To the Idol they presented fellowship offerings, ate and drank and had a feast.’ Cue the Conservatives and MAGA folk with the trump rallies, hats, flags and statues and it’s rather difficult to set them apart from the Biblical peoples.

Republicans have stood by and stuck with Trump no matter what he does and continue to seed him money as they view him as their ‘chosen one’. The irony being, the whole notion being the very thing warned about in their faith and beliefs. How many crises have there been in America or the world that needed individuals to offer assistance? How many evangelicals took their money, time from their work, flew or drove miles to help as would be the Godly thing to do? In contrast how many of them at Trump’s calling stormed the Capitol with violence and death?

As far as history goes though, these KKK wannabees, Nationalists, Idolaters don’t realize that they’re on the wrong side of it. A lot of what they’re trying to remake or hang on to are occurrences that had major downfalls. All it would take is a quick history, constitution or Bible study for these evangelicals to realize that they’re are following the masses, being fed misinformation, grifted, exploited, drinking Kool-Aid and will ultimately suffer the adverse consequences.

Ultimately when it comes to Golden idols…especially the Cheetos kind, they eye opener is scaling the losses and rewards. Lots of Trump fans have felt betrayed, some are in jail, others gave money that ended up in Trump’s kids pockets, some have lost their jobs, others their families, a lot after believing in Q Anon are now left disillusioned and confused. The MAGA promises were either not kept or are being reversed, so was it all worth it? Did losing yourself, your respect, your sanity, your freedom yet having nothing to show for it still carry the same resonance? What happens when the Idol is finally broken or revealed?

¹ https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-stories/the-golden-calf-bible-story.html