This Is Not Biblical Faith

At a Fox New town hall last week, the following question was posed by an audience member to the former president: "“How has your faith grown since you decided to run for president? And who has mentored you in your faith journey?”

His answer:

"You know, I've seen so much heartache and turmoil.  I was a developer and I did other things and, you know, I had a wonderful life before all this stuff. I didn't know what a grand jury was. I didn't know what a subpoena—what is a subpoena? I had a wonderful life.

"I couldn't be more glad. I am so happy I did it because I've made America great, we can do it again. Right now, we are not a great country. We are not a great country. But I've gotten to know, because of this, evangelicals. I mean, I know so many people and they feel so good about themselves and their family and they base it on religion. I had never had that kind of an experience where I got to know so many. And Franklin Graham and Paula White.

"I mean, I know so many people that are so incredible, religious people. And not just Christians, not just evangelicals... you know, when I look at the Catholic faith, you take a look at what the FBI... no, but look at what the FBI is doing to Catholics. They made them like the enemy. They made them - it's horrible. How could a Catholic ever vote for a Democrat or a guy like Biden again after the experience that they're going through?

"But I've met some of the finest people that I wouldn't have had the privilege of meeting if I weren't president. And they're religious leaders, and they really are incredible people."

To see the video of the former president not really answering the question he was asked, use the following link: https://twitter.com/i/status/1682572905752690693.

In other words:

• My life is hard.
• It used to be easy before I was president.
• I had no idea how the legal system worked (which is demonstrably false)
• When I was president, America was great. 
• When I'm not president, American stinks.
• Evangelicals feel good about themselves and their lives because of their religion.
• I can name two religious figures who say nice things about me.
• I'm not sure if Catholics are Christians or evangelicals.
• The FBI is bad.
• Democrats are bad.
• President Biden is bad
• I got to meet a lot of religious leaders who say nice things about me because I was president.

That is not an answer to the question. 

That is not a statement of faith... except possibly faith in himself and the power of the presidential office.

I leave you with 1 Peter 3:15:

Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.

Holman Christian Standard

Be ready at any time to give a quiet and reverent answer to any man who wants a reason for the hope that you have within you. 

Phillips

Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.
Amplified