Wow! President Donald Trump, in his inaugural address to the nation, proclaimed that he was “saved by God (from an assassin's bullet) to make America great again.” So, on top of a disputable mandate he claims from his election, it is apparently the will of God that he be president.
As a Christian, I wonder what god Trump is talking about. My Christian faith tells me that our true citizenship is with all people on this earth, and God — regardless of race, creed, gender expression, nationality or any other classification of humanity. Trump’s extreme rhetoric about nationalism, “manifest destiny” and "us versus them" talk is at odds with that thought.
My faith tells me we should feed the hungry and help the poor, not mass deport people and divide families. My faith tells me we should preserve and protect this great gift God has given us — this earth.
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Finally, my Christian faith warns me that any person with the immense power, who self-proclaims to be chosen by God, is a dangerous person. It's akin to worshipping a false idol. Did anyone else notice that President Trump failed to put his hand on the Bible when he took his oath of office?
If God does, in fact, choose presidents and kings — which I don’t believe He does — I cannot believe His choice would be someone who advocates so many things contrary to what He teaches us.
Like all humans on this earth, Donald Trump was created by God and has, I believe, deep within him, God’s image. My prayer for this president (and all elected officials) is that someday, somehow, they actually “walk the walk” of being a Christian instead of simply proclaiming they are Christian — or worse, self-servingly proclaiming that they are chosen by God.
Bill Gray.
Richmond.
New Richmond area restaurants that opened in 2025
Ugly Dumpling
Ugly Dumpling is now open at 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, #840. Read the story.
The Fishin' Pig
The Fishin’ Pig, a popular Farmville barbecue and fried seafood spot, has opened its first Richmond outpost at 4028 Cox Road, Suite J in Glen Allen. Read the story.
Ripple Ray’s
Ripple Ray’s is a Grateful Dead-themed bar that has opened in Carytown at 3123 W. Cary St. Read the story.
Torch Kitchen + Bar
Torch Kitchen + Bar is now open in Midlothian serving Louisiana fare with a twist at 2077 Walmart Way. Read the story.
Shawarma Inc
Shawarma Inc is now open in former Lebanese Bakery spot, serving shawarma sandwiches, falafel and fatayer, which is a savory meat pie, among other dishes. 6215 W. Broad St. Read the story.
Cava Glen Allen
Cava has opened a location in Glen Allen at 9964 Brook Road. Read the story.
Roots Natural Ktichen
Roots Natural Kitchen opened its third Richmond-area location in January in Midlothian. Read the story.
Whisk at the Library of Virginia
French pastry shop Whisk opened a café in the Library of Virginia. Read the story.
Chipotle
A new Chipotle Mexican Grill is now open in Midlothian at 13651 Lake Eloise Loop. Read the story.
