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To America’s male church leaders supporting Donald Trump

I am not surprised that a man like Donald Trump exists in the world; disrespect for women is no new thing. Trump, nevertheless, is a distinct outlier. His comments to demean women are so frequent, and at times so generalizable, as to succeed in belittling every woman, everywhere. It is one of his most notable skill sets, and he enjoys flaunting it. Although his recorded boasts of sexually assaulting women in 2005 were shockingly inappropriate, few can deny that the words are perfectly in line with his character. As reprehensible as Trump may be, again I am not surprised that a man like him exists in the world. What does surprise me is that you, male church leader – pastor, theologian, missionary, elder, deacon – are supporting him and even advocating for him.