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Brad Sherman advocated against the separation of church and state, calling it a “myth” and urging for greater Christian influence over the American government. Sherman was also a part of religious leaders who believed Trump’s presidential win was “ordained by God.” During a prayer at a Cedar Rapids Rally in 2023, Sherman said “the gates of Hell will not prevail” over Trump and said it was God’s “calling” for Trump to win the election.
¶ Brad Sherman Called The Separation Of Church And State A “Myth” And Advocated For Christianity In The American Government
¶ Sherman Called the Separation Of Church And State A “Myth” And Urged For Greater Christian Influence Over Government
2022: Sherman Advocated Against The Separation Of Church And State. According to the Iowa City Press-Citizen, “Sherman is campaigning on political views like denying the 2020 presidential election results and advocating against the separation of church and state.” [Iowa City Press-Citizen, 10/26/22]
2022: Sherman Called Separation Of Church And State A “Myth” And Urged For A “Stronger Presence” Of Christianity In Government. According to the Iowa City Press-Citizen, “Sherman uses the sites to express the belief that church and state should not be separated and called the separation inclusion in the First Amendment ‘a myth.’ While he said he doesn't want to force Christianity on others, he advocates for a stronger presence of the religion in government.” [Iowa City Press-Citizen, 10/26/22]
¶ Sherman Was Part Of A Group Of Religious Leaders Who Believed Trump’s Win Was “Ordained By God”
¶ Sherman Said “The Gates Of Hell Will Not Prevail” Over Trump And Said It Was God’s “Calling” For Trump To Win The Election
2023: At A Cedar Rapids Rally, Sherman Was Part Of A Group Of Leaders Who Believed Trump’s Win Was “Ordained By God.” According to Reuters, “Before Donald Trump, opens new tab stepped on stage for a rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in early December, several leaders joined him in a prayer on behalf of a candidate whose latest presidential quest, opens new tab they see as a mission ordained by God. ‘The gates of hell will not prevail over him,’ Iowa state legislator and pastor Brad Sherman told the prayer circle. ‘There is a great victory coming for this nation and the world because of the calling you've placed on this man.’” [Reuters, 12/14/23]
2023: During The Cedar Rapids Rally Prayer, Sherman Said “The Gates Of Hell Will Not Prevail” Over Trump And Said Trump’s Election Win Would Be A “Great Victory Coming For This Nation And The World Because Of The Calling You've Placed On This Man.” According to Reuters, “Before Donald Trump, opens new tab stepped on stage for a rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in early December, several leaders joined him in a prayer on behalf of a candidate whose latest presidential quest, opens new tab they see as a mission ordained by God. ‘The gates of hell will not prevail over him,’ Iowa state legislator and pastor Brad Sherman told the prayer circle. ‘There is a great victory coming for this nation and the world because of the calling you've placed on this man.’” [Reuters, 12/14/23]
- 2023: Sherman Was Part Of A Group Of Pastors Who Endorsed Trump And Prayed Over Him Before A Cedar Rapids Event. According to James Blair’s Twitter, “Over 150 Pastors & Faith Leaders from across Iowa have endorsed President Trump. ⚡️Today a group of them prayed over him privately before he takes the stage in Cedar Rapids. #Trump2024”
[Twitter, @JamesBlairUSA, 12/2/23]