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Evangelical roundup: Damar Hamlin and Speaker of the House edition

John Fea   |  January 4, 2023

Here is what evangelical Christians are saying about Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin and the drama that took place today in the House of Representatives:

On Hamlin:

This is becoming a popular position on the MAGA-loving Christian Right:

https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe/status/1610111972065812481
https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe/status/1610102916253089792

Lance Wallnau:

Think Me Mad?
The shocking video “Died Suddenly” on Rumble, features nine embalmers and funeral directors who describe these clots as a NEW anomaly connected to the COVID-19 Vax. Yes, clots are normal after death. These are not. I don't buy “depopulating,” but this needs vetting.

— Lance Wallnau (@lancewallnau) January 3, 2023

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was in critical condition after he collapsed unexpectedly on the field and needed CPR and an AED to be used on him before being rushed to the hospital.

Many of course wonder if these sudden deaths are connected. pic.twitter.com/RdhGbVv9Do

— Lance Wallnau (@lancewallnau) January 3, 2023

Charlie seems to have soft skin on this one:

For committing the crime of noticing that athletes are tragically collapsing on the playing field, I have been labeled "human garbage" in Newsweek, Washington Post, and Yahoo!

Paying attention yet? pic.twitter.com/eiCRte88G5

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 3, 2023

He’s also praising God:

Praise God https://t.co/hOxcojihdS

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 3, 2023

Jenna is praying:

Praying for Damar Hamlin and his family. 😢

— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) January 3, 2023

Jack Graham is praying in Israel:

Hearing the word as we’re getting up in Israel of the tragic cardiac arrest of the Bills Damar Hamlin. Our group is joining the multitudes praying for him and his family. Here at the Garden Tomb we have a living hope in the Risen Redeemer. #hope pic.twitter.com/gWYALwaVHH

— Jack Graham (@jackngraham) January 3, 2023

Franklin Graham:

It is amazing how fast things can change—for any of us. It was encouraging to see so many people praying, asking others to pray, & acknowledging the power in God's Name. Last night a watching world was reminded that God is there in our time of need. He is the One who can help.

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) January 3, 2023

Franklin was watching the game:

My thoughts and prayers are with @BuffaloBills safety Damar Hamlin. Like millions of Americans, I was watching Monday night football when Damar collapsed and an ambulance came on the field. Join me in praying for this young man. https://t.co/47bwpY8Xzk

— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) January 3, 2023

An evangelical NFL commentator:

I have never seen anything like this before. Dan Orlovsky just prayed for Damar Hamlin live on @ESPN moments ago. See below.

"So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom." -Psalm 90:12@danorlovsky7 https://t.co/xmOW5XF9bV

— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) January 3, 2023

David French on the Hamlin toy drive:

It’s incredibly heartening that so many people have responded to this tragedy by immediately doing something tangibly good. https://t.co/fZapbylIKB

— David French (@DavidAFrench) January 3, 2023

Sean knows some of them:

There are amazing miracle-believing spirit-filled Christians on both teams. I know some of them personally.

Pray for boldness, courage and faith for them in this moment. They were born for such a time as this. 🙏🏽

— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) January 3, 2023

On the Speaker vote:

Charlie Kirk is getting nervous:

I sure hope there is a plan to ensure the House stays Republican, not just a plan to block McCarthy. There is now serious risk we lose the House.

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 3, 2023

Charlie is now a builder:

I have a lot of friends that refuse to vote for McCarthy as speaker, but after 3 votes and zero movement, I have to ask, what is the plan? Do you have enough power to build something and win? Or just enough power to tear down and we all lose?

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 4, 2023

Jenna is supporting the MAGA-Jordan opposition to McCarthy:

This isn’t about a policy advanced; it’s a question of leadership. Dems can spin it however they want, but conservatives are tired of the entitled establishment. https://t.co/CVpuxowl7z

— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) January 3, 2023

A right-wing Liberty University Standing for Freedom Center writer and Al Mohler disciple:

https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe/status/1610396402571436034

Tony seems confident the agenda will go forward:

"We will have a Speaker of the House. We will move forward. Republicans are going to be able to move forward with the agenda to restore our country to some common sense policies." @JodyHiceGA on the voting process for Speaker of the House.

Interview at https://t.co/9eBvLjUGmL pic.twitter.com/OjhzZ6a9vV

— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) January 3, 2023

Tony Perkins says that fight over the speakership is not political and describes it as political:

Do not assume the conflict happening now on Capitol Hill is all political. Course correction almost always brings conflict. After years of consolidated power in the hands of a few, the GOP is wrestling over the proper balance – this is a good thing.

— Tony Perkins (@tperkins) January 3, 2023

Tom Buck:

The Republican majority in Congress was not elected to compromise with the Democrats but to stop the Democrats.

— Tom Buck (Five Point Buck) (@TomBuck) January 3, 2023

An interesting question from Michael Wear:

Are we certain, 100% certain, Jeffries can't pry off some moderate Republicans?

— Michael Wear (@MichaelRWear) January 3, 2023

Final note: Most evangelical leaders who I follow have been silent on both Hamlin hospitalization and the Speaker of the House fight.

Filed Under: Way of Improvement Tagged With: COVID-19, Evangelical roundup, evangelicals, evangelicals and politics, football, House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, MAGA, religion and politics, Speaker of the House, sports and religion