The Republican National Convention wrapped up Thursday evening (July 18) with former president Donald Trump accepting the GOP nomination during his speech. The Democrat National Convention is set for Aug. 19–22 in Chicago.
Trump took the stage with a bandaged right ear less than a week after nearly being assassinated on July 13 during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Opening his more than 90-minute speech, Trump shared — noting this would be the only time — details about his near-death experience, while also giving credit to God for his protection and honoring Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the shooting, and two others who were injured.
‘Providential moment?’
“I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God,” said Trump sharing his appreciation for the outpouring of support and concern since the shooting. “Many people say it was a providential moment. It probably was.”
For more stories related to faith, politics and the RNC this week, see links below. NOTE: The Baptist Paper plans to carry a similar recap following the DNC in Chicago:
First person: Reflections on that scary Saturday in July – The Pathway
Trump picks Ohio senator, ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author J.D. Vance as presidential running mate -Baptist Press
Trump’s evangelical base believes God spared him from an assassin’s bullet for a purpose -Baptist News Global
Pastors address ‘gross scriptural misinterpretation’ of blood on ear -The Alabama Baptist
LGBT public policy shift appears to be in full swing across U.S. -Baptist Press
Trump wraps up RNC with message of unity -World
10 Things to Know about J.D. Vance’s Faith and Beliefs -Crosswalk
At RNC, an uneven, awkward embrace of religious pluralism -Religion News Service
As Usha Vance dazzles, Hindu Americans leaning further right than ever -RNS
IN THE MARGINS: Politics and idolatry -The Baptist Record
Trump reflects on assassination attempt in RNC speech: ‘I had God on my side’ -Christian Post
JD Vance shares his journey from atheist law student to practicing Christian -CP
EDITOR’S NOTE — This report was compiled by Shawn Hendricks, The Baptist Paper.
