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Rick Perry's belief that Trump was chosen by God is shared by many in a fast-growing Christian movement

  • Written by Brad Christerson, Professor of Sociology, Biola University
Energy Secretary Rick Perry speaks during an event about the environment at the White House on July 8, 2019, as President Trump looks on.AP Photo/Alex Brandon

In a recent interview with Fox News, Secretary of Energy Rick Perry stated that Donald Trump was chosen by God to be president. He said throughout history God had picked “imperfect...

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