Evangelicals in Kenya Pray for Trump to Defeat Joe Biden in the US Presidential Election
A section of evangelicals in Kenya has been praying for Donald Trump to defeat his competitor in the 2020 US presidential election Joe Biden of the Democratic Party.
Bishop Mark Kariuki, who is the head of the Deliverance Church in Kenya, told Daily Nation that it would be a victory for “good morals” if Trump is re-elected for a second term.
"Deliverance Church is part of the evangelical churches, so we think about values," Bishop Kariuki noted.
He added: "When former US President Barack Obama came to Kenya, we told him not to bring 'Democrat agenda' in Kenya of advocating abortion and gay relationships. It is against this background we are praying that the right person wins the US presidency. However, ultimately the American people will decide who should be their next President."
The cleric indicated that although the church did not organize nationwide vigil prayers for President Trump to win the election, some of their members have been praying for him individually.
"We did not have countrywide vigil prayers in Deliverance churches, but I know individuals who were praying seriously for the elections in the US,” he said.
Bishop Kariuki further clarified that he did not dictate to church leaders on who to support between Trump and Biden, who is headed for a victory.
"My friends in the church will make their own choices and they can either support President Trump or Joe Biden. The choice entirely depends on them and not the church. I would not like to come in between and confuse them. I normally tell them to let God's choice win."
Comments (69)
Maana only fell once this time God says No. And I say hell no. I pray for hidden to win so my voting efforts don't go to waste.
No more Manna; Biden to win. Right?
I just hate to think that Kariuki can mock people’s democracy over money and other nonsensical issues!
Man of cloth, what happened to you evangelicals? Now we have to worry about the truth coming out of you than from the nonbelievers! Just what happened!!??
This Bishop (2007-2017) has Stood by (idle) as Elections have been Stolen (by Hooligans) in Kenya. Hypocrisy to the Hilt.
To be a Christian is more than your stance on abortion and homosexuality. Remember the woman caught in adultery who was brought to Jesus.....He showed love to the the accused but exposed her accuser’s hypocrisy. I want you to think about this!
@Kale, you are right. This is total hypocrisy. They only talk of abortion and homosexuality only. What about all the people they kill with unnecessary wars. Is that not life? All the gun related killing that happen in America everyday. Isn't that life?
@kale - I got to say that you do not have urge with a damn fool! The preacher man is following his conspiracy theories to mislead the faithful! He probably does not read the Bible or fully understand God’s intent for humanity!
Unfortunately this the why a lot folks are running away from Christianity because of the corrupt nature of the new preachers of the gospel who twist the word of God for personal material gains; the false prophets are here, well and alive to mislead those who follow them!
The so called bishop kariuki, if you gave us a moment a shut your opportunistic mouth, Mjuaji(all know it all), can walk you through on American life and politics for Dallas to Buffalo to Seattle to New York city. America is over 400 years old since independence, if am not wrong. Issues about abortion, same sex marriage, mass shootings, religion etc have mushroomed because of many constitutional amendments which have been made to protect the rights of all individuals. unlike Kenya where clerics sodomized boys in hiding(read yesterdays Nation newspaper), americans do it in broad daylight even when they understand the consequencies of their actions. Morals are not only about abortions or same-sex marriage. Its also how you have enriched yourself from the sweat of the poor. How you have build an empire from the poor and peasants in the name of God. There is no difference between between you and Nganga, or kanyari, or Lai, and a few others who have milked the peasants pretending to serve the living God. Maybe nobody can tell you that...am telling you today before you ask the Lord God siku hio ya kiama, "Lord whats going on?"
Back to the happenings in the usa.
The reason why people want to vote this idiot Trump out of office is not because of abortions and same sex marriage: its poor leadership, divisive policies, zogo zogo, lack of empathy, animalistic behaviour, and many more. Before you open your mouth to talk of issues you dont really know about, ask your Lord God to forgive you your decades-long greed, dishonesty and opportunistic behavior. America, apart from impacting the lives of its citizens in one way or the other, also has some direct or indirect effect on the rest of the world. So the person elected to to that office has to be at least 82 percent human, in all aspects. Dont dare seek fame on something that is out of your scope.
I pray he reads this.
@mjuaji - quite a length piece with a lot of good facts! Everything you have written here is very thoughtfully true!
I have disagreed with you many times before, but I give you great credit for trying to educate your uncle Kariuki who sees no wrong in exploiting the poor and the peasants in the name of the most High God!
I don’t know where Kariuki gets his news about American politics. He sounds extremely ignorant of what is happening on the ground in America.
You know, the last four years have been crazy in America. It is quite irresponsible for a preacher to make such opportunistic sweeping statements which displays lack of knowledge and ignorance of the highest order!
Kariuki should recall his ill fated prayers about Trump’s win as Americans painstakingly count the votes which are looking blue across America. People are tired of drama and conspiracy theories full of dangerous lies!
Trump is a fear monger and I tend to think the fears he has spread about certain groups of America have left the country more divided than ever before! Pastor Kariuki, Christ’s message to the world is meant to unite all people. You can array your personal fears and end up dividing Americans worse than Trump himself!
Let me cut this short because I want the readers to have the opportunity to read your piece here again! I do not see any where I can respectfully disagree with your facts here! Good reading!
Victory for “good morals”? Really. What a bunch of “special people”!
Ignorance is no execute to make some low blow statements! Keri you should be denied the right to ever set his foot in America!
Bishop, Bishop, u r an idiot as first i would like to know what Trump winning the USA election has anything to do with ur Church. Also Bwana Bishop the idiot, the Bible u carry should be read as if u bothered to open the pages u will see a verse that says do not judge n go out their n be fisher of men. Ur work should be spreading the word of God, ur hero Trump is a racist, encourages hate, if he does not get his way he insults, surely is this to u ways of the Lord. What u need to do idiot before calling yourself a Bishop is take ur ass to a good corner in ur Church go on ur knees n ask God for forgiveness n to give u wisdom as once again u r an Idiot.
I truly believe that America is more moral than Kenya. And since there is no universal"moral-meter",my opinion is just as valid as those who will disagree with me .
Anyway,no amount of prayers will change an election out come anywhere in the world.And what do you say about Christian's who want Biden to win?
It's not a president's place to be a moral conductor.That what these preachers are for.
For those who wonder why maxiley is against organized religion,is because,wazungu were so arrogant as not to respect our religions in Africa . Remember,these are just beliefs.And as such nobody should say their beliefs are Superior to any other.If I break my leg now,no religion or amount of prayers in the world will fix it other than SCIENCE...
Folks we have been dupped.Time to start questioning...Blind faith is an escapists refuge.
It's just a Matter of Time to Believe in GOD.
@ Guest 1,did we have religion in Africa before mzungu paid a visit?We prayed to a ahigher power.May be you don't know this, but some form of religion has existed in all human societies.Ask your self how that came about.I don't buy the notion that all were Evil.Remember there is alot of "evil" stuff in the Bible.
kubaff! What has the US got to do with you? Think BBI. Think Corvid. Think corruption. So may issues relevant to Kenya.
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME:
Ndugu Kariuki: Why don't you first pray to your fake foreign god to solve the following challenges in our country:
1. End corruption in Kenya immediately!
2. Arrest the people involved in roasting the innocent
men, women, and children in Kiambaa church in
Eldoret in 2007!
3. Arrest the people involved in the death of Chris
Msando and Carol Ngumbu in 2016!
4. End the insatiable and endless greed and
selfishness especially among our elected
public servants of our country!
Prayers are based on superstition. If you challenge my proposition, then pray for the four items that I listed above and demand immediate response from your fake
and foreign god.
Well said @ ndugu Imara Daima.Why suddenly there is an election in the USA,and prayers pop up.
Trump is not a saint.But more importantly,let these holy men heal the evils you mentioned in Kenya.But before that,let them go to all hospitals in Kenya,and with their prayers,heal the suffering Kenyan.That would be cheaper that medicine,ithink.Have you ever wondered why that has not happened?It's not because we are morally inferior,but scientifically wanting.
So called Bishop Kariuki,how dare can you pray for someone
Like Trump to beat Biden in election. No wonder, you are a kikuyu man.You wish he win so that kikuyu Mafias can continue coming to America.
GOD has declared Biden as the next president of U.S.A
You need to consult science for your brain issue.
What does being a kikuyu have to say or do with kariuki’s prayers?? It is his prerogative to in whatever manner fits him best.
Don’t be bigoted to a point your mind set is warped like that of a ape!
By the way, @Milton Obote died long time ago and so I’m not surprised his devil incarnated is speaking here!
The evangelicals in Kenya need to tender to the matters of God and leave American politics alone! It is just stupidly ignorant to be naive and childish! Get a life!!
I am a Christian and through this process have been severely worried for the christians we have become and all the hiding behind the mask of Republican party values. Trump is the president and nothing about him draws me to Christ. Biden would draw me to Christ quicker than Trump and his character.
@mary - “let your heart not be troubled, you believe in God also believe in ME.......!” Said Jesus!!
I like your take about what has been happening in America - And I got to say, Biden has humbled me in his message to the people!
I’m not judging Trump, but I surely do not think his messages make any sense to Christ Himself! And for Kariuki to jump in ship that is capsizing, it says a lot about this lone preacher!
And, it seems Trump is losing politically, and that is good for the Soul of America!
Simple advise to Bishop: kitanda usichokilalia hujui kunguni mwake. Visit and live in the US and your theory will change. The pains these Americans have seen in 4 yrs have fed them up.
I think the evangelicals in Kenya have lost the moral compass and should be the last ones to start talking about morality in America! Corruption and all sorts of evils are spearheaded by evangelicals in Kenya. Clean your own house before you start making a mockery of yourself! Kenyan evangelical should hash!
Shame on you Bishop Kariuki! How stupid can you to talk about things you don’t even known? What a shame!
Milton Obote calling ur ass an idiot will be an insult to the word idiot. U read this article n all ur little peanut could come up with is an attack on Kikuyu people. Fuck u nigga n i offer to pay for u a one way ticket to Saudi Arabia for a long vacation as ain't no soul will miss ur ugly ass. Also when u go to Hell tell the Devil, Shaka says hello, punk ass.
Even before Baraka Obama became a President there were abortions and gay marriages Pastor Kariuki don't judge people in Heaven you'll case alone.
The problem with the evangelicals is judging others. They have forgotten that the judgment day is strictly reserved for the Almighty God! Who is he (Kariuki) to pas judgment on others??
@Ndugu Maxiley:
What a special gift you have in expressing your ideas eloquently in an objective and clear manner! Hongera sana ndugu! Congratulations!
I just want to copy and paste your stand in identifying the challenges that we face and providing the solutions that we need in order to solve our immediate challenging and vexing issues in our nation:
"...Why suddenly there is an election in the USA,and prayers pop up.
Trump is not a saint. But more importantly,let these holy men heal the evils you mentioned in Kenya. But before that,let them go to all hospitals in Kenya,and with their prayers, heal the suffering Kenyan. That would be cheaper that medicine,ithink.Have you ever wondered why that has not happened?It's not because we are morally inferior,but scientifically wanting."
Asante sana
Ni wega muno
Nuuseo muno
Ber ahinya
shukraan jazilaan lak
Merci beaucoup
Ni vurahi muno
Ni waro muno
Muchas gracias
Thanks a lot
domo arigatogozaimashita
Vielen Dank
spasibo bol'shoye
@ Ndugu Imara Daima,what I would like to know is,if Biden wins, will this mean that God disagreed with their pleadings?And will he have vindicated Biden's prayers/supporters.
How about those of us who prayed to Nyasaye WERE for Biden to win,and he wins,why shouldn't we give credit,and thanks to WERE?.I think we should,and to not do so is relegating him to a lesser status with our own biased beliefs... brainwashed.
@ Ndugu Imara Daima,what I would like to know is,if Biden wins, will this mean that God disagreed with their pleadings?And will he have vindicated Biden's prayers/supporters.
How about those of us who prayed to Nyasaye WERE for Biden to win,and he wins,why shouldn't we give credit,and thanks to WERE?.I think we should,and to not do so is relegating him to a lesser status with our own biased beliefs... brainwashed.
@ Ndugu Imara Daima,what I would like to know is,if Biden wins, will this mean that God disagreed with their pleadings?And will he have vindicated Biden's prayers/supporters.
How about those of us who prayed to Nyasaye WERE for Biden to win,and he wins,why shouldn't we give credit,and thanks to WERE?.I think we should,and to not do so is relegating him to a lesser status with our own biased beliefs... brainwashed.
This Bishop Kariuki is too tall to have a very small head and a very misconstructed cranium. It is all the reason the evangelicals have lost trust with the worshipers. I just have to feel sorry for his state of mind!
These Kenyans need decolonization of the mind. religion is a cult for them. they are in the same place with catholic Hispanics who voted for trump. same with many evangelical immigrants, catholics and other conservatives, including Muslims. it is pathetic. they r concerned about two things: abortion and LGBTQ. don't underestimate the role of religion in keeping people ignorant. I am a Christian Africanist who had to undergo decolonization of my theology and mind to start thinking about peoples rights instead of what the church tells me. the liberation of our people depends on the decolonization of our minds and spirit.
Msingi wa dini zote ni ushirikina.
All religions are based on superstition.
Hamna tofauti baina ya utumiaji wa madawa ya kulevya na dini.
There is absolutely no difference between religion and the taking of narcotics.
Kariuki must apologize to the American people (mostly the black community) for all they have been through under Trump in the past four years! He must apologize to regain his credibility as a preacher! I’m very ashamed of his remarks; truly ashamed that a man of his body size can have such a small head (unintelligent kind of guy!)!
Kariuki is an existential threat to the word of God and democracy! He is the selfish bonafide of his message! This guy should know better!
America needs to heal and move closer to decency and dignity as a nation! Kariuki should stop pouring more salt to the open wound and keep his mouth shut if he got nothing important to say to the American people!
Kariuki - unfortunately your voodoo prayers will not change the will of the American people to change the current trajectory toward a huge wave of change taking place in America! The people have spoken and it is about time you shut your mouth with your message of doom!
It is sad when you see a preacher @kariuki that you wish to respect acting foolish! He lacks the temperament to bring people together!! Why is it sad? You do not expect a man of cloth to be influence by material things of this world!
Kariuki - Americans want to bring hope, pride and optimism in their own country! They did not ask for your unwanted/unwarranted help! The star is shining much brighter this morning as Biden heads to win the presidency!
You have insulted the American people! Do your soul searching and apologize like a man of cloth would do!
I challenge you to address the issues Of corruption and despair which you a major part in Kenya. You are the same man who have received ton load of money from DP Ruto; bought to keep quiet while masses suffer.
Stop undermining the democratic situation in a world you are clueless about American politics! Your prayers have been muted because they are poorly intentioned.
Divisions do not work well in Heaven and here on earth @kariuki!
It looks more and more likely that the White House will host a new tenant come January. The spaghetti monster in the sky answered a lot of prayers I guess.
Wouldn't this man's prayers be better wasted praying for a better Kenya instead of supporting a racist, makeup wearing, obese old white narcissist who refers to African countries as shitholes.
Kariuki has never read anything Trump has ever said about minorities! He just hears what he wants to hear! Trump is now saying, look at this shithole man acting crazy! Kariuki is looking for Trump folks to donate to him. He is reaching out but selling others - you talk about Judas Escariot of the modern day! You have a perfect Judas in Kariuki!
Wacheni vivu, the man is a hustler he is making money any way he can, he is in heaven right here on earth na wanjinga will go to heaven when they die. Keep it up Kariuki kanisa ni biashara ya kuuza hewa.