Moore claims that Christianity is facing a real crisis as people are questioning Jesus’ words, which, in his opinion, means they aren’t really Christians. 

Moore explained that in recent conversations with pastors, he found out that many so-called Christians have been dismissing Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount, calling the Son of God’s words “weak.”

In this sermon, explained in the Book of Matthew, chapter five, Jesus gave his followers specific instructions to essentially be merciful and kind and “let your light shine” on those who are meek, persecuted, and poor in spirit. 

However, now, some Christians are arguing that the Sermon on the Mount was a sign of weakness and they are choosing to ignore some of the words Jesus spoke that day. 

But now, Russel Moore is arguing that many have forgotten those true and vitally important aspects of Christ’s teachings. Instead, too many are leaning more toward bigotry, mercilessness, and disrespect toward their fellow man.

The pastors cannot quite get them to understand that they are literally “quoting Jesus Christ” and that his words should not be mocked or ignored for any reason. 

Jesus’ words of kindness toward certain groups of people are being labeled as “liberal talking points,” and those who consider themselves conservatives want nothing to do with liberal ideas. 

During Trump’s candidacy and presidency, of course, many Americans absolutely hated him and some even thought he was the antichrist. However, many in the evangelical community believed he was the politician they had been waiting for. 

However, Trump argues that while some of his policies stem from his Christian values, much of what he said and did in office is not what Jesus would have taught. 

He has said that by aligning with the far right in politics, many Christians have completely forgotten Jesus’ instruction of practicing kindness, mercy, and open-heartedness.

But Moore argues that now, many are doing the opposite and using their politics to rule their religion instead of the other way around. 

He said, “When we get to the point where the teachings of Jesus himself are seen as subversive to us, then we’re in a crisis.”

And another comment read, “Given how little they seem to care for Christ’s teachings, I think they should be referred to as Bible Fanatics from now on rather than Christians.”

A user wrote, “The biggest problem is that Russell Moore and other leading evangelical voices ushered in the current state of American evangelicalism over the last decade(s), well before Trump.”

So, while people are, of course, allowed to choose their personal political preferences, all Christians should be aware that whatever Jesus said is true, strong, and absolutely correct above all else.