Evangelical and Pentecostal conservatives are a powerful force in Republican politics.

They've stuck by former President Donald Trump for three presidential elections in a row.

That's despite Trump's long list of criminal charges, sexual harassment and assault allegations, and regular brutal, personal attacks on political opponents — all of which wouldn't fit many people's definition of Christian.

Conservative Christian support for former President Donald Trump seems to be unwavering. A North Carolina pastor says there's a simple reason why.

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