{"id":2423043,"date":"2025-04-13T13:33:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T17:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-renews-promise-to-defend-christianity-in-us-during-holy-week-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-04-13T13:34:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T17:34:04","slug":"white-house-renews-promise-to-defend-christianity-in-us-during-holy-week-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-renews-promise-to-defend-christianity-in-us-during-holy-week-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"White House renews promise to defend Christianity in US during Holy Week &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhite-house-renews-promise-to-defend-christianity-in-us-during-holy-week-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2423043&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>During Holy Week, President Donald Trump and the White House reaffirmed their commitment to defending Christianity and religious liberty in the United States.They emphasized the importance of holy Week, wich commemorates pivotal events in the Christian faith, including Jesus Christ\u2019s arrival in Jerusalem and His subsequent resurrection. In a public statement, the President highlighted the significance of Jesus\u2019s sacrifice and the hope that comes through His resurrection. <\/p>\n<p>The management plans to engage in various observances of holy Week, including a video message from Trump and an Easter dinner featuring hymns performed by the Marine Corps Band and Christian opera music. Additionally,Trump intends to hold a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ca-churches-finally-got-help-from-scotus-and-it-was-a-huge-blow-to-gavin-newsom\/\" title=\"CA Churches Finally Got Help from SCOTUS and It Was a Huge Blow to Gavin Newsom\">worship service<\/a> at the White House with prominent Christian leaders. The White House also expressed a desire for the U.S. to remain a &#8220;beacon of faith,hope,and freedom&#8221; worldwide. This observance comes amid some controversy, including criticisms from Christian groups regarding certain comedic portrayals of religious themes in popular culture.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">White House renews promise to defend Christianity in US during Holy Week<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2090817\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">White House<\/a> vowed to continue fighting for religious liberty and protecting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/christianity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Christianity<\/a> within the United States in recognizing the start of Holy Week on Palm Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined Christians across the nation in remembering Holy Week, the historic event in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/the-bible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bible<\/a> when Jesus Christ arrived in Jerusalem before dying on Good Friday and rising from the dead three days later. The president cited Holy Week as a time of reflection for Christians regarding the sacrifice Jesus made before His resurrection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3378940\/jb-pritzker-claims-trump-has-absolutely-no-respect-for-social-security\/\">JB Pritzker claims Trump has &#8216;absolutely no respect&#8217; for Social Security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3378931\/trump-digs-at-bidens-sleep-schedule-during-2-am-interview-he-wouldnt-do-one-at-9\/\">Trump digs at Biden&#8217;s sleep schedule during 2 am interview: &#8216;He wouldn&#8217;t do one at 9&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3378913\/trump-health-report-released-president-excellent-health\/\">Trump health report released, president in &#8216;excellent health&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;In His final hours on Earth, Christ willingly endured excruciating pain, torture, and execution on the cross out of a deep and abiding love for all His creation,&rdquo; the White House&rsquo;s statement read. &ldquo;Through His suffering, we have redemption. Through His death, we are forgiven of our sins.&nbsp; Through His Resurrection, we have hope of eternal life. On Easter morning, the stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, and light prevails over darkness&mdash;signaling that death does not have the final word.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>As part of the White House&rsquo;s remembrance of Holy Week, the administration promised to continue protecting the Christian faith across the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-gives-cities-more-power-to-ban-homeless-camps-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Supreme Court gives cities more power to ban homeless camps - Washington Examiner\">nation&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s institutions, including schools, workplaces, and the government. The White House also prayed that the U.S. would remain &ldquo;a beacon of faith, hope, and freedom&rdquo; for the world.<\/p>\n<p>The White House Faith Office has stated that the administration will continue to celebrate Holy Week, which will include a video of Trump discussing the week on Monday along with an Easter dinner on Wednesday, which will feature hymns from the Marine Corps Band and Christian opera by singer Charles Billingsley, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/white-house-hold-extraordinary-holy-week-events-trump-honors-easter-the-observance-deserves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">according to<\/a> Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3345288\/great-american-media-40-days-of-lent-easter-programming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA UNVEILS &lsquo;40 DAYS OF LENT&rsquo; PROGRAMMING TO CELEBRATE EASTER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Trump is expected to host a staff worship service at the White House on Thursday, which will include Reverend Franklin Graham and Pastors Paula White, Greg Laurie and Jentezen Franklin. Thursday&rsquo;s worship service will also <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">feature worship music performed<\/a> by Liberty University, a Christian university located in Lynchburg, Virginia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Over the weekend, <em>Saturday Night Live<\/em> drew ire from Christians for its skit featuring Jesus flipping tables at the temple, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/3378870\/snl-angers-christians-during-holy-week-mocking-donald-jesus-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">was interrupted by Trump calling himself &ldquo;Donald Jesus Trump.&rdquo;<\/a> The president, portrayed by James Austin Johnson, also claimed that &ldquo;the stock market did a Jesus&rdquo; by rising again on the third day, referring to how the stock market recovered once Trump delayed most of his mass tariffs on other countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2090817\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2090817\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>White House reaffirms commitment to protect Christianity during Holy Week<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2423044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Trump-Easter-scaled-1024x683.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[5695,53358,32274,32515,32127],"class_list":["post-2423043","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-christianity","tag-holy-week","tag-religious-freedom","tag-us-politics","tag-white-house"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Trump-Easter-scaled-1024x683.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423043","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2423043"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423043\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2423047,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423043\/revisions\/2423047"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2423044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2423043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2423043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2423043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}