Ken Ham says Trump's surprise victory is proof God's in control
Answers in Genesis (AIG) President Ken Ham has remarked that the unexpected victory of Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election is proof that God is in control.
"Many people and much of the media are shocked and perplexed at the election results. What happened? How could polls be so wrong? Answer: God, not the media, is in control: 'For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God' (Romans 13:1)," he wrote on Facebook on Wednesday.
Ham's comment generated some debate among his followers with some wondering whether he is expressing his support for Trump.
The Young Earth creationist clarified that he merely suggested that God put Trump in power and might use him like other controversial rulers in the Bible.
"Remember, God used the pagan King Cyrus and called him His anointed: 'Thus says the Lordto His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held — To subdue nations before him And loose the armor of kings, to open before him the double doors, so that the gates will not be shut.' (Isaiah 45:1)," he said, as quoted by The Christian Post.
He also suggested that it was God who placed outgoing President Barack Obama in the White House as well.
Ham has been vocal in his criticism of Trump. In October last year, Ham expressed his doubts whether Trump really understood true Christianity. He believed that many people supported the business mogul because he spoke with authority regardless of whether he is correct or not.
The AIG president previously pointed out the inconsistency of the secular media when Trump was criticized for his lewd remarks against women. He noted that the media treated Christian morality with scorn while using it to judge politicians.
On election day, Ham posted a blog urging Americans to pray for the nation, vote and keep God's commandments. He told Christians to pray that God will protect the freedoms enjoyed by the nation and that Christians will be given the courage to stand for their rights to proclaim the truth.