Pastor's pointed statement pits the Bible against MAGA's latest catchphrase

A self-described Evangelical Christian — who rejects Christian nationalism and religious fundamentalism — earned cheers on Thursday as he juxtaposed MAGA signs at the Republican National Convention with what's in the Bible.

Rev. Benjamin Cremer, author of the weekly "Into The Gray" newsletter, shared a photo of nearly a dozen MAGA supporters at the convention holding signs that read "Mass deportation now!"

"'I was a stranger and you…” held up these signs. -Jesus," he captioned the post.

Cremer appeared to be referencing a passage from Matthew 25:35, which reads in part: "For I hungered, and ye gave Me meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave Me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took Me in; for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in."

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The post earned praise from commenters including former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R), who replied: "You have a point."

"So much for 'love thy neighbor,'" noted @0xKefka.

"What's clear is that they have to lie about immigrants to maintain their position on this; that tells you all you need to know about racism," wrote @butterweckb. "Alexis de Tocqueville of France knew this-that's why we have a Statue of Liberty. Hate doesn't need a religion. Religion is its cover."

"The hypocrisy of Christian, white nationals, is astounding and truly sickening," @CynthiaALaFren1 wrote Thursday.

"Breaks my heart…and Jesus’ too," wrote @MrsP6286.

"Will mass deportation be allowed for criminals only?" replied @Zerim74.