Trump criticized for not reading Apostles' Creed at Bush funeral

It's strange because not only did he not read it, but look at the expression on his face. He almost looks "defiant" and possibly disgusted by the idea of him reading it. I'm not sure if that has to do with the fact that he doesn't know it, or doesn't care to know it, or that he resents having to sit next to the Obamas, or perhaps because of his disdain for the Bush family and having to pretend to be respectful to George HW Bush. It could be any number of reasons, but from an optics point of view it looks really bad. Especially when compared to the other Presidents and other First Ladies sitting nearby. Even Vice President Pence was reading it.

He heard they were gonna read the Apostle's Creed and said "OK and I'll read Rocky".

The guy is a spastic douche what do you expect

i don’t read anything religious unless I ascribe to it.

I wouldn’t see the point and there is a danger of it being against my beliefs so why take the chance?

As a politician Trump has a higher requirement of interfaith diplomacy than I do, but even without it, he should recognize who he campaigned to.

That said, I think this is a case of people looking for something outrageous. He shouldn’t be admired for behaving himself but he may literally not know protocol and I would be shocked if he paid attention.

Well, I know the Apostles Creed, but I was speaking in general. 

However, it is specifically a statement of particular beliefs so there's no reason for me to read it as if in agreement or as a sign of respect. I've never even seen it read at a funeral service.

LOL at this thread...

That's for sure and for certain.

I've been an atheist for decades and can still recite, from memory, the Nicene Creed, the Apostles Creed, The Lord's Prayer and any number of hymns.  I'm surprised Pence had to even look at the program.

RED FLAG, here, Evangelical base, your 'president sent from God' is a fake. A common snake-oil salesman that isn't even very good at it.

In my personal opinion, his pouty look is because 1. he's offended that God is getting so much attention, 2. he's offended that HW is being talked about in such a revered manner, and 3. he's contemplating what the heck are they going to say about him when his funeral comes along?