A letter-writer recently opined that he was perplexed by the “love” of evangelicals for the sinful Donald Trump (“Why do evangelicals support un-Christian Trump?” Aug. 6, TribLive). As a Christian, I do not love Trump’s sins. I do love his appointment of conservative Supreme Court justices, lower taxes that increase government revenues and spur economic growth (pre-covid), the “stay-in-Mexico” policy and physical barriers that deter illegal migration, a peace-through-strength foreign policy that does not embroil us in foreign wars or invite bad actors to attack their neighbors, his criticisms of the media for their gross bias, and his sense of humor that so baffles many progressive-liberals.
I do not love most of the Biden-Harris policies, or the fact that the Democratic Party presented a candidate in 2020 who was in a state of serious cognitive decline. Hope this clears it up some.
The writer’s language about evangelical Christians “and their ilk” is hateful, intolerant and disrespectful. One of the chief criticisms of Trump is the nature of his political rhetoric — a fair point, but a lot like “the pot calling the kettle black.” If our divided country is to heal, not demonizing those who disagree with our point of view is essential.
Donald Liddick
Bullskin