Choice seems clear

Conservative evangelicals are always searching for political candidates who embody Christian values. It strikes me that there is a candidate in this presidential race who’s a perfect fit for them. He excels in Christian character.

First, he has attended church regularly his entire life. He reads the Bible regularly, has deep knowledge of it, and often uses biblical references in his speech.

Second, this candidate has exhibited high standards of personal morality. He has been faithful in marriage and has supported and respected women in all of their struggles. He is known for telling the truth and being honest in business dealings. He has released decades of his tax returns and has revealed his assets in detail. He has always paid his obligations and has never been close to bankruptcy.

Third, this candidate displays all of the virtues the Bible says believers should have and seems to have none of the vices it condemns. He has a high level of empathy for people who have struggled and suffered loss. People everywhere tell stories of how he has reached out to them. He has fought racism and xenophobia and has embraced the Bible’s concern for “the last, the least, and the lost.”

Fourth, this candidate has decades of rich political experience. He’s well known and respected by our nation’s allies, and he strongly embraces them while protecting us against our adversaries. He has a history of bringing diverse people together and finding bipartisan solutions to big problems. He shows great respect for people whose opinions differ from his and is slow to speak ill of others.

Now there’s another candidate in this race, but he’s the exact opposite of this man on every point I’ve covered. Thus it appears that people of faith have an easy choice to make in this election.

SANDY WYLIE Bella Vista