Opinion

Clinton's attack on religious freedom

Posted September 27, 2016 12:01 am

What does one do when choices are not all that we want and yet a choice must be made? A lot of us may be feeling this way as the elections approach.

Recently, reading a statement by a presidential candidate helped me with that. And I quote: "Laws have to be backed up with resources and political will. And deep-seated religious beliefs have to be changed." What? The beliefs on which the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution are based?

Would you vote for the person who made this egregious statement on April 23, 2015 in a speech at the Women's World Summit? I know I won't vote for her, for Hillary Clinton. I pray for her, but I will vote against her.

I value the religious freedom guaranteed by our Constitution, that incredible document which established our great nation, recognizing our need for God's leading and our commitment to following. One of our Founding Fathers said that only a virtuous people could successfully live in a democratic republic, the system which has made our country great with God's help. Now its very essence is threatened by a candidate who espouses such an attack on religious freedom. Christian liberties are already being marginalized.

Vote, yes, please vote; but don't vote for her.

Patricia Bertrand

Wood Dale

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