Liberals should get to know evangelicals

Regarding the letter from Jane Cox on Nov. 24, "No more room for do-nothing Congress": While it is true that a majority of evangelicals voted for Trump, it certainly was not because we saw him as a shining "example for our children" or because we have commonalities with "racists, bigots, sexual predators, the KKK, ISIS, and Stalin." It would have been wonderful if both parties had fielded candidates of pristine moral character. But both candidates were equal failures in this respect.

Trump manifested his flaws openly while Clinton's were somewhat masked by the polished rhetoric of an experienced attorney and politician. Many, perhaps most, evangelicals were uncomfortable with Trump. But he was at least willing to meet with evangelical leaders and listen to their concerns. As a group, we voted for the party whose platform we felt could build the best America for our children and grandchildren. What else could one do when confronted with such a choice?

Liberals ought to practice what they preach. I suggest every liberal demonstrate the tolerance and inclusion they boast of by inviting an evangelical to lunch to begin an honest, listening dialogue and friendship. I also suggest that they attend an evangelical church service and hang around afterward to get to know the caring, generous, hardworking, family-oriented people they seem to have so much trouble understanding.

Maybe this would flow over into a revolution in politics where we would learn to identify and work together on issues of common concern and show the respect due to fellow human beings whenever we disagree.

Heather Hall

Libertyville