U.S. Vice-Pres.
Mike Pence’s connection with the evangelical segment of the Trump voting base
is likely with regard to his strong religious beliefs including his well-known
opposition to rights for the LGBT population. As Pence’s religious preferences
appear deep-rooted it may be difficult for him to keep his personal religious
leanings separate from his role as an elected official charged with being a representative
of all citizens. It is disturbing to see some elected officials routinely using
their personal religious beliefs to influence government policies intended for
the general population. It is also troubling to hear some outspoken advocates
for peace and acceptance being the most intolerant of those that don’t share
their religious views. Hillary Clinton once referred to Trump’s voting base as
the basket of deplorables when the term ‘intolerable’ may have been more
appropriate, especially for some of those narrow-focused evangelicals.
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