Reader's View: Those who didn't vote for Trump deserves prayers, too

I could not have disagreed more with the Jan. 24 letter, "God's people prayed and voted for Trump's win."

First off, I agree all people should read the entire Bible. But I cannot explain why we should start with the New Testament. Why not start at the beginning?

I agree we should pray to God to show us how to live. But I beg to differ that we should, as the letter stated, "Pray for Christians who are being persecuted." I think we should pray for all who are being persecuted. That would include Jews, Muslims, and yes, even atheists, too.

The letter stated that God has given our nation a second chance despite our many sins. It said the second chance was because Christians prayed and voted and we have a Donald Trump presidency. How can anyone be so sure?

I agreed with the letter that there are many false prophets. The Bible tells us in Thessalonians, "Let no man deceive you by any means." The letter could have gone a little further. Thessalonians also reads, "For that day shall not come, except there be a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the Son of Perdition." And, "Who opposes and exalteth himself above all that is called God." I believe that is more accurate of our new President. He seems to opposeth anything that makes him look like less than the greatest; his ego is beyond belief.

We are told to be humble at all times and not boastful. Does this sound like Trump?

Again, I agree Americans should read the Bible. May they find enlightenment. Pray that God will shine a light in their hearts so they'll love all of their neighbors, not just those, as suggested in the letter, Christians who voted for Trump. The letter was divisional at best.

Shirley Heckman

Superior