In reply to Darren Stevenson.

I would take care before stating that the election "is one between an abhorrent sociopath and a decent, competent, caring human being."

"Let every person be subject to the governing authorities," writes Paul to the Romans, "For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God." I take this to mean that whoever wins the election is the governing authority instituted by God. With all the rhetoric going around, I honestly do not know to which candidate you refer as the abhorrent sociopath and which candidate is the decent, competent, caring human being.

But my counsel is this: Go back and re-read this article. In your own mind, and based on your own experience, put the candidates through the five considerations listed, and then vote your conscience. "To go against conscience is neither right nor safe," said Luther. And my last bit of counsel is encouragement to ask yourself if, by your words, you are putting the best construction on everything, as is required by the eighth commandment.

Blessings on your day, and upon your holy obligation to vote.