There are very good reasons to dismiss JD Vance as a credible candidate for President of the United States in 2028. First and foremost, there is the trust factor. There have certainly been many inconsistencies with his political opinions over the course of only a few years. I am also puzzled by why he changed his name three times. Over the past week, he created headlines with remarks about the Pope.
Vance became a Roman Catholic in 2019, and he recently wrote a book about his conversion. However, he now feels he has a better grasp on both theology and morality than Pope Leo XIV. This bizarre twist came about after Donald Trump criticized the Pope for his position on our war with Iran.
I have criticized the Catholic Church on policy matters, such as my advocating for the ordination of women and married men. However, it is problematic for our Vice President to openly criticize the Pope on matters of theology and morality, simply because Leo XIV chooses the Gospel message of peace over war.
The long-standing tradition of the separation of church and state carries special credence now, when we consider that Trump and Vance seem to place themselves above religious institutions. In this context, I continue to be puzzled over why evangelicals treat Trump as a messianic figure.
I believe that both Donald Trump and JD Vance owe Pope Leo XIV an apology. However, we know the sad reality that Trump has never apologized to anyone, and it seems unlikely Vance will issue an apology. We deserve better leadership, and there is reason to hope for change via the November midterm elections.
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