Christian leaders and groups were mostly positive in their reaction to President Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the IU.S. Supreme Court, although it wasn’t unanimous.
About 40 evangelical leaders co-signed a document applauding the selection and urging the Senate to “work diligently to confirm his appointment without obstruction.”
“Supreme Court nominations are a crucial aspect of any president’s legacy,” the letter read. “With Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump has an opportunity to shape the direction of the Supreme Court for a generation or more. As evangelical leaders, we support President Trump’s nominee and will pray and work for a quick confirmation process.”
Among the signatories was Russell Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention; Joel Belz, founder of World Magazine; J.D. Greear, senior pastor of The Summit Church and president of the Southern Baptist Convention; Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine of FamilyLife Today; and George O. Wood, chairman of World Assemblies of God Fellowship.
“We believe that Scripture teaches that government is justly ordered when it exercises the proper authority delegated to it by God,” the statement further read. “This means ensuring the rule of law, administering justice fairly and impartially, protecting the God-given dignity of every human being, and safeguarding…
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