President Donald Trump was elected with strong support from conservative evangelicals like me — and most of us praise God that he has so boldly defended Christianity. He’s turned the tide on unbiblical gender ideologies that led to men playing women’s sports and the mutilation of children’s bodies. He’s affirmed the dignity of unborn children and paved the way for the end of Roe v. Wade. He’s established commissions on religious liberty and anti-Christian bias. And, internationally, he’s taken decisive action to stop the persecution of Christians in places like Nigeria.  “I’m saving Christians around the world,” he said recently — and, in large part, he’s telling the truth.

There’s one confusing inconsistency in Trump’s defense of Christians, though, and as a stalwart supporter, I fear he may be listening to some bad advice on this theme that could significantly depress evangelical turnout in November.