Jonathan Falwell’s Statement on Tuesday, after his brother, Jerry Falwell, Jr., endorsed Donald Trump:

“As a pastor of a local church attended by people of different political parties and persuasions, I have made it my practice not to endorse political candidates. I do not believe it is my responsibility to point people to a candidate but rather to point people to Jesus Christ as the ultimate and only hope for mankind and the problems we face as a nation. I do, however, believe every follower of Christ should exercise their citizen right to vote. In every election cycle, I strongly urge our church members and attenders to make sure they are registered, and then to make sure they vote for a person of character, moral leadership and who most closely aligns with their beliefs and values.

“I recognize every pastor and Christian leader must do what they believe God has called them to do, and I understand that many choose to endorse candidates. I respect their right to do so, even if I don’t believe it is the best thing for me to do as a pastor of a local church. Whether or not we agree on making endorsements or even agree on who would make the best next president, I think we can agree America is in need of divine intervention, spiritual renewal, and a return to righteousness if we are to solve the great challenges of our day.”

SOURCE: World Magazine