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Commentary: Friends of Christianity Today back anti-Trump editorial

This week, Christians around the world will be celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For those of us who choose to follow Jesus in the United States and self-identify as evangelical, Christianity Today magazine has been one of the most significant journalistic outlets for discussion, Christian witness, and concern.

On Dec. 19, 2019, Christianity Today's general editor, Mark Galli, wrote an editorial called “Trump Should Be Removed From Office.” One may or may not agree with Galli’s message regarding impeachment, but the heart of his words encouraged American Christians to spiritually reflect about the repercussions of support of the president:

“To the many evangelicals who continue to support Mr.