that word would be Diversity. This applies to any human/animal/plant group we choose and human beliefs/faith/attitudes. There is no belief system active today that wasn't present thousands of years ago, from the sublime to the corrupt. Abraham Lincoln was never alone in that and neither are we today.

And Lincoln's journey is not unusual. Many of us have journeyed as we searched for a path.

He agonized over the decisions he made, and was pleading for God to give him guidance. It's no wonder he suffered so much from depression. I've often wondered if he could have been President during the television age, with his rough features and gangliness and his depressive personality. He wouldn't even make it through the primaries. Makes you wonder how many Lincolns have been weeded out by the system we have today.

in the bland way that the television age demands.

I think his search is one that many of us have made.

Nontheless even in his time, Lincoln was almost destroyed by fake news and cruel attacks over his shape. They had called him an "ape, buffoon..." and all of this hatred was printed and passed all across the country.
But I agree, today would be far worse.

But just an opinion, nonetheless. No one can interview Lincoln to know for sure.

Regardless, was Lincoln a good president because of his faith (if he had any)? Or was he just a good president regardless?

Careful how you answer, g.

One hopes that you enjoyed it.

As usual.