“Council of Churches” = liberal stooges
Families used to pass Bibles down through generations and write all sorts of important family history in them. To many, the day they met the POTUS (regardless of party) is a major event that may even require “proof” in later years.
From that standpoint, I have no problem with Trump signing Bibles. I’d never have Trump as an elder in my church (nor would I Reagan), that doesn’t mean I don’t revere him as President.
I’m sure if Ms. Council of Churches was visited by Obama, she’d be thrilled to have him sign her Bible although Obama would probably prefer to sign a copy of the Koran.
You are spot on. Today Family Bibles are used by geneologists to track not only family history but community history. Being comforted by the POTUS in a time of tragedy is something a family will treasure and should be recorded in a place of honor. A NYC millenial might chose to have it done in an iPhone selfie. An Alabama family of Faith would naturally choose thrir family Bible.