"We think it would be of great benefit to sit together and to discuss these things. Then, when we disagree we can do it within the context of friendship."

Sounds good in theory. The problem is, the president Johnnie Moore and the other evangelical leaders are advising has no interest in disagreeing with anybody in a "context of friendship." For him, disagreement is always cause for attack.

There's nothing to be gained from meeting with Trump's religious front men. Francis shouldn't take the bait.