title: How can I use the equals() method in a JSP?
body: <p>In my JSP I need to test two objects using the <code>equals()</code> method.  Is there a way to do this using EL, JSTL, or another tag library? I am not allowed to use scriptlets due to team rules.</p>
  
  <p>I tried to use the JSTL <code>&lt;c:if&gt;</code> tag, but it only seems to use the <code>==</code> operator.</p>