Democrat Joe Biden discussed his Catholic faith in a new opinion piece and said wearing masks is a way to "love our neighbors as ourselves."
Writing for The Christian Post, Biden said the commandments to love God and love our neighbors have guided him throughout his life.
"These abiding principles — loving God and loving others — are at the very foundation of my faith. Throughout my career in public service, these values have kept me grounded in what matters most," Biden wrote.
"As a husband, father, and grandfather, they are the cornerstone upon which our family is built. Through the pain of losing my wife, my daughter, and my son, they have sustained me with eternal hope. My faith has been a source of immeasurable solace in times of grief, and a daily inspiration to fight against the abuse of power in all its forms."
Biden added later in the piece that wearing a mask to help contain the COVID-19 pandemic — which has infected 9.1 million Americans and killed more than 233,000 — is an expression of God's love.
"To beat COVID-19, we must all work together to pull our country out of this crisis," Biden wrote. "We must all wear masks. It's not a political statement — it's a manifestation of God's commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves, so we can save lives.
"And as my administration mobilizes this public health and economic response, I will work closely with Governors — Democrat and Republican — to make sure every state has the resources, support, and guidance they need to implement an effective response in their state, and to institute mask mandates nationwide. If we all work together, we can save lives and get our economy back on track more quickly for everyone — not just those at the top."
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