[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by epchick

Ok, so I heard this on KLOVE today and I thought i'd get GCers opinions on the topic.

I knowt hat the whole idea of "separation of Church and State" was to keep religion out of politics, but I didn't know it meant the reverse as well (keeping politics out of religion).


Ban on Political Endorsements by Pastors



Do you think that Pastors should be able to mention that "I'm going to vote for Obama" or "I'm going to vote for McCain" from their pulpit (of course without going to the extreme like Rev. Wright)?

I wouldn't mind my pastor casually mentioning that he was gonna vote for Obama or McCain, but I WOULD mind if he said "I'm voting for _____ and you should too because...."

I agree with your last opinion about in passing and "off the record' having a pastor state who they are voting for and why. I dont agree with pastors preaching politics from the pulpit. My pastor is very careful to not do that as well (otherwise I'd switch churches). I like the separation of church and state. People should be free to make up their own minds on how to vote and not be told how to vote from anyone.