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Old 09-10-2008, 09:42 PM
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Hmmmm . . .my husband is an Anglican priest AND a political columnist. I will say, however, that his byline doesn't mention his religious work. It's just a case of his wearing two different hats - he also doesn't preach about politics. His sermons are based on the scripture reading for the day.
Anglicans have enough internal politics of their own to fuel the post-service discussions - issues, such as abortion, might be a topic, but not specific candidates.
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Old 09-11-2008, 11:54 AM
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Hmmmm . . .my husband is an Anglican priest AND a political columnist. I will say, however, that his byline doesn't mention his religious work. It's just a case of his wearing two different hats - he also doesn't preach about politics. His sermons are based on the scripture reading for the day.
Anglicans have enough internal politics of their own to fuel the post-service discussions - issues, such as abortion, might be a topic, but not specific candidates.
I would have no problem with what your husband is doing. My problem is when the person steps onto the pulpit and says "Vote for XYZ Candidate."

When I was an active church member at my church in Boston, I had several political conversations with the leaders of the church; they were intelligent and thoughtful people and always had something interesting to say. If they had stepped up to the lectern and preached those beliefs to the church members, that's where I would have drawn the line.
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Old 09-11-2008, 12:01 PM
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Don't forget the Catholic church whose American leaders announced during the last election that if a Catholic supported someone who was pro-choice that they could not take communion?
I don't think that this stopped anyone who voted for Kerry (including Kerry himself) from taking Communion. I haven't been turned away yet.

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That's getting into something a little more nuanced than endorsing a candidate. The ROMAN Catholic church (which is the one I assume you mean) was simply following through on their church doctrine concerning their sacraments. It's not as though they made up some arbitrary rule just to punish those who supported a pro-abortion candidate.

I am not Roman Catholic, and I disagree with some of their conditions for communion, but the political aspect of enforcing those strictures is not as clear-cut as out and out recommending a candidate, or calling on members to NOT support a candidate.

It raises an interesting question - do y'all have a problem with churches delineating their doctrines during an election season? For example, pro-life parishes, or those who act as "sanctuary" parishes for illegal aliens, those against capital punishment, etc.? (I am reminded of the Unitarian church where my sister was married - they had a poster with their goals for the parish for the year. #1? Legalize marijuana. )
I have no problem with this. When I was in law school I went to a very politically active church. I think these are policy aims rather than a direct endorsement.

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I would have no problem with what your husband is doing. My problem is when the person steps onto the pulpit and says "Vote for XYZ Candidate."

When I was an active church member at my church in Boston, I had several political conversations with the leaders of the church; they were intelligent and thoughtful people and always had something interesting to say. If they had stepped up to the lectern and preached those beliefs to the church members, that's where I would have drawn the line.
Totally agree with you. I've been dating a pastor's kid for a long time now and it's absurd to think that priests/pastors/rabbis don't have political views at all. I think most people who have read the Bible have their political views influenced by it so I can only imagine what it would do to someone whose life revolves around the book. My problem is when religious leaders exhort their congregations to vote for someone. If a parishioner asked their priest who they were voting for and the priest answered, that wouldn't even bother me, but I certainly don't want to hear a homily about why I must vote for a candidate.
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Old 09-11-2008, 01:17 PM
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My problem is when the person steps onto the pulpit and says "Vote for XYZ Candidate."
I agree. Do you think there is a difference between what you said and someone who says "I am going to vote for so-and-so."

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