May 20, 2008
Should pastors preach on politics?
In a story on the front page of today's Roanoke Times is an article about pastors who support the U.S. military effort in the Middle East but specifically decline to say anything about it from the pulpit.
Do you think they should? After all, preachers have been political advocates from the days of the "Black Regiment," when pastors supported the colonies' revolution against King George III. Like today, there was considerable political division in America, and the red coat-supporting Tories condemned the rebellious clergy.
So during a presidential election year, when pastors linked to Barack Obama and John McCain have been controversial, the role of reverends is in the spotlight. Would you like your pastor to be more pro-active politically? Do you even know how he or she feels about Iraq, Afghanistan and other issues? Do you care? Please write this blog and share your feelings.
Comments
[May 20, 2008 5:03 PM]
Pastors should preach more on Jesus and redemption and less on the hot buttons of their lives. Preach Jesus to every culture. Too many Christians sit and listen to the "good person/ bad person" agenda of control and never hear about the free gift of God, Jesus.