Roughly 15 minutes in: After showing photos of Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib and a clip of Joe Biden saying he'd end the Muslim ban, the pastor goes on:
"I share this with you not to disparage Muslim Americans... that we as Christians, if we want religious freedom, the first amendment, then we want that for all faiths. That is America. Everybody should have the freedom to worship in the United States of America. But what I am saying, is that if as Christians somehow you believe the lie that faith and politics don't mix, that pastors should stay out of that, it's just too divisive, then by your apathy and your reluctance, you are actually helping to advance the doctrine and dogma of other world religions and of secular humanism, to influence this nation rather than the values and virtues of Christianity. That's what's happening. Wake up! They're not asleep...
Yeah, I shook my head at that bit as well. I stuck it out till about the 45 minute mark and that was enough. Just another MAGA piece effectively...
I'm only at the 23 minute mark, but I wanted to listen to it in light of the book I just read. I'll let you know if you missed anything.
...the tax-exempt status of churches needs to end.
I agree. Conservative pastors, who would love to talk about political issues, don't because they want to keep their tax exempt status. If that status is removed then there will no longer be a threat to keep those pastors mouths shut. They will then be free to influence their congregations politically.
I doubt it was your intention but you're doing the Lord's work here annabenedetti.
I agree. Conservative pastors, who would love to talk about political issues, don't because they want to keep their tax exempt status. If that status is removed then there will no longer be a threat to keep those pastors mouths shut. They will then be free to influence their congregations politically.
I doubt it was your intention but you're doing the Lord's work here annabenedetti.
I agree. Conservative pastors, who would love to talk about political issues, don't because they want to keep their tax exempt status. If that status is removed then there will no longer be a threat to keep those pastors mouths shut. They will then be free to influence their congregations politically.
You shouldn't have doubted me, Jefferson, since I wouldn't have a problem with that arrangement at all.
That sure was a long winded sermon just to say vote for Trump. LoL!
You realize that the vast majority of pastors will influence their congregations to vote Republican, right?