My pastor of the Assembly of God Church stood up and told the congregation, in 2004, that if George W. Bush was not re-elected, the homosexuals would take over the nation.
Is it right for the pastor of any Christian church to spread such political propaganda from the pulpit?
Why have so many pastors quit walking the Gericho road in favor of marching the campaign trail?
2007-02-01 13:46:41 · 24 answers · asked by Brotherhood 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Wow. Thats right churchs think homosexuality is a sin. That is so freaking weird.
No pastor should ever spread any political propaganda ever. The two should never ever mix.
If you try to rule a country based on religion well look at Pakistan and Saudia Arabia and you see what you end up with.
2007-02-01 13:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I find myself put off by this as well, and I am a Bush supporter. I have no problem with the church education the congregation on the issues and then saying "Vote your conscious", but not specifically tell the congregation which candidate to vote for.
2007-02-01 13:58:36 · answer #2 · answered by Sloopy 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This 'pastor' sounds like a fraud and a disgrace to Christianity. He has no business being on the pulpit.
2007-02-01 13:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by brian2412 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
In Faith and Nation last year the Evangelicals stated that if their political agenda was not met they would advocate the violent overthrow of this country! They are no longer in the business of religion, they have aggressively crossed over into politics, following Karl Rove's lead, using fear based subjects like homosexuality to forcefully sway the electorate. Those who would hijack Christianity in this way put us all in danger, including those who support them.
2007-02-01 14:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by michaelsan 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
No, it's not right. Why not find a new church. or worship in your home with your loved ones so that you are not fed propaganda. These people are humans, not all-knowing beings. That's what is wrong with the Middle East.
2007-02-01 13:54:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
What great statement to make but consider the track record of AG with Jim Bakker and Jimmy Swaggert who were pastors in the AG unitl they were removed.
This idea that God chose Bush to be president makes me sick every time it comes up. Why is he lies about the war, WMD and other issues but it is ok because he man of God.
2007-02-02 02:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The separation of church and state is a wall. One should never enter the domain of the other.
2007-02-01 13:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I will not attend a church where stuff like that happens. I come to church to worship God and hear a message that will strengthen my walk with Him. I do not go to church to hear someone tell me that my political views are somehow "unchristian" or sinful because they aren't a cookie-cutter image of theirs.
2007-02-01 13:51:47 · answer #8 · answered by puter_patty 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Did that pastor add that if they voted for Bush they would get 70 virgins? Each.
2007-02-01 13:55:38 · answer #9 · answered by expose_neocons 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It drives me absolutely nuts when people preach hate in the name of God... I don't understand it, it's so small minded, it's disgusting. I hope more people like you question hatemongers like that pastor. Get up, stand up. That's all I have to say.
2007-02-01 14:03:40 · answer #10 · answered by Netta 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋