The Preacher as Political Junkie

With Super Duper Tuesday in the past, my post at the Christian Century blog Theolog -- "The Preacher as Political Junkie" -- has appeared. I take p the issue that some of us have discussed in this forum and elsewhere -- How partisan can a preacher get?
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Two topics are forbidden in polite company: religion and politics. But preachers will talk religion. It’s their job; they’re expected to talk about religion as long as they don’t become obnoxious about it. Politics, on the other hand, is still a forbidden subject. Some say that it’s OK for preachers to talk about the issues, as long as preachers don’t become partisan. But talking “just the issues” can get you in trouble too (to continue reading, click here).

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