Rev. C. Welton Gaddy, president of the Interfaith Alliance discusses why religion can be so controversial in the context of a campaign. He says there are dangerous consequences when religion gets too political.
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Cadidates faith must be known but not"gaudy".
I am so grateful that you respond to these questions with such a positive message. I am an EX Southern Baptist and am very sad at what politics has done to the church and the relationship of members of the church.
Right on target!
Thank you Reverend Gaddy. I share your concerns. You're a minister that gets it.
As a Christian, I do not want the government in church affairs.
I hope Obama hears all this great and wise advice
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I agree totally. I don't want religion telling us that specific religious views must be made into law. And I do not believe that religious leaders should be endorsing candidates at all. I also believe that discussions of a candidates religious views should NOT be a topic of discussion or a litmus test for any candidate either. Thanks for speaking out on this issue.
Rev. Gaddy's positions are certainly correct from most standpoints. I wish politicians didn't use God talk. But given the orientation of most voters, you can't blame aspirants to public office for using "identity politics" to their advantage. Not too bad for TIA to keep reminding them, though, that religion ideally should be kept a PRIVATE matter. Maybe we should grade the various religio-sins and campaign against only the worst of them--"God talks to me uniquely" or "Jesus wants you to vote for me" being at the top of that list.