Hypocrisy Among American Fundamentalists

Perhaps they will let you vote for your fellow Canadian, Ted Cruz. Personally, I really don't see how the Republican platform as a whole is in line with the teachings of Jesus. The things Trump has said have been said by many other leaders in the Republican party, and it is certainly echoed in their policies. Of course, it could be that neither part fits will with Christian teachings.What seems to stand out with Trump is his tone. He loudly says what others in the Republican party are whispering.

If it is purely partisan, then it is a problem. If a certain government policy or platform has nothing to do with your faith then there will be people of all opinions in the congregation. It would seem like an abuse of power to use the pulpit to push your opinion to a captive audience who is there for an entirely different message.To use an analogy, it would be like a baseball umpire stopping a baseball game to give a 20 minute presentation on why you should vote for Bernie Sanders. I think you would be a bit ticked off if that happened.

Yes, they are captive audiences. Every congregation I have ever been a part of or have known would not get up in the middle of a sermon and leave. All of those congregations would stay seated out of respect. All of which is avoided if the pastor keeps partisan politics where it belongs.