I just heard a minister encourage his congregation that 2008 was important but

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8. Wow

Way to make *huge* leaps with no facts in evidence and malign me at the same time.

You expressed your opinion. I expressed mine. This is called a discussion, which is entirely appropriate on a discussion board. I expressed my opinion that ministers should not engage in politics and why I believe that. You are free to make your own case. Don't take it personal that I don't agree with you.

How do you even think that I'm opposed to marriage equality from my post? In this case, it has nothing to do with the message, but the messenger. Just so we are clear, I'm in favor of and actively support marriage equality. I think you and the president should be vocal and I will continue to join you. However, I don't think progressive churches should advocate for it from the pulpit any more than conservative churches should advocate against it.

And, don't worry, you won't ever see me advocating hatred in any shape or form, even against those with whom I disagree.