Over the past several months, we have watched politicians, both seasoned players and political newcomers, take turns at church pulpits to court congregations and fish for votes.
Tonight, churches in this country are firmly on my crosshairs. Once again, they are emerging as the weakest link in our collective pursuit of political sanity and integrity.
The Bible speaks repeatedly about the importance of keeping one's word. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, the message is consistent: a person's word must mean something.
Unfortunately, for some custodians of the gospel in this country, keeping their word appears to be an increasingly difficult undertaking.
They simply cannot seem to do without politicians on their pulpits, despite the numerous declarations and warnings they have issued against turning places of worship into political campaign platforms.
Even more disturbing are those churches that go a step further by inviting the media to cover services attended by politicians. One is left wondering whether these are worship services or carefully choreographed political appearances.
Over the past several months, we have watched politicians, both seasoned players and political newcomers, take turns at church pulpits to court congregations and fish for votes. The pulpit, it seems, has become an irresistible political attraction. And some church leaders are more than willing to provide the stage.
