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Dealing With Politics From the Pulpit

By Rod Anderson, CP Cartoonist
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There are few topics that evoke as much emotion as politics. The intensity of emotions is particularly evident during presidential elections.

Pastors and church staff are not oblivious to political emotions. Indeed, some of them can be among the most intensely emotional.

The purpose of this post is not to imply that pastors and staff should abandon their convictions. Nor is it to suggest that silence is always the best option. Instead, I hope it is a gentle reminder of 10 issues pastors may want to consider before posting political views and opinions on social media.

Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/10-commandments-for-pastors-when-talking-politics-159668/#XVgrpsfuGQVelUXK.99

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