An Unholy Mess
The IRS is investigating whether All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena has violated federal tax law.
Here is a piece detailing my experience with All Saints.
Here is a piece detailing my experience with All Saints.
posted by LadybugUSA at 10:53 PM
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Indeed, just because the organization is a church, doesn't mean they aren't Americans as well. Thus, they have every right to enter the public debate. More precisely, it has a duty to do so, particualarly if it's position is in line with the teachings of the faith. And yes, I support this even for the wacky versions expressed in Carol's lamentations about her Church. As a member of a UCC Congregation, I'm can sympathize with her frustrations. Fortunately, in my denomination, if we don't like the minister's message, we can fire him. The issue of politics from the pulpit is a touchy one, but one need be open to at least hear the POV and then render a reasoned argument if opposed. I'd hate if there was nothing BUT politics from my pastor, but certain issues do need discussing insofar as understanding how the teachings of the faith might apply. It's also true if a candidate has a record of supporting issues to which the church is opposed and explaining why it would be. Frankly, I believe if any church is too political, or political all the time, they'd lose members. So it would regulate itself to some degree.
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