In a letter entitled “Constitutional
Protections for Pastors: Your Freedom to Speak Biblical Truth on the Moral
Issues of the Day” several organizations concerned with religious freedom
are offering legal advice to pastors and congregations regarding permissible
issue-oriented political activity.
Pastors, churches, and Christians should understand their rights and
responsibilities to be politically active and involved on the issues facing our
nation.
Excerpt
from letter:
As the 2008 elections approach,
various groups have launched intimidation tactics in an effort to silence
churches and pastors about the great social and moral issues of our time. Churches and pastors need clear guidelines
for permissible political activities to answer to these attacks.
CWA has
also prepared a helpful resource entitled “Political Guidelines for
Churches and Pastors.”
For more
information on church involvement in political issues check the AdvanceUSA church involvement page.
UPDATE: Baptist
Press has published this helpful article explaining “what
can churches do during elections.”