In between watching the latest Corker vs. Ford smear ad, I find solace in two places: while watching reruns of Seinfeld broadcast on TBS (a non-local channel, therfore not subject to the manditory airing of political grievances….Corker, Ford, Rochelle, Beavers, or whatever).
The 2nd place I find solace is while worshipping God with others collectively.
However lately it seems that many conservative Bible-belt churches are becoming a Bully-pulpit of sorts when it comes pushing a specialized political agenda.
Pastors, ministers, preachers, etc…run the risk of loosing their congregation’s tax exempt benefit if an endorsement of a candidate is mentioned. They also run the risk of alienating their parishiners if they do not vote for or believe in the endorsed candidate. Parishiners don’t want a political advertisement from the pulpit. We already get enough of those lately.
What we want is how to make one’s personal relationship with God and their fellow Christians better. What I need to know how to deal with the pain of suffering, overcoming temptations, and increasing our faith.