Does your congregation discuss politics much?

Question

Are discussions at a person level or on a congretational level?

What is the consensus regarding the upcoming US election?

Are there any dissenting voices?

Answer 1

On a Personal Level I would say Yes, we do amoung ourselves, But not on a Congregational level.

As far as a Consensus regardling the upcoming elections ? Our Church is exited as Sarah Palin is an Assembly of God as is my Church Denomination, as far as any dissenting Voices ? No, not exactly, those who disagree, don't stay long at all, as they are in a very small minority.

Answer 2

Congregation... JOKE!!! They discuss about this fake ***** and play with little boys... Get a life and do something other then talking to your self in your head thinking your doin something good with your life... Instead your just wasting precious time... GO TO SLEEP OR DIE!!!!!!!

Answer 3

We do discuss politics at my church from time to time.  But the church itself doesn't embrace a single political view because it's parishioners have different views.  We believe that there's no need to start a political battle in the church.    

Answer 4

My congregation is everyone I meet and Yahoo Questions and Answers and we do all the time, thankyou, lol

But we don't get a tax break for it...lol

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Answer 5

That is a violation of the Church and State ethics tax code.

Answer 6

Pastor and I talk about politics, world events, etc alot.

He never talks about it in church though.

Answer 7

No  not at all.

Answer 8

The Bible teaches to respect authority.  So whoever gets elected, I will pray for them.

Answer 9

no. Its too boring. We are there for something dgood and deep

Answer 10

Mikey,

Our Church members do not discuss politics in the assembly at all.  Some occaisionaly do outside of the services and their are always dissenting voices among the number at each gathering.  We are much more interested in Godly matters at our church.  Have a great weekend.

Thanks,

Eds

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Tucker,

YOU are absolutely correct.  Great Answer!!!

Thank You,

Eds

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Answer 11

No, our congregation does not discuss politics except to say that as citizens of the US it is our right to vote, and we should fully exercise that right.  But, as for discussing poliitcal stances and candidates... nope!

Now, when we get together with friends from out congregation, politics may come up.  (Especially considering that 75% of our congregation is active duty military)  But, never in combination with our religious beliefs.

Answer 12

Discussion are on a personal level.  No one that I know of tries to force their opinion as binding.