From Minnesota-
Religion plays an important part in the lives of many Americans, but how do those views transfer over when it comes to their political beliefs?
A few things people are told never to talk about in social settings: money, religion, and politics, but St. John's Episcopal Church Pastor Wendy Abrahamson does not necessarily agree.
While she doesn't preach about politics, she does think people should talk about it.
"Jesus was really political, so you can't separate them. I don't think a church should endorse a politician,” Abrahamson said.
Pastor Abrahamson says her church is full of people with all sorts of political viewpoints, and that's a good thing because like the gospel, those different positions make up the complete picture.
"You can't be a Christian and not bring that with you to the ballot box. In our denomination your independent in how you interpret that is how you would make a vote but absolutely you bring your faith and you should,”
Some churches believe that politics should not be brought into places of worship. Crossroads in Albert Lea, Minnesota, an Evangilical Church, has a political safezone.
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http://www.kimt.com/content/localnews/story/The-line-between-Religion-and-Politics/bGXs9wdo3kqBay_jt4bP7A.cspx
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