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[quote=Anonymous]-There are laws on the books that prohibit recognized churches from participating in partisan activities/endorsing candidates. This never gets enforced (seriously, look it up.) In fact, preachers have recorded sermons endorsing candidates, put them on the internet, and *dared the government to come at them for it* and the government did nothing.

More Than 1,600 Faith Leaders Endorse Joe Biden for President
by Vote Common Good Team | Oct 9, 2020

https://www.votecommongood.com/more-than-1600-faith-leaders-endorse-joe-biden-for-president/#:~:text=Prominent%20endorsers%20include%20Billy%20Graham's,Episcopal%20Church%20Bishop%20Gene%20Robinson.

Largest group of faith leaders to back a Democratic candidate in modern history
NATIONWIDE – More than 1,600 faith leaders from coast to coast Friday announced their endorsement of Joe Biden in what is the largest group of clergy to endorse a Democratic candidate for president in modern history.
See Full List of Signers Here
The endorsements, compiled and announced by the faith group Vote Common Good, come from a cross-section of religious denominations, with the vast majority from Catholics, evangelicals and mainline Protestants—closely watched faith communities in the run up to the November election.
Prominent endorsers include Billy Graham’s granddaughter, Jerushah Duford; High Priest at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Elder Steven Lindsey; former General Secretary of the National Council of Churches Dr. Michael Kinnamon; and Episcopal Church Bishop Gene Robinson. Notable religious scholars are also among those endorsing Biden, including the Presidents of Calvin University, Eastern University, and the Claremont School of Theology, and many prominent Christian voices.
“This record-breaking group of endorsers shows that President Trump’s lack of kindness and decency is energizing faith communities and will cost him this election,” said Vote Common Good Executive Director Pastor Doug Pagitt. “Four years ago, many religious voters decided to look the other way and give Trump a chance, but after witnessing his cruelty and corruption, a growing number of them are turning away from the president.”
Many of the endorsers plan to participate in pro-Biden voter rallies, Zoom webinars with clergy to discuss faith and politics, voter engagement trainings for clergy, local campaign consultations and faith voter outreach efforts.
“This historic endorsement is a testament to the effort Vice President Biden has put into engaging communities of faith,” said Faith Engagement Director at Biden for President Josh Dickson. “It’s also a sign that the common good values of the Biden-Harris agenda are resonating with voters motivated by faith. We know that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the clear moral choice in this election. We hope this show of support will encourage other voters of faith to make their values, not party affiliation, their primary voting criteria this year.”

Is this ok, because the religious leaders are endorsing Biden?[/quote]

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