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Politicizing the pulpit: Two pastors disagree on separation of church and state

By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Chelsea Merz

Friday, September 26 2008

This Sunday, pastors across the country will stand before God and break the law. The crime? Delivering a sermon that either endorses or opposes a political candidate by name. Churches and other non-profit groups have tax exemptions that come with a price: They are not allowed to have any involvement in political campaigns. The Takeaway hears from two pastors with opposing views on politicizing the pulpit: Pastor Gus Booth, who will make an endorsement this Sunday, and Pastor Eric Williams, who will honor the separation of church and state.

Guests: Pastor Gus Booth, Warroad Community Church (Warroad, Minnesota), Reverend Eric Williams, senior pastor of North Congregational United Church of Christ (Columbus, Ohio), and Marci Hamilton, Law professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University.
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