Cizik on Identity Politics and More

Here's an interesting NPR chat with Richard Cizik of the National Association of Evangelicals.  Topics of discussion included identity politics and the parties' respective stands on a range of issues that are important to evangelicals.  Among other things, Cizik says: "The Democrats have as many issues appealing to evangelicals as the Republicans." 

The NPR host also asks Richard about the Alliance Defense Fund's "Pulpit Initiative."  Cizik calls it a "bad idea."  He stresses that the IRS rules permit pastors to endorse candidates in their personal capacities and adds, "we don't want churches to become partisan political grounds."  (Click here if you would like more information about the relevant IRS rules.)   If you have a few minutes, it's well worth listening to the whole interview.

Comments

[KarenG]

I am interested to see how "you can't legislate morality" will apply now.