“We are not preaching any type of civil disobedience, we're just simply saying if someone comes to us and they're in need of food, they're in need of going to the doctor, we're not going to take the time to look for a green card, we're going to minister and show them Christ's love.”
Robert Wilson
The Oklahoma minister was explaining a resolution passed by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma vowing to continue working with immigrants despite a new state law that makes it illegal to aid or assist undocumented immigrants. (RNS)
“I had a wedding or a funeral, I can't remember which. Anyway, I don't pre-empt a wedding or a funeral for a presidential candidate. Because I'm a pastor.”
Leith Anderson
The president of the National Association of Evangelicals was describing how he reacted when contacted recently by a presidential campaign to meet with a candidate, whom he declined to name. (RNS)
“As far as me standing in the pulpit holding a voter guide, that's not going to happen. I won't use [my position] to influence their vote.”
Brady Boyd
The pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colo., was discussing church-based political activism. (RNS)