Pulpit Freedom

“Barna released research on Tuesday which found that 50 percent of surveyed pastors felt either ‘frequently’ or ‘occasionally’ limited in their ability to speak out on certain issues, with respondents being more likely to identify those within the church as the reason.” - CPost

“However, survey finds they also don’t want pastors who do campaign to be punished.” CToday

“[M]more than 1,600 churches have deliberately broke[n] the existing law since 2008, endorsing political candidates from their pulpits during Pulpit Freedom Sunday events organized by the Alliance Defending Freedom.” CT

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/08/16/church-to-fight-washington-state-d… ]”An Olympia church is considering its legal options after the state of Washington denied its request to hold a baptism ceremony at a park on the grounds of the Capitol.”

http://online.worldmag.com/2011/08/08/pulpits-and-politics/ “…Pulpit Freedom Sunday was established in 2008 with a handful of pastors, and expanded to include about 100 pastors last year. It’s a direct challenge to the principle of government restriction.”

On Sunday, a group of 100 preachers nationwide will step into the pulpit and say the only words they’re forbidden by law from speaking in a church.

Pulpit Freedom

Barna: Pastors feel greatest pressure to address, avoid divisive issues from inside the church

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Church to fight ... state decision to prohibit baptism in public park

Pulpits and Politics- "Pulpit Freedom Sunday"

100 Pastors to "Bait" IRS Today on "Pulpit Freedom Sunday"

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