[Jim W N]

There is an implied power and persuasion available from the pulpit, and it is a slippery and dangerous path when men of the cloth delve into candidate politics.

Evidence including the history of America in the 1800's suggests otherwise.

Should the Pope, or Cardinal Law individually endorse specific men? Should the Elder of Salt Lake? How about brother Graham? Do we want preacher Joel to tell us who he supports specifically? What about Qahdi - should he support individual candidates by name?

That is up to them, but history suggest as long as there is NO governmental interference or meddling in such endorsement, the society as a whole benefits.

[BlueNgold]

There’s a lot of things from the 1800s I don’t care to repeat...

Face it - we disagree.
It’s ok.
It really is.

You won’t convince me, so please stop trying.