Marie,

These news articles remind me of how Darius who ruled the kingdom of the Medes after Belshazzer's death was tricked by the governors and satraps who tried to prevent Daniel from offering prayers to his God. (see Daniel 6)

Surely prayers should be offered in our churches for wisdom as we face election choices and we should ask God that the man that is best suited for the job be elected. Just as Daniel we must obey God rather than men. However, I don't think the pulpit should be used for political statements nor social agendas. The church represents the kingdom of God not the kingdom of man. If you'll notice both Joseph and Daniel were great leaders in pagan societies. These men were recognized as being endowed with the Spirit of God but neither had a political agenda nor a religious agenda which they imposed on the people they ruled. They lived upright God fearing lives and this was apparently widely known by the people of their day.

There may come a time when the state will no longer tolerate religious expression. Our prayers have already been outlawed in many public places today.


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts