Surprising Presidential Election Shift among Christian Pastors Exposes Tragic Truth About Today's Politics

Billy Hallowell : Sep 19, 2024
Faithwire.com

This issue of election silence is much more pronounced among preachers in 2024...

[Faithwire.com] American pastors are reportedly experiencing the same electoral pressures as their congregants and the general public, with many faith leaders reluctant to reveal who they plan to vote for in November. (Image: iStock-Wirestock)

This issue of election silence is much more pronounced among preachers in 2024, it seems, with 23% of pastors refusing to answer for whom they'll cast a ballot, according to Lifeway Research.

For context, just 4% expressed the same reluctance in 2020, and just 3% fell into that bucket during the 2016 cycle. The shift in willingness to openly discuss these matters is notable.

According to Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, the reticence "shows how sensitive or divisive politics has become in some churches."

Despite many declining to share, among those who plan to vote and were forthcoming, 50% said they plan to select former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, and 24% stated Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris as their preference.

An additional 23% are undecided, according to the data... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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