While many Protestant pastors may endorse candidates for public office outside of the church, most say endorsements should not be made from the pulpit, according to a new survey.
Eighty-seven percent said pastors should not endorse candidates from the pulpit, LifeWay Research found. Only 10 percent believe such endorsements should be made. Meanwhile, 44 percent personally endorsed candidates this year outside of their church role.

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