As Bible preachers, it is impossible in our society today to present the two sides of an argument without naming names. Naming the name removes the doubt of who you are talking about. Removing the Johnson Amendment would relieve the preacher of trying to explain something without naming the persons.
In the early years of the country, politicians were known to confer with the pastors. It would be wonderful if the preachers of this land (once again) had a loud enough voice that politicians would listen to them.
If a pastor is carefully presenting Bible principles to show what the Bible says then names of the individuals are strategic to defining the issues.
The liberals have no problem endorsing candidates because the “fake news” as it has become known, takes the side of the godless, socialistic, purveyors of humanism. When ungodly people are in control, the nation is in trouble.
When John the Baptist told Herod he should not have his brother’s wife, he was very specific that he did not support Herod and Herod’s lifestyle. Elijah did not hesitate to say, “You are the man.”
When a pastor endorses a candidate, he must make it clear that it is his own personal choice but if he tries to explain why he supports him, then he will need to give specific illustrations that support what he is saying. The Johnson Amendment could easily be referenced in that situation and the pastor would be guilty. The more the government restrains the Bible preacher, the more trouble our country will have.
Because of these thoughts, I see good reason why the Johnson Amendment should be repealed.
Pastor Earl B. Wise
Highland Gardens Baptist Church, Montgomery
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