Pastoral Guidance on Addressing Moral Issues in the 2026 Election

In a recent commentary, the author urges pastors to engage actively in the political process, arguing that silence from the Church has contributed to moral and spiritual decline. The author contends that when believers withdraw from the public square, they leave a vacuum that is filled by opposing worldviews. He encourages clergy to address specific ballot measures ahead of the November 3 election, framing these issues as matters of theological importance.

Drawing on the creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2, the author asserts that these passages provide the foundation for Christian perspectives on the sanctity of life, marriage, and the biological reality of male and female. He highlights several state-level ballot initiatives concerning abortion, gender-transition procedures, and religious liberty, urging congregants to consider these through a biblical lens. Furthermore, the author warns against the rise of socialism, characterizing it as a worldview that elevates the state to a position of ultimate authority, and calls upon church leaders to provide moral clarity on these societal challenges.