October 23, 2024 Friends, As you know, there will be a national election in a few short weeks. Given that reality, I wanted to share with you a few thoughts on politics. I'm not able to say everything in this letter that I might. And there's nothing that I'll say that in this letter that is especially new or profound. But I thought it might be helpful for you to hear a few simple things from your pastor as we enter into another round of elections. First, I want you to know that you should feel free to participate as much as you feel called in the political process. In God's providence, we are part of a constitutional republic, and you should feel every freedom to participate as much or as little in political action as you feel called to exercise that freedom. This might include voting, openly supporting particular political candidates or issues, engaging in political debate with friends or neighbors, knocking on doors for a campaign, or even running for political office yourself. I support you in these endeavors, and believe these are all practices Christians may freely engage in. But, if you choose to engage in these kinds of political activities, I encourage…
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