Do you think ones Church leaders, Spiritual Guides etc should tell you or order

I don't think churches should be talking about politics at all unless they are having some kind of special study class outside of the regular service. We have to hear about politics all week I feel it should be left to each individual for their choice.

No they should not. Not as Long as we have a first amendment that guarantees a separation of church and state. I have always respected Billy Graham and most (but not all) Catholic prelates for not publically supporting either candidate. I believe Osteen has done the same. Personally, I think any religion that tells their followers who to vote for in the US should lose their tax exempt status.

I think not. At my church, we pray for all leaders and candidates. My church does not tell us which way to vote. Now, on certain issues, specifically abortion, my church does peacefully protest. We hold hands down the road to support the sanctity of life.

No they shouldn't and if I remember correctly it is against the law for htem to do it. Or rather I think they could loose their tax free statis if they do. But it is not enforced so I guess it happens. I personally do not know of a case were it has but I am sure it probly has happened somewhere.

western democracy has separated the church from the state, because of the influence that religion can have on politics. think of some of the middle east countries where mullahs and immams have gained political power and what is happening there.

I do not believe that anyone should Tell you how to vote, voting is a private and individual ,matter. However, if you attend a church or organization that is against for instance, abortion you should either vote that way or change your religion/affiliation. You need to stand for what you believe in regardless of how your neighbor feels.

No I do not. I think you should make up your own mind based on the issues and what you think is right. That is the only ground on which you should decide who to vote for.

I do not go to church and I am far from religious but, I use to go to church and all of my family is religous. So, I do have experience and I do not believe that the church should be involved with politics. I learned years ago that a certain issue such as abortion should be a determination of how I vote because even though a candidate maybe pro-life it does not mean that they have other qualities that would make them a good president. I have learned that from the religious leaders in my family (priests and preachers) that will vote on the person's qualities not the pro-life candidate. I tease my uncle all the time that his boss the pope will call and fire him over voting for a Democrat lol