Conservative Texas Megachurch Pastor Backs Harris in Last-Minute Op-Ed

[babylonsister]

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Conservative Texas Megachurch Pastor Backs Harris in Last-Minute Op-Ed
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Zachary Folk
Freelance Reporter
Updated 11.03.24 10:51PM EST /
Published 11.03.24 9:16PM EST

A pro-life senior pastor of a Baptist megachurch in Texas came out in support of Vice President Kamala Harris in a new op-ed over the weekend. Wm. Dwight McKissic Sr., the senior pastor for a reported 3,000 congregants at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Arlington, condemned former President Donald Trump’s character and his conduct during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. “The party I knew and loved would have never chosen as its nominee the adulterous, childish, habitually lying and criminally convicted Donald Trump,” McKissic wrote, while praising the Democratic nominee as a “person of good character.” McKissic said his positions on marriage equality and abortion have not changed—he still supports Texas’ constitutional ban on gay marriage, and as well as “protecting life in the womb.” However, McKissic said that because neither party supports his positions on social issues, he will instead “vote based on the character of the candidates.” The statement wasn’t a complete surprise—McKissic has already endorsed Harris on social media, and spoke on an “Evangelicals for Harris” Zoom call in August alongside other Christian leaders. It’s also not the first time he has endorsed a Democrat for president. In 2016, he wrote a blog post in support of Hilary Clinton, again citing his issues with Trump’s character.

[mountain grammy]

1. He's still a nut just wiser than the other nuts

[Elessar Zappa]

4. At least he appears to have a modicum of character.

His positions on abortion and marriage aren’t enlightened but at least he’s not supporting the anti-Christ, someone who’s as far away from Jesus as possible.

[Autumn]

21. But you notice that guy loves and supports the party that is against every

fucking thing his Jesus taught.

Good character my ass. he's nothing more than a fucking republican slug.

[RedSpartan]

2. I'll take it.

All the support she can get. Every bit helps.

[DownriverDem]

17. Agree

So many folks on DU attack those repubs who have changed and left the party. Morning Joe comes to mind. He left the repub party years ago and has trump attackers on all the time. Yet whenever his name comes up he is attacked.

[BoRaGard]

3. Still, most G.O.P. 'moralists' choose the lying, cheating, profane criminal

But good on McKissic for standing up strong for honesty, and good character.

That's the act of a mature, honorable, and courageous man

[Ray Bruns]

5. He's a day late and a buck short.

[orangecrush]

9. Not yet

[IronLionZion]

16. Many conservatives vote on election day

it's our side that votes early. So if it influences even a few voters to vote Harris, then I'll take it.

[Magoo48]

6. Had to make sure which way the wind was gonna blow.

I say— better to have the endorsement than not.

[Golfnbrew]

7. TAX the churches!

If a religious leader opens their mouth for or against any candidate, there should be fines, and a path toward taxation.

My two cents

[Orrex]

15. Tax them retroactive to their date of inception, with all penalties and interest

Welcome to DU!

[Mariana]

23. They're allowed to do it on their own time and with their own money.

The 1st Amendment applies to preachers, too. They're not supposed to tell the flock how to vote from the pulpit, but the IRS never enforces that.

[orangecrush]

8. Hell

Hath frozen over.

[ECL213]

10. Someone has read the tea leaves...

Covering his ass in case he needs a favor.

But thanks, we'll take it.

[okaawhatever]

11. He supported Clinton too, again citing morality. He's consistent at least.

[Icanthinkformyself]

12. Thanks, pastor, but

I beg to differ. The Republican Party that you knew did indeed select ".. as its nominee the adulterous, childish, habitually lying and criminally convicted Donald Trump". The same people who were in leadership before the Convicted Felon slithered down the escalator were same ones who supported him as nominee. Sorry to burst your bubble Rev. but, it's conservatism that leads to Trumpism which is fascism. If I may, Rev, you seem somewhat rational, but hold some very irrational beliefs. Read a book about Quantum Physics. It can be a religious like experience and eye opening.

[Martin68]

13. I'm impressed that the Pastor would take such a powerful step to public support Harris, and remind his congregants of

the reasons Trump is unfit to serve.

[Autumn]

19. The day before the election.

Fuck yeah. And fuck him.

[Orrex]

14. Didn't see that one coming.

[Autumn]

18. Another republican christian whining and complaining about

"the party he knew and loved." Fuck that guy and his silence for the last 8 fucking years. He can fuck off and die.

[questionseverything]

24. He endorsed Hillary too

[DFW]

20. Let me guess

He has a ton invested in the Stock Market, and doesn't want to se his nest egg shrink by 25% over the next three weeks?

[mnmoderatedem]

22. A member of the evangelical clergy who actually calls out trump for what he is?

will these wonders never cease....