Pastors: Christian influencers have been downplaying common arguments for voting Republican, expressing pastoral concern for sincere Christians who disagree.

We polled Christians to better understand their theological and political views. @lukemaciastx https://texasscorecard.com/commentary/macias-churchgoing-biden-voters-question-the-bible-at-alarming-rates/

This pastoral concern may be misplaced. Results reveal that a churchgoer who favors Biden is also likely questioning Christian beliefs such as the risk of hell and inerrancy of scripture. Instead of affirming this vote, you may want to probe deeper issues. https://texasscorecard.com/commentary/macias-churchgoing-biden-voters-question-the-bible-at-alarming-rates/

This risk was particularly true of white Biden voters, who showed the lowest rates of theological orthodoxy among the churchgoers we polled.

My take: though a Biden vote need not mean a churchgoer is questioning core Christian beliefs, it often indicates this. Both may stem from broader acquiescence to a secular worldview that rejects traditional Christian political priorities and orthodox Christian beliefs.

Many pastors plan a final message on politics this Sunday, and may be tempted to follow the lead of Piper and others downplaying traditional Christian political priorities. This risks missing bigger concerns a political choice may reflect.

Perhaps instead reiterate core Christian truths foundational to our understanding of ethics, human nature, and the broader world. Remind congregants that a vote is an important political judgment that should be rooted in these truths, not simply a matter of personal preference.