Pastor Gus Booth from Warroad Community Church in Minnesota drew criticism for blending politics and religion during a recent sermon. Strongly condemning the Democratic Party from the pulpit, Booth expressed support for the Republican Party and urged congregants to vote accordingly. The sermon drew mixed reviews, with some appreciating Booth’s words and others finding them shocking and distressing. The pastor’s actions have stirred debate over the legality of his actions, as churches are tax-exempt and are not legally meant to influence political views. However, Booth believes he retains his right to freedom of speech, even inviting an IRS investigation, as he has been sending recorded sermons to the IRS for years.
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