Edit backs Pastor Van Noy’s politicking

In an editorial this morning, the Coeur d’Alene Press addresses the use of politicking from the pulpit by Pastor Paul Van Noy of Candlelight Christian Fellowship:

Thank goodness we’ve got a good old-fashioned religious fight to give us temporary relief from political warfare.

Oh, wait. This battle features religion and politics.

Taking center stage (or pulpit; take your pick) is another round of political proselytizing from Pastor Paul. That’s Paul Van Noy, leader of a large flock at Candlelight Christian Fellowship in Coeur d’Alene.

On Oct. 23, Van Noy delivered what sounded like a heavenly tune to his conservative Republican followers, a condemnation of Hillary Clinton specifically and liberal leanings generally. The sermon tasted a lot more like a sulfur sandwich to anyone in the crowd who might have been unprepared for the preacher’s political passion. One Press letter writer dared question whether the hallowed halls of a place of worship should also serve as an oversized ballot booth.

In Pastor Van Noy’s world, the answer is a resounding “yes.”

Van Noy is nothing if not consistent. More here.