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Audit: 79% of Americans tell Pew (April 2026) churches shouldn’t back one candidate over…

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Hellpdesk compliance audit card. Audit: Pulpit Endorsement Demand. Finding: Pew, April 2026: 79% say churches shouldn't back one candidate over another. 19% say they should. Trend: Saying no: 76% in 2019, 77% in 2022, 79% in 2026. Next step if approved: Hymnals footnoted "Paid for by." Then the benediction approves this message. Risk: Collection plate reclassified as a campaign contribution. Choir becomes a phone bank. Status: Feature request declined.

đź“‹ Audit: 79% of Americans tell Pew (April 2026) churches shouldn't back one candidate over another; 19% say they should. 2019: 76% no. Endorsements requested anyway. Next step: hymnals footnoted "Paid for by." Status: Declined.

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  1. pewresearch.org: Most Americans think churches should not endorse political candidates | Pew Research Center (opens in a new tab) (Study)
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