1,000 evangelical pastors urged to run for political office
An evangelical Christian leader is urging pastors to run for political office, insisting that it's the only way to "save" America.
Founder of the American Renewal Project, David Lane, told the Washington Post: "Government is not going to save America. Wall Street is not going to save America. The Republican Party is not going to save America. If America is going to be saved it will be done by Christian men and women restoring a Judeo-Christian culture to the country".
Lane believes that more Christians are needed across the public square, and – inspired by his own pastor who ran for state assembly in California – has organised a meeting to encourage others to do the same. He hopes that hundreds will respond to his call....