New Report Decries "Patriot Pastors"

People for the American Way foundation, the NAACP, and the African American Ministers Leadership Council have recently issued a report titled The Patriot Pastors’ Electoral War Against the 'Hordes of Hell'. The report's Summary begins: "A new generation of Religious Right leaders is turning conservative churches into political machines for far-right Republican candidates .... Christians may hold the most powerful political offices in the country, but to these pastors, Christians are on the verge of being thrown into jail for professing their faith. Political opponents aren't just wrong, they are the 'hordes of hell' and the 'forces of darkness'." The report focuses particularly on activities in Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida and Missouri. [Thanks to Blog from the Capital for the lead.]