Before Elvis Presley became the king of rock ‘n’ roll, he was singing in church and being influenced by sacred music. Now, one of his second cousins hopes churches can also help launch a Presley into the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion. But while appearing in sanctuaries, the candidate hoping to unseat Republican incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves is singing a partisan tune.
I'm a long-time Baptist and not quite so long-time Democrat, but I emphatically say I do not conflate the two. For a much shorter time, I called myself a Yellow Dog Democrat. But I do not identify with the likes of Brandon Presley. With his campaigning in churches and misapplying the Bible, my message to Brandon is, "You Ain't Nothin' But a Houn' Dog." Lawrence Webb
I AGREE WITH YOUR CONCERN ABOUT PRESLEYS ACTIONS. I STILL BELIEVE HE IS A GREAT CANDIDATE BUT DISAGREE WITH HIS USE OF THE PULPIT TO CAMPAIGHN. HE COULD FIND AFTER WORSHIP HOURS NOT DURING WORSHIP. I'M DISAPPOINTED IN A DEM. DOING THIS AND SUPPORT YOR DESCRIPTIONS AND CONCERNS.
Great read. I too am afraid that more and more political rallies will take place at Sunday service. Keep using your place as a member of the religious press to point it out and prick our conscience if we go astray. Also, loved the Elvis song references sprinkled in.
I'm a long-time Baptist and not quite so long-time Democrat, but I emphatically say I do not conflate the two. For a much shorter time, I called myself a Yellow Dog Democrat. But I do not identify with the likes of Brandon Presley. With his campaigning in churches and misapplying the Bible, my message to Brandon is, "You Ain't Nothin' But a Houn' Dog." Lawrence Webb
I AGREE WITH YOUR CONCERN ABOUT PRESLEYS ACTIONS. I STILL BELIEVE HE IS A GREAT CANDIDATE BUT DISAGREE WITH HIS USE OF THE PULPIT TO CAMPAIGHN. HE COULD FIND AFTER WORSHIP HOURS NOT DURING WORSHIP. I'M DISAPPOINTED IN A DEM. DOING THIS AND SUPPORT YOR DESCRIPTIONS AND CONCERNS.
TED JOHNSTONE
Great read. I too am afraid that more and more political rallies will take place at Sunday service. Keep using your place as a member of the religious press to point it out and prick our conscience if we go astray. Also, loved the Elvis song references sprinkled in.