Our Founding Fathers were very outspoken in the public square. They did not separate religion and politics. It is the duty of pastors to boldly speak out on moral issues. Ministers were among the men that signed the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Some served in public office. The country's government was established as a Republic because of Christianity, not in spite of Christianity. Political meetings were often held in churches. Pastors for many years addressed members of Congress before they voted on legislation. " Without Religion the Government of a Free People Cannot be Maintained." 4th Principle of the 28 principles used by the Founders of this great country. I commend Pastor Harrison.