Figures like Pat Robertson on the right and Raphael Warnock on the left are two leaders that have blended religion and politics in their messaging. And, they are not the only ones. Many more religious leaders of varied faiths and traditions are following suit and explicitly mixing politics into their religious work. While it appears that religious leaders have become more political and influential in recent years or are more common in today’s religious landscape thanks to social media, new data suggests that religious leaders are not trying to impact politics, but are far more interested in promoting community and charitable work.
In reality, mixing politics and religion does not sit well with most Americans. The Pew Research Center has found that Americans are emphatically clear that religious institutions should stay out of politics.
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